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    Raskin lawsuit challenges congressional restrictions at ICE facilities
    The lawsuit comes days after members of Maryland’s federal delegation were denied a tour of Baltimore’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office.
    From left, Rep. Johnny Olszewski, Rep. Sarah Elfreth, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Glenn Ivey await entrance to the ICE field offices at the George H. Fallon Federal Building in Baltimore on Monday, July 28, 2025. The group aimed to test whether they would be allowed to see conditions in which detainees are being kept.
    Letter: ICE should target criminals, not terrorize our communities
    ICE should focus enforcement on violent criminals, and not Maryland’s hard-working families, friends and neighbors, says U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume.
    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers gather for a briefing before an enforcement operation, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from arts festivals to free concerts
    Whether you want to check out an annual Reservoir Hill festival, see Jeezy perform with a full orchestra or watch "Toy Story" for free at a museum, we’ve got you covered.
    Kids play at the splash pad at the Rotunda in June 2025. The Hampden shopping center hosts a free, family-friendly concert series on Friday evenings through Oct. 3.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Rotary crab feast serves up an 80-year tradition
    The 80th Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast cracks open Friday, one of seven great things you can do in the coming week.
    The Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast takes place on the first Friday of August at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
    Maryland climbs to 19 heat-related deaths as high temperatures linger
    Maryland heat-related deaths are up to 19 so far this summer, according to the latest data from the Maryland Department of Health.
    The number of people seeking emergency care for heat-related reasons so far this summer has surpassed the total number of people who did so in 2024.
    Baltimore recorded fewest youth homicides in a decade in first half of 2025
    Baltimore City officials and community groups have invested in prevention programs meant to divert kids away from gun violence.
    Anti-violence programs, such as the Group Violence Reduction Strategy, have also brought down the number of youth homicides in Baltimore.
    Ravens training camp highlights: Lamar Jackson and depleted passing attack struggle
    Here’s a look at the highlights from the Ravens’ third padded practice of training camp in Owings Mills.
    Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie had an impressive day Wednesday as the Ravens passing game was stymied.
    NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane near Reagan Airport was above altitude limit
    The January incident was the first in a string of crashes and near misses this year.
    ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - FEBRUARY 05: Pieces of American Airlines flight 5342 recovered from the Potomac River are brought to shore during recovery efforts on February 05, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025 outside of Washington, D.C.
    Six Flags in Bowie cancels Fright Fest ahead of park’s closure
    Six Flags in Bowie won’t host the hallmark Fright Fest this spooky season, company officials confirmed, marking the end of a long-running Halloween tradition as the amusement park prepares to close.
    Six Flags America, a theme park located in Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland.
    Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely out 6-8 weeks with broken foot
    Likely was seen grabbing his left leg near his ankle. He punched the ground in frustration.
    Tight end Isaiah Likely is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
    Amid public furor, Baltimore County Council weighs whether to replace inspector general
    Khadija Walker, the Baltimore County executive's pick for inspector general, made her case at a marathon public hearing Tuesday.
    Baltimore County inspector general nominee Khadija Walker attends Tuesday's Baltimore County Council work session.
    The Aberdeen-IronBirds baseball breakup comes to a head this week
    The Aberdeen IronBirds, in a long feud with the city, appear likely to move to Frederick, a deal apparently set to be announced this week.
    Jackson Holliday plays with the Aberdeen IronBirds in 2023. Attain Sports, which bought the Orioles' minor league affiliate last year, is announcing 'something big" in Frederick this week.
    Baltimore adds new speed cameras in school zones
    Starting in August, new speed cameras in Baltimore school zones and a vehicle height-monitoring system will be activated.
    A rectangular grey box that houses an automated traffic camera stands on a city sidewalk as a blurred black SUV drives by.
    Ravens stock report: Devontez Walker, cornerbacks on the rise after first week of training camp
    Here’s a look at which Ravens are trending up and down after six practices in Owings Mills.
    Wide receiver Devontez Walker, right, couldn’t separate against reserve defensive backs in training camp last season. Now he is winning against Nate Wiggins and Jaire Alexander.
    Assateague Island drowning victim identified as 18-year-old from Virginia
    Authorities have identified the 18-year-old who drowned at Assateague Island as Crescencio Lucas Chavez Velasquez of Virginia.
    The 18-year-old and another swimmer were about 150 yards south of the lifeguarded zone of the seashore.
    Letter: It’s time for a reset for the Baltimore County inspector general’s office
    Baltimore County needs a reset for the inspector general's office, says N. Scott Phillips, a member of the House of Delegates, and Khadija Walker is uniquely qualified for the job.
    Khadija Walker.
    Staff failed to prevent sexual activity at youth detention center, watchdog finds
    The report also criticized the agency for mismanaging an evacuation during a flood risk and rising assaults on staff.
    A state watchdog has found significant safety failures at a Western Maryland youth facility.
    Martha’s Vineyard is a summer stronghold for Maryland’s Black elite
    When summertime hits Maryland, Black Marylanders don't go to Ocean City, they head to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. Some say it's a "Black Utopia."
    From left, Lillian Robinson, her son Connor, and her husband Corey Robinson, during a vacation at Martha's Vineyard.
    Ravens training camp highlights: Harassed by defense, Lamar Jackson ends practice with a celebration
    Here’s a look at the highlights from the Ravens’ second padded practice of training camp.
    Lamar Jackson takes questions from reporters following the team’s training camp session on July 13.
    Extreme heat advisory, air quality alert issued as Marylanders brace for scorching temps
    Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Fredrick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties are under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Further, officials issued a Code Orange Alert.
    Much of the Baltimore region will be under a heat advisory and Code Orange Alert on Wednesday.
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