Ellicott City Partnership’s top executive is out after a year on the job
Ellicott City Partnership has parted ways with its executive director Sharon Christiansen at a time of significant consequence for the historic Main Street.
The bridge welcoming visitors to Old Ellicott City is seen as a train and cars pass last year. The Ellicott City Partnership, which promotes the area and its small businesses, is experiencing some leadership turmoil.
Ocean City warns of strong rip currents as Tropical Storm Erin churns in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Erin continues to move westward, prompting warnings of dangerous rip currents along the East Coast.
Officials caution there could be more chop at the beaches this weekend, along with an elevated risk of rip currents.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Before summer is out, go parasailing on the Chesapeake Bay
Here are five things to do in Annapolis for the week ending Wednesday Aug. 20. One option is to go parasailing before summer is gone.
Now in its fifth season, Z Sports Watersports in Annapolis takes passengers out to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and back, flying at 400 or 800 feet above the water.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Renaissance Faire to a Back-to-School bash
Events in Howard County, including Renaissance Faire, 'Wicked' sing-along, and a Back-to-School bash.
The Oakenmist Renaissance Faire is back at the Howard County Fairgrounds this weekend.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Katy Perry live to a coffee festival
Whether you want to indulge your inner barista at a coffee festival, sing along to Katy Perry or try your hand at a Mr. Boh lookalike contest, we’ve got you covered.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 15: Katy Perry performs at the Kia Forum on July 15, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
Baltimore provided Taylor Swift’s ‘Welcome to the NFL’ moment
The pop superstar followed Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to M&T Bank Stadium during the 2023 NFL playoffs.
Taylor Swift leaves the field following the Kansas City Chiefs's victory in the AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens in 2024.
Should the Ravens keep outside linebacker Adisa Isaac or David Ojabo? Why not both?
Strong play from two young pass rushers, Adisa Isaac and David Ojabo, could change the roster equation for Baltimore.
Baltimore Ravens linebackers David Ojabo, left, and Adisa Isaac.
The BMW Championship returns to a longer, firmer Caves Valley
Renovations tore up all the greens at Caves Valley Golf Club. Golfers can tell the difference
Rory McIlroy hits a shot during the Pro-Am prior to the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club.
Big crowds, dry heat and the PGA playoffs: Here’s what to know for the BMW Championship
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and other golfers will try to solidify their spots in the Tour Championship in this week’s event.
Fans gather around the 18th hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in 2021.
5 hidden gems in Western Howard County that prove it’s not just farm country
A photo intern and I explored Western Howard County in search of hidden gems. I found the western section of the county is more than farms and McMansions and has pockets of diversity.
Owner Linda Heigh checks out a customer at Jenny’s Market in West Friendship.
Calvert County is in the throes of a conservative takeover of its schools
The all-white, six-member Calvert County school board’s policy removal is the latest in what some see as right wing actions by conservatives who join Maryland’s nonpartisan school boards.
The members of the Calvert County Public Schools Board of Education during a meeting last week.
Grieving ‘And Just Like That...,’ the show that could’ve been
‘And Just Like That...’ could have been a relatable, aspirational look at middle age if it didn’t get in its own way.
Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker
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Orioles become last team this season to post a walk-off win
Jackson Holliday pulled a double down the right-field line and Dylan Carlson raced home from first base in the ninth inning of a 4-3 win over the Mariners.
Jackson Holliday celebrates his game-winning double in the ninth inning with Gunnar Henderson and Luis Vázquez on Wednesday night.
Storms dump 4 inches of rain in Baltimore County, disrupt transit and delay Orioles game
Heavy downpours swept through Maryland on Wednesday, triggering flash flood warnings, toppling trees and delaying the Orioles game at Camden Yards.
The storms Wednesday hit hardest in Northern Baltimore County, where about 4 inches of rain fell in just a few hours.
Rob Manfred meets with Orioles, steers clear of salary cap discussions
Dean Kremer, an MLBPA player representative, said Manfred sought opinions on how the strike-zone challenge system operated during spring training
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference.
Ravens training camp highlights: Lamar Jackson finds Rashod Bateman early and often
Here’s a look at the highlights from the Ravens’ padded practice Wednesday.
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman, pictured last month, caught seven passes from Lamar Jackson on Wednesday during 11-on-11 drills.
Fur-real! Bark Social has returned to Baltimore.
Bark Social, the beloved dog park and beer garden combo, is back in Baltimore with some former employees and new ownership.
Bark Social owner Brad Notaro is reopening the Baltimore location on Thursday.
Zach Eflin says he is considering returning to the Orioles next season
Eflin, who will have season-ending lumbar microdiscectomy procedure Monday, will be a free agent after this season.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin (24) delivers a pitch during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Maryland members of Congress visited ICE again. This time they got in.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Reps. Kweisi Mfume and Sarah Elfreth, all Democrats, said they are seeking transparency from an increasingly opaque deportation process under the Trump administration.
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, center, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Sarah Elfreth address media following a tour of Baltimore’s ICE detention facilities on Wednesday.
Heat death toll climbs to 29, Maryland’s deadliest summer since 2012
High heat in Maryland has killed more people so far this year than in all of 2024.
Baltimore Ravens fans try to beat the heat in the stands during the team’s training camp earlier this month at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
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