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Baltimore judge orders EPA to restore $180M in environmental justice grants
A Baltimore nonprofit is among three that the judge says should be able to use the funds to distribute grants.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 18: From left, U.S. Rep. Riley Moore (R., W.V.), Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R., W.V.), EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum celebrate after signing a Water Policy Announcement at the Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters on February 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made a water policy announcement and held a signing ceremony with members of the West Virginia Congressional Delegation.
To fight midges, Baltimore County is bringing out the big fly swatter – a helicopter
To combat the unprecedented numbers of midges that have invaded eastern Baltimore County’s waterfront neighborhoods this spring, the county's Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability will double the treatment area for its next helicopter treatment.
A window ledge in Edgemere is infested with midges. The pesky flies have invaded the Baltimore County waterfront.
MTA releases new vision — and price tag — for what Baltimore’s bus service could be
MTA releases new vision — and price tag — for Baltimore’s bus service.
The Maryland Transit Administration released a vision plan Tuesday, that outlines ideal ways it could improve service on Baltimore's bus system; however, the proposals are unfunded.
JCPenney will finally close doors at Annapolis Mall store in August
The Texas-based retail company was unable to negotiate a long-term lease or find another suitable location in the area.
A JCPenney sign is displayed at one of the company's department store locations. The sign is plain white lettering against a brick wall.
Severna Park Elementary teacher found not guilty on most charges in child sex abuse trial
Matthew Schlegel, 45, of Severna Park, stood trial in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault.
Juneteenth: What’s open and what’s closed around Maryland
As Maryland pauses to celebrate Juneteenth, here's a list of closures and openings across the state for the holiday.
Urban Foli performs at Del. Malcolm Ruff's annual Juneteenth celebration in 2023.
How a Pikesville Jewish congregation got stranded in Israel amid the Iranian conflict
Senior Rabbi Chai Posner and 50 members from the Pikesville congregation Beth Tfiloh arrived in Israel last Thursday, eager to tour the Jewish homeland. The next day they were bunkering in bomb shelters.
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept projectiles over Tel Aviv, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Abortion clinics are closing, even in states where abortion is legal
An initial surge of donations has subsided, scores of clinics have closed and advocates fear that federal policy changes will result in more shutting down.
Pro-abortion rights protesters rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 2, 2016.
Baltimore’s light rail resuming service to Penn Station
The announcement is the latest in a series of steps forward for a mass transit line that had taken several steps back in recent years.
MTA Light Rail trains traverse the Howard Street corridor in downtown Baltimore.
1 dead, 2 injured after shooting on I-70 in Frederick County
A man is dead, and two others were injured after a shooting on I-70 in Frederick County on Saturday evening, according to Maryland State Police.
The Maryland State Police logo emblazoned on a lectern in front a police vehicle from a separate agency before a press conference, pictured outside the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barracks on 11/10/22.
Idaho medical center CEO found dead in Baltimore
Nicholas Manning, 46, was the CEO of West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
Police: Woman fatally shot in Odenton by estranged husband, who died by suicide in New Jersey
Anne Arundel County Police did not identify the woman, nor did they say whether any suspects had been identified.
An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
Wegmans is expanding to Rockville next week — its 9th store in Maryland
Get ready, Rockville shoppers: Regional grocer Wegmans is opening a new store in the area on June 25, its ninth in Maryland.
A Wegmans storefront in Alexandria, Virginia.
Uniquely Baltimore: Meet the Charm City Lemon Sticks, a new women’s baseball team
The Charm City Lemon Sticks, a Baltimore women’s baseball team, are the newest addition to the Eastern Women’s Baseball Conference.
Members of the Charm City Lemon Sticks cheer after their first game of the season.
Baltimore eyes eliminating requirement for developers to build parking
A new bill before the Baltimore City Council would eliminate the requirement to provide a minimum amount of off-street parking for new development.
A car pulls out of a Fells Point apartment complex on June 16, 2025. A proposed bill before Baltimore City Council would eliminate the requirement that many new housing and retail developments provide off-street parking like garages.
America is about to toss the penny. Dedicated coin collectors will never doubt its value.
Meet Fred and Ken, some of the Baltimore area’s most dedicated penny collectors. They see value in the coin, even though the U.S. Treasury recently announced it will soon stop minting them.
Fred Cook points out highlights in his extensive penny collection.
Creditors seek bankruptcy case against Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen
Unlike past cases against Chasen businesses, Monday’s petition seeks bankruptcy against Brandon Chasen.
Three creditors are seeking a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case against Brandon Chasen, which could force him to turn over his possession to repay debts.
Anne Arundel County Police activate new speed camera in Glen Burnie
Officials plan to install speed cameras in at least 14 more school zones and red light cameras at eight more intersections in Anne Arundel County.
An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
Man pleads guilty 9 years after woman’s killing in murder-for-hire gone wrong
Law enforcement authorities had long said they believed Matthew Hightower was behind the May 27, 2016, shooting of Latrina Ashburne.
A 43-year-old man has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he orchestrated the shooting of a teacher’s aide in Northwest Baltimore, court records show.
Suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers planned other targets, prosecutors say
Just hours after the shootings, Vance Boelter texted friends to apologize for his actions, though he didn’t say what he had done.
Law enforcement agencies searching for Vance Boelter, a suspect in the killing of DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who were shot at their home.
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