The Dish: Why Baltimore’s bakeries are quietly becoming pizza hot spots
Pizza is popping up at bakeries and restaurants you might not expect, from Atwater’s to a new concept from the owners of Café Dear Leon.
A Margherita pizza is removed from the oven at Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza in Columbia, Md. on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The restaurant is Maryland's first pizzeria to be awarded the Verace Pizza Association certification from the Assozione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN).
Orioles officially eliminated from playoffs, but pieces for 2026 are falling into place
The Orioles’ season will end Sept. 28, the last day of the regular season, a disappointing crash after making back-to-back playoff appearances.
Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino wipes sweat from his face during the third inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 25.
Orioles win again but are officially eliminated from playoffs
With an 8-7 win Tuesday night over the White Sox, Baltimore improved to 10-4 in September.
Dylan Beavers celebrates a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox.
Littmann takes lead over Pindell Charles in Annapolis Democratic mayoral primary
Annapolis hardware store owner Jared Littmann opened up a commanding lead over longtime Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles in the Democratic primary for Annapolis mayor.
Annapolis mayoral candidate Jared Littmann listens to fellow candidates respond to questions during a debate at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County in Annapolis, Md., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
Police investigating homicide of 69-year-old bartender found dead in her Lutherville home
Baltimore County Police are investigating the homicide of a 69-year-old woman who was discovered dead in a home in Lutherville.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Baltimore man found guilty of murdering 19-year-old bystander in Federal Hill
A Baltimore man was found guilty of murdering 19-year-old bystander Cameran Holt in 2024 in Federal Hill.
Cameran Holt and Rein during a family vacation to the Outer Banks, N.C., in 2023.
Montgomery County officials say they get that anxiety over the cost-of-living is spiking
Almost 60% of poll respondents ranked the county’s inflation and cost of living as a “very serious problem,” and county council members say the status quo isn’t working.
Inside the Dugout: Don’t overlook Kade Strowd
If you want to know what's going on with the Baltimore Orioles and it's pitching, look no further than Kade Strowd.
Kade Strowd poses for a portrait during the Spring Training session in Sarasota.
School board member Karla Silvestre announces bid for Montgomery County Council
Silvestre, a Silver Spring resident, has been in the national spotlight recently, testifying before a U.S. House hearing on antisemitism in schools.
Montgomery County Board of Education member Karla Silvestre announced Tuesday she is running for a seat on the County Council.
Cause of fire at wastewater treatment plant in Dundalk under investigation
Baltimore County officials are investigating the cause of a fire Monday night at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant occupies a 466-acre site on the Back River in Dundalk.
Brandon Chasen says he doesn’t know where $600,000 in wired money went
Brandon Chasen, 39, of Baltimore, agreed in July to enter Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy. He sat for three hours of questioning on Monday.
Real estate developer Brandon Chasen, right, walks with attorney Adam Freiman as they leave the Edward A. Garmatz United States Courthouse in Baltimore, Md., on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.
Former youth ministry director in Baltimore County pleads guilty to sexually abusing 5 students
Guy, 32, of Reisterstown, is scheduled on Dec. 17 to be sentenced in Baltimore County Circuit Court to serve seven years in prison.
Kevin Guy, 32, of Reisterstown, pleaded guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court to sexual abuse of a minor and third- and fourth-degree sex offense.
Montgomery County hotels supported by government funding must allow unions, council says
The move follows consumer boycotts that targeted several hotels, including the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
The Montgomery County Council in June 2025.
Federal jobs cuts were supposed to cost Baltimore millions. Instead, revenue increased.
Baltimore finished the fiscal year, which ended June 30, with $42 million more in income tax collections than budgeted.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 — Venn McCormick of New Life Recovery Center testifies during a Baltimore City Council committee hearing on the opioid crisis.
Census data shows Montgomery County has one of the largest proportions of immigrants in US
In 2024, more than 1 in every 3 county residents was born outside the U.S. That ranks 15th out of 841 counties included in census data.
Judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
A judge on Tuesday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against him.
Luigi Mangione is escorted into Manhattan state court in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Ex-midshipman charged with threat following Naval Academy active shooter scare
The threat against the Naval Academy last week set off panic and confusion and resulted in a midshipman being shot and wounded in a case of mistaken identity.
U.S. Navy Security officers speak with a driver entering Gate 1 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis on Thursday.
Baltimore writer Lawrence Burney is earning rave reviews for his first book
Baltimore writer Lawrence Burney talks about his debut book, "No Sense in Wishing," being a father to a music-loving teen and more.
Baltimore native Lawrence Burney, a former Banner reporter, released his first book, “No Sense in Wishing,” in July.
Bill to slow affordable housing in Anne Arundel rejected by County Council
The 4-3 vote along party lines followed impassioned public testimony at the end of a four-hour legislative meeting Monday night.
An Anne Arundel County bill that would have rolled back an incentive for affordable housing was defeated Monday night. The bill was spurred by opposition to a new townhouse development in this Glen Burnie neighborhood.
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday.
FILE - Robert Redford attends the premiere of Netflix's "Our Souls at Night" on Sept. 27, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)
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