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Repairs at storm-damaged Anne Arundel light rail station may take days, officials say
Repairs continue at Cromwell Light Rail Station days after storm damage indefinitely paused services.
Storm damage at the Cromwell light rail station in Glen Burnie.
A single mom and master electrician is poised to take a District 19 House seat
Tichy said her work as a master electrician will help her advocate for working people in Montgomery County and across the state.
Christa Tichy is poised to win election to the House of Delegates in District 19.
The Dish: The Maryland restaurant that won’t serve tap water
At Osteria 177 in Annapolis, guests can choose either still or sparkling bottled water, but the stuff from the spigot is strictly off the table.
JUNE 5, 2026 - Guests to Osteria 177 in Annapolis choose to order either bottled still or sparkling water, but the stuff from the spigot is strictly off the table.
An Eastern Shore school board wants an 18-and-over rule for young-adult books
Classics like ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and ‘Little Women’ might be off limits to most students under the proposed policy.
The proposed policy calls for the superintendent to discipline librarians if “adult” reading material appears in the children’s section.
Prince George’s County Council confirms new planning board member amid strife
Gloria Lawlah, a former state senator and representative, will serve on the county’s planning board for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The appointment comes amid a moment of uncertainty and strife for the board.
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 - Gloria Lawlah, middle row center, was unanimously confirmed by the Prince George’s County Council to serve on the county's planning board for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. She was previously a Maryland state senator and representative from 1987 until her retirement in 2007.
Orioles lineup bedeviled again by left-handed starter in loss to Cubs
Through 92 games, the Orioles' record (42-50) is the same as last season.
Orioles right-hander Shane Baz in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs.
Manager Blake Butera says Nationals ‘don’t deserve to win if we’re going to walk that many guys’
Trailing 6-2 in the ninth, the Nationals made a late rally that fell short.
Washington Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez throws during the second inning against the Houston Astros.
US launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries.
Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.
After improving its customer service, BGE can resume utility shutoffs July 15
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.’s temporary moratorium on utility shutoffs for overdue bills is ending on July 15.
The exterior of Baltimore Gas & Electric’s downtown headquarters in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Karla Silvestre declares victory in at-large Montgomery County Council primary
Karla Silvestre has been an at-large member of the Board of Education, which is often a stepping stone to a seat on the Montgomery County Council.
Karla Silvestre has declared victory in the race for the remaining at-large seat on the 11-member Montgomery County Council.
Maryland ‘Peeping Tom’ law doesn’t apply in Towson case, judge says
Johnnie Wade Jr. was found not guilty because he didn’t actually see a Towson University student inside her room.
Devin Kaestner, Chloe White and their third roommate plastered "Smile You're On Camera" signs across their bedroom windows to ward off "Peeping Toms," last year.
Days after Fourth of July storm, some BGE customers still without power
As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, about 4,000 BGE customers had been without power since July 4, and another 3,000 had been without power since July 5, the company said.
The Fourth of July storm left Helga Mills' sister's home in Severn, a street away from her own home, with a tree in her front yard and a destroyed patio.
Silver Spring man posing as a cop accused of kidnapping sex workers
Bryan Neal Gordon, of Silver Spring, is accused of kidnapping two sex workers, claiming to be a police officer and handcuffing them, according to court records from several counties.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Authorities identify man fatally shot by Baltimore Police officers after high-speed chase
The Maryland attorney general’s office has identified the Anne Arundel County man who was fatally shot by six Baltimore Police officers following a high-speed chase early Sunday morning.
Baltimore Police investigate a shooting in the 3300 block of the Clifton Avenue that involved officers early Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Why Spike Gjerde chose a hospital for his newest restaurant
Johns Hopkins Hospital’s food options are getting a farm-to-table upgrade, courtesy of James Beard Award-winning chef Spike Gjerde.
Cafe Terracotta offers coffee, pastries and customizable rice bowls with Levantine influences.
Maryland lawmakers will lay groundwork for redistricting in August special session
Maryland’s lawmakers will return to Annapolis in August to pave the way for future efforts to redraw the state’s congressional districts, Democratic leaders announced Tuesday.
Senate President Bill Ferguson talks with House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk before a We are CASA rally outside the Maryland Statehouse before the signing of Senate bill 245 and House bill 444, ending Maryland’s 287(g) program which deputized local law enforcement to act as federal immigration agents.
Baltimore is second-most stressed city in the country, new analysis finds
It is stressful to live in Baltimore. That’s what a new analysis by WalletHub found, ranking Baltimore the second-most stressed city in the country.
The Baltimore skyline is seen above the Harborplace pavilions and the Inner Harbor.
Howard County officers cleared in fatal shooting of man with autism
Maryland’s Attorney General declined to file charges Tuesday against three Howard County Police officers who shot and killed Alex LaMorie, a man with autism.
The Maryland Attorney General cleared three Howard County Police officers in a shooting that occurred in March at Patuxent Commons, a subsidized housing development in Columbia for adults with disabilities.
State police make multiple helicopter hoist rescues over Fourth of July weekend
Six people across three counties were rescued by helicopter over the holiday weekend by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command.
The MSPAC rescued six people via helicopter over the Fourth of July weekend, including three teen jet skiers in Talbot County.
Father dies after reentering burning Maryland home to search for child
Deputy state fire marshals are investigating a house fire in St. Mary’s County that left a man dead after officials say he reentered his burning home to find his 10-year-old child on Sunday night.
Prince George’s County firefighter Jacob Smith puts a smoldering piece of wood on the side of the truck during a woods fire call in District Heights, Md. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
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