After growing up in Mississippi, draft picks Eric Booth Jr. and Kevin Roberts Jr. stay together with Orioles
These two kids — Booth recently turned 18 while Roberts is 17 — are from a similar part of Mississippi, and they’re living their dream together.
Orioles draft picks Ty Head, Eric Booth Jr. and Kevin Roberts Jr. pose at Camden Yards on Saturday, July 25, 2026 after taking batting practice.
Measles outbreak climbs to highest US level since 1991, with 12 cases in Maryland
Measles have quadrupled in Maryland this year compared to last, with about 12 confirmed cases for 2026 so far, according to the Maryland Department of Health.
FILE - Health department staff members enter the Andrews County Health Department measles clinic carrying doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice, File)
Angel Reese gets her own Barbie doll in return to Chicago for WNBA All-Star Game
On Friday, Mattel unveiled a Reese Barbie doll with a pink Angel No. 5 jersey and special Reebok basketball shoes.
WNBA All Star Angel Reese shoots during practice at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on  Friday.
Angel Reese shares memorable moment with Obama at WNBA All-Star practice
For Baltimore County native Angel Reese, Friday’s WNBA All-Star gathering included a memorable meeting with former President Barack Obama.
Former President Barack Obama greets WNBA All-Star Angel Reese, left, during a practice at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Ekiben sued by music group over use of ‘Space Jam’ song in Instagram video
The Baltimore-based Asian fusion chain Ekiben was sued on Thursday by Watson Music Group for using the song “Space Jam” in a promotional Instagram video in April 2024, court documents show.
Baltimore-based Ekiben is being sued over its use of the song “Space Jam” in a promotional Instagram video, according to court documents.
Commanders’ secondary takes a hit as Trey Amos goes on PUP list ahead of training camp
Amos figured to be a key part of Washington’s secondary.
Washington Commanders cornerback Trey Amos breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden in Week 2 of the 2025 season.
Vandalism forces Patterson Park Pool closure again
This is the second time the pool in the popular East Baltimore park closed because people damaged the facilities this summer.
This is the second time the pool in the popular East Baltimore park closed because people damaged the facilities this summer.
Baltimore Police officer fatally shoots dog that attacked 2 women and their pet
A Baltimore police officer shot and killed a dog in the Harlem Park neighborhood on Friday evening after it attacked two women and their dog, police said.
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.
Jon Meoli: Why the Orioles’ trade deadline plans hinge on Trevor Rogers
Trevor Rogers allowed two runs and six hits in seven innings Friday night against the Braves.
Vibrio on the rise as climate warms the Chesapeake Bay
Infections from vibrio remain relatively uncommon but their number is increasing because of climate change, scientists say. And, as the Chesapeake Bay warms, its mildly salty and nutrient-gorged waters offer prime habitat for the potentially deadly microbe.
Ava Ellett (right) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and research assistant Rose Adelizzi examine vibrio bacteria at the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory in Maryland.
Hutzell: I went to the Smithsonian to catch up on woke history. Outrage was free.
COLUMN | The White House warned that I should be on the lookout for “anti-white,” “illegal alien” and “transgender” activism while walking through the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. I looked, but all I found was the real lesson of studying history.
A docent explains why George Washington has no shirt in  Horatio Greenough's marble statue of the nation's founder at the National Museum of American History.
Could voters cap county spending at the rate of inflation?
The initiative comes from Control MoCo Spending, a group founded by Reardon Sullivan, the Republican nominee for the council’s District 1 seat.
At-Large Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando speaks during a council session for electing a new president from the current council at the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville, MD.
This Baltimore club created its own universal basic income
Members of the Baltimore Community Guaranteed Income Club pledge a maximum of 7% of their take-home pay to help each other cover expenses like rent, utilities and groceries.
Baltimore Community Guaranteed Income Club members meet at R. House in Remington in June.
Though Orioles fall to Braves late, Trevor Rogers makes his case for the next big contract
Trevor Rogers put forth a strong start in his latest effort against the Braves, giving weight to his case to be the next O’s starter to be paid.
Trevor Rogers has given up 11 earned runs over his last nine starts.
The Nationals’ missed opportunities come back to haunt them in 3-2 loss to Diamondbacks
The Nationals returned home following a six-game road trip after the All-Star break with an opportunity to play meaningful games, something this stadium and its fans haven’t seen much of in the 2020s.
CJ Abrams looks at Geraldo Perdomo of the Diamondbacks after sliding in safely to second base in the sixth inning Friday night at Nationals Park.
Montgomery County firefighters violated law against cooperating with ICE, council member says
Montgomery County Council member Kristin Mink said firefighters violated county law when they allowed ICE to join them as they prepared for a potential water rescue on the Potomac River.
Montgomery County Council member Kristin Mink said firefighters violated county law when they allowed ICE to join them as they prepared for a potential water rescue on the Potomac River.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with transit bus in Glen Burnie
Officers responded to the crash around noon Friday on Ritchie Highway at Holsum Way, according to a news release from the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
Officers responded to the crash around noon Friday on Ritchie Highway at Holsum Way, according to a news release from the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
502 students lose spots at Howard University over tuition payments weeks before classes start
More than 500 incoming students at Howard University learned this week that they have been unenrolled from the Washington school and no longer have spots for the fall semester that begins Aug. 17. Many have taken to social media — some in tears — to share their stories.
FILE - A sign welcomes people to the Howard University campus in Washington on July 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Potomac native Chris Hacopian gets his first taste of Nationals Park as a professional
The Nationals, who want to establish their identity around drafting and development, are hoping the 21-year-old Hacopian will be the first of many picks they develop into quality big leaguers.
Washington Nationals first-round draft pick Chris Hacopian speaks as he is introduced to the media at an MLB baseball news conference in Washington, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Look who’s gonna be playing up the road in Philly? LeBron.
LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers after reconsidering retirement and turning down other options to extend his NBA career.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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