Ex-Baltimore school commissioner’s groups got millions in taxpayer money
Government funds made up the entirety of KEYS Empowers' $4.7 million in revenue for 2023 and 2024.
A man repairs a door at the Keys Developments building in Baltimore on Wednesday. The FBI had raided the building earlier that day.
The Commanders decided to stay an hour away from London. Players still hope to be tourists.
For Odafe Oweh, Washington’s London trip has a different meaning.
Washington Commanders linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) rushes in during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Trump administration sues Maryland, counties over law enforcement mask ban
The federal government is suing the state of Maryland over a new law that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks, one of several measures in the state aimed at reining in federal immigration enforcement.
FILE - Federal agents walk down a street while conducting immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy, File)
Baltimore County’s first public pools will open this month
The Dundalk and Randallstown pools are reopening under county management after the YMCA left this summer.
The Dundalk and Randallstown pools are reopening under county management after the YMCA left this summer.
Country Calling weather forecast: What to expect Friday and Saturday in Ocean City
Country Calling concertgoers, fear not. The weather in Ocean City seems to be in your favor this weekend.
Ocean City beach and boardwalk.
Can giant Legos solve Maryland’s housing shortage? Gov. Moore wants to find out.
Gov. Wes Moore and other government officials held a press conference Thursday in the South Baltimore neighborhood of Curtis Bay, where they toured a partially constructed modular home.
Gov. Wes Moore signs one of two executive orders focused on lowering housing costs on the site of a modular home being built in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Pedestrian, 62, dies after hit-and-run near Leisure World
A 62-year-old pedestrian died after a collision involving a Jeep Wrangler, Montgomery County Police said in a statement Thursday.
A Montgomery County Police vehicle is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Amtrak awards first community grants to offset West Baltimore tunnel construction
Amtrak has awarded the first tranche of community grants for West Baltimore, kicking off a multiyear effort to fund local projects designed to offset the impact of its nearby tunnel construction.
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 — A MARC train passes the construction site for Amtrak's Frederick Douglass Tunnel in West Baltimore.
Baltimore County names new library director
After 10 months without a library director, the Baltimore County Public Library has chosen one: Jason Homer of the Worcester Public Library System in Massachusetts.
Jason Homer, the library's new executive director, is seen in this photo provided by the Baltimore County Library.
Washington star Jayden Daniels is back at practice. But is anything truly different?
Washington QB Jayden Daniels is back at practice. But is anything different from his last injury?
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) work out during NFL football practice in London, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool
A judge in the nation’s capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case under political pressure from President Donald Trump.
Members of the National Park Service clean algae from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Washington.
Baltimore County softball coach sentenced to 10 years for sexual abuse of player
Michael Pusateri, 60, of Nottingham, pleaded guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court to sexual abuse of someone under 18.
A Baltimore County judge ordered a softball coach to serve 10 years in prison for sexual abuse of someone under 18.
Oleum owner to take over former Simply Marie’s space in Canton for new restaurant
Oleum owner Alisha Adibe is opening the restaurant Dahlia Cocinita in the former Simply Marie's space.
Oleum owner Alisha Adibe is opening a new restaurant in the former Simply Marie's space in Canton. Dahlia Cocinita will open in early 2027 serving plant-based Mexican food.
Troubled Baltimore incinerator will stop burning medical waste under state deal
A state investigation uncovered rampant environmental violations at the South Baltimore incinerator.
The exterior of Curtis Bay Energy on Tuesday, October 17.
The highway fight that gave birth to the Fell’s Point Fun Festival
The Fell’s Point Fun Festival, which marks its 60th year this weekend, began as a fundraiser to help a preservation group fight a proposed federal highway construction project.
Attendees enjoy live music at the Fell's Point Fun Festival, which returns this weekend for its 59th year.
Still have Virginia tags? Here’s what to know about Maryland’s crackdown on out-of-state plates.
Maryland residents who register their cars in another state, like Virginia, will face stricter enforcement and fines under a new state law that takes effect Thursday.
Illustration shows a rear view mirror whose image shows many Virginia license plates. In the background is a lightly sketched streetscape of downtown Baltimore. A crab and the Natty Boh logo hang from the rear view mirror.
Amazon backs $3B Calvert Cliffs upgrade as AI power demand surges
Amazon partners with Constellation to upgrade Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant in Southern Maryland.
The Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, Constellation’s nuclear power plant is located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Lusby, Maryland.
7 things to do in the capital region, from Boom Ball to burgers
Events across the capital region this week include College Park Day, ways to kick off spooky season and more.
DC Banks plays outfield for Lucky Llamas, the flagship team of Boom Ball. Banks and his teammates blend baseball and performance, similar to the Savannah Bananas, and will take over Prince George's Stadium in Bowie on Oct. 3.
New/Next Film Festival’s programmer watched 1,000 movies. Don’t miss his picks.
Baltimore’s New/Next Film Festival has a secret weapon, says veteran director Joe Swanberg: programmer Eric Hatch and his ahead-of-the-curve taste.
“Riptides,” a new dark comedy from “Girls” actor Alex Karpovsky, premieres at the New/Next Film Festival in Baltimore on Friday night.
What to do this weekend, including Edgar Allan Poe and Fells Point festivals
Whether you want to take in Edgar Allan Poe-centric readings, watch movies at the New/Next Film Festival or watch Jonathon Heyward conduct the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, we've got you covered.
Portrait of Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849). Vintage etching circa 19th century.
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