Baltimore’s hottest spot for Maryland Dems is... a Residence Inn rooftop?
Why are Maryland’s Democratic glitterati flocking to an extended-stay hotel whose other primary clientele are hospital patients and their families?
The Residence Inn Baltimore at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, located at 800 N. Wolfe St., had its grand opening in October 2017.
I met the queen, and she sent me in search of a watermelon dream
If you could interview the watermelon queen, what would you ask? I did, and they sent me in search of meaning in the ubiquitous fruit of summer. First off, it's not a fruit, and second, growing watermelons is no dream.
Watermelon is one of the most popular fruits, except it's a gourd.
From the streets to second chances: How Roca is changing the lives of Baltimore’s young men
Baltimore City is on track to see another year of historic declines in homicides. Here’s one organization contributing to that work.
Roca youth worker John Young, center, and member Lamontae Royster serve hot dogs to Baltimore Police officers Dennis Gillespie and Stephanie Uruchima at Roca’s National Night Out cookout on August 5 outside the Waxter Center in Baltimore.
Don’t let tariffs get you down: How to save on back-to-school shopping
This year, Maryland parents may have to say no more often as they crunch shrinking back-to-school budgets.
Robert MacIntyre runs off 6 birdies in a row for 62 to lead BMW Championship
MacIntyre is three shots clear of second-place Tommy Fleetwood at Caves Valley.
Robert MacIntyre of Scotland lines up a putt on the fourth green on his way to a first-round 62 Thursday at Caves Valley.
Central Marylanders avoid major flooding as storms bring heavy spurts of rain
Central Maryland was spared major flooding Thursday, with storms bringing moderate rainfall and minor high-water reports before moving south by evening.
Seen reflected in a car mirror, a woman crosses St. Paul Street in Baltimore with an umbrella during a thunderstorm on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Pets killed in Baltimore County apartment fire that leaves 16 people displaced
Several pets were killed and 16 people displaced when a three-alarm fire tore through a Baltimore County apartment building Thursday afternoon.
The Baltimore County Fire Department responds to a 2-alarm apartment fire on the 1800 block of Rambling Ridge Lane in Pikesville on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Maryland’s Denny McCarthy made the BMW Championship ‘the hard way’
Despite never winning a tournament this season, McCarthy clinched a spot to compete for an appearance in the PGA TOUR Championship
Denny McCarthy plays from the fifth tee during the first round of the BMW Championship on Thursday at Caves Valley. McCarthy finished with an even-par 70.
A Black woman’s remains were found in a Baltimore home last year. Now police seek her identity.
The bones of a Black woman who ranges between 35-50 years old were found in a vacant property in the 1600 block of McKean Avenue last year.
Baltimore Police released a sketch on Thursday, August 14, 2025, as they continue to seek information about skeletal remains located on August 13, 2024, in the 1600 block of McKean Avenue.
After a long wait, Orioles complete win over Mariners to take series
And even a two-hour, 18-minute delay forcing them to go to their bullpen for the last 3 2/3 innings didn’t ruin it as the Orioles beat the Mariners 5-3 Thursday to win the series at Camden Yards.
Jordan Westburg beats the tag of Mariners pitcher Logan Evans to score on a wild pitch in the fourth inning.
Maryland judge blocks Trump from cutting diversity programs at schools and colleges
A Maryland federal judge struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities.
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington.
J.T. Poston gets first crack at Caves Valley all by himself
After Sepp Straka withdrew from the tournament due to a family matter, the field for the second leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs dropped to 49.
OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - AUGUST 14: J.T. Poston of the United States plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 14, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Nearly 30 firefighters rescue horse that fell into pit in Baltimore County
Baltimore County firefighters rescued a 32-year-old horse from a pit Thursday morning, officials said.
The Baltimore County Fire Department and Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services Special Ops safely rescued a horse from a pit on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Kyle Goon: Baffling ticket changes show Orioles don’t understand their own fans
Longtime Birdland Members are more baffled than ever as Orioles roll out new approach — and it's going to cause lasting damage.
Jake Gardner and his wife, Bethany Boucher, with the Oriole Bird at a game. Gardner was disappointed to learn he was getting kicked out of his row 2 seats in section 47.
Orioles to honor 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken’s record-breaking 2,131st game
Baltimore Orioles team legends will be in attendance as Cal Ripken gives a speech commemorating his historic achievement.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr., sitting on the back of a sportscar, receives a standing ovation from the cheering crowd during post-game ceremonies celebrating Ripken's surpassing of Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games, at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Md., on September 6, 1995. Fans on the right display the new record of 2131 straight games played in major league baseball.
Man killed in hit-and-run near downtown Baltimore, police say
Baltimore Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that took place early Thursday at the intersection of North President Street and East Baltimore Street.
A yellow and white road sign telling drivers to yield to pedestrians.
‘Indefinite lockdowns’ are keeping prisoners in nearly 24-hour confinement, group says
The Prisoner Rights Information System of Maryland put the state on notice over constitutional violations it's attributing to "indefinite lockdowns" at state prisons.
A guard tower and barbed wire are seen outside the Maryland Correctional Institution in Hagerstown on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Pam Bondi fires DOJ employee accused of throwing sandwich at federal agent
Sean Charles Dunn, who was charged with a felony for throwing a sandwich at a federal law-enforcement official in Washington, has been fired from the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday.
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks with reporters during a briefing with President Donald Trump in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
For sale: Luxurious home with resort-style amenities in Clarksville
In Clarksville’s Walnut Grove community, you’ll find this incredible six bedroom, seven bathroom home. The home has over 10,000 square feet of luxurious living, and an incredible outdoor oasis you won’t want to leave.
Baltimore pushes to sell Sisson Street dump as developer closes in
Legislation authorizing the disposal of the Remington property, technically known as the Northwest Citizens Convenience Center, is due to be introduced to the Baltimore City Council next week.
Aerial view of the Sisson Street Residential Recycling Center in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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