The best Baltimore-area bars to watch the World Cup
Baltimore was snubbed for the World Cup, but that’s not stopping local bars from embracing the most popular tournament on the planet.
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 10: Team USA players participate during a training session ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Great Sports Park on June 10, 2026 in Irvine, California.
As the Commanders break minicamp, these are Dan Quinn’s lingering concerns
Thanks to an unconventional coaching summit, the Commanders and Dan Quinn feel on schedule as minicamp ends.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn deployed an unusual tactic to get two new play-callers up to speed.
Dali engineer appears in court on felony charge; prosecution deferred
The chief engineer of the Dali container ship said little during a hearing three days after federal prosecutors charged him with one felony count of violating the Ports and Waterways Safety Act.
Karthikeyan Deenadayalan, center, the chief engineer of the Dali container ship, leaves the federal courthouse after Thursday’s hearing.
Towson shooting suspect ID’d by police, described as ‘armed and dangerous’
Police are looking for a 33-year-old man wanted in the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old Towson University student earlier this month.
Baltimore County Police officers investigate a June 5 shooting that occurred at the traffic circle along York Road in Towson on Friday afternoon.
High school students promised free access to college courses may now have to pay
Montgomery County’s superintendent acknowledged that this would ‘disproportionately impact Black and brown students.’
The Montgomery College campus in Takoma Park, Md.
Baltimore County Police officer released from hospital after being shot by armed flasher
An officer who was shot during an encounter with an armed flasher has been released from the hospital.
Baltimore County Police respond to the shooting at Villa Nova Park in Pikesville on June 7.
AI put Wes Moore and Dan Cox in a very unlikely — possibly illegal — embrace
A fake image circulating on social media shows the two men in a warm embrace in the Governor’s Reception Room. Cox, facing the camera, is grinning. Moore’s eyes are closed.
Dan Cox, left, and Gov. Wes Moore.
As primary looms, Montgomery County candidates agitated over campaign ads
Some candidates have accused their critics of stretching or even subverting the truth in campaign advertisements.
Some candidates have accused their critics of stretching or even subverting the truth in campaign advertisements.
Mfume-Conway primary comes as Democrats nationally fret about older politicians
The Democratic primary in the 7th Congressional District pits U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume against City Council member Mark Conway, a newer, far younger politician.
City Councilman Mark Conway, left, and Rep. Kweisi Mfume.
Baltimore approved a small homeowner property tax cut. Here’s how it works.
The initial one-cent reduction in the effective rate would bring very modest relief to taxpayers. The owner of a $200,000 home could expect to pay about $20 less next year.
Baltimore homeowners could see a small property tax cut, thanks to a compromise approved by City Council and Mayor Brandon Scott this week.
Playing politics with water access in Anne Arundel? Behind the vote to delay two projects.
Two projects for public water access in Anne Arundel were quickly amended out of next year’s budget. Advocates described feeling blindsided, and some officials decried the move as potentially motivated by politics.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Lisa Arrasmith, a longtime public water access advocate, hauls her kayak down to the water at Beachwood Park in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday.
The Wren, named a top restaurant by New York Times and Bon Appétit, is up for sale
The $1.25 million listing price for The Wren includes the liquor license, furniture and fixtures, and name of the Fells Point pub.
An antique clock from Liverpool is seen behind the bar at The Wren.
Before you hit the sand in Ocean City, know the rules to follow and penalties to avoid
Here are the big things officials want you to keep in mind (besides remembering to pack your sunscreen) when you head to the shore this summer.
Tourists crowd Ocean City’s boardwalk ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Streeter: The parenting advice more Black men need to hear
COLUMN | This Father’s Day, I want to give a virtual hug to the Black dads out there, working hard even as the world seems out to get them. Take a load off, man.
June 8, 2026 - Jeffrey Scruggs and Kyra Harris, are part of an initiative called Kickback with Kings that is a celebration of Black men and addresses the issues surrounding Black fatherhood.
US and Iran sign deal to end war, ease sanctions and open Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington.
Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.
How an Orioles hitting coach analyzes Gunnar Henderson’s trying season
In 2024, Henderson was well on his way to becoming a star. Last year was a modest step back, and this year his .706 OPS entering Wednesday is the lowest of his career.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has 15 home runs and a .713 OPS.
‘He’s never going to get outworked’: How bullpen coach Dustin Glant has made an impact with the Nationals
“He loves what he does, so he’s really bought in and trying to have as much information as he possibly can to help us out,” reliever Clayton Beeter said.
Washington Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas talks to bullpen coach Dustin Glant (68) during a spring training practice in February.
Eastpoint Mall, an old Dundalk stalwart, to close this summer
Eastpoint Mall, one of Baltimore County’s first shopping centers, will close Aug. 31, according to tenants.
Eastpoint Mall was one of Baltimore’s first shopping centers and has been open since 1956.
The Orioles’ bullpen is becoming an issue | Banner Baseball Show
Baltimore’s offense and starting pitching have drawn most of the criticism, but the relievers been especially leaky as of late.
Baltimore bookstore owner says Pride display was vandalized during city’s celebrations
A Baltimore bookstore owner says her Pride-themed window display was vandalized last weekend while the city’s Pride festival was happening.
Thousands took to Charles Street to march in the Baltimore Pride parade or watch from the sidewalks Saturday. In the Hampden neighborhood, though, a bookstore’s Pride display was vandalized.
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