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Man faces 178 animal cruelty counts in ‘Cakes’ case after animals seized from home
Most of the animals seized from a rowhome in Baltimore this year have been adopted or placed with rescues.
Most of the animals seized from a rowhome in Baltimore this year have been adopted or placed with rescues.
County developer modifies previous plan to add new apartments on contentious Lutherville land
The new proposal for transit-oriented development next to the Lutherville light rail stop calls for even more apartments than before.
A digital rendering of a large green field with buildings on three sides.
Baltimore Sun Guild sees ‘distressing changes’ under new owners, rallies to push back
The union gave the company a week to respond to its concerns, including story quotas and the publication of "questionable" stories, both of which make work harder, the guild said.
Unionized Baltimore Sun journalists and supporters rally outside the newspaper's downtown office building.
‘We’ve come a long way in 11 years.’ 10 questions with Live Baltimore’s departing leader.
Annie Milli is leaving Live Baltimore to become the sole program officer at the Goldseker Foundation, the nonprofit’s “longest supporting and largest philanthropic partner,” according to the press release.
Annie Milli is leaving Live Baltimore to become the sole program officer at Goldseker Foundation. Milli had led Live Baltimore for 11 years.
Mayor declares state of emergency for Annapolis after flooding from Tropical Storm Debby
Floodwaters at City Dock surged to 4.4 feet above normal levels on Aug. 9, marking it as the eighth-highest flood event on record for Annapolis, city officials said.
Morgan Sloan (left) and Zack Yeatman ride a boat in a flooded area near City Dock in Annapolis on Aug. 9.
Dispute over Baltimore’s ‘baby bonus’ ballot initiative headed to state Supreme Court
A dispute over the Baby Bonus Fund, a Baltimore ballot initiative that would provide $1,000 payments to new parents, is headed to the Maryland Supreme Court.
The Baltimore Baby Bonus Fund is a proposed city charter amendment that will  be on the ballot in November. If passed, it would give parents $1,000 upon the birth or adoption of a child.
Everything you need to know about the Maryland State Fair
The Maryland State Fair returns in August. Here’s what you need to know.
Crowds start to head for the exit around closing time at the Maryland State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The 2024 State Fair is scheduled for for three weekends in late summer this year: Aug. 22-25, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, and Sept. 5-8.
Why is the sky hazy? Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Baltimore region
Unlike the situation in June 2023, the wildfire smoke is not expected to create serious air quality concerns in Baltimore.
Canadian wildfire smoke lingering over the region is expected to create hazy skies. Unlike the situation in June 2023, pictured here, the wildfire smoke is not expected to create serious air quality concerns in Baltimore.
Race is on for ‘caretaker’ Baltimore County executive as Johnny Olszewski Jr. runs for Congress
Each is making their case to the County Council that they should replace Johnny Olszewski Jr. if the Democrat wins his Congressional race in November and steps down with two years remaining on his term.
Six people, including two state legislators, the brother of the House speaker and a longtime community activist, are vying for a temp job that might open up soon: Baltimore County Executive. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. is running for Congress.
U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer recovering from ‘mild ischemic stroke,’ spokesperson says
The Democrat, who is 85, will likely return to his normal schedule next week and has responded well to treatment. He did not have any lingering symptoms from the stroke on Sunday night, according to Deputy Chief of Staff Margaret Mulkerrin.
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer dances across the stage before speaking at a campaign event in support of gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore at Bowie State University, in Bowie on Nov. 7, 2022.
BWI sees increase in passengers this summer, becomes busiest airport in the region
More than 2.6 million commercial passengers flew through BWI in June, an increase of 11% compared to the same time in 2023. This fiscal year also marks a new record, with about 27 million passengers in the busiest airport in the Washington, D.C., area, according to a press release.
Flight cancellations appeared across the Baltimore/ Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport's information screens Tuesday.
Army Corps recommends $77M floodwall to protect Baltimore’s tunnels from storms
“The people of Baltimore know all too well the impact caused when vital transportation infrastructure is lost,” Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, the commanding general of the U.S. Army of Corp Engineers, said.
The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel is a pair of two-lane tunnels carrying I-895 under the Patapsco River.
Abuse, fraud and dumping among 277 complaints to Baltimore County’s watchdog
Baltimore County’s inspector general received 277 complaints in the most recently completed budget year, on matters ranging from misusing county computer systems to submitting fraudulent timesheets.
Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan speaks during a press conference in December 2020. Madigan launched 22 investigations during the most recently completed budget year, and fielded 277 complaints.
Officials warn of ‘gold bar’ scam: ‘People are losing their life savings’
Montgomery County law enforcement partners have issued a new warning about a “gold bar” scam that steals residents’ life savings.
Scammers are convincing people to convert their money into gold bars and then taking the gold from them, according to officials.
State destroyed key records on treatment of mentally ill Baltimore detainees, ACLU says
Many of the people incarcerated in the mental health unit are awaiting transfers to psychiatric facilities run by the Maryland Department of Health for evaluation or treatment.
The exterior of the Baltimore City Central Booking and Intake Center on Feb. 6, 2024.
Family of DPW worker who died of heatstroke says it was ‘completely preventable’
After a Baltimore sanitation worker died on the job from overheating 10 days ago, his family spoke publicly for the first time Monday.
The children of Ronald Silver II, a solid waste worker who died of hyperthermia, wear shirts that read  “We Love You Dad” printed on family photos at a press conference held outside City Hall on Monday.
Federal government investigating Bel Air home explosion, victims identified
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what it called a natural gas explosion at a home in Bel Air.
Fire and emergency responders are continuing to search through debris Sunday morning after an apparent house explosion in Bel Air.
Strike imminent? Hilton workers vote to end contract with city-owned hotel
Union workers at Baltimore’s Hilton Inner Harbor voted against a contract extension, clearing the way for members potentially to call a strike.
Workers at Baltimore’s Hilton Inner Harbor are pushing for wage increases and better working conditions.
Maryland tax-free week is here: What you need to know
Maryland will waive its usual 6% sale tax on certain items between Aug. 11 and 17 to boost back-to-school shopping. Here’s what you need to know.
Between Aug. 11-17, the state will waive its usual 6% sale tax on certain clothing items and backpacks.
Detention center for Maryland teens charged as adults over capacity for months
An overcrowded detention center affects more than just where the teens’ beds are.
The State of Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services seal.
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