The Key Bridge rebuild gets a new workspace — and a squishier deadline
Crews have largely completed the installation of trestles — overwater wooden platforms that jut over the Patapsco River — to use during the construction of the bridge.
Piles are lifted by crane into the water next to an older section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Julian Jones holds 9-to-1 cash edge over Pat Dyer in Baltimore County executive race
Jones, a Woodstock council member seeking to become the county’s first Black male executive, reported $83,842 in the bank.
Julian Jones, a Woodstock council member seeking to become the county’s first Black male executive, reported $83,842 in the bank.
Double shooting in Pikesville leaves one dead, another injured
A 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 32-year-old woman was taken to the hospital.
One person is dead after a man and woman were shot in Pikesville on Tuesday night.
How to catch Thursday’s partial lunar eclipse
Thursday’s eclipse will be partial but notable: 96.3% of the moon’s surface will be covered and visible to billions of people across all of North and South America, as well as parts of Europe and Africa.
A lunar eclipse in Prayagraj, India, Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
How Jacob Young’s offseason raised his offensive value for the Nationals
“I always believed I was a better hitter than I was showing in the big leagues,” Jacob Young said in May. “I’ve hit my whole life, so getting to the big leagues and struggling was really hard.”
Jacob Young has an OPS over .700 this season after it was .583 in 2025.
Baltimore’s ethics director once preached ‘profit predator’ tactics for Agora
Baltimore ethics director J. Christoph Amberger’s past at Agora Companies resurfaces as the city pursues a consumer protection lawsuit against the Baltimore-based publishing company.
Baltimore ethics director J. Christoph Amberger had a video series in the 2000s called Amberger's Smackdown while dispensing financial advice for the Agora Company.
Ravens rookie Ja’Kobi Lane invests in Baltimore-based cleat company
Ja'Kobi Lane joins three Ravens legends trying to build a company attempting to upend the cleat market.
Ja'Kobi Lane joins three Ravens legends trying to build a company attempting to upend the cleat market.
Jon Meoli: Once Pete Alonso adjusted to fatherhood, he started slugging again
What matters now, for him and the Orioles, is that he figured things out relatively quickly.
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso takes his at-bat in the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Baltimore last month.
Baltimore Police sergeant pleads guilty to stealing more than $5,200 by inflating pay
Sgt. Mark Rutkowski, 51, of Canton, who’d been with the department for more than 25 years, pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to theft and misconduct in office.
Baltimore Police Sgt. Mark Rutkowski resigned and then pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to theft and misconduct in office for engaging in two separate schemes to illegally inflate his pay by more than $5,200.
What you need to know before heading to the 145th Maryland State Fair
The Maryland State Fair is back again this year in Timonium, bringing three weekends of food, competitions, concerts, rides and more.
The Maryland State Fair is back this fall for another three weekends filled with games, rides, competitions and more.
Green Party candidate takes on Vanessa Atterbeary for Howard County executive
Green Party candidate Nater Kane is taking on Democrat Vanessa Atterbeary for Howard County executive in November 2026.
Green Party candidate Nater Kane is taking on Democrat Vanessa Atterbeary for Howard County executive in November 2026.
Baltimore City Community College faculty ratify first union contract
Baltimore City Community College is the seventh institution to ratify a contract since the Maryland legislature first granted community college faculty the right to unionize in 2021.
Baltimore City Community College was founded in 1947 as Baltimore Junior College to provide post-high school education for returning World War II veterans.
Family of ‘Big Sam’ alleges civil rights violations in Baltimore County lawsuit
Civil rights attorney Billy Murphy says Baltimore County Police have historic pattern of ‘excessive disproportionate force.’
August 25, 2026 - Billy Murphy, attorney for the family of Samuel "Big Sam" Elseworth Brown Jr., speaks at a press conference discussing Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown's decision not to charge Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel for his role in Big Sam's death. He is joined by Big Sam’s loved ones.
Baltimore landlords would pay storage fees for evicted tenants under council proposal
The Baltimore City Council is debating a bill that even its sponsor acknowledged rattles landlords and property managers.
Ashley Simms speaks during a public hearing for eviction legislation in City Hall, in Baltimore, on Tuesday.
Pete Alonso’s 4-hit night drives Orioles to blowout victory over Cardinals
The torrent of runs supported right-hander Chris Bassitt, who produced his best start as an Oriole.
Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso, left, is congratulated by first base coach Jason Bourgeois after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
Andrew Alvarez struggles with command in Nationals’ loss to Rockies
The Nationals’ offense scored one run on Daylen Lile’s second homer in as many days. Washington has scored four runs or fewer in nine of their last 11 games.
Nationals left-hander Andrew Alvarez pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning Tuesday.
In St. Louis, Matt Holliday watches Jackson play at the ballpark his son ‘grew up at’
"Most of my memories from my dad’s career are here," Jackson Holliday said. "And to be able to go out there tonight will be really cool.”
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday slides into third base against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning Tuesday.
Odafe Oweh felt trapped in Baltimore. He’s found freedom in D.C.
Oweh grew frustrated with a Ravens scheme he felt was holding him back.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) crosses a practice field to join teammates during the team’s training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
A Silver Spring cafe serves savory biscuits and makes chefs out of refugees
Emma’s Torch, a nonprofit that trains refugees to cook, is welcoming accomplished local chefs to teach its students. Its first location outside of New York opened in Silver Spring in June.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 - the crab salad is plated and garnished with a bit of mint. This is the last step the students learn as part of this lesson is to how to make their dishes look good and appealing
A correctional officer was disciplined after an in-custody death. She says it was retaliation.
Keisha Hudson said she was unfairly punished by the Department of Corrections after reporting her supervisor’s discrimination against her.
Keisha Hudson, one of several officers in the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections who faced charges following the death of an inmate last year.
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