Preakness wraps with Black-Eyed Susans, partying crowds and a Napoleon Solo victory
Thousands of fans packed Laurel Park for the 151st Preakness Stakes, where black-eyed Susans, bold fashion and Maryland staples such as crab cakes fueled the party as protesters rally outside and Gov. Wes Moore joined the crowd.
Jockey Paco Lopez celebrates after riding Napoleon Solo (10) to victory in the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park racetrack.
Column: Maryland is trying to save horse racing. So why does it all feel so chaotic?
COLUMN | What, exactly, is the role of the Maryland Racing Commission, the sport’s regulatory authority responsible for overseeing track management decisions, when its boss — the state — runs the show?
Jockey Sheldon Russell rides Taj Mahal (1) to an early lead out of the gate during the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park.
Other school districts replaced their leaders. Anne Arundel just doubled down on Mark Bedell.
Baltimore City, Prince George’s and Harford counties all recently replaced their leaders, and Baltimore County is expected to do so soon, making Bedell one of the region’s longest-serving superintendents.
Superintendent Mark Bedell listens to testimony during a special Anne Arundel County school board meeting in 2025 that gave parents a chance to weigh in on the county’s redistricting plans.
Towson University student who was fatally shot was ‘soft-spoken, easygoing’
Nasir Majied was shot and killed Friday afternoon while driving north on York Road near the Towson Circle.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a suspect who fired multiple rounds at the Towson University undergraduate.
Darnestown man pleads guilty in fatal 2025 crash
Liam Coskun, of Darnestown, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a 2025 fatal crash in Gaithersburg, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney's Office.
Liam Coskun faces a maximum penalty of 13 years in prison. He will be sentenced in October.
Baltimore Safe Streets worker’s arrest has city leaders defending vetting process
The arrest of Safe Streets worker Antoine Burton, 51, following a shooting on Sunday angered city leaders, including Mayor Brandon Scott, who called the actions “a disgrace.”
An attendant of an event commemorating a year without homicides wars a Safe Streets jacket, in front of the Safe Streets Penn North site managed by Catholic Charities, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
The Orioles explain how to break in a baseball glove like a big leaguer
Just like no two players are the same, no two ways to break in a glove are the same.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) throws to first base in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md., on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
One person found dead after Cherry Hill fire
An apartment in a Cherry Hill building caught fire yesterday. One person was found dead at the scene, according to Baltimore Police.
Baltimore Police crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Rabid foxes found near popular trail in Baltimore’s Roland Park
Baltimore City officials are warning residents about rabid foxes found in Roland Park.
A fox prowls outside a house in Homewood before dawn in 2025.
Nationals strike first again and go on to claim fifth straight road series
Washington improved to 23-13 on the road and clinched its second series win of their West Coast road trip.
Washington Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. Nationals celebrates with Jose Tena after hitting a two-run home run in the top of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants.
Angel Reese secures 57th career double-double in return to Chicago, leads the Dream past Sky 82-75
Reese's 57 career double-doubles are the most through 75 games in WNBA history.
Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream is defended by Kamilla Cardoso #10 of the Chicago Sky during the second half.
Orioles stage late rally against Mariners but fall short in extras for fourth straight loss
The Orioles tied it up in the ninth but ultimately couldn’t overcome a late Randy Arozarena homer in the 6-5 loss.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson reacts after striking out in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners.
Thunderstorms and heat that feels over 100 degrees roll into Maryland
Temperatures are going to feel like they're over 100 degrees later this week as thunderstorms roll into Baltimore.
A large storm cloud looms over the Broadway East neighborhood on August 7, 2023.
The Dish: After 17 years in prison, his next act is food influencer
Locked up at 15 and released in 2024, influencer Douglas White has turned his time in prison into a calling card.
Locked up at 15 and released in 2024, influencer Douglas White has turned his time in prison into a calling card.
Park and planning commission sues Prince George’s County over $39 million budget transfer
The parks and planning commission claims that a $39 million transfer authorized via the county budget and the budget that the council set for the commission violate state law and the county’s charter.
Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha.
The party is almost over for the Baltimore bars that built politicians
Old-school Baltimore bars offered a (poorly lit) place for local candidates to try new lines, and were mandatory stops for those seeking higher office.
Monaghan’s Pub owner Jack Milani, right, with regulars John Gage and Will Ridgley, recalls the days when politicians tested their messages in local taverns.
Mass deportation hearings in Baltimore raise due process concerns
As President Donald Trump restructures immigration cases, the latest national trend has arrived in Baltimore: so-called “mega” master calendar hearings that pack more than 100 people in court at the same time.
FILE - The seal of the Department of Justice is shown in Washington, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
4 judges and a 5-time challenger running for Montgomery County Circuit Court
Four sitting Montgomery County Circuit Court judges are facing off against a repeat challenger who is an outspoken critic of the judicial appointment process.
The candidates are competing for four seats on the 6th Judicial Circuit, which covers Montgomery and Frederick counties.
Why Mayor Brandon Scott wants a do-over on his most controversial deal
Mayor Brandon Scott rushed through a deal with BGE in 2023 that allowed the utility company to profit from Baltimore-owned infrastructure. His administration says it wants to renegotiate.
Mayor Brandon Scott rushed through a conduit deal with BGE in 2023.
Driver suspected of drug transaction dies in fiery crash in Harford County after brief chase
A person suspected of a drug transaction died in a fiery crash after driving away from deputies in Harford County, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
As deputies attempted a traffic stop, the driver led them on a brief pursuit before crashing into four other vehicles at the intersection of Route 40 and Route 543.
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