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Trump signs executive order to pay TSA workers after House rejects funding bill
The House is weighing the next steps on legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate early Friday sent over legislation to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports, disrupted travel and imposed financial hardship on thousands of federal workers.
The funding shutdown led to warnings of airport closures as TSA workers missing paychecks stop coming to work.
Veteran mariner buys back Baltimore Water Taxi from Under Armour’s Kevin Plank
A longtime mariner has bought back ownership of the Baltimore Water Taxi from Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin Plank.
The Baltimore Water Taxi vessel “Nimble” cruises through the Inner Harbor in Baltimore last year.
Virginia tags cost Maryland millions. Is a crackdown finally coming?
A reciprocity agreement with Virginia would mean their DMV would help enforce fines and fees for traffic citations issued by Maryland.
A white and red banner advertising Virginia license plates is hung up on a blue building wall. A truck bed is in the foreground and a city intersection in the background.
Silver Spring man driving U.S. Postal Service van charged in death of pedestrian
A Silver Spring man was wearing earbuds and driving a U.S. Postal Service van when he fatally struck a pedestrian last year in Kensington, Montgomery County Police said.
A man who was driving a U.S. Postal Service van when he fatally struck a pedestrian last year has been charged with criminally negligent homicide, Montgomery County Police said on Friday.
Baltimore County schools avoid cutting jobs, bigger classes with extra $9.3 million
The funding will restore about 140 jobs that had been on the chopping block.
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and Superintendent Myriam Rogers announced Friday morning at the Baltimore County Public Schools headquarters in Towson that the school system will receive an extra $9.3 million to help save school positions and avoid raising class sizes.
How to navigate Maryland airport lines and high gas prices during spring break
With spring break starting for many in Maryland, here’s advice from experts on how to navigate airport disruptions and high gas prices.
Travelers walk to catch flights at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Thursday morning.
13-year-old charged with attempted murder in alleged Rockville stabbing
A 13-year-old suspect is charged with attempted murder in the alleged stabbing of another minor in Rockville.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Experience vs. a fresh start: Baltimore County Executive candidates make their case
The most recent candidate forum for Baltimore County Executive was a battle of experience vs. the desire for something new.
Baltimore County Executive candidates answer questions at a Goucher College forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
Hutzell: O say can you see ... another song that is not Maryland’s
COLUMN | Like that famous beat, the search for a Maryland state song goes on. The newest contender is “The Heart of Maryland.” It’s a little bit country and a little bit politics.
Jayla Elise Diggs, who performs as Jayla Elise, has performed "Heart of Maryland" more than 400 times since writing it in 2025. State legislation to make it the state song died in committee.
Where to see cherry blossoms blooming around Maryland
Here's where and when to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom at Fort McHenry, Baltimore parks and other Maryland spots.
Cherry Blossoms in bloom at Fort McHenry on March 30, 2024.
A healthy Kyle Bradish? The Orioles can hardly wait.
The Orioles hope for two things. One, that Bradish is healthy for an entire season. And, two, that he mirrors the success he has already found in the majors.
Kyle Bradish finished fourth in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2023, but injuries have limited him to 14 starts over the last two seasons.
Uber, Lyft drivers in Maryland — already struggling — hit with rising gas prices
About a dozen drivers for Uber and Lyft said it had never been tougher to make a living as a gig driver. Now they face rising gas prices in Maryland.
A driver shows the worker’s view of the Uber app. Some ride-share workers said it has never been tougher to make a living as a gig driver.
Travel mess at BWI leaves spring breakers in need of a vacation
American air travel is entirely unpredictable right now. That’s pushing Maryland families to extraordinary lengths to ensure they don’t miss their spring break trips.
Mac Morrone, an 8th grader at Patterson Park Public Charter School, arrive at the airport by 2:40 a.m. Thursday to make sure that he did not miss his spring break trip to Costa Rica.
On the list of best dads, Towson math tutor Tim Smith was at the top
Tim Smith, a Towson-based math tutor who loved music and running, died Feb. 4 of cancer. He was 67.
Tim Smith.
For sale: Grand interiors and an outdoor oasis in Potomac
Every room in this Potomac home has distinctive details that make it one of a kind.
2 counties have planned their futures together for a century. One of them has had enough.
Prince George’s County officials, with the support of Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, are looking to partially dissolve a century-old arrangement.
Kyle Goon: Orioles fans have missed home batting practice for years. Finally, they get their wish to see it again.
COLUMN | When COVID-19 hit, the Orioles ended the long-standing practice of letting fans in early to watch the home team take batting practice. The opportunity finally returned for early arrivals.
Gary Mangold, center, from Allentown, Penn., attends his first opening day at Camden Yards. He got to the park early to watch batting practice, something the Orioles hadn’t opened to fans since before the pandemic.
Why Cole Hutson is ready to help a changing Capitals team — even without the mentor he wanted
Hutson has stepped into the roster spot John Carlson left open — he’s got two points in four games, with his ice time steadily increasing — but the rookie is adept at evading the shadows even as he follows in others’ footsteps.
Cole Hutson #44 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates at the bench area after scoring his first NHL goal into an empty net during the third period of his NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena on March 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
Jon Meoli: With a win in his image, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz earns his beer shower
Everything Albernaz did in spring training to set the Orioles up for success was intentional. On opening day, it paid off.
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz had the club ready for opening day Thursday at Camden Yards.
BWI security lines snake through airport as TSA funding remains stalled
BWI officials warned travelers to arrive at least three hours ahead of their scheduled departure times due to “very long” security lines.
A line for Southwest at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport passengers extends outside the building on Thursday morning.
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