Baltimore channel closed as Coast Guard recovers hatch from ship explosion
An intermittent safety zone is in effect today, as crews with the U.S. Coast Guard work to salvage the hatch of a ship that was blown off in an explosion earlier this month.
Workers try to recover the hatch that blew off one of the W-Sapphire’s coal holds last week from the shipping channel near Fort Carroll.
Baltimore partnership aims to plant 5 million oysters in harbor by 2030
The Baltimore Oyster Partnership plans to expand oyster restoration efforts in Baltimore Harbor and the Patapsco River.
Capt. Tyrone Meredith, a fifth generation waterman, sorts through oysters being pulled from Broad Creek on his last oyster harvest of the season.
Trump extends control over DC by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that his department is taking management of Union Station, the main transportation hub in Washington, away from Amtrak.
National Guard troops have been on patrol at Union Station after President Donald Trump launched an anti-crime effort earlier this month.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from the state fair to yoga at the farm
Fall is on its way, and Baltimore County’s farms and outdoor emporiums have some delightful ways to celebrate cooler temperatures. Here are seven things to do around the area for the week ending Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Cow with Maryland flag on it.
Baltimore County pays former employee $100K to end inspector general’s suit
Baltimore County paid $100,000 to settle litigation that its inspector general initiated against a former employee, according to several County Council members
Protestors outside of the Old Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson ahead of a Baltimore County Council work session to protest Baltimore County Inspector General nominee Khadija Walker and to retain current Inspector General Kelly Madigan on July 29, 2025. Walker was County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s choice for the nomination.
Some of Maryland’s largest literacy gains are coming out of Baltimore
When it comes to literacy rate improvements, many Baltimore City Public Schools take the top prize.
The Dish: TikTok told me to stand in line for hours for this fish sandwich
A sense of community forms among people at The Gift waiting in line for fish sandwiches for hours. And hours.
Customers may wait in line for an hour or more at The Gift. Its fish sandwich recently went viral on TikTok.
As the Baltimore water taxi celebrates 50 years, it looks to a future with expanded service
As the Baltimore water taxi reaches 50 years old, the company running it aims to expand service and add a rideshare app.
Captain Alicia Tyrell steers the Baltimore Water Taxi vessel, Nimble, through Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Months after flood rescue, Westernport Elementary goes back to school
Wednesday is the first day of school at Westernport Elementary. On May 13, a flood forced the school to evacuate by boat and prompted Gov. Wes Moore to declare a state of emergency.
Kids play on the repaired playground during Westernport Elementary’s back-to-school night on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
For Sale: Baltimore County house, complete with feral raccoons, abandoned Subaru
The listing for the Baltimore County property went viral after getting posted on Zillow Gone Wild.
A house that’s technically for sale in Baltimore County. The property went viral on Zillow Gone Wild over the weekend
Comeback complete: Kyle Bradish shines in return from Tommy John surgery
Bradish was on a pitch limit, as is typical for pitchers working their way back from Tommy John, but was so efficient he made it through six innings on 81 pitches.
Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish delivers a pitch in the third inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.
Ravens release 53-man roster; Jalyn Armour-Davis is surprise cut
Armour-Davis was versatile and reliable throughout training camp, missing only a handful of practices.
Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) wraps up wide receiver Anthony Gould (6) in the Ravens' preseason game against the Colts on Aug. 7.
We have the Ravens’ 53-man roster. How will the Week 1 depth chart look?
Here’s a projected depth chart for each position, from quarterback to long snapper.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh takes questions from reporters following the team’s practice on Aug. 19.
Harford deputy injured in pursuit of Penske truck loaded with stolen Applebee’s cooking oil
A Harford County deputy was injured Tuesday while trying to stop a Penske truck carrying stolen Applebee’s cooking oil, triggering a chaotic chase along Interstate 95 that briefly shut down the highway.
State police are investigating a crash near Exit 89 that shut down Interstate 95 in both directions and hospitalized a Harford County Sheriff’s deputy.
Maryland public school test scores: Search to see how your school performed in 2025
Wondering if your school improved its standing? Or which schools have made particularly large gains in recent years? With our searchable tables, you can explore MCAP scores for your local school — or any school in Maryland.
Inside the Dugout: Enjoy Kyle Bradish’s return
Baltimore Orioles Kyle Bradish returns to the mound.
Kyle Bradish watches from the dugout in the third inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.
Court tosses Trump suit against Maryland federal judges, calling it ‘potentially calamitous’
A federal judge threw out the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Maryland’s entire federal bench over an order by the chief judge that stopped the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals.
President Donald Trump walks to speak with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before he boards Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Washington.
BWI is getting new flights to St. Maarten, Cancun
New routes are coming to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport for those already dreaming about sunny destinations as summer wraps up.
Southwest Airlines is adding another Caribbean destination to its flights out of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Financial pioneer ‘Chip’ Mason, founder of Legg Mason, embodied integrity and respect
Raymond “Chip” Mason, the founder of Baltimore investment firm Legg Mason, died Friday at 88.
Portrait of Chip Mason, founder and CEO of Legg Mason, financial services firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. 2006.
Orioles release 2026 schedule. Here are 5 things to know.
As the Orioles aim to return to the postseason in 2026, these are five standout observations from the schedule release
The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox line up for the national anthem ahead of the Orioles’ home opener on March 31.
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