Police arrest MTA employee in hit-and-run caught on camera in downtown Baltimore
A 63-year-old man was arrested Monday for striking a woman in downtown Baltimore with his car earlier this month and leaving the scene, police said.
Screenshot from surveillance footage shows a driver getting out to check his vehicle for damage before driving away after striking a woman walking in downtown Baltimore on Sept. 3, 2026.
Former Del. Carolyn Howard, who represented Prince George’s County for 3 decades, dies at 87
Former Del. Carolyn Howard, a Democrat who represented Prince George’s County in Maryland’s lower chamber for nearly three decades, died Sept. 19. She was 87.
Carolyn Howard.
Prisoner stabbed to death in Hagerstown after months without an inmate killing
A prisoner was fatally stabbed in Hagerstown, the first inmate killed since May after a spate of deaths at the start of the year.
The Maryland State Police logo.
Ex-Turnstile guitarist deemed incompetent in attempted murder case
A judge on Tuesday found a former guitarist for Baltimore band Turnstile incompetent to stand trial after police say he hit his former bandmate’s father with a car.
Brady Ebert of Turnstile performs at Rock On The Range Music Festival on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio.
Anne Arundel inches toward goal of preserving 20,000 acres of agricultural land
With a vote Monday night, the Anne Arundel County Council moved closer to a goal it’s had since the 1990s.
Exterior of Anne Arundel County Government Offices as seen on May 1st, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.
Moore proposes AI rules to protect Marylanders, wading into national debate
“With the speed with which AI is moving, Marylanders deserve guardrails that safeguard their rights, privacy, and dignity,” Moore said in a statement Tuesday morning.
Gov. Wes Moore announced a series of proposals to regulate artificial intelligence in Maryland.
Maryland redistricting question faces significant opposition, poll finds
Among politicians, the opinions on redistricting have fallen squarely along party lines, with Democrats supporting the ballot question and Republicans opposed. This poll represents the first assessment of how Maryland residents feel about the issue as the election approaches.
Maryland voters will decide in November whether to alter the state’s constitution in a way that would make congressional gerrymandering easier. A statewide poll shows 41% opposition to the measure.
Jawando campaign says post-heart attack, he will stay in county executive race
Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando will stay in the county executive race as the Democratic nominee
Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando will stay in the county executive race as the Democratic nominee.
Anne Arundel County opts for 15-month data center moratorium over outright ban
The Anne Arundel County Council unanimously passed a moratorium on data centers Monday evening.
Sandy Farms Data Center is a 109,455-square-foot facility south of BWI in Severn.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s glasses are a distinctive feature on a distinctive player
Entering Tuesday, Christian Encarnacion-Strand is hitting .268 with 10 homers and an .817 OPS. His emergence has moved him into consideration for a large role in 2027.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand celebrates with Orioles teammates after hitting a sacrifice fly to score Tyler O'Neill against the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 14.
Mayor Scott appeals order to restore inspector general’s access to city records
The administration will ask an appeals court to stay the production of records.
Attorneys for Mayor Brandon Scott and Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming are due in court Friday for a hearing on a dispute over Cumming’s access to city records.
Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada resigns after critical report
Marc Yamada has resigned as chief of Montgomery County Police. The resignation was accepted by County Executive Marc Elrich.
Marc Yamada has resigned as chief of Montgomery County Police. The resignation was accepted by County Executive Marc Elrich.
Pete Alonso reaches 40 home runs on son’s 1st birthday to help Orioles rally past Blue Jays
Baltimore's elimination number remains two, but that still means Baltimore could be eliminated as early as Tuesday should the Chicago White Sox win and the Orioles lose.
Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Hutzell: Finding balance on Chesapeake menhaden, the most important fish in the bay
COLUMN | The autumnal equinox is at 8:05 p.m. The cree-cree, cree-ek of the osprey went silent in the skies above my house near Annapolis a month ago. I’m not the only one who noticed that the Chesapeake Bay is out of balance.
Reduction fishermen tend to their haul of menhaden on the Chesapeake Bay in 2023.
Scheduling ‘trick’ sends immigrants to DC for Baltimore hearings
The Washington location isn’t associated with any known immigration court.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: A view of the Federal Center Plaza complex is seen on May 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
Why a Baltimore teacher spent the summer catching sharks with scientists
Moravia Park Elementary’s Cheyanne Vanderdonckt was one of 11 teachers who took part in this year’s Teacher at Sea program, which is funded by NOAA.
Special education teacher Cheyanne Vanderdonckt was originally scared to hold a tiger shark, but knew she had to do it before ending her journey aboard the Oregon II.
Nationals surrender 3 home runs in 9-2 loss to Tigers
Washington starter DJ Herz made his first big league appearance in nearly two years.
Washington Nationals pitcher DJ Herz throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning
Tribes withdraw from Chesapeake Bay talks over lack of representation
The group representing seven Virginia tribes said in a statement Monday that state and federal officials are “unwilling to give the tribes a seat at the table.”
A boater heads out toward the Chesapeake Bay at the Susquehanna Flats.
Harborplace developer mum on demolition schedule
Less than a month before a proposed Oct. 15 construction start, the demolition timeline of Harborplace in downtown Baltimore appears to be up in the air.
The Baltimore skyline is seen above the Harborplace pavilions and the Inner Harbor.
Baltimore man convicted of kidnapping, murdering man whose body was found in Annapolis
A Baltimore man has been convicted of murder in the kidnapping and killing of 47-year-old David Winchester Jr., whose body was found in Annapolis in 2024 after his mother reported him missing from Baltimore.
The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.
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