Former Baltimore teacher of the year charged with sexual solicitation of a minor
Dennis Jutras, a longtime city schools employee, allegedly tried to meet up with an officer posing as a high schooler.
The Baltimore City Public Schools Administrative Headquarters at 200 E North Avenue in Baltimore, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
It might be a year until Maryland even hires new Key Bridge builders
It remains unclear when the new Francis Scott Key Bridge will be completed, but one mini timeline is now known: The state wants to have the new builders on board by summer 2027.
Test pilings are in place at the Francis Scott Key Bridge site on the Patapsco River.
Shark bite report at Assateague: Surfer recounts ‘terrifying’ moment but says he’ll be back in the water
Maryland officials say shark bites remain extremely rare after a surfer reported being bitten at Assateague State Park, an encounter the victim described as terrifying but not enough to keep him out of the water.
Ocean City is seen beyond the rough surf at Assateague Island National Seashore.
Nonprofit founder remembered as ‘true fighter’ for women in Baltimore
Natasha Guynes, an advocate for young women experiencing complex trauma, died Saturday evening, the nonprofit she founded said on social media.
Natasha Guynes and her dog, Stella.
Peter Chang in College Park closes after less than a year in business
Peter Chang, the acclaimed Chinese chef, and his family have grown their restaurant empire across the region in recent years. But on Monday, they abruptly closed their College Park outpost.
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 - Peter Chang Kitchen & Bar at 8503 Baltimore Avenue in College Park. The restaurant’s owners announced Monday that the Prince George’s County outpost was closed effective immediately.
What we learned from a Lamar-less day at OTAs | Banner Ravens Podcast
Head coach Jesse Minter, running back Derrick Henry and guard John Simpson spoke to the media.
‘Make a Scene’: Maryland theaters celebrate art as political resistance at 2026 Helen Hayes Awards
Amid political division in and around the nation’s capital, the local theater scene spent its biggest night of the year celebrating the arts as acts of resistance.
Creatives from throughout the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area gathered to celebrate the best in local theater at the 2026 Helen Hayes Awards.
San Francisco Police sought to arrest Baltimore Police officers in sexual assault probe
San Francisco Police sought to arrest two Baltimore Police officers for allegedly raping a woman while she said she was unconscious, new records show.
A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by two Baltimore Police officers in 2024, documents show.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missing at OTAs, expected back ‘soon’
Jackson drew scrutiny for missing practices during the Ravens’ voluntary OTAs under former coach John Harbaugh. He forfeited a combined $1.5 million in bonuses from the 2024 and 2025 offseasons.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes questions from the media following training camp practice last August.
President Trump will not speak at US Naval Academy graduation, breaking recent tradition
The class of 2026 will hear from Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, instead of Trump.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 06: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump (R) looks on during a news conference in James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 06, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump spoke about the successful military mission to rescue a weapons systems officer whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down in Iran.
A look inside an 1880s Mount Vernon mansion built for Baltimore’s elite
This is the history of the Knabe House, a cornerstone of Baltimore history in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.
Historic Knabe House in Mount Vernon.
Prince George’s planning chair resigns, avoiding showdown with County Council
Darryl Barnes resigned over the weekend as chair of the Prince George’s County Planning Board amid investigations into alleged misconduct.
Darryl Barnes has resigned as the chair of the Prince George’s County Planning Board.
Suitland man arrested in the fatal stabbing of teen
Prince George’s County Police said they apprehended Anforne Golden in Silver Spring. Golden is accused of fatally stabbing Amari Clarke.
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.
Early heat wave could bring near-record temperatures, followed by storms
Temperatures will reach the upper 90s across much of the state as part of an early-season heat wave moving through the eastern U.S.
Ben Jones sips a bottle of water inside the Zeta Center for Healthy and Active Aging, one of the Baltimore City Health Department’s cooling centers, in northwest Baltimore, Md. on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Plane makes emergency landing on Ocean City beach, no one injured
Passengers on a small plane that made an emergency landing on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland, on Monday were not injured, according to the Ocean City Fire Department.
A small plane made an emergency landing on an Ocean City Beach on Monday. No one was injured.
Nationals rally to force extras, then fall apart by yielding 10-run 12th inning to Mets
Nationals manager Blake Butera had to put infielder Jorbit Vivas on the mound after the team exhausted all of its available pitchers in a 16-7 loss.
Washington Nationals center fielder Joey Wiemer slides into home plate as he scores against the New York Mets on a double hit by José Tena during the second inning.
Orioles pitching is a problem, and it rears its head in blowout loss to Rays
Left-hander Trevor Rogers surrendered seven earned runs in 3 2/3 innings. His ERA has risen to 6.87.
Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers is relieved by manager Craig Albernaz in the fourth inning after surrendering seven earned runs.
Heritage Smokehouse to close North Baltimore shop in August
Heritage Smokehouse owners announced Monday that they will not renew their lease in August and will close their Govans storefront.
"I don't think any chef wants to be giving an ultimatum for getting people in the door," said George Marsh, the owner of Heritage Smokehouse.
Hutzell: Can presidents and generals be funny? They try at the Naval Academy.
COLUMN | If President Donald Trump hadn’t chosen to skip on speaking at the Naval Academy commissioning ceremony on Friday, he probably would have tried to land a witty remark. They all do. From FDR to Biden, they sometimes succeed and sometimes fail. They always get a laugh.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, left, accepts a gifted jacket from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2025 during their graduation ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. on Friday, May 23, 2025.
‘Here, I am shrinking.’ Can this teen poet find her place in America?
Youth voices confront injustice, belonging and hope in Prince George’s County Public Schools’ writing contest.
Kaliyah Fletcher talks with a friend after the award ceremony for Prince George’s County Public Schools’ Write-A-Book contest.
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