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    New Fells Point checkpoints and rules originated with Sail250, city says
    In late June, with throngs expected at the Inner Harbor’s Sail250 event, Baltimore added checkpoints and extra rules for people entering Fells Point. Over a month later, the city is sticking with the increased enforcement through Labor Day.
    In late June, with throngs expected at the Inner Harbor’s Sail250 event, Baltimore added checkpoints and extra rules for people entering Fells Point.
    Annapolis considers annexing 5.4-acre site where developer plans townhomes
    Annapolis has received a petition to annex about 5.4 acres of land along Bay Ridge Road — property that would potentially be developed into about 40 townhomes.
    Annapolis City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
    The legendary bartender at an Annapolis pub
    Iris “P Nut” Cormier, a beloved bartender at Drummer’s Lot Pub in Annapolis, died this month. He was 66.
    Iris Cormier.
    Maryland Renaissance Festival’s new ticketing system avoids chaos of release days past
    This year, organizers contracted a new ticket vendor, Big Tickets, that has streamlined the process in a fashion that seems to be paying off.
    The Maryland Renaissance Festival, in its 50th season, is one of Maryland’s most popular annual events.
    ICE detains Hopkins public health researcher as agency expands airport arrests
    A Johns Hopkins University public health researcher and former Fulbright scholar was detained this week by immigration agents while boarding a domestic flight as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers gather for a briefing before an enforcement operation, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md.
    Tornadoes slammed into Anne Arundel, Eastern Shore during Tuesday’s storms
    Two confirmed tornadoes touched down on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and three hit Anne Arundel County during Tuesday night’s storms, weather officials said, leaving a trail of damage behind.
    Weather officials confirmed three tornadoes hit Anne Arundel County on Tuesday.
    Bus driver in crash that killed 11-year-old bicyclist pays fine to avoid trial
    Ivan Rivas, the longtime Montgomery County schools bus driver involved in a fatal crash in October that killed a middle school student, paid a $390 fine on Thursday to avoid going to trial.
    Items left at a Rockville intersection to honor Summer Lim, an 11-year-old girl killed in a collision with a school bus there last week.
    Why the Commanders are resisting calls to add a receiver — for now
    Why hasn’t Washington bought an insurance package at receiver yet? It needs time, not reinforcements.
    Commanders receiver Jaylin Lane caught 16 passes in 15 games during his rookie season in 2025.
    Baltimore County steps in to keep Randallstown, Dundalk pools open
    After decades without free public pools, Baltimore County will take over the Randallstown and Dundalk pools as it works to expand community swimming access.
    After decades without free public pools, Baltimore County will take over the Randallstown and Dundalk pools as it works to expand community swimming access.
    National Guard still investigating what sickened 25 at Laurel military prep school
    The Washington, D.C., National Guard is still investigating what led to a cluster of sudden illnesses at a military prep school for at-risk youth in Laurel over the weekend.
    Officials initially reported that 19 people were sickened Sunday at the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy. Six more people became sick Monday.
    Howard County judge sentences man in father-son firearms trafficking operation to 14 years
    A Howard County judge sentenced Martese Kosh, of Frederick, to 14 years for his role in a father-son firearms trafficking operation.
    A Howard County judge sentenced Martese Kosh, of Frederick, to 14 years for his role in a father-son firearms trafficking operation.
    Missing man found dead in Potomac River after dayslong search
    Another person’s body has been recovered from the Potomac River days after search crews scattered throughout the area looking for him.
    TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 - Search crews on Tuesday recovered the body of a swimmer who was reported missing on Sunday evening. Nazir Bell, 20, was last seen Sunday evening in Potomac River IAO Billy Goat Trail A, across from Sandy Landing.
    Gov. Moore announces fast-tracked admissions for unenrolled Howard University students
    Students unenrolled from Howard University last week may now receive financial and application support from the University System of Maryland.
    Thursday, May 28, 2026 — University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) campus in Catonsville.
    Federal changes to SNAP cost 36,000 Marylanders their food benefits
    SNAP cuts under the Trump-supported federal law leave 36,000 Marylanders without food benefits, affecting families, seniors and vulnerable groups.
    FILE - SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)
    What to do this weekend, including Baltimore’s Birthday Bash and a Patty Griffin concert
    From Baltimore’s Birthday Bash to Patty Griffin, planetarium shows and family fun, here are some of the best things to do around the region this weekend.
    Patty Griffin performs at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Tinley Park, Ill. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)
    She survived the Ellicott City flood. A decade later, she remembers her lost loved one.
    Thursday is the 10th anniversary of the flood in Ellicott City that took the lives of Joseph Blevins and Jessica Watsula.
    Heather Owens stands in front of a memorial tree planted in honor of her partner, Joe Blevins, who died in the 2016 Ellicott City flood.
    Stuck in traffic heading down the ocean? Here are 7 good stops along Route 50.
    Route 50 to and from Ocean City is notorious for traffic jams. Here are seven places to stop along the way that are worth your time.
    Wright's Market is a generational family farm located outside Salisbury on Route 50.
    Streeter: The deaths of a young sister and brother are a sad testament that our children are in trouble
    COLUMN | The murders of Giovanna Myrie and her young brother, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend, remind us that our kids are struggling with big emotions and possible violence. What are we missing?
    Close-up of tourist couple holding hands outdoors.
    State releases bodycam footage of moments leading up to man’s death in police custody
    The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-worn camera footage showing a Frederick man’s final moments while in custody of Greenbelt Police Department and U.S. Park Police officers.
    The Maryland Attorney General’s Office has released body-worn camera footage showing a Frederick man’s final moments while in police custody.
    Feds approve sale of Potomac River power plant to data center developer
    Approval of TeraWulf’s purchase of the Morgantown Generating Station marks an early step in the Easton-based company’s plan to overhaul the contaminated coal site and use it to power a data center complex.
    The Morgantown Generating Station, built in 1970, is a 1,477 MW electric generating plant owned by GenOn on the Potomac River. The plant is expected to stop burning coal by 2027 but will continue to generate electricity burning  oil.
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