Former Montgomery County student sues school board over alleged abuse in the late 2000s
The case revolves around Daniel Picca, who worked at several MCPS elementary schools from 1985 to 2021 and faced numerous allegations of inappropriate conduct, starting in at least 1993.
The Montgomery County Public Schools headquarters in Rockville, Maryland.
State lease amendment threatens Jerusalem Mill preservation, volunteers say
Members of the Friends of Jerusalem Mill say the Maryland Department of Natural Resources wants to amend its 20-year lease to formalize procurement processes and create a centralized approval system for who occupies public lands and buildings.
Rich Albright, vice president of the Friends of Jerusalem Mill, on the way to the miller’s house at Jerusalem Mill in Kingsville.
Another round of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds possible for parts of Maryland
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch on Friday until 9 p.m. for the area outside of Washington, D.C., as well as the western edge of the state.
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the Washington, D.C., area as well as parts of Western Maryland on Friday evening.
Robert ‘Bob’ Draper, one of Baltimore’s first Black orthopedic surgeons, dies
Robert “Bob” Draper Jr., one of Baltimore’s first Black orthopedic surgeons, died Aug. 29. He was 79.
Robert “Bob” Draper Jr.
How Nationals players chose their walk-up song. And why some keep changing it.
“[It’s gotta be] something that people know who’s coming up to bat,” CJ Abrams said. “Anything that’ll get you in that mode before you hit.”
Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile reacts while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
3 injured after large tree falls on MTA bus in Reisterstown
At least three people were injured after a large tree fell on a Maryland Transit Administration bus in Reisterstown on Friday morning, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
At least three people were injured after a large tree fell on a Maryland Transit Administration bus in Reisterstown on Friday morning, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Baltimore City College renovations delayed by up to a year
Students were supposed to return to campus in fall 2028.
Baltimore City College High School students cross Mt. Royal Avenue outside of the University of Baltimore, where the students will be studying throughout a planned three-year renovation of their home campus, in Baltimore, MD on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.
Prince George’s County schools close Friday after storms leave many without power
Prince George’s County Public Schools are closed Friday following overnight storms that left a large number of buildings without power.
Prince George’s County Public Schools are closed Friday following overnight storms that left a large number of buildings without power.
Baltimore agency that placed mom and 6 ‘malnourished’ kids in rowhome investigated for fraud
Three workers were fired from the Baltimore housing office that placed a mother and six children in a rowhome later condemned as unsafe.
Baltimore City Hall in Baltimore, Md., on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.
Hutzell: Annapolis restaurants keep changing — and keep on breaking local hearts
COLUMN | Places like 49 West in Annapolis are shared living spaces where ordinary people spend significant hours away from home and work. When they change, even if the new owners say they’ll keep it the same, it breaks your heart.
49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery has been a fixture on West Street in Annapolis for 31 years. It now has a new owner.
With 59 lost to heat, 2026 was Maryland’s deadliest summer on record
At least 59 people have died because of complications from heat since the start of May, according to the health department — a sharp jump from the 36 reported heat deaths last year.
The sun sets in Baltimore on June 22, 2024.
A judge said no concerts. Why was there live music at CAA Park in Catonsville?
Residents living near the CAA Park in Catonsville thought they had finally found peace.
Attendees for Music City Maryland Association's "Arts Festival" set up their lawn chairs in front of two temporary stages on the ball fields at CAA Park in Catonsville on Aug. 29.
Kyle Goon: For one night, Adley Rutschman forces Orioles fans to ask ‘What if?’
COLUMN | If you closed your eyes, you could imagine the world in which the Orioles had never traded Rutschman at all.
Adley Rutschman went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three runs scored Thursday night as the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6-5 at Camden Yards.
Adley Rutschman homers twice in return to Baltimore as Red Sox beat Orioles
It was a night of juxtapositions for the Orioles (69-72), who suffered a frustrating 6-5 loss at the hands of Rutschman and the Red Sox one month after the trade.
Adley Rutschman homers in the first inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.
Adley Rutschman returns to Baltimore with the Red Sox but still feels the love from Orioles fans
As Adley Rutschman readied to play his first game as a visitor at Camden Yards, he said he’s at peace with his trade to the Red Sox.
Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman tips his helmet to the crowd ahead of his at-bat in the first inning Thursday night at Camden Yards. He homered in that at-bat.
Maryland weather: Overnight storms could bring damaging winds, heavy rain
Multiple thunderstorm clusters are moving from Pennsylvania into the region on Thursday. It will be hot and humid through Friday, with heat indexes between 100 and 105 degrees, said Luis Rosa, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 - Storm clouds roll in as rain starts to fall in Annapolis Maryland on Wednesday.
Maryland Supreme Court allows redistricting question on ballot
The Supreme Court of Maryland issued its ruling hours after hearing oral arguments on the proposed constitutional amendment.
Jared DeMarinis, state administrator of elections, waits outside the Supreme Court of Maryland in Annapolis following oral arguments in a redistricting case on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
Police arrest Baltimore man after road rage shooting shut down I-695
The shooting led to the closure of lanes along the I-695 outer loop for about an hour Wednesday, a state police spokesperson said.
The Maryland State Police logo.
Tonya Sweat turns to state Supreme Court in push to appear on November ballots
Aspiring candidate Tonya Sweat is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court of Maryland after losing her suit against the county elections board.
Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.
After her ‘anti-Muslim’ post, a mosque opened its doors to Baltimore County school board member
Maggie Litz Domanowski accepted an invitation to visit Masjid Al-Rahmah, a Windsor Mill mosque, on Wednesday evening following a firestorm of criticism that led to her public apology.
Maggie Litz Domanowski accepted an invitation to visit Masjid Al-Rahmah, a Windsor Mill mosque, on Wednesday evening following a firestorm of criticism that led to her public apology.
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