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Forget eggs and milk. Sleds are the hot item.
If you don’t have a sled, there may be time to get one before Monday.
A little girl is chased by her dog while sledding in front of the Observatory at Patterson Park last January.
What Maryland parents need to know about snow days
It’s beginning to look a lot like snow days, with a large winter storm predicted to bring 4 to 10 inches of accumulation to the region starting Sunday night.
Many local kids will have up to three days to play. Beyond that, several area school systems will pivot to virtual learning.
Winter storm updates: Baltimore-area schools close ahead of heavy snowfall
The National Weather Service has placed the state under a winter storm warning — most of the Baltimore metro area is forecast to see at least half a foot of snow.
Snow in Fells Point last January. The latest forecast is calling for at least 4-10 inches for most of the Baltimore area.
Winter storm update: Worst-case scenario for Baltimore is 10 inches of snow
A winter storm watch starts Sunday evening and runs through late Monday night, with meteorologists forecasting 4 to 8 inches of snow for the city.
A snowman sits atop Federal Hill on a snowy day in Baltimore on January 19, 2024.
Think your BGE bill is high? Rates are rising
Maryland’s BGE customers will see even higher bills in January as rates rise for gas and electricity.
Gabrielle Elkaim and her partner, Pablo Castillo, took steps to weather seal their Baltimore home and bring down their rising BGE winter bills.
‘Leave it to Tony’: Lawyer who helped launch Baltimore School for the Arts was humble, determined
Anthony M. “Tony” Carey, who championed legal ethics and helped found the Baltimore School for the Arts, died on Dec. 25 of heart failure. He was 89.
Anthony M. “Tony” Carey.
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5 tips to conserve heat and save money
Here are five things to keep in mind when conserving heat to save money.
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New Year’s Day is usually a celebration. In Baltimore, it’s the deadliest day for overdoses.
New Year’s Day has been the deadliest day of the year for overdoses, a Banner analysis of a decade of autopsy data found.
A picture of Jedale Parsons and her son, Hunter, on a cross at her home in Hagerstown, Md., on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Hunter Parsons passed away from an overdose on January 1, 2023.
Baltimore snow updates: Officials warn 10 inches possible, take storm ‘seriously’
Drivers in the Baltimore area and surrounding counties can expect snow showers and slippery road conditions on their commutes home Friday evening.
Snow flurries at the National Aquarium on Friday, January 3, 2024.
Baltimore homicides and shootings fall to lowest levels since 2015
Baltimore Police say 201 people were killed in 2024, with more than 400 people shot and wounded.
Parishioners hold candles during a prayer walk in the Irvington neighborhood of Baltimore, Md. on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Heated Speaker vote delays swearing in for Maryland’s freshman House class
Before Maryland’s freshman class in the U.S. House of Representatives could officially celebrate their first day, the majority party needed to settle on its leadership: Who would be speaker of the House?
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 03: Members of the Republican caucus applaud as Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is nominated for Speaker of the House on the first day of the 119th Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is working to retain the Speakership in the face of opposition within his own party as the 119th Congress holds its first session to vote for a new Speaker of the House.
Snow in the forecast: Maryland schools closing early Friday due to weather
Some Maryland school systems have announced they’ll close early on Friday due to the weather.
Baltimore County Public Schools are installing cameras on all its buses to catch cars who pass by when students are getting on and off the bus.
Who is Meghan McCorkell? Meet Live Baltimore’s new executive director
Eight questions with Live Baltimore’s new executive director, Meghan McCorkell.
Meghan McCorkell, a former WJZ reporter and marketing and communications head at the Pratt Library, is the new executive director at Live Baltimore.
Vigilante mom arrested in Columbia shooting of two teens, police say
A Columbia woman is facing charges in Howard County tied to an Oct. 12 shooting that injured two teenagers.
A Columbia woman is facing charges in Howard County tied to an Oct. 12 shooting that injured two teenagers in a grassy area adjacent to the Giant Foods parking lot on Centre Park Drive.
There’s an emu on the loose on the Eastern Shore
Yes, that’s an emu running along Route 50.
An emu loose on the Eastern Shore.
How to view the Quadrantid meteor shower in Maryland
If you’re able to withstand the cold and wind, Thursday night could be one of your best shots to see a meteor shower this year.
The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak on the East Coast in the early morning hours before sunrise Friday.
Will new railcars be enough to restore faith in Baltimore’s subway?
In 2025, the first of 78 new railcars will go into service as the Maryland Transit Administration begins replacing the original fleet. It’s a nearly $557 million investment, mostly funded by the federal government.
Passengers board an MTA Metro SubwayLink train in the Johns Hopkins Station.
First week of 2025 could bring snow to Baltimore
As the first week of 2025 begins, so will more winter weather in the Baltimore region.
Baltimore will see a dusting of snow on Friday with more possible early next week.
Next Act Cinema bows out of Pikesville
The theater owners shared in a social media post that they planned to close Next Act Cinema on Monday.
Next Act Cinema on its last day in business Monday after a surprise closing announcement.
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