A trip back in time. Maryland Renaissance Festival tops list of 7 things to do in Annapolis
You can still find tickets to the opening weekend of the Maryland Renaissance Festival, but here’s a guide no matter when you go. It’s one of seven great things to do in Greater Annapolis in the coming week.
The Maryland Renaissance Festival opens for the season on Saturday, a mix of costumed pagentry, music, spectacle and fantasy.
Six Flags America closing: What happens to 5 miles of coaster, 500 acres of land?
Six Flags America in Bowie, home to Wild One and eight other coasters, was stamped a “noncore” property this year by its parent company, which is selling the 523-acre tract.
Visitors line up for the Firebird rollercoaster, which reaches a top sped of 56 mph, at Six Flags America in Bowie, MD on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. The amusement park will close permanently at the end of the 2025 season.
An 80-year-old woodworker from Suriname brings his art and history to Baltimore
Adiante Franszoon, 80, of Suriname, etches ornate patterns into wood with his simple knife, working as if an audience were gathered to watch in Baltimore.
Adiante Franszoon works on an ongoing piece in his workshop in Baltimore City.
He built a career in mental health. He bought a School of Rock to help his own.
Andrew Walen’s journey took him from music to mental health and back again. Fatherhood and The School of Rock brought him full circle.
Former therapist Andrew Walen now owns School of Rock Pikesville.
Her son’s scholarship disappeared days before school started. She wasn’t the only one.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission revokes promised funding as students move in for the semester.
A student at Frostburg State University found out his scholarship was revoked suddenly by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
No charges for bailiff in Baltimore City courthouse shooting, officials say
The state attorney general’s office announced it won’t charge the bailiff involved in a fatal shooting at Baltimore City Eastside District Courthouse this year.
Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a statement Wednesday that he won’t charge Gary Brown, a bailiff at Baltimore City Eastside District Courthouse, in the shooting death of Garry Wright Jr.
Police body camera footage shows a belligerent Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell
Body camera footage shows Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell belligerent, uncooperative, apparently drunk and yelling at police.
Body camera footage from Sgt. Charles Bagley shows Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell drunk, uncooperative and screaming at police to release him during a mental health crisis at the Eastpoint Mall last year.
Only half of Annapolis’ short-term rentals are licensed by city, report says
Most of the city’s short-term rentals are downtown in the historic district, near the U.S. Naval Academy, St. John’s College and the State House.
A new report by the City of Annapolis found that about half of its short-term rentals are unlicensed.
Baltimore native Gervonta Davis to fight former YouTuber Jake Paul in Netflix-streamed bout
YouTuber-turned-cruiserweight boxer Jake Paul and undefeated WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis have agreed to fight Nov. 14 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.
Gervonta Davis celebrates after defeating Ryan Garcia in the seventh round during their catchweight bout at T-Mobile Arena on April 22, 2023, in Las Vegas.
Maryland’s new era: Freshman Malik Washington could be the answer at quarterback
Washington is competing with Justyn Martin and Khristian Martin for the starting job.
Former Archbishop Spalding quarterback Malik Washington has not been named the starter for Maryland’s Aug. 30 season opener, but he represents the future of the program.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson leaves practice early after getting stepped on but is ‘fine’
Jackson has been healthy for the entirety of training camp, missing only one practice Aug. 4 for preplanned personal reasons.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws to wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) during the team’s training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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The Ravens have until Tuesday at 4 p.m. to finalize their 53-man roster.
Under Armour’s old Tide Point headquarters, now a ghost town, tentatively has buyer
Tide Point, formerly Under Armour’s headquarters, has sat mostly vacant since the company relocated to Baltimore Peninsula last year.
Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 — Tide Point, built in 1929 as a Procter & Gamble soap manufacturing plant, was redeveloped in the early 2000s as the headquarters for Under Armour. Now it sits mostly vacant after Under Armour moved to a new headquarters in the Baltimore Peninsula development.
Permitting process for Baltimore’s Red Line paused by state and federal officials
The permit pause adds new uncertainty for the transit project and will likely further delay the fulfillment of one of Gov. Wes Moore’s marquee campaign promises to build it.
A close up image of three people wearing red t-shirts that say "RED LINE" and "redlinemaryland.com"
7-vehicle wreck in Prince George’s County leaves 2 women dead
Maryland State Police are investigating a multivehicle collision that killed two women and hospitalized five others Tuesday afternoon along Route 202 in Prince George’s County, officials announced.
State Trooper Police Car from the Maryland State Police on parking lot.
Orioles closer Félix Bautista to miss at least 12 months after getting shoulder surgery
Everything seemed to be going well for Bautista as he pitched to a 2.60 ERA in 34 2/3 innings with 19 saves. Then he felt shoulder pain following the All-Star break.
Félix Bautista has a career ERA of 2.01 in 161 1/3 innings pitched.
Businessman Ed Hale Sr. will run for governor as a Republican, switching parties
Ed Hale Sr. becomes the biggest name to get into the Republican primary for a chance to take on Gov. Wes Moore. Four other GOP candidates have said they’re running.
Ed Hale Sr., the owner of the Baltimore Blast and a retired banker, speaks to reporters Wednesday after announcing he will switch parties.
Ocean City, other East Coast beaches hunker down as Hurricane Erin moves north
Several beaches in and around Maryland are limiting access because of the winds and deadly rip currents that Hurricane Erin is generating.
This image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Erin on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (NOAA via AP)
Baltimore Center Stage managing director to step down this fall
Baltimore Center Stage managing director Adam Frank talks to The Banner about why he is stepping away from Maryland’s designated state theater.
Adam Frank, Baltimore Center Stage managing director since late 2022, said he’s stepping away from the theater industry this fall.
Jon Meoli: Samuel Basallo is the first Orioles’ international product in the big leagues. Who’s next?
The majority of talent that has advanced the farthest in the system is at the plate. Here are some prospects to follow.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at spring training.
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