Mom says state agency knew foster teen was ‘high risk’ before placing her in hotel
For years advocates had warned the practice of housing vulnerable children in hotels and hospitals could have tragic consequences.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 — Residence Inn Baltimore at The Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, 800 N Wolfe St.
Del. Vanessa Atterbeary is running for Howard County executive
Maryland Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, a Democrat, is running for Howard County executive in 2026, giving voters a chance to elect the first Black woman to the office.
Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, shown at a news conference in Annapolis last year, is running for Howard County executive in 2026.
Bouncer in viral Federal Hill video turns himself in, charged with aggravated assault
Kevin Weaver, 41, was charged with first-degree aggravated assault for Saturday’s incident in which he was filmed placing a man in a choke hold outside Cross Street Public House on East Cross Street, police said.
Kevin Weaver turned himself into police custody in reference to an assault that occurred on September 27, 2025, in the Fells Point neighborhood.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a Serendipity Wild Walk to festivals galore
Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday, Oct. 2, to Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Celebrate the rich culture and traditions of the county’s Hispanic community at Color Burst Park.
Trying new things as an adult is scary, improvisational and healthy.
Moving out of one's comfort zone is hard especially as a single mother. But Columnist Leslie Streeter is learning the benefits of it.
Leslie Gray Streeter performs with Baltimore Improv Group’s Thomas Dotsry in November 2024.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including a Latino festival and a dog swim
Whether you want to immerse yourself in Latino culture, take your dog for a fancy swim or rock out for free to Baltimore bands, we’ve got you covered.
For a fee, dogs can take a dip at the Pendry Baltimore hotel’s pool this weekend.
Kyle Goon: Who wouldn’t want to be the next Orioles GM with a job description like this?
The O’s may or may not hire a GM, who may or may not have input with the next manager and probably reports to the predecessor GM. What's not to like?
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters at the team’s end-of-season press conference.
7 things to do in Montgomery County, one festival after another
Taste of Bethesda, Takoma Park Street Festival and other things to do this week in Montgomery County.
A scene from Takoma Park Street Festival in 2024. This year's edition will be held on Oct. 5, 2025.
Montgomery County’s cancellation of Hispanic Heritage Festival draws criticism
County Executive Marc Elrich said he was responding to community concerns about drawing attention from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz said this Hispanic Heritage Month was the most important in his lifetime.
7 things to do in Annapolis: The fall boat shows have arrived
When the Annapolis boat shows are in town, it can seem as if there’s nothing else going on. That’s far from true.
The Annapolis Powerboat Show helps define fall in the city, marking the start of back-to-back weekends dedicated to boating. This year's show will be a little different, as redevelopment of City Dock begins.
The reeling Ravens need a win. Their biggest obstacle might not be the Texans.
Week 5 wasn’t supposed to look like this for the 1-3 Ravens, who could take on the Texans without Lamar Jackson and other stars.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush (15) throws downfield during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts.
Federal shutdown strikes an already battered Montgomery County economy
The federal shutdown will feed fears of brain drain in Montgomery County and throughout the DMV region.
Highrise buildings in Bethesda near Bethesda Row on May 22, 2025.
‘Sets a horrible example’: Baltimore-area serial rapist argues court should reduce sentence
Convicted serial rapist Alphonso Hill argued in a Baltimore County courtroom on Wednesday that his rights as a defendant were violated. A judge will decide soon — impacting Hill's ability to reduce his prison sentence.
Alphonso Hill asked a Baltimore County judge for the ability to reduce his lengthy prison sentence.
Members of Congress rally around Germantown resource center in wake of government shutdown
County leaders and members of Congress showed up to highlight how local governments are attempting to address needs created by the Trump administration’s slashing of federal jobs and programs.
A volunteer at the Upcounty Hub food pantry in Germantown fills boxes of food on Wednesday.
Skateboarder killed in crash with pickup truck in Dundalk
Jose Romero-Alvarez was killed in a crash with a pickup truck Wednesday morning at a Dundalk intersection while skateboarding.
Jose Romero-Alvarez was killed in a crash with a pickup truck Wednesday morning at a Dundalk intersection while skateboarding.
Lamar Jackson, other Ravens injured vs. Chiefs still missing from practice
None of the starters injured at Kansas City returned to the team’s first practice in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sits on the bench as his leg is worked on during the second half of the game at Kansas City on Sunday.
Baltimore approves $13M deal to buy third hotel to house homeless
The hotel, formerly the Fairfield Inn & Suites on South President Street, has been used as a women’s shelter since 2020.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The former Fairfield Inn & Suites on South President Street in Baltimore.
Homeowner charged with arson allegedly disconnected gas line before Jamaica trip, police say
Baltimore County Police charged Mark Anthony Hawkins on Tuesday night with first-degree arson and malicious burning after the explosion of his Rosedale home in July.
Baltimore County fire officials are investigating an explosion and fire that leveled a home in Rosedale on Tuesday, July 1 2025.
Shutdown sympathy: A laid-off federal worker has some advice for those who could be next
Jaime Zimmerman, 48, of Bethesda, has been navigating unemployment for months. She shares coping strategies with federal workers who fear losing their jobs during the shutdown.
Jaime Zimmerman was formerly a program analyst and senior advisor with the Office of Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Orioles minor leaguer Luis Guevara died from head and neck trauma, autopsy says
The 19-year-old died after a personal watercraft crash in June off Lido Key in Sarasota, Florida.
Luis Guevara played with the Chesapeake Baysox for a short while in 2025.
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