Hutzell: Maryland knows bottle bills work. Why are we still pretending they’re radical?
COLUMN | Arguments against a bottle deposit program are pretty much what you’d expect. Developments in Maryland and D.C. may be changing the outcome.
Bottles clogging the Chesapeake Bay break down into flakes, filaments and powder that seep into every part of the ecosystem.
Roadside assistance operator dies in Canton after being struck by his work vehicle
A 71-year-old vehicle maintenance operator died after being struck by his work vehicle while providing roadside assistance in Canton Monday afternoon, police said.
A 71-year-old vehicle maintenance operator died after being struck by his work vehicle while providing roadside assistance in Canton Monday afternoon, police said.
Ousted Columbia Association board members denied reinstatement for second time
A Howard County Circuit Court judge ruled against the three ousted members of the Columbia Association’s board of directors who are seeking to be reinstated on the board.
Three ousted members of the Columbia Association board of directors, shown hosting a town hall earlier this year, lost their bid in Howard County Circuit Court for a preliminary injunction to reinstate them.
Montgomery County buys its first e-bikes
Montgomery County has introduced 70 e-bikes to its Capital Bikeshare system in response to rising demand.
Montgomery County has introduced 70 e-bikes to its Capital Bikeshare system in response to rising demand.
Baltimore County fuel spill ‘significantly less’ than original estimate, officials say
There were no impacts on wildlife, residents or local drinking water, said Jay Apperson, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Crews are still working to recover and contain fuel days after more than 2,000 gallons of diesel leaked from a backup generator at Baltimore County Detention Center, said Cal Bowman, Baltimore County’s director of homeland security and emergency management.
Mayor posts 8 a.m. email challenging IG’s contempt claim over records access
Isabel Cumming filed a motion midday Monday saying the city has failed to restore her office’s direct access to city records as ordered by a Baltimore Circuit Court judge.
Isabel Mercedes Cumming, Baltimore’s Inspector General, sits for a portrait in her office in City Hall on 1/26/23. Cumming is the longest running Inspector General in Baltimore’s history, having served in her position for five years.
Suspended Baltimore Police deputy commissioner resigns amid misconduct probe
Brian Nadeau, the Baltimore Police deputy commissioner who oversaw integrity and discipline before he was suspended pending a misconduct investigation, has resigned.
Brian Nadeau, the Baltimore Police deputy commissioner who oversaw integrity and discipline before he was suspended pending a misconduct investigation, has resigned.
Judge postpones critical hearing in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case
In an order, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner wrote that the additional time would “allow the parties to determine whether a consensual resolution is possible in this case or if an alternative path is needed.”
The exterior of the Archdiocese of Baltimore building as seen on Monday, March 13.
Fans revel in Mexico-Colombia soccer friendly at M&T Bank Stadium
More than 67,000 fans filled M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday night, with a majority clad in the colors of Mexico.
Mexico fans wait near the tunnel exit for players to leave the field after an international friendly soccer match against Colombia at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sept. 26, 2026.
Fox Sports Radio arrives in Baltimore on 1370 AM
The network, which operates hundreds of sports stations across the country, offers sports talk, analysis and betting coverage, according to a news release.
WQLL 1370 AM is owned by M-10 Broadcasting and operated by WCBM Maryland Inc. in Pikesville.
Shooting near Towson University not connected to campus, police say
A shooting near Towson University prompted a campuswide shelter-in-place order Sunday evening.
Towson University issued a campuswide shelter-in-place order Sunday.
Streeter: Why Mayor Scott’s lack of a poker face works for Baltimore
COLUMN | Mayor Brandon Scott’s recent public conflict with a Fox 45 reporter at a news conference reminds me that his humanity and willingness to show his emotions make him a better mayor.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott speaks during a news conference after multiple people were shot in Baltimore’s Washington Hill neighborhood last week.
Outrage after judge cuts sentence in Towson sex assault case
Baltimore County Circuit Judge Mickey Norman modified the sentence of Samuel Logue, 28, of Towson, less than two months after ordering him to serve five years in prison for first-degree assault and fourth-degree sex offense.
6/16/22—Exterior of the Baltimore County Courts Building in Towson.
5 suicides in 5 weeks. What’s going on at Cyber Command at Fort Meade?
Five people whose work supported missions at U.S Cyber Command and the National Security Agency at Fort George G. Meade died by suicide within a month of each other this summer. Lawmakers are asking questions and calling for action to prevent further tragedies.
Cars travel through the main gate at Fort Meade on February 14, 2018 in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Nor’easter turns Ocean City into a waterlogged ghost town
A powerful nor’easter continues pounding Ocean City with strong winds, coastal flooding and dangerous surf, turning streets into waterways and forcing road closures across the resort town.
A nor'easter continues hitting Ocean City on Sunday bringing rain, 30 mph winds and flooding.
Leon’s is coming back: Baltimore’s oldest gay bar to reopen this week
Leon’s will reopen Wednesday. Baltimore’s oldest gay bar, which opened in the 1950s, closed in July following the death of its owner Ron Singer.
Leon’s, the oldest gay bar in Mount Vernon, will reopen Wednesday.
Baltimore County fuel spill sends nearly 6,000 gallons into waterway, prompts foul odor
A foul odor in parts of Baltimore County has been traced to a fuel spill at the local detention center Saturday night.
A fuel spill at the Baltimore County Detention Center sent nearly 6,000 gallons of oil into Long Quarter Branch late Saturday.
Prince George’s Police search for shooter after man found dead inside home
Prince George’s County detectives are searching for a shooter after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a home early Sunday morning.
Prince George’s County Police found a man dead from a gunshot wound inside a home early Sunday.
These Baltimore raw bar bites go beyond just oysters
Here are five carryouts, cocktail bars and sit-down restaurants that are stretching the bounds of Baltimore’s raw bar scene.
The Cold Seafood Platter, featuring raw oysters and clams, shrimp, snow crab leg clusters, jumbo lump crabmeat and two medium Maryland crabs at Nick's Fish House.
New Maryland laws that kick in Oct. 1
Hundreds of bills passed by Maryland lawmakers earlier this year will become law come Oct. 1. From legislation surrounding masked police to rap lyrics, here are some that may affect you.
Maryland lawmakers passed hundreds of bills during the session earlier this year.
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