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    Making the Futures Game is “great first step” in Miguel Sime Jr.’s development
    Sime has lofty aspirations — he said he wants to be a Hall of Famer — and is determined to get there.
    Washington Nationals pitching prospect Miguel Sime Jr. pitches during a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 19.
    After Pikesville bus crash, some wonder: Is Reisterstown Road too dangerous?
    Community leaders say the bus crash that injured more than 30 people exposed years of unresolved traffic and pedestrian safety problems in downtown Pikesville.
    Reisterstown Road carries four lanes of heavy traffic through the heart of Pikesville, where storefronts, shopping plazas and sidewalks abut the roadway.
    Johns Hopkins president among America’s highest paid college leaders
    Ron Daniels, the president of the Johns Hopkins University for 17 years, received a multiyear payout ahead of a drastic drop in federal research funding.
    Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels has led the prominent Baltimore institution since 2009.
    Videos show chaotic moments before MTA bus slams into Pikesville building, injuring dozens
    Video footage of an MTA bus crash in Pikesville shows the bus racing through an intersection, crossing lanes, striking about a dozen cars, taking out an electrical pole and slamming into a building, leaving more than 30 people injured.
    Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — Video shows a bus at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville.
    Jeremiah Jackson’s clutch hit and Pete Alonso’s hustle help Orioles beat Cubs to avoid sweep
    Still, the Orioles (43-51) are in a precarious position. They are in last place in the American League East, and their wild-card chances are tepid.
    Pete Alonso scores the deciding run on a two-RBI double by Jeremiah Jackson in the eighth inning Thursday at Camden Yards.
    Struggling Orioles are reaching a crossroads | Banner Baseball Show
    Baltimore is 42-51 with four games left until the All-Star break.
    Youth soccer in the US is ‘pay to play.’ One DC program is trying to change that.
    Following the World Cup, DCFC co-founder Amir Lowery hopes the rise in popularity of soccer will make the sport more accessible.
    Members of the DCFC U10 boy’s team accompany Cote D’Ivoire onto the field ahead of its Group A World Cup fixture against Ecuador. The club was one of 32 local community partners selected by Common Goal to participate in World walkouts.
    Cubs outslug Orioles, club 4 solo homers off Dean Kremer
    Despite clubbing four homers of their own, the Orioles (42-51) couldn’t overcome a rough night from Kremer and the bullpen.
    Dean Kremer allowed four runs on six hits in five innings Wednesday night against the Cubs.
    Colton Cowser has ‘anchored’ the otherwise shaky Orioles outfield defense
    Halfway through the Baltimore Orioles season, Colton Cowser owns center field most nights of the week, having taken over for Leody Taveras.
    Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser robs  Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas of a home run on June 29.
    Prince George’s County Council approves 2-year data center moratorium
    Residents have expressed concerns for months about data centers’ environmental and community impacts. Several of those critics attended Tuesday’s council meeting.
    Prince George’s County Councilwoman Krystal Oriadha speaking at a press conference in Largo last month.
    Orioles lineup bedeviled again by left-handed starter in loss to Cubs
    Through 92 games, the Orioles' record (42-50) is the same as last season.
    Orioles right-hander Shane Baz in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs.
    Manager Blake Butera says Nationals ‘don’t deserve to win if we’re going to walk that many guys’
    Trailing 6-2 in the ninth, the Nationals made a late rally that fell short.
    Washington Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez throws during the second inning against the Houston Astros.
    After improving its customer service, BGE can resume utility shutoffs July 15
    Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.’s temporary moratorium on utility shutoffs for overdue bills is ending on July 15.
    The exterior of Baltimore Gas & Electric’s downtown headquarters in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
    Baltimore is second-most stressed city in the country, new analysis finds
    It is stressful to live in Baltimore. That’s what a new analysis by WalletHub found, ranking Baltimore the second-most stressed city in the country.
    The Baltimore skyline is seen above the Harborplace pavilions and the Inner Harbor.
    Father dies after reentering burning Maryland home to search for child
    Deputy state fire marshals are investigating a house fire in St. Mary’s County that left a man dead after officials say he reentered his burning home to find his 10-year-old child on Sunday night.
    Prince George’s County firefighter Jacob Smith puts a smoldering piece of wood on the side of the truck during a woods fire call in District Heights, Md. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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