Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties
Here’s what you need to know about pyrotechnics in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, including where to watch and what other festivities to expect.
People on Pier 4 watch as fireworks go off in the Inner Harbor as Baltimore City celebrates Independence Day on July 4, 2023.
A lost season: Inside a Baltimore City high school baseball team’s struggle
Digital Harbor students worked to recruit an additional coach and save the season. Instead, it was canceled.
Digital Harbor and Patterson expected to play a game at Latrobe Park last Tuesday, but Digital Harbor was forced to forfeit because they did not have enough players.
Tensions flare, benches clear in Nationals-Red Sox game after Cade Cavalli shouts at Willson Contreras
In the middle of the fracas, Boston’s Willson Contreras tried to throw his helmet at Washington right-hander Cade Cavalli and instead hit first baseman Andrés Chaparro.
Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox, center, is held back after an altercation against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning.
Nationals’ Cade Cavalli dominates Red Sox in fiery win that saw benches clear
For as much as he has an aww-shucks demeanor, Cavalli showed that his competitive side can come out if pushed.
Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning.
Trey Gibson flounders as Orioles fall to season-worst 9 games below .500
Trey Gibson struggled to find the strike zone, doling out six walks. He exited two outs into the third inning, having surrendered eight runs, all earned.
Orioles starter Trey Gibson pitches in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox.
Stan Saunders, longtime WJZ sports anchor, was recognized long after he left the air
Stan Saunders, a longtime WJZ sports anchor and media teacher in Baltimore, died last week. He was 72.
Stan Saunders was a well-known and respected WJZ weekend sports anchor and media studies professor.
Baltimore County man found guilty of murder in triple shooting that killed his 4-year-old son
Mark Jones Jr., 31, of Rosedale, was found guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court of second-degree murder and related crimes.
Jacobi Marcelle, 4, funeral was held today on January 10, 2024.  Police say that on the morning of Christmas Eve, Marcelle's mother Promyss Marcelle’s on-and-off boyfriend, Mark Jones, shot him, his mother and little sister  Peyton, 1. Jacobi died at a hospital; his mother and sister were wounded. Marcelle, 27, said she had been planning to go to court that day to file for a protective order that would require Jones to stay out of the residence."
Nats reliever Mitchell Parker has UCL sprain, likely needs Tommy John surgery
​“I’ve never felt anything [like that] on the mound, so I felt some stuff, and it was what it was,” Parker said. “Sucks, but we’re fine.”
Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker throws during the first inning of an exhibition game against the Orioles on March 22.
New Baltimore County superintendent to be among highest paid in the state
A lot of what’s in William “Bill” Heiser’s contract is similar to his predecessor’s. But there’s a slight difference in the salary and the residency requirement.
The Baltimore County school board met virtually on Monday to approve William “Bill” Heiser’s superintendent contract.
Police connect North Potomac teen to fatal shooting and carjacking in Gaithersburg
Earl Deangelo Charles Jr., 18, of North Potomac, was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and carjacking in April in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Police.
Montgomery County Police have arrested a North Potomac teen in connection with a fatal shooting and carjacking in Gaithersburg.
Firefighters contain 2-alarm fire at tire shop in Rosedale
The emergency response shut down Pulaski Highway in both directions, causing traffic delays.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 - A 2nd alarm commercial trailer fire erupted on the 7800 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale on Tuesday.
Craig Albernaz says Orioles fans ‘have every right to boo’
“The fans that are there, they’re paying their hard-earned money to watch us play and win and play good baseball and competitive baseball, and they have every right to boo,” Albernaz said.
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz watches during the second inning of Tuesday night's game against the Seattle Mariners.
Jon Meoli: If the Orioles even give Mike Elias a trade deadline choice, buying is the only one
COLUMN | Mike Elias’ recent comments made it sound like he wants to buy at the trade deadline. The Orioles have lost three in a row since then.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias speaks prior to a ribbon cutting for the team’s player development complex in Sarasota, Florida, in February.
Baltimore’s homicide rate hits another historic low
Homicides were down 23% as of June 20, the most recent data Baltimore Police submitted to the FBI, with violence overall having decreased over the same timeframe.
Homicides were down 23% as of June 20, the most recent data Baltimore Police submitted to the FBI, with violence overall having decreased over the same timeframe.
Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in school sports
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.
Becky Pepper-Jackson poses for a photograph outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Prince George’s County library system names new director
Catherine Hollerbach brings more than three decades of experience working in Maryland’s public libraries.
Catherine Hollerbach is Prince George’s County Memorial Library System's new library director. She joins from Anne Arundel County Public Library, where she lead operations for 16 branches as chief
operating officer.
A Chinese ship in Baltimore is unloading asphalt — and outraging American mariners
A 479-foot ship snaked its way through a canal bound for Baltimore on Monday afternoon. It carried asphalt, a Chinese flag — and a heated national debate on maritime policy.
The Jin Zhou Wan, a Chinese asphalt tanker, is seen docked in Baltimore at sunrise Tuesday.
Howard County opens free opioid overdose prevention vending machines
The Howard County Health Department announced Tuesday it has opened two free vending machines that dispense naloxone and other items.
The Howard County Health Department announced Tuesday it has opened two completely free vending machines that dispense naloxone and other safe choice items.
Moore declares State of Preparedness ahead of holiday weekend heat wave
Marylanders can expect “very hot and humid conditions” that will spark “extreme heat risk,” especially to vulnerable people, including children and older adults, the governor’s office said in a press release. The State of Preparedness is expected to last from July 1-5.
A silhouetted man walks along the harbor with nobody else in sight. Street lights divide the photo in half between the water and the walkway.
A Maryland BBQ restaurateur won the top honor at D.C. area’s 2026 RAMMYS
Fernando González of Riverdale Park’s 2Fifty BBQ won Restaurateur of the Year at the 2026 RAMMYS. Here’s how other Maryland restaurants fared.
Monday, June 29, 2026 - Fernando González, owner and pitmaster of 2Fifty BBQ, took home the top prize for Restaurateur of the Year at the 2026 RAMMYS Awards.
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