Regions

Things to do around Montgomery County include holiday celebrations, a Renaissance festival at a brewery and more.

The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature.

Elias said the Orioles will target a front-line starting pitcher, a closer or late-inning reliever and an impact veteran who most likely can fit into the outfield picture.

Thomasina Amponsah, 51, of Baltimore County, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Baltimore to false statements in connection to health care matters and aggravated identity theft.

Baltimore City school leaders are proposing to close two small traditional schools — Dallas F. Nicolas Elementary and Renaissance Academy — along with charter Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys.

When Maryland lawmakers return to Annapolis to work on the next state budget, they’ll have to close a budget hole of more than $1 billion — a significantly tougher challenge than they’d anticipated.

U.S. Catholic bishops voted Wednesday to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals. The step formalizes a yearslong process for the U.S. church to address transgender health care.

Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls,” according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender’s crimes — is unclear.

Police are investigating reports of threats made against ACECO last month after news photos showed the company’s backhoes demolishing the White House’s East Wing.

Wheaton won its first playoff game since 2014 and its first division title since 1996.

Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old Glen Burnie man who was incarcerated at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson was missing at the start of practice Wednesday as the Ravens began preparation for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

Sky-gazers across Maryland snapped photos Tuesday of the night sky with colorful hues of magenta, teal and purple.

Montgomery County is opening up more spots in a program that gives residents vouchers to order groceries through Instacart.

Baltimore County police are investigating a double shooting that left a woman dead Sunday, officials announced Wednesday.

Craig Albernaz continues adding former colleagues to the Baltimore Orioles staff.

Feast & Fettle, a New England-based premium meal delivery service, is expanding into Maryland, adding 250 full-time jobs over the next three years.

State Senate President Bill Ferguson is wrong to reject redistricting in Maryland, which puts him at odds with Gov. Wes Moore and his constituents, writes Sean Gordon of Baltimore.

A Baltimore Police officer shown in a viral video chasing and then striking a man with his vehicle, has been indicted for attempted murder, authorities said Wednesday.

Black smoke billowed from the Canton Industrial Area after a four-alarm fire broke out on Wednesday morning.