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House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate
The bill passed 427-1, with the only no vote coming from Rep. Clay Higgins, a Louisiana Republican who is a fervent supporter of President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Capitol is seen on the second day of the government shutdown, in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
NAACP president asks to be taken off Anne Arundel County’s apology for slavery
The local NAACP says it was never consulted about the Anne Arundel County formal apology for slavery, despite its name appearing on communication about it. What happened?
Steve Waddy, wearing glasses and a blue checked shirt, gestures as he speaks during a school redistricting meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Baltimore will investigate New York investor group for housing discrimination
City Solicitor Ebony Thompson said the city would use every legal resource at its disposal.
Some of the homes in the 2400 Block of Etting Street were purchased by a New York-based investment group.
Montgomery County passes $7.75 million plan for food assistance and nonprofit support
The Montgomery County Council moved forward to pass a $7.75 million plan Tuesday to help address the loss of federal funding for programs that provide food and housing assistance.
The Montgomery County Council passed a supplemental funding plan in response to cuts made to SNAP during the government shutdown.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ farm is in a weird spot. Their possible Rule 5 protections show that.
Teams have until 6 p.m. Tuesday to add players who signed as teenagers in 2021 or earlier, or as college players in 2022 or earlier.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Jud Fabian photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida Wednesday February 19, 2025.
Police collect record number of guns in buyback program
The buyback program in Rockville collected more than 300 guns to be destroyed — the most ever in the initiative's history.
A gun turned in at a buyback event in Miami in 2016
House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, the culmination of a monthslong effort that has overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., center, is joined from left by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., to talk to reporters about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Wayfair outlet, Toys R Us coming to Arundel Mills
Arundel Mills celebrated its 25th anniversary this week and is looking to the future. Toy retailer Toys R Us is opening a flagship location in the mall later this week, and online furniture giant Wayfair plans to open an outlet store there in 2026.
Gene Condon, general manager of Arundel Mills mall, points to a map of the shopping center, showing where a Wayfair outlet will go in early 2026.
Jared Smith is Montgomery County’s new economic development leader
Jared Smith, who has spent the last decade working in economic development in the Las Vegas area, is coming to Montgomery County at a "defining moment" for its economic future.
Jared Smith.
As trade rumors swirl, Orioles still view Adley Rutschman as their ‘primary guy’
The Athletic reported that clubs from around Major League Baseball are still checking in on the potential availability of Rutschman in a trade.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) waits for a pitch during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Kevin Plank wants Maryland to buy his luxury horse farm
Emails detail a pitch to turn Sagamore Farm into a state-owned horse training facility.
Sagamore Farm in northern Baltimore County was founded in 1925 by Issac Emerson, the inventor of Bromo-Seltzer.
EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law.
Two large cells of wetlands created from dredge spoils make Hart-Miller Island an attractive habitat for migrating waterfowl.
Maryland is removing medical debt from credit scores. The feds say not so fast.
A Maryland law aimed at keeping medical debt from ruining people’s creditworthiness went into effect Oct. 1, and 27 days later the Trump administration said the state and 14 others were violating federal law.
Hospital bill concept, invoice service fee, money wallet, medicine bottle or pills. Hospital Medical Billing Service with Health Form for Hospitalization or Treatment.
Why did it take months for a fourth grader to get to class on time?
It took until the second week of November for the bus to consistently pick up Christine Neumerski’s son at their Takoma Park home on time.
Christine Neumerski and her son walk to the school bus near their home in Takoma Park.
Derrick Adams keeps coming back home to Baltimore — even as the greater art world beckons
New York-via-Baltimore visual artist Derrick Adams talks about his 30-year career, brand partnerships and how they drive his nonprofit efforts in his hometown.
An illustration of multidisciplinary artist Derrick Adams at the Last Resort Artist Retreat in Baltimore.
R&B singer from Ellicott City lands ‘SNL’ to cap breakout year
Dijon, the Grammy nominee who graduated from the University of Maryland, will be the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" next month.
Dijon, a University of Maryland alum, will be the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” in December.
Deal between Dali and US has left crew ‘marooned’ in Baltimore for 19 months
The NTSB will discuss probable cause of the Key Bridge collapse during a meeting Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, nine crew members of the Dali ship that struck the bridge are stuck in Baltimore under a deal between the ship owner and U.S. government.
Several members of the Dali's crew have remained in the Baltimore area since the Dali lost power and smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, killing six construction workers.
Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case
The Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge ruled Monday in directing prosecutors to provide defense lawyers with all grand jury materials from the case.
The case against former FBI Director James Comey, right, and a separate prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James have hastened concerns that the Justice Department is being weaponized in pursuit of Trump’s political opponents.
Key Bridge rebuild expected to cost billions more than preliminary estimate
The new bridge is now expected to open by the end of 2030 and cost between $4.3 billion and $5.2 billion — more than twice initial estimates — Bruce Gartner, executive director of the Maryland Transportation Authority, said Monday.
Crane barges are seen at the Francis Scott Key Bridge site at sunrise as test piles are installed into the Patapsco River bed to test the strength and stability for the new bridge's foundation.
Baltimore County Public Library’s HR director exits after librarian firing flap
The Baltimore County Public Library’s CEO announced Monday night that the system’s human resources director has departed in the wake of an uproar over the firing of part-time librarians, which was quickly rescinded.
Exterior of the Baltimore County Public Library, Catonsville Branch on August 23, 2024
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