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    Oil spill spotted, cleaned up in Inner Harbor amid Sail250 event
    A rainbow hue of oil floating on the water’s surface at the Inner Harbor prompted an emergency clean up by environmental regulators on Friday afternoon, officials said.
    FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 - Oil from one of the boats in the harbor leaks into the water causing a glistening rainbow colored trail.
    Baltimore eatery asks for donations as death toll in Venezuela rises after earthquakes
    Almost every Venezuelan in the United States knows someone affected by the deadly earthquakes in their home country this past week, said the owners of Arepi, a Venezuelan restaurant in Fells Point.
    FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 - Luis Dams, one of the owners of Arepi, holding some of the goods already donated to those impacted by the earthquakes in Venezuela.
    Bobs are back: Naval Academy mandates chin-length haircuts for new female students
    The Induction Day chop returns eight years after the academy began introducing more inclusive hairstyles for women.
    The Naval Academy Class of 2027, incoming plebes, take the oath of office on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
    The Nationals have bounced back from painful losses all year. Why stop believing now?
    COLUMN | Let’s not forget that the Nationals have the best offense in baseball. Even with the potential for regression, the hitters haven’t shown signs of stopping.
    Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams walks back to the dugout after he struck out during the eighth inning of Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
    Samuel Basallo is showing ‘daily growth,’ and the Orioles will benefit from it
    Basallo is carrying a heavier load behind the plate, and he has been up to the task.
    Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has 12 home runs and a .782 OPS in 226 at-bats.
    The Maryland college diversity program escaping Trump’s chopping block
    UMBC’s Meyerhoff Scholars Program has for 40 years promoted the advancement of minorities in STEM fields.
    Keith Harmon is the senior director of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in Catonsville.
    Bryce Harper’s ninth-inning heroics send Nationals to third straight loss
    After trailing 5-0, the Phillies score 10 consecutive runs to clinch the series at Nationals Park.
    Dylan Crews singles in the first inning Thursday night during the Nationals’ 10-5 loss to the Phillies.
    Just past the halfway point, Orioles players reflect on what was and gear up for what’s next
    As of Thursday, Baltimore’s 38-44 record found the team only two games back of the final wild-card spot in the mediocre American League.
    Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
    Roster reset: Who’s on the bubble? | Banner Ravens Podcast
    The dust has finally settled on a busy offseason in Baltimore.
    Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees due to federal research cuts
    The layoffs this week impact the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Carey School of Business and the university’s general administration.
    Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus.
    Nationals suffer another ninth-inning collapse, drop second straight game to Phillies
    Washington leads the majors with 23 blown saves, seven more than the Tigers.
    The Nationals’ Jorbit Vivas hits a home run in the second inning Wednesday night against the Phillies.
    10th-inning error spells another Orioles disaster in 7-6 loss to Angels
    The Orioles lost to the Angels, 7-6, in the bottom of the 10th inning. They were on the verge of collecting the third out when an error occurred, and everything spiraled from there.
    Samuel Basallo hit two home runs to help the Orioles take a 5-2 lead, but they gave up three runs in the eighth inning and lost 7-6 in 10 innings.
    The Nationals host their 21st Pride Night, the longest-running event in MLB
    For many members of the LBGTQIA+ community who attended the event on Wednesday night, it feels like a welcoming, safe environment to form meaningful bonds and celebrate.
    The Nationals held a pregame drag show ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
    Younger, brasher, more diverse: How the Baltimore County Council is changing
    Baltimore County’s next council is poised to be younger, more diverse and potentially more combative, with newcomers including progressive Democrats, far-right Republicans and, likely, the council’s first Black woman.
    Baltimore County’s next council is set to look much different, with a younger, more diverse and potentially more divisive group of members taking office in December.
    4 Teslas catch fire at Baltimore County dealership
    A vehicle that was brought in for service at a Tesla dealership in Owings Mills went up in flames just before 5 p.m. Wednesday. The fire spread to three others.
    Baltimore County firefighters responded to a Tesla dealership on Reisterstown Road after four vehicles caught fire Wednesday (June 24, 2026), with hazmat crews called in to help cool the vehicles and monitor for potential hazards.
    Capitals acquire Alex Tuch from Sabres as part of sign-and-trade deal
    The 30-year-old Tuch is a 10-year veteran who topped 20 goals in four of his five seasons in Buffalo — including scoring 33 or more in each of the past two years.
    FILE - Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) is stick checked by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Kaedan Korczak (6) during the first period on March 3.
    Vehicle crashes into Halethorpe car wash, driver hurt and business closed
    A driver was injured after crashing their vehicle into a car wash in Halethorpe on Wednesday morning, shattering a window and closing down the business for the day.
    A vehicle crashed into a car wash in Halethorpe on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), shattering a window and closing down the business for the day.
    Kyle Youmans named ‘Voice of the Ravens,’ replacing Gerry Sandusky
    Youmans replaces Gerry Sandusky, who retired in April as the Ravens’ play-by-play announcer for in-season radio and preseason TV broadcasts.
    Ravens announcer Kyle Youmans.
    The Washington Wizards take AJ Dybantsa with No. 1 overall pick in NBA draft
    In his one and only season at BYU, Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games.
    NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with AJ Dybantsa after he is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards.
    New budget airline coming to BWI this fall
    After Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy left BWI down a budget carrier, Breeze Airways is moving in with two new routes serving Baltimore starting this fall.
    The Breeze Airways Airbus A 220 arrives with Team Germany at Smith Reynolds Airport on June 08, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The German team will stay its base camp in Winston-Salem during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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