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Alleged student shooter at Wootton High School will be tried as an adult, police say
A student was shot at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Montgomery County Police said Monday.
An ATF agent walks past a police barricade near Thomas S. Wootton High School after a reported shooting at the school on Monday.
Charmed: Teletubbies, an unforgettable bar flirt and a cashier connection
Flirty Baltimore encounters and Cupid’s near misses, written by people still thinking about a stranger.
How a trip to New Orleans unseated one of Maryland’s longest-running school leaders
The calls for Sean Bulson’s ouster started long before questions about that night in New Orleans.
Harford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson delivers a presentation on the school's budget shortfall to community members at Aberdeen High School on November 20, 2024, in Aberdeen, Md.
You’ll probably be looking at ugly mounds of snow at least until March
It has been more than two weeks since a winter storm graced parts of Maryland with almost a foot of snow. Now, many of us are wondering: When will the snow and ice go away?
A large pile of snow partially blocks Eager Street near downtown Baltimore on Friday.
Hutzell: Maryland considers a new legal tool to hold ICE agents accountable for abuses
Column | Two Montgomery County lawmakers believe they have the little-known key to stopping federal agents from violating Maryland residents’ constitutional rights. As the national immigration purge expands, the first hearing on their idea is Tuesday in Annapolis.
Teyana Gibson Brown, wife of Garrison Gibson, reacts in the doorway of her home after a federal immigration officer used a battering ram to break down a door before arresting Garrison Gibson, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis.
‘Driver retirement’ planning can be scary, but experts say it’s also an opportunity
In a country built around car ownership, and in Maryland where 1 in 5 drivers is 65 or older, giving up the keys as an older adult can feel like saying goodbye to activity and independence.
Nina Uzick, 74, in her car outside her home in Olney. Uzick helps coordinate driver safety initiatives for AARP as an instructor and district coordinator.
FBI says it’s unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom’s suspected kidnappers
The FBI is not aware of ongoing communication between Savannah Guthrie’s family and any suspected kidnappers.
A member of the Pima County sheriffs office remains outside of Nancy Guthrie's home, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 in Tucson, Ariz.
Baltimore City Council introduces bill banning cooperation with ICE
The bill comes as other jurisdictions across Maryland have grappled with a push to increase the state’s immigrant detention capabilities.
Baltimore City Hall
Harford school board votes to fire superintendent after New Orleans debacle
Harford County’s school board announced Monday night that it was terminating Superintendent Sean Bulson’s contract.
A portrait of Sean W. Bulson, Harford County’s schools superintendent, hangs on the wall during a school board meeting in January. The school board voted Monday night to terminate his contract.
Senate panel approves ex-Prince George’s County sheriff to lead Maryland State Police
Maryland State Police have faced persistent questions about its treatment of minority employees, and a proposed class-action lawsuit is still pending in court.
Maryland State Police acting Superintendent Michael A. Jackson earlier this month. His nomination to lead the agency on a permanent basis will now head to the full Senate.
Man charged in fatal Ellicott City stabbing of estranged wife was in custody 4 hours earlier
Alexander Stephenson, 53, of Ellicott City, is charged with first-degree murder and violating a protective order in Howard County.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - Police went to a home on Huntsmans Run near Williamfield Drive on Sunday for a report that Alexander Stephenson stabbed his wife. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Stephenson later surrendered at the Howard County Police Department’s Northern District Headquarters.
With new Florida training facility, Orioles commit to player development
The Orioles use the Ed Smith Stadium complex year-round for spring training, rehabilitation, the Florida Complex League and youth tournaments.
Baltimore Orioles controlling owner David Rubenstein cuts the ribbon for a new player development complex at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, on Monday.
‘I was really moved’: Here’s a UMD professor’s take on the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny’s halftime show at Super Bowl LX featured a whole lot of pride in Puerto Rican culture and music — and gave one University of Maryland professor a lot of material for his coursework.
Bad Bunny performs during the Apple halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif.
Baltimore could overhaul how it runs its tax sale as part of court agreement
The Edmondson Community Organization in 2024 filed a lawsuit that challenged Baltimore’s tax sale system.
The exterior of Bonita Anderson’s home, center, on Roslyn Ave. in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Anderson is one of many Baltimore residents at risk of losing their homes due to tax sale because of city errors.
Baltimore rolls out property tax tweaks that could save homeowners money
While the savings would vary from resident to resident, property owners who see moderate growth in the value of their homes would benefit most.
Mayor Brandon Scott is rolling out a series of property tax changes that could save Baltimore homeowners some money.
Jon Meoli: Two offseasons in, the Orioles’ best path to spend their money on future contracts is clear
If the team didn’t know it two years ago, they know it now: Money is only one component of attracting top free agent talent.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson takes questions from reporters following a Birdland Caravan event in January.
Makeup snow day on major Muslim holiday sparks backlash
Maryland school districts have long struggled to honor the religious obligations of their diverse student population.
To the chagrin of some Muslim parents, Montgomery and Prince George’s county schools are using a major Muslim holiday as a snow makeup day.
Police charge man with decades-old sexual assaults
Montgomery County Police say Carl Rice Jr., of Mitchells, Virginia, has been linked to sexual assaults committed in 1988 and 1990.
Kyle Goon: Ravens fans can lament losing Mike Macdonald, but also find hope in his success
COLUMN | The Super Bowl’s winning head coach was calling Baltimore’s defense two years ago, which might be painful for some fans. But in Jesse Minter, the Ravens have a chance to forge a future that outshines hypotheticals.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald holds the trophy as quarterback Sam Darnold, right, and others look on after the team's win in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif.
8 lessons Ravens can learn from Seahawks’ Super Bowl win | Banner Ravens Podcast
Mike Macdonald went from Ravens defensive coordinator to Super Bowl-winning head coach in just two seasons.
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