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Baltimore County gym teacher charged with sex offenses is released from jail
Roger Myers, 61, of Towson, a physical education teacher at Deep Creek Middle School in Essex, is charged with third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault.
Domenic Iamele, Deel Creek Middle School physical education teacher Roger Myers’ attorney, talks to reporters on Monday outside the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County in Towson after a bail review hearing on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Baltimore schools sued for failing to protect students from predatory teacher
Three women are suing Baltimore’s public school system, alleging they were sexually abused by a special education teacher decades ago while administrators failed to protect students from his predatory behavior.
The lawsuits add to a growing pile of child sexual abuse claims filed in Maryland since  the state eliminated its statute of limitations for such cases.
Central Maryland remains in drought, though conditions have improved statewide
Though rain has helped, drought conditions persist in Maryland.
Though rain has helped, drought conditions persist in Maryland, especially around Baltimore County.
Anne Arundel teens charged in grisly killing were in relationship and set to graduate, police say
Jonah Michael Poole and Kylee Alyssa Dakes, both 18, have both been charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and arson.
Officers found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames when they responded to the parking lot of the Tropic Bay Aquatic Garden Center in Davidsonville last month.
What in the Jumanji? Bear, baboon and alligator sightings in Maryland
Baltimoreans will sometimes report seeing an unexpected animal roaming the streets — and we are delighted by it and not always wrong.
Over the years, Baltimoreans have reported seeing several unexpected animals roaming the streets.
Van of lifesaving supplies to combat Baltimore drug overdoses fueled by new funds
Baltimore City opioid settlement money is starting to reach those in need.
The Charm City Care Connection van stops in parts of Baltimore to distribute clean needles, toothpaste and other items.
New transcript reveals frantic scene aboard Dali before Key Bridge collapse
A newly released transcript details, first, unremarkable conversation, and, later, the frenzied moments before and after the Dali knocked over the Key Bridge.
21M gallons of partially treated sewage seep into Patapsco River from Baltimore water treatment plant
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works released a statement about the water overflow confirming it was not a health hazard
Officials said 21 million gallons of partially-treated wastewater from Baltimore’s Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant seeped into the headwaters of the Patapsco River to the mouth of Bodkin Creek.
Could a DC suburb bail out a developer to expand a park? Maryland would help
Owning this land would fulfill a dream for many Hyattsville leaders, who have watched the property become blighted.
An empty field at David Driskell Community Park in Hyattsville last month. The city is considering purchasing an adjacent parking lot to expand the park.
Letter: Baltimore, please do something about dangerous drivers
Gary Proctor of Baltimore bemoans the lack of traffic enforcement to stop dangerous drivers.
Cars drive past the “Charm’tastic Mile” sign in downtown Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Quick storms roll through Baltimore area as sunshine is expected the next few days
Showers and possibly severe storms are expected to roll through the Baltimore region again Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, but should clear by the evening.
A gust of wind grabs a Towson student’s umbrella as students walk between classes in the rain during a recent storm.
2 Anne Arundel teens charged with murder after human remains found in burning vehicle
Two 18-year-olds face murder charges a week after human remains were found in a burning vehicle in Anne Arundel County.
An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
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11 hidden gems in Ocean City (including ways to save a rainy day)
It’s Ocean City's 150th anniversary! Here are 11 hidden gems to check out to plan your best experience.
A record 1,210-pound tiger shark caught off Ocean City in 1983 is displayed in a glass case outside the Life-Saving Station Museum on the Ocean City Boardwalk.
Letter: Dear Orioles owner David Rubenstein — you may have a brand problem
Jason Dittrich says when it comes to the Orioles, David Rubenstein has a branding problem.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein takes questions from reporters during Spring Training in Sarasota, Fla., in February.
A string of fires in Hampden has left neighbors suspicious and on edge
Rumors are swirling in the aftermath of four fires on Keswick Road in the Hampden neighborhood in Baltimore City.
Baltimore City firefighters mop up a five-alarm fire on the 3400 block of Keswick Road in October 2024.
Ocean City, where Maryland makes memories
Ocean City stirs memories from childhood from family vacations.
Banner reporter Julie Scharper's family has been going to Ocean City for generations. From left, her mother and grandmother in the 1950s; she and her sister in the 1980s; and one of her children in 2019.
Tornado, flash flood warnings issued for Maryland counties
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Katrina Schmidt watches a storm grow stronger from inside the lobby of Camden Yards on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Baltimore County physical education teacher accused of sex offenses against 2 students
Roger Myers, 61, of Towson, is charged in the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County with third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault.
The Baltimore County Public School Board logo as seen during a board meeting on 12/6/22.
Scott picks Tennessee official to lead Baltimore’s health department
Michelle Taylor is a doctor, breast cancer survivor, Hopkins grad and serves in the Air National Guard
Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Dr. Michelle Taylor as Commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), starting August 1, 2025.
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