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.
What to do this Juneteenth weekend, including AFRAM and a Father’s Day barbecue
Whether you want to celebrate 50 years of AFRAM, watch an Indian opera or celebrate Father’s Day with pulled pork and a Guinness, we’ve got you covered.
Cali Leahy, 40, dances at AFRAM Juneteenth Festival on June 17, 2023 at Druid Hill Park. This is the first official Baltimore Club Music Day.
Maryland Republicans, including Nino Mangione, paid felon Kelley Rogers over $153K for advice
Maryland political operative, Kelley Rogers, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after raising money for conservative PACs but kept the donations for himself and friends.
Baltimore County Council candidate Nino Mangione, right, shakes hands with his campaign consultant Kelley Rogers during an Early Voting Meet and Greet event at Brookside Market earlier this month.
Columbia residents riled up about proposal to turn one of its 23 pools into a splash park
A Columbia Association executive proposed turning one of the community’s 23 neighborhood pools into a splash park, sparking one of the most heated debates of 2026.
A Columbia Association executive proposed turning one of the community’s 23 neighborhood pools into a splash park, sparking one of the most heated debates of 2026.
7 things to do in the capital region, including Father’s Day and Juneteenth celebrations
Here’s what to do in the capital region, including Father’s Day and Juneteenth celebrations, a music festival, a comedy show and free yoga.
The Annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival returns to Potomac this Friday for a day full of celebrations across the area.
Maryland insurance company sues brothers for ‘breathtaking’ $50 million fraud scheme
CareFirst filed a $51 million lawsuit against a pair of brothers for what the company called “health insurance fraud conspiracy of breathtaking scale and audacity.”
CareFirst is accusing two brothers of what it called a “health insurance fraud conspiracy of breathtaking scale and audacity.”
Kyle Bradish spins a career-high 12 strikeouts, dazzling in Orioles’ win vs. Mariners
In his best outing of the season, Bradish showed he’s all the way back.
Kyle Bradish, with catcher Adley Rutschman, allowed one run on five hits in 7 2/3 innings Wednesday night at Seattle.
Van Hollen ‘kicking the tires’ on a 2028 presidential run
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has spent the last year and a half raising his national profile.
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland speaks to a resident at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the Texas coast on Wednesday as the first tropical storm of the season in the Atlantic basin, threatening a wide swath of the Gulf Coast with potentially dangerous flooding even as it was expected to quickly weaken.
Officials urged millions of people along the Gulf Coast to take the storm seriously amid warnings that it could dump dangerous amounts of rain in some areas.
Mount Vernon farmers market to open June 25 as Eddie’s remains in limbo
The weekly Mount Vernon Farmers Market opens at 100 W. Eager St. on June 25.
Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood. Organizers say locally grown fruits and vegetables, herbs, meats and more will be available at the new farmers market.
How comfortable is Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels with a new offense? It might take awhile.
After an injury-riddled 2025, one that Daniels prefers not to discuss, the Commanders star is facing more questions than he expected.
Jayden Daniels was the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2024 but played only seven games last season because of injuries.
Meet the first Maryland native selected in the PWHL Draft
Annapolis native Lacey Eden was selected by Las Vegas with the fifth overall pick, becoming the first Maryland-born player drafted into the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
United States forward Lacey Eden skates against Canada during the first period of a women's Rivalry Series hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Sports betting firms are buying attack ads in Maryland House of Delegates primaries
A super PAC funded by sports betting companies has poured nearly $1.9 million into Maryland’s Democratic primary elections, including $645,000 against two House of Delegates candidates.
A hand hold a mobile phone with four sports betting apps displayed.
The Integrity Title founder who inspired Black women to enter the real estate industry
Shina Parker, who founded Integrity Title and blazed a path for Black women in the real estate industry, died May 28 of natural causes. She was 63.
Shina Parker.
Nationals righty Zack Littell allows 4 homers, offense silenced in loss to Royals
Washington’s offense, the backbone of this team, was dominated by Royals starter Luinder Avila, who recorded two outs and allowed eight runs in his previous start against the Houston Astros.
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Zack Littell pitches in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals.
2 Harford County school employees injured in stabbing involving student
A student was taken into custody after a stabbing that injured two school staff members at Roye-Williams Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office took a student into custody at Roye-Williams Elementary School on Wednesday after what authorities say was an assault on staff members.
‘A Herculean task’: Howard County officials secure site for future high school
The next Howard County high school will be built at Troy Park, located at 6500 Mansion Lane in Elkridge.
County Executive Calvin Ball speaks at a press conference as officials announced they’d secured the site at Troy Park in Elkridge.
‘Just made sense’: Viral video shows US Coast Guard member leap onto runaway boat in Severn River
A US Coast Guard service member vaulted onto a speeding unmanned vessel and brought it to a halt on the Severn River near Annapolis last week after its operator was thrown overboard.
The Severn River near Annapolis.
Maryland woman stuck in Panama after suffering stroke on vacation
A Carroll County woman’s family is working to bring her back to Maryland from Panama after a medical emergency landed her in the hospital.
Kalin Rytina, of Carroll County, suffered a medical emergency while traveling and was hospitalized in Panama.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s leader to retire this year
Terri Lee Freeman, president of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, will retire later this year, the downtown museum announced Wednesday.
Terri Lee Freeman poses for a portrait in front of the Reginald F Lewis Museum on September 27, 2023. The museum plans to erect a memorial and debut an exhibit dedicated to the history of lynching in Maryland.
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