Streeter: Penn Station is Baltimore’s front door. It needs an upgrade.
COLUMN | Baltimore’s Penn Station was set for a major glow-up, but it was scaled back. I and other commuters still think the city needs more from its depot.
Travelers wait for their trains to arrive at Penn Station in Baltimore in January.
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Many of Baltimore’s wounds have been self-inflicted.
How Daylen Lile’s unique pre-pitch setup has sparked his defensive turnaround
Lile’s defensive improvements allow him to add more value even when he’s not raking. He’s almost eclipsed his FanGraphs wins above replacement total from last season (1.4) in 22 fewer games (1.3).
Daylen Lile #4 of the Washington Nationals hits an RBI triple against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Nationals Park on June 13, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
For some Montgomery County children, free summer meals are too far away
The closest summer food site to Poolesville Elementary, for example, is more than 10 miles away — at least a 20-minute drive.
District officials encourage MCPS families in need of assistance during the summer to apply for the state’s SUN Bucks program.
The authentic Thai food truck in Catonsville worth waiting an hour for
At Grace's Thai Kitchen food truck, one restaurateur is creating the authentic cuisine she says is missing in Baltimore County.
Nattikan Namsoong, right, and her sister are behind Grace's Thai Kitchen at The Commissary in Catonsville, where they share a kitchen with multiple other popular food trucks.
The biggest win of Ryan Helsley’s season? His young daughter can hear.
Over the last few months, Ryan Helsley's daughter Tatum underwent cochlear implant surgery on both ears. Helsley, in the middle of his first season with the Orioles, departed the club for three days to be with his family during the operations.
Ryan Helsley, in his first season with the Orioles, had seven saves and a 2.53 ERA when he went on the injured list.
Hot asphalt summer: Here are the road improvement projects likely to cause drivers headaches
From the beltways to the beaches, road construction crews are putting down fresh pavement to improve Maryland’s patchy roads. Keep these big projects in mind when making your summer road trip plans.
From the beltways to the beaches, road construction crews are putting down fresh pavement to improve Maryland’s patchy roads.
Baltimore cop kept his badge 11 years after talking to FBI source about drug dealing
Former Baltimore Police officer Alexi Correa was caught on tape talking to an FBI confidential source about his own involvement in drug dealing.
Maryland braces for severe thunderstorms with 70 mph winds, possible tornadoes
Maryland residents could face another round of severe weather Sunday afternoon, with forecasters warning that thunderstorms may bring damaging wind.
A severe thunderstorm moves through the Baltimore area, July 8, 2025.
5-run fourth inning lifts Nationals to series win over Mariners
The Nationals improved to 37-35 overall and 14-21 at home. They’ve won three straight series after being swept against the Marlins at the beginning of the month.
James Wood watches his 20th home run of the season during the first inning Sunday at Nationals Park.
Little-used rookie homers and drives in 3 to lift Padres to 5-2 win over Orioles
Jeremiah Jackson hit a solo homer for the Orioles. Trevor Rogers took the loss despite allowing only two runs in six innings.
Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso catches the throw as the Padres’ Xander Bogaerts grounds out during the third inning Sunday at Camden Yards.
Pets rescued after 3-alarm fire tears through Reservoir Hill rowhomes
Baltimore fire crews extinguished a three-alarm fire Sunday afternoon that damaged at least three rowhomes in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood.
The Baltimore City Fire Department responds to a 3-alarm fire on the 2500 block of Brookfield Avenue in Reservoir Hill on Sunday.
Listeria fears prompt Maryland dairy company to recall all cheese products
The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers that all of Clover Hill Dairy’s cheeses are being recalled after possible listeria contamination.
The Maryland Department of Health announced today an expanded consumer advisory for all cheese products made by Clover Hill Dairy, located in Mechanicsville, Md., due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for all of its cheese products.
Trump turns 80 with a showstopping spectacle of UFC cage fights at the White House
President Donald Trump celebrates turning 80 on Sunday with a showstopping birthday spectacle that once would have seemed unfathomable: a cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House.
The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House is photographed Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington.
7 LGBTQ-owned restaurants, cafes and sweet spots around Baltimore to visit all year long
In honor of Pride, here are a few spots owned and operated by members of the LGBTQ+ community around Baltimore that Chris Franzoni says are worth a visit.
The orange dreamsicle Dole Whip twist from Bmore Licks.
This John Waters interview has been edited for readability — but perhaps not human decency
What can you ask John Waters in 15 minutes? I went for broke: His films, plane etiquette, his death row meal, his obituary and much, much more.
Baltimore’s John Waters, at 80, is staying plenty busy, acting in “American Horror Story” and performing live on stage across the country.
Hutzell: Who do you trust to find the truth about Wes Moore’s story?
COLUMN | Armstrong Williams says truth is self-evident. Comparing The Sun's coverage of Wes Moore's military record with reporting by The Banner's Lee O. Sanderlin suggests it's far more complicated.
Armstrong Williams, co-owner of The Sun and a longtime conservative columnist, talks about truth at a June 8, 2026 seminar at Towson University.
Steamy summer reading: How Maryland readers are falling for romance novels
Two new bookstores devoted solely to romance books have opened in the Baltimore area in recent months — a sign of the genre's surging popularity.
Cheryl Keffer at her Cockeysville romance book shop, La Petite Mort.
Nationals stop 2-game skid in blowout win over Mariners
Luis García Jr.’s two-run homer reenergized the team and the fans after two demoralizing losses.
Luis García Jr. changed the mood at Nationals Park with his go-ahead home run Saturday.
Padres homer 5 times, including twice in the first, in a 9-3 victory over the Orioles
Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor hit two-run homers in the first inning, and three more San Diego batters went deep as the Padres rolled.
Colton Cowser loses his glove over the fence as he attempts to catch a home run by Jackson Merrill of the Padres in the first inning.
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