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Nationals finish winning road trip with 8-0 victory over Rockies
The club isn’t oblivious to what’s at stake over the next two weeks. The Nationals know losing means the locker room could look different after Aug. 3.
Cade Cavalli struck out eight and allowed four hits and two walks in six innings Wednesday as the Nationals beat the Rockies 8-0.
Marylanders likely hit by Chick-fil-A data breach, company says
Maryland Chick-fil-A One users could have had their data breached in a cyberattack in June.
Maryland Chick-fil-A One users could have had their data breached in a cyberattack executives say occured from June 17-19.
Northwest Chinese Food is staying in College Park after closing its original location
Northwest Chinese Food will reopen for dinner service Aug. 15 in its sibling eatery, Li Chun Café.
Li Chun Café in College Park will house its sibling restaurant, Northwest Chinese Food, starting Aug. 15. The eatery will serve bites like bings, stuffed Chinese wraps, by day and serve Northwest's cuisine, which was previously served at a nearby storefront for a decade, during dinnertime.
Montgomery County Council poised to pass 18-month data center moratorium
Eight council members have indicated their support for an 18-month moratorium on new data center permits.
Eight council members, including Will Jawando, have indicated their support for an 18-month moratorium on new data center permits.
Cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise in Maryland
The number of people sickened by the cyclospora parasite continues to rise in Maryland, reached 110, a 59% increase over last week, the Maryland Department of Health reported Wednesday.
The number of people sickened by the cyclospora parasite continues to rise in Maryland, reached 110, a 59% increase over last week, the Maryland Department of Health reported Wednesday.
Samuel Basallo joins Adley Rutschman on Orioles’ 10-day injured list
“A lot of good, a lot of random stuff: concussion, ankle and this,” Rutschman said of his season thus far. “It’s been a fun year, but also it’s just frustrating to spend any time not playing.”
Samuel Basallo’s placement on the 10-day injured list is retroactive to Monday, and the injury is listed as shoulder inflammation.
House Republicans push $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities
House Speaker Mike Johnson will try to advance a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities.
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)
Commanders rookies and young players who could break out in 2026
For Washington to pop this year, it will likely need to rekindle some of that 2024 magic by having a rookie or young player emerge.
Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Sonny Styles works out during practice on June 2.
Driver cut off school bus that crashed into Parkville pharmacy, police say
A driver crossed into oncoming traffic, setting off a chain-reaction accident that sent a school bus carrying students from the Maryland School for the Blind crashing into a Parkville pharmacy Tuesday, according to Baltimore County Police.
JULY 21, 2026 - A bus crashed into a building in Parkville on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Beloved Eastport restaurant loses lease, downtown Annapolis building goes up for sale
A beloved Eastport restaurant is closing because of issues with its lease, and former mayor Gavin Buckley is selling a prime building he co-owns downtown.
A mixed-use property, currently home to the restaurant Tsu, is for sale in downtown Annapolis. The building, 51 West St., is in the heart of the Annapolis Arts District.
Why Vega Ioane, Travis Jones and Malaki Starks can be the Ravens’ breakout stars in 2026
With Ravens training camp a week away, Jesse Minter’s player development will be scrutinized as he looks to lead the team back to the playoffs. But who’s primed for a breakout season?
Ravens rookie guard Vega Ioane takes questions from reporters following rookie minicamp practice on May 2.
Black Books Matter Fest returns to MahoganyBooks with a lineup of award-winning authors
The third annual Black Books Matter Fest is happening Aug. 1 and boasts a lineup of prominent award-winning authors and writers, including Nikole Hannah-Jones, Alex Elle and S.A. Cosby.
MahoganyBooks Owners/Founders Derrick A. Young, Adrian Young, and Ramunda Lark Young.
Jon Meoli: Looking back on the Orioles’ 2025 trade deadline haul
The massive deadline teardown looks a year later to have been plenty worth it for the Orioles. The players acquired this time last year added quality and depth to their farm system.
Left-handed starting pitcher Boston Bateman pitches for the Frederick Keys.
Ethics complaint over Howard County Council member’s community center scrutiny dismissed
The Howard County Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint filed against County Council member Deb Jung by developer Brian Kim, who claimed her scrutiny of the planned community center was driven by her campaign for county executive.
Developer Brian Kim filed an ethics complaint against Howard County Council member Deb Jung, claiming that her scrutiny of a planned community center, The Source, was driven by her campaign for county executive.
Historic Ellicott City inn remains shuttered after weekend fire
The Wayside Inn, a 246-year-old bed and breakfast in Ellicott City, remains closed after a lightning-sparked fire damaged the building’s first floor and basement.
The Wayside Inn, located in Ellicott City, caught fire on July 18th after being struck by lighting.
Maryland’s Brayden Martin heads to Blue Jays hoping to rise quickly with sharp batting eye
Maryland third baseman Brayden Martin was selected in the 11th round of the MLB draft. He is the nephew of Terps legend Walt “the Wizard” Williams.
Maryland utilityman Brayden Martin during an NCAA baseball game against Indiana on April 10.
Bolton Hill knew her as ‘L.’  A note on a windshield introduced them to Laurie.
Laurie Gillespie, known to her neighbors as ‘L,’ lived out of her car in Bolton Hill for the past five years. After she died last month, her car turned into a makeshift memorial and tribute to her life.
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 — Laurie Gillespie, on a trip to Hawaii with her daughter McKinley in 2016.
Maryland prisons rank among nation’s worst for killings
Since 2023, Maryland has had more prison homicides than all of its neighboring states combined. Its homicide rate last year was nearly four times the national average, based on available data gathered by The Banner.
North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland has had eight homicides since the start of 2025.
The Dish: The chef behind some of your favorite restaurants is opening his own cafe
Chef Andrew Weinzirl hopes Hello Trouble's mid-August opening in Hamilton-Lauraville will mark his "triumphant" return to the neighborhood.
JULY 16, 2026 - Hamilton-based chef and Maggie's Farm founder Andrew Weinzirl plots a "hopefully triumphant" homecoming to Harford Road, in the space previously occupied by Maillard Patisserie. Hello Trouble is set to open Aug. 15.
How Matt Lauer’s sexual assault allegations shaped Baltimore County’s next top prosecutor
Sarah David’s friendship with former NBC producer Brooke Nevils informs how she will run the Baltimore County State’s Attorney Office.
Brooke Nevils and Sarah David talk to each other while eating lunch at Sushi Hana in Towson.
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