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Here’s what you need to know about pyrotechnics in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, including where to watch and what other festivities to expect.

James Hemings, the enslaved chef of Thomas Jefferson, was famous in his own right for the contributions he gave to American cuisine.

The County Council passed legislation in 2017 requiring the county to adjust the minimum wage every March 1 based on changes in the region’s inflation rate.

Digital Harbor students worked to recruit an additional coach and save the season. Instead, it was canceled.

In the middle of the fracas, Boston’s Willson Contreras tried to throw his helmet at Washington right-hander Cade Cavalli and instead hit first baseman Andrés Chaparro.

For as much as he has an aww-shucks demeanor, Cavalli showed that his competitive side can come out if pushed.

Trey Gibson struggled to find the strike zone, doling out six walks. He exited two outs into the third inning, having surrendered eight runs, all earned.

Stan Saunders, a longtime WJZ sports anchor and media teacher in Baltimore, died last week. He was 72.

Mark Jones Jr., 31, of Rosedale, was found guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court of second-degree murder and related crimes.

​“I’ve never felt anything [like that] on the mound, so I felt some stuff, and it was what it was,” Parker said. “Sucks, but we’re fine.”

A lot of what’s in William “Bill” Heiser’s contract is similar to his predecessor’s. But there’s a slight difference in the salary and the residency requirement.

Earl Deangelo Charles Jr., 18, of North Potomac, was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and carjacking in April in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Police.

The emergency response shut down Pulaski Highway in both directions, causing traffic delays.

“The fans that are there, they’re paying their hard-earned money to watch us play and win and play good baseball and competitive baseball, and they have every right to boo,” Albernaz said.

COLUMN | Mike Elias’ recent comments made it sound like he wants to buy at the trade deadline. The Orioles have lost three in a row since then.

Homicides were down 23% as of June 20, the most recent data Baltimore Police submitted to the FBI, with violence overall having decreased over the same timeframe.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.

Catherine Hollerbach brings more than three decades of experience working in Maryland’s public libraries.

A 479-foot ship snaked its way through a canal bound for Baltimore on Monday afternoon. It carried asphalt, a Chinese flag — and a heated national debate on maritime policy.

The Howard County Health Department announced Tuesday it has opened two free vending machines that dispense naloxone and other items.