New water tank will help make Upcounty safer, firefighters say
The location and size of the tank allow for easier access to an “uninterrupted water supply” in fire emergencies.
A water cistern in Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland.
Suspect learns fate for assassination attempt of Justice Kavanaugh at his Chevy Chase home
A California resident who attempted to assassinate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his Maryland home was sentenced Friday to over eight years in prison by a federal judge.
CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND - JUNE 29: Law enforcement officers stand guard as abortion rights activists with Our Rights DC march in front of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's house on June 29, 2022 in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Over the last couple months, abortion rights activists have staged protests against the five conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justices. The Supreme Court’s recent decision in the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health case overturned the 50-year-old Roe v Wade case and erased federal protection to abortion. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
U.S. Energy Department cancels $88M for grid and clean energy research in Maryland
The Trump administration’s cuts would end funding for a dozen Maryland projects, including by BGE, the University of Maryland, and firms in Baltimore, Columbia and Anne Arundel County.
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 18: The exterior of the U.S. Department of Energy on March 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Trump administration announced on Monday it is releasing the second loan disbursement worth $56.7 million to Holtec International to restart the Palisades Nuclear Plant.
North Baltimore court celebrates its mail carrier for saving one of the neighbors
Mail carrier Winni Thompson recognized something was wrong last week with a 91-year-old on her route in North Baltimore.
USPS mail carrier Winni Thompson is honored with a plaque from residents of North Baltimore’s Village of Cross Keys on Friday.
Furloughed? We can’t get you working again, but we can tell you where to find some freebies.
Businesses across Montgomery County are offering deals and discounts to furloughed federal government workers.
Businesses around the county are offering deals to furloughed federal government workers, including a few in Silver Spring.
After hotel sale, Plank takes back renowned horse sculpture
The general manager of The Pendry said a new "signature" artwork would be coming soon.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 - The courtyard at the Pendry Baltimore was missing the Botero sculpture on Friday.
With Lamar Jackson out, Cooper Rush gives Ravens a backup QB who’s ‘been here before’
“They all feel like must-wins,” Ravens backup QB Cooper Rush said Friday of facing Houston. “I mean, it doesn’t feel any different."
Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush has thrown 20 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions in 40 NFL games.
Ravens rule out QB Lamar Jackson, 5 others vs. Texans
With Jackson out, backup quarterback Cooper Rush will step in.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson leaves the field after the Ravens lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 37-20.
Broadway shows are picking Baltimore to launch national tours. Here’s why.
Baltimore has become a launching pad for Broadway shows ready to hit the road. A recent state tax credit helps explain why.
Connor Sullivan, center, stars as August Rosenbluth in the musical “Water for Elephants,” which debuted at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore on Sept. 27.
Baltimore judge holds prosecutor in contempt, then reverses course: ‘How dare you’
Circuit Judge Melissa K. Copeland on Thursday scolded Assistant State’s Attorney Sarah Hunt for not following protocol after two cases are combined for trial.
Exterior of the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse on Calvert Street in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Estranged husband charged with killing his wife 31 years ago
Donald Lester, 68, was charged on Friday with killing his estranged wife, Linda Lester, who went missing in October 1994 and was found dead days later, police said.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 - Joy Lepola-Stewart, Director of Public Affairs for the Baltimore County Police Department, addresses attendees at a press conference on Friday in Towson about about the Linda Lester cold case.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore president accused of plagiarism by former professor
Heidi Anderson, University of Maryland Eastern Shore president, is accused of lifting multiple paragraphs verbatim from a scholarly article and improperly citing information in her 1986 doctoral dissertation.
Dr. Heidi Anderson speaks as she is presented with the Distinguished Citizen Award at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2021.
Without Lamar Jackson, the Ravens could lean into the chaos | Banner Ravens Podcast
Heavy blitzes, trick plays and a steady diet of Keaton Mitchell should all be options on the table against the Texans.
Iowa school district sues search firm in superintendent scandal involving ex-Baltimore educator
Iowa’s largest school district said they filed a lawsuit Friday against the consulting company it hired to identify superintendent candidates, alleging it did not properly vet Ian Roberts.
This photo provided by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts on Feb. 26, 2025. (ICE via AP)
BikramYogaWorks closes yoga studio in Mount Vernon
The owners of BikramYogaWorks, the yoga studio known for its hot yoga and pilates, have decided to shutter its Mount Vernon location. A new location in Fells Point is underway.
BikramYogaWorks, a yoga and wellness studio, shuttered its Mount Vernon location last week after years of challenges.
Ravens vs. Texans: 5 things to watch, including Cooper Rush, Keaton Mitchell and pass rush games
As the Ravens and Texans try to shake off their early-season disappointments, here’s what to watch in the teams’ Week 5 matchup.
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) eludes several Indianapolis Colts defenders in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium.
Letter: Sun owner David Smith bends knee to Trump, thwarts freedom of speech
Todd Kazlow of Towson writes that Sinclair Executive Chairman and Baltimore Sun owner David Smith bent the knee to President Trump and trampled the First Amendment right to free speech when he canceled the Jimmy Kimmel show.
David Smith, owner of the Baltimore Sun, last year.
The Orioles believe in Tyler O’Neill’s ability to produce. There’s still one issue.
When the Orioles signed O’Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract, the injury history was an immediate concern. And it immediately reared its head.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (9) connects with a pitch during the team’s home opening game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, March 31, 2025.
The ‘Highway to Nowhere’ features in new documentary on racial legacy of U.S. highways
The “Highway to Nowhere” and the legacy of racism that put freeways in predominantly Black neighborhoods in U.S. cities showcases in the new documentary film “Interstate.”
The 1.39-mile section of US 40 in West Baltimore is known as the "Highway to Nowhere" because it was never connected to any other major highway as originally planned.
Ottobar celebrates 28th year with a beer and Inner Harbor bash
The Ottobeer is a collaboration with Union Craft Brewing. It's a Kölsch, an ale that’s brewed at cooler temperatures and originated in Cologne, Germany.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025 - Baltimore's Ottobar partnered with Union Craft Brewing to release "Ottobeer" to coincide with the venue's 28th anniversary this fall.
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