Former Johns Hopkins surgeon Marty Makary resigns from FDA amid criticism
Marty Makary, a former Johns Hopkins surgeon, is resigning as President Donald Trump’s head of the Food and Drug Administration.
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 06: Dr. Martin Makary, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Dr. Makary is a cancer surgeon, researcher at Johns Hopkins University, and has also been a Fox News commentator.
‘The village is on fire’: School leaders decry potential cuts as council debates tax bumps
Every $10 million reduction roughly translates into 100 fewer full-time positions in the district, the superintendent said.
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor speaks about a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School at a press conference in Rockville on Monday evening.
Ahead of her final game, Nicole Sherry reflects on two decades as Orioles head groundskeeper
“I don’t take it for granted, every single day,” Sherry said. “It’s been 20-something years here at this ballpark, but that young girl in me still remembers that field trip, and the feeling I had when I walked out on that field."
Orioles head groundskeeper Nicole Sherry sprays the field before a baseball game between the Orioles and the Atlanta Braves in 2024.
Maryland settled Key Bridge case against Dali companies for $2.25 billion
The companies that own and operate the container ship that destroyed the Key Bridge will pay $2.25 billion to settle with Maryland ahead of trial in federal court.
A portion of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a large container ship early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, sending several vehicles and people into the frigid water below.
Jon Meoli: Craig Albernaz’s approach to helping Gunnar Henderson offers a blueprint for turning the Orioles around, too
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson reacts after batting against the New York Yankees on Monday.
Woman charged after alleged carjacking leads to police shooting in Severn
Jasmin Cooper, of Crownsville, allegedly stole a family member’s car before police shot her.
Two officers who shot at Jasmin Cooper were placed on administrative leave pending a review of the incident, police said.
Maryland lawmakers press electric grid operator on skyrocketing bills
PJM Interconnection, the power grid operator for 13 states and Washington, D.C., is hosting its annual meeting in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Maryland lawmakers and climate and ratepayer advocates hold a press conference outside the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel on Monday to call for more clean energy to be added to the power grid.
DC sniper exhibit showcases Chevy Caprice, semiautomatic rifle used in 2002 attacks
Artifacts from the 2002 sniper attacks that terrorized the Capital region are on display at a new exhibit at the National Law Enforcement Museum.
The 1990 Chevrolet Caprice used in the 2002 D.C. sniper attacks is displayed in the exhibition, “Without Warning: Ending the Terror of the D.C. Snipers.”
Orioles break up no-hit bid, then vault ahead with Coby Mayo’s 3-run blast
Baltimore’s pitching staff kept the offense close enough for Mayo’s one swing to be the difference, and it began with right-hander Brandon Young.
Orioles designated hitter Coby Mayo celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning.
Maryland women want better menopause care. Lawmakers are listening.
The Maryland bill would encourage medical providers to learn about menopause and is part of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness.
Trial begins for man charged in Morgan State shooting that wounded 5 during homecoming
Marquis Brown, 20, of Washington, D.C., is standing in Baltimore Circuit Court on charges including conspiracy to commit murder.
Baltimore police and fire department respond to the scene at Morgan State where at least four people were shot.
A man’s unsolved disappearance wreaks havoc on his family in new memoir
Kate Crane writes about her father's disappearance and the wreckage it unleashed on her family in "What Ever Happened to Eddy Crane?: A Memoir and a Murder Investigation."
The book cover for Kate Crane's "What Ever Happened to Eddy Crane?: A Memoir and A Murder Investigation."
‘Nobody was safe’: As DC sniper exhibit opens, law enforcement officials remember terrifying time
The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., unveiled a D.C. sniper exhibit last week, which spurred memories for longtime investigators of a deadly and frightening three weeks in the DMV.
From left, Maryland Governor Paris Glendening, Montgomery County Police Chief Charles Moose, Washington, D.C. Mayor Tony Williams and Prince George's County Police Chief Gerald Wilson speak to the media
He’s climbed quickly and moved often. Can Baltimore schools’ new CEO make lasting change?
Jermaine Dawson will finally fulfill his goal of leading a school district. Baltimore will be the ultimate test.
Jermaine Dawson, the new CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, has built a reputation for obsessively tracking student achievement.
Chesapeake blue crabs are disappearing. The reason remains a mystery.
Recent surveys show the number of young blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay has dropped roughly 50% since a recent peak in 2010, but a new assessment couldn’t identify the prime culprit behind the decline.
Recent surveys show the number of young blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay has dropped roughly 50% since a recent peak in 2010.
Hutzell: Embroiderers stitch their place in America’s 250th anniversary tapestry
COLUMN | No celebration of America’s 250th anniversary rivals America’s Tapestry for sheer volunteer spirit. The embroidered retelling of stories from the original 13 states was inspired by the Great Tapestry of Scotland.
Volunteer Nathalie Smith works on the Maryland panel of America's Tapestry. The size of the piece makes it difficult to reach under and push the needle up through the linen backing.
Suspect in Towson Peeping Tom case to be released on home detention
Police have recently intensified patrols in Towson following multiple Peeping Tom complaints at apartment complexes.
A still from Ring camera footage shows a man looking into the Chloe White's apartment in March.
Samuel Basallo scratched from lineup with knee discomfort stemming from collision at plate
Basallo has been one of Baltimore’s best hitters. He has a .270 average and an .803 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo observes his teammates from the dugout during a game against the Houston Astros on April 28.
Chad Brown’s colt Iron Honor set as slight favorite in a wide-open Preakness field
In a 14-horse field that’s without the top two Derby finishers and a Bob Baffert trainee who was expected to be a top contender, Iron Honor is now seen as the favorite.
Trainer Chad Brown celebrates after winning the 147th Preakness Stakes with Early Voting in 2022.
2 Marylanders monitored after briefly sharing plane with hantavirus-infected passenger
Officials from the Maryland Department of Health say the residents briefly shared a plane with an infected cruise ship passenger.
The Maryland Department of Health is located in the Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building at 201 W. Preston Street in Baltimore.
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