Photos: With Preakness, Laurel Park gets its day in the sun
Laurel Park is about to be in the national spotlight as never before as it hosts the second jewel of the Triple Crown for the first time.
Guests dine at Tips Restaurant as horses run by during a race at Laurel Park.
Nationals complete 5-run comeback after Daylen Lile’s extra-inning heroics
Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz hits a two-run home run during the second inning Wednesday night.
2-alarm Towson apartment fire displaces around 2 dozen residents
A two-alarm fire at a Towson apartment complex has displaced roughly two dozen people, officials said.
A two-alarm fire at a Towson apartment has displaced roughly two dozen people, officials said.
Wes Moore replacing campaign manager weeks before primary
Ron Owens, who had been the Democratic governor’s campaign manager since last summer, will exit at the end of the week.
Less than two weeks after kicking his reelection campaign into high gear, Gov. Wes Moore is replacing his campaign manager.
Baltimore announces youth curfews, engagement plan for summer months
The plan — dubbed “In the Mix in ’26″— was “designed to promote community safety while minimizing unnecessary interaction with young people and law enforcement,” the mayor’s office said in a news release.
MAY 13, 2026 - Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Letitia Dzirasa talking about the summer youth engagement program that city officials have planned at a press conference.
Montgomery County student charged with bringing loaded handgun to school
A 16-year-old student of Walt Whitman high School was removed from class and faces weapon charges after bringing a loaded handgun onto school property, according to Montgomery County Police.
Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda.
Chris Van Hollen, Kash Patel committee showdown spills onto social media
A heated Senate hearing between U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and FBI Director Kash Patel escalated onto social media after Van Hollen challenged Patel over reports of alcohol use and Patel fired back with personal attacks.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Kash Patel.
Kyle Bradish shines, Orioles put it all together to take series against Yankees
Bradish made an alteration to his delivery ahead of his start last week, and it led to a seven-inning, three-run performance against the Athletics. He was even better in Wednesday’s 7-0 victory against the New York Yankees.
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish allowed one hit and struck out seven in six scoreless innings Wednesday.
Police change persons of interest to suspects in antisemitic vandalism incident
Three people seen leaving Greenwood Elementary School this month are suspects in antisemitic graffiti found there, Montgomery County Police said Wednesday.
Detectives Investigate Anti-Semitic School Vandalism
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, bringing new leadership to the world’s most powerful central bank at a fraught moment for the global economy.
Kevin Warsh testifies during his nomination hearing to be a member and chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in Washington last month.
Maryland election FAQ: How to vote, key dates and races in 2026
Everything Maryland voters need to know about the 2026 primary election, including key races, voter registration deadlines, mail ballots, early voting and where to vote.
Cheverly man charged with fatally stabbing his mother
Police said the preliminary investigation found Darrick Alston stabbed his mother during an argument.
Man who escaped police custody while in hospital is captured days later walking down street
Brian Meyers, who escaped Baltimore Police after being taken into custody for possessing a firearm last week, has been apprehended, authorities announced on Wednesday.
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.
2 more men charged in Towson Peeping Tom case
Baltimore County Police detectives said Wednesday that two more men have been charged in connection with an ongoing Peeping Tom investigation in Towson.
Last week, Baltimore County Police arrested a 55-year-old man after observing him using a step stool to peek into a window at an apartment complex.
Dylan Beavers becomes the 19th Orioles player to hit injured list
The Orioles activated catcher Maverick Handley to fill that roster spot Wednesday during the series finale against the New York Yankees.
Orioles outfielder Dylan Beavers runs after connecting with a pitch in the second inning against the Houston Astros on April 28.
Montgomery County Council passes progressive income tax plan
Income taxes will decrease for residents making $150,000 or less annually. Residents making more than $150,000 will pay a 3.3% income tax — a 0.1% bump.
The Montgomery County Council at their office building in Rockville in December.
Traffic cameras coming to these four school zones in Baltimore
Baltimore City transportation officials announced four new traffic cameras will be posted near schools as early as Wednesday, May 20.
A rectangular grey box that houses an automated traffic camera stands on a city sidewalk as a blurred black SUV drives by.
Man pleads guilty to murder in shooting at senior living community in Baltimore
Norman Waker, 67, of Pleasant View Gardens, previously stood trial in Baltimore Circuit Court but a jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Police presence outside Pleasant View Gardens on Thursday, February 20, 2025, as they investigate a shooting inside the senior living facility.
Grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren’t the only reason
Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why.
Grocery Outlet Inc. cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of its newest store in Overlea, Maryland on January 23, 2025.
Luis Garcia Jr. leads an offensive outburst as Nationals inch closer to .500
Since returning from injury, Luis Garcia Jr. has been on a tear, and his torrid pace continued in Tuesday’s 10-4 win.
Jacob Young, left, and Luis García Jr. of the Washington Nationals celebrate after García Jr. hit a home run during the second inning.
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