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Kyle Goon: Embarrassing loss to Belgium proves US men’s soccer has stagnated
COLUMN | We need to stop the blatant homerism around U.S. men’s soccer and be realistic about changing the culture.
Matt Freese #24 of the United States shows dejection after the team’s 1-4 defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium.
Potomac River water hit 94 degrees before fish kill, officials say
Extreme heat likely contributed to a fish kill that spanned almost 14 miles along the Potomac River in Montgomery County, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Motorists cross the Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge on US 301 over the Potomac River between between Newburg, Maryland and Dahlgren, Virginia.
Sarah David wins primary, set to become Baltimore County state’s attorney
David received Gov. Wes Moore’s endorsement and held a massive fundraising edge over longtime incumbent Scott Shellenberger.
Sarah David, frontrunner for Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office, addresses the crowd at her watch party in Towson on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. David is a progressive challenger to 19-year incumbent Scott Shellenberger.
A career woman grapples with endless demands of work and home in new novel
Potomac-based author Caroline Bock explores the anguish of not being everything everyone needs at all times in her novel “The Other Beautiful People.”
The cover of Caroline Bock's "The Other Beautiful People."
After ballot errors, Maryland’s election board wants answers from vendor
The Minnesota-based vendor sent some voters ballots for the wrong party and wasn’t able to determine which voters were affected.
Baltimore County elections workers count mail ballots in Owings Mills last month.
AI is the easy villain in a brutal job market. Researchers see more at play.
As hiring slows and unemployment rates rise, workers are blaming artificial intelligence. New research from the University of Maryland suggests otherwise.
Giant robot flicking tiny man. Ai technologies and unemployment problem concept. Vector illustration.
Nonprofit leader with ties to Prince George’s council member faces trial on second DUI charge
The leader of a nonprofit that mentors children, who has come under scrutiny for his ties to a County Council member and as the recipient of millions of dollars of county funds, was arrested earlier this year for driving under the influence and other related charges, court records show.
Romel Williams, founder and president of Joan’s House, a nonprofit that mentors children, and who has come under scrutiny for his connections to a County Council member, was arrested for an alleged DUI earlier this year.
Hutzell: While Maryland idles on Waymo, I went for a driverless ride in San Francisco
No matter how prepared you are for the experience, seeing the wheel of a Waymo turn this way and that without the touch of human hands is disquieting.
A trip to San Francisco in June was a chance to try out Waymo driverless cars as the company continues to work on bringing them to Baltimore.
This Anne Arundel mom can get your kid to ride a bike
In Good Company: PedalPower Kids, which an Anne Arundel County mom started in 2018, has taught some 10,000 Maryland kids to ride a bike.
Kids get their bikes ready for their lessons with PedalPower at the Park School in Baltimore.
More Maryland kids are coming to school in pull-ups. Teachers are told to help.
Since the pandemic, Maryland educators say they’ve seen more children starting school not fully potty-trained.
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 5, 2024: Kindergarten students pay attention to their teacher during an English Language Arts class in KIPP Harmony Academy on December 5, 2024.
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
American defenders were at fault in a pair of first-half goals and a gaffe by goalkeeper Matt Freese gave the Red Devils a third early in the second half.
United States goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) reacts after Belgium scores their third goal.
James Wood’s monster grand slam lifts the Nationals in a game they nearly let slip away
Washington scored 11 unanswered runs between the third and fifth innings, capped off by Wood’s homer.
Washington Nationals' James Wood runs the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning.
BGE’s proposed $8-per-month rate hike won’t take effect until at least January, regulator says
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. announced last week that it wants to increase rates starting next month. The Maryland Public Service Commission said the company will have to wait.
The exterior of Baltimore Gas & Electric’s downtown headquarters in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Montgomery County man arrested near BWI Airport charged with second kidnapping case
A Montgomery County man charged with kidnapping a woman near Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is facing similar charges in Charles County.
Maryland Transportation Authority police officers attend an announcement at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Monday, April 27, 2026.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at ‘chaotic’ Maryland house party, police say
A man died and another was seriously injured in a shooting at a Maryland house party attended by about 100 people, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
A 23-year-old died after he was taken to the hospital by others at the party, police said.
Flood watch across much of Maryland after turbulent weekend weather
Marylanders should expect more stormy weather this week, with possible flash flooding.
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of Central Maryland.
After fatal hit-and-run, what should be done to make Colesville Road safer?
The meeting will take place Tuesday evening at Burnt Mills Elementary School and on Zoom.
Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle involved. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal hit and run collision that occurred on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Silver Spring.
Baltimore County Council races are set after board certifies primary results
The Democratic and Republican nominees for nine seats on the expanded Baltimore County Council are now official.
The Democratic and Republican nominees for nine seats on the expanded council are now official.
Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
Ovechkin is focused on showing he can still be effective — he’ll be 41 — and help the team win.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes the ice to warm up with teammates ahead of an NHL match against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
How a Trump call and FIFA ruling sparked a World Cup controversy
With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, awards President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Dec. 5, 2025.
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