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7 things to do in Howard County, from an Irish dinner to an Ultra 50K
From an Irish dinner to an Ultra 50k, here are seven things to do in Howard County from March 5 through March 11.
The Mid-Maryland Trail Festival 50K and 50K Relay, pictured here in 2025, returns March 7 after the event was postponed in January thanks to Winter Storm Fern.
7 things to do in Annapolis: St. Patrick’s celebration craics open spring
After a very long winter, the St. Patrick’s Parade in Annapolis spreads out from Sunday afternoon to celebrate a joyous spring-like weekend.
Naptown Brass, a New Orleans style band better known for Mardi Gras, marches in the  Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade on March 17, 2024.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including a literary conference and MLS action
Whether you want to cheer on Lionel Messi in MLS action, hear published authors at the AWP Conference or dance the afternoon away, we’ve got you covered.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 01: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF takes a free kick to score his team's fourth goal during the MLS match between Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF at Inter&Co Stadium on March 01, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Dustin Markland/Getty Images)
Maryland hospitals spend billions on ‘community benefits.’ Lawmakers want more oversight.
Maryland lawmakers plan to add guardrails to the billions hospitals are required to spend in their communities to keep their nonprofit status.
Del. Dana Jones speaks before the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee as members consider who to nominate to fill a vacancy in the state Senate, during a meeting at the Busch Annapolis Library on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
Breaking down the terms of Lamar Jackson’s contract and what it means for the future
Although NFL free agency officially opens with the start of the new league at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the legal tampering period begins Monday.
Under his current contract, quarterback Lamar Jackson’s 2026 salary cap hit is a projected $74.5 million.
Streeter: DC arts events are coming to Baltimore. But we’re still us.
COLUMN | Baltimore may be having a moment, but in our own way, we are the moment. And we always have been.
All the smokes: How a Hopkins professor’s mushroom trip led to 1,000 paintings of cigarettes
While participating in a Johns Hopkins Medicine study on mushroom-derived psilocybin, and the drug’s ability to curb addictive behaviors, the local writing professor discovered he loves to paint cigarettes.
Artist Nate Brown uses gouache, a technique of painting with opaque watercolors, to create hundreds of paintings of cigarettes and cigarette butts.
7 things to do in Montgomery County, including a new spring coffee menu and a Ramadan popup
Temperatures may be fluctuating, but spring is in the air with a new seasonal lineup at Neighbors Coffee. Here’s everything you should do this week in Montgomery County.
MARCH 4, 2026 - Neighbors Coffee unveiled its spring menu lineup on Wednesday, which includes the sumo spritz, matcha in bloom, raspberry bliss and mango sticky rice soda.
ICE wanted to move its Baltimore field office to Elkridge. Now what?
Federal contract records and planning documents about a planned ICE facility in Elkridge offer a window into how immigration authorities are broadening their footprint in Maryland.
Federal contract records and planning documents about a planned ICE facility in Elkridge offer a window into how immigration authorities are broadening their footprint in Maryland.
Body-camera footage shows deadly encounter between police officer and Samuel Brown
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released police body-camera footage showing Samuel “Big Sam” Brown Jr. swatting away a Baltimore County Police officer’s arm twice before the officer punches Brown twice in the face.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body camera footage showing Samuel “Big Sam” Brown Jr.’s swatting away Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel’s arm twice before he punches Brown twice — knocking him into the asphalt.
Senate Republicans block effort to halt Iran war in Congress’ first action on conflict
Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., gestures as he and the GOP leadership talk about the war against Iran, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Owings Mills native stranded in Qatar during US war against Iran
Anjali Sharma’s predicament is just one of thousands experienced by Americans in the war-torn region, leaving them largely trapped because of a lack of commercial flights home.
Anjali Sharma, a 26-year-old who grew up in Owings Mills, has been stranded in Doha, Qatar since Feb. 28. She was in the country on a 24 hour stopover on her way to India to attend a family wedding.
Kyle Goon: Vance Honeycutt’s stunning home run streak gives hope for a slow-starting career
COLUMN | The Orioles 2024 first-rounder has disappointed at the plate so far in his minor league journey, but with four home runs in four at-bats, his stunning power is turning heads this spring.
Orioles outfielder Vance Honeycutt has homered in all four of his at-bats this spring.
With time running out for 2026 redistricting, is there a plan B for 2028?
Gov. Wes Moore’s office has hinted that there’s a “plan B” for redistricting in the works, but no one is sharing any details publicly.
The clock may have run out for congressional redistricting in Maryland for the 2026 election, now that the deadline has passed for people to sign up to run for office. Could Democrats pivot to 2028?
Suspect in Potomac senior home killing declared competent to stand trial
The competency declaration, signed off by Montgomery County District Court Judge Michael O. Glynn III, followed a doctor’s exam that found James mentally capable of standing trial.
Prosecutors have not said what they believe motivated the suspect, 22-year-old Maurquise Emillo James, in the fatal shooting of Robert Fuller Jr.
As Ravens’ Tyler Linderbaum nears free agency, Eric DeCosta faces an ‘irrational’ threat
If Eric DeCosta cannot keep center Tyler Linderbaum from reaching free agency next week, the ensuing bidding war will test DeCosta’s values as the Ravens’ personnel chief.
Baltimore Ravens Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta takes questions from reporters during the team’s end-of-season news conference.
7 things to do in Baltimore County: Musical history, St. Paddy’s prep and more
Whether you’re still digging out from snow or enjoying the first hints of spring, we’ve rounded up a mix of events for the first weekend in March.
Manor Mill, a partially restored 18th-century grist mill on Monkton Road in Baltimore County, is hosting a tie-dye class Saturday.
No charges for Baltimore County officers in 2 fatal shootings in 2025
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said he would not bring charges against seven Baltimore County Police Department officers involved in two separate fatal shootings last year.
Law enforcement on Leeds Avenue in Arbutus investigate an “officer-involved” shooting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, that prompted three local schools to be put on lockout.
BGE pausing its pricey Baltimore Peninsula transmission project
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company is pausing a controversial transmission project in South Baltimore. The move follows The Banner’s reporting that the build-out of electric infrastructure to prepare for the redevelopment of Baltimore Peninsula — which is in flux — would cost more than $500 billion.
Under Armour headquarters is seen in the Baltimore Peninsula development in South Baltimore.
Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge doubtful for opening day with shoulder inflammation
Without Kittredge, the Orioles have an even more wide-open bullpen competition.
Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 30.
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