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Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor, dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy has died at 86.
FILE - Chuck Norris attends the premiere for "The Expendables 2" in Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 2012. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
George Solomon: Remembering Ray Schoenke, a Washington football great who stood by his beliefs
Ray Schoenke, former offensive lineman for the now-named Washington Commanders.
McCormick considering deal for Unilever’s food brands
The potential move would have major ramifications for the 137-year-old company that is headquartered in Hunt Valley.
The exterior of McCormick & Company's global headquarters in Hunt Valley, Md. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Why Maryland is considering naming the prehistoric megalodon its state shark
Maryland lawmakers are considering naming the megalodon the nation’s first official state shark — spotlighting the region’s rich fossil history and prized prehistoric finds.
A life restoration of the extinct megatooth shark, megalodon.
Our favorite pictures from photo day at Orioles spring training
Opening day is just around the corner (Thursday at Camden Yards against the Minnesota Twins).
Colton Cowser is channeling the mentality needed to be the Orioles’ leader in center field
Of all the Orioles players this spring, there may be none with a larger range of possibilities entering 2026 than Cowser.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles media day on Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
Was Baltimore County Police use-of-force in Samuel ‘Big Sam’ Brown’s death justified?
Loved ones embrace at the funeral for Samuel “Big Sam” Brown Jr., who died after an encounter with a Baltimore County police officer earlier this month.
Maryland faces 12,000 child sex abuse claims with no clear plan for payouts
Maryland faces about 12,000 child sex abuse claims tied to its juvenile justice system, with potential costs in the billions and no clear plan for payouts.
Each abuse claim could cost the state up to $890,000, and a court could decide if victims can receive payments for multiple incidents.
For sale: Beautiful $4.5M home tucked away in Bethesda
A $2 million-plus renovation in 2016 completely reimagined this 6,000+ square-foot home in Bethesda for sale.
The Ravens’ salary cap is tight in 2026. Wait until you see 2027.
Restructuring quarterback Lamar Jackson’s contract cleared about $40 million in cap space. The Ravens used some of that to continue adding free agents after offensive lineman John Simpson, quarterback Tyler Huntley and pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.
General manager Eric DeCosta will have plenty of work to do before the 2027 season as the Ravens manage the salary cap.
Oluchi Okananwa wanted to be an Olympic gymnast. At Maryland, she’s an all-around basketball star.
The best thing that ever happened to Oluchi Okananwa’s basketball career was the worst thing that ever happened to her gymnastics career: She grew up.
Oluchi Okananwa leads Maryland in points and steals and is third among regular contributors in rebounds and assists.
Hutzell: How a tornado prediction turned into a ‘fumble’ for forecasters
COLUMN | Meteorologists’ apologies were almost as wild Tuesday as their forecasts were on Monday. Spring arrives at 10:46 a.m. Friday, if you define the vernal equinox as the first day. As this week showed, it is a difficult season for the forecaster.
Snow clings to a daffodil the day after the weather set a regional high temperature record for the date. Spring is a tough time to be a weather forecaster.
Data center developer wants to reboot a Potomac River power plant with natural gas
A prominent Eastern Shore developer has reached a deal to take over a retired coal-fired power plant on the Potomac River --Morgantown Generating Station -- and reboot it to run data centers. Does Gov. Wes Moore support the plan?
The Morgantown Generating Station, built in 1970, is a 1,477 MW electric generating plant owned by GenOn on the Potomac River. The plant is expected to stop burning coal by 2027 but will continue to generate electricity burning  oil.
Former Ravens running back Terrance West accused of assaulting contractor
West is facing first- and second-degree assault charges after allegedly punching a contractor during a dispute over stains in the carpet of his home in Upper Marlboro.
Former Ravens running back Terrance West gets past former Cleveland Browns middle linebacker Joe Schobert during a game on Sept. 17, 2017.
8 people hospitalized in MTA bus crash in Midtown-Belvedere
Eight people were hospitalized in early Thursday after two cars and a Maryland Transit Administration bus collided in Midtown-Belvedere, authorities said.
Baltimore City firefighters respond to a collision involving two cars and an MTA bus.
Maryland could ban Glock sales, worried about ‘machine gun convertible pistols’
The bill would prohibit future sales of Glocks and similar handguns that use a specific trigger mechanism.
A semi-automatic pistol with a conversion device installed making it fully automatic is fired as four empty shell casings fly out of the weapon
43-year-old man shot and killed in Pikesville neighborhood
Tyrone Luster sustained at least one gunshot wound when police found him around 5:25 a.m. at 8300 Scotts Level Road.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Man sentenced to 30 years in deadly shooting of woman caught in crossfire near Federal Hill
Baltimore Circuit Judge Nicole K. Barmore sentenced Alexis Cancel-Soto, 21, of Glen Burnie, on charges including first-degree murder in the killing of Cameran Holt.
Cameran Holt and her dog, Rein, during a family vacation to the Outer Banks, N.C., in 2023.
New owners rebrand Pikesville deli The Essen Room as Mikey & Mel’s
Many of The Essen Room’s traditions, including the overloaded sandwiches, will remain.
In addition to a new name, the Essen Room in Pikesville will expand into a vacant 900-square-foot space next door to allow for more sit-down dining.
Suit alleges suspect in senior home killing was protected by a high-ranking employee — his mom
Maurquise Emillo James, the suspect in the killing of the senior home resident, had been the target of employee complaints, a lawsuit alleges.
Cogir Potomac Senior Living
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