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A planned renovation will proceed at the Stanton Community Center, pictured here in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Stanton Community Center renovation moving along, Annapolis mayor says

June 10, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.

The Stanton Community Center renovation will continue, despite funding changes. The Annapolis project is slated...

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Google-backed initiative seeks to release 32 million mosquitoes in 2 states for disease control

June 10, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

Google is seeking permission from the EPA to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes...

Baltimore Police are investigating a homicide after officers found a man dead with signs of trauma to his body.  Sun Staff photo by Lloyd Fox

Man’s death at South Baltimore apartment fire scene investigated as homicide

June 10, 2026 at 11:44 a.m.

Baltimore Police are investigating the death of a man at a burning South Baltimore apartment...

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Driver shot during reported road rage incident on MD 295 in Anne Arundel

June 10, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

A reported road rage incident on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Anne Arundel County left a...

A line formed outside of the Harford County Council Chambers ahead of the public hearing for the county’s permanent ban on data centers. Vote expected tonight. (Matthew Hubbard/Staff)

Harford Council passes ban on data centers

June 10, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

Harford Council unanimously approves ban on data centers Tuesday night. The ban will go into...

The Orioles' Blaze Alexander is tagged out at the plate by Mariners catcher Mitch Garver in the ninth inning Tuesday. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Orioles drop wild one, 6-5 to Mariners, for 4th straight loss: ‘Extremely frustrating’

June 9, 2026 at 11:19 p.m.

Randy Arozarena hit a go-ahead home run off Rico Garcia in the 10th inning Tuesday...

Circuit Court for Baltimore County located at 401 Bosley Ave. in Towson.

‘I need help’: Baltimore County jury hears frantic 911 call in murder trial

June 9, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

Prosecutors say Jason Tuck knowingly pulled the trigger on his brother in April 2025. Tuck's...

One person was killed and two were injured in a fiery five-vehicle crash during a Harford County police pursuit on Tuesday afternoon. Courtesy of @DubzyWorld on TikTok

Suspect killed in fiery car crash after Harford County police chase

June 9, 2026 at 10:22 p.m.

One person was killed and two were injured in a fiery five-vehicle crash during a...

Fans stand above a digital ad sign for MASN at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

MASN feed abruptly cuts out twice during Orioles’ game vs. Mariners

June 9, 2026 at 9:07 p.m.

The MASN broadcast of the Orioles' game against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday abruptly cut...

Law and order: handcuffs and gavel on book.

Trial postponed for Harwood teen charged in death, burning of Davidsonville business owner

June 9, 2026 at 7:51 p.m.

The trial for the teen accused of helping her boyfriend kill and burn a Davidsonville...

Councilman Julian Jones leads a Public Safety Walk through downtown Towson, joined by Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger, Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates, Towson Chamber of Commerce President Nancy Hafford in light of recent violent incident at the Towson Circle. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Violence in Towson and Pikesville puts Baltimore County’s safety message to the test

June 9, 2026 at 8:29 p.m.

A string of high-profile violent incidents across Baltimore County over the past several days —...

Oakland Mills High School exterior facade aerial (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)

Knives found at 2 Howard County schools days apart

June 9, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Two Howard County schools reported knife incidents within days of each other — one during...

Aurora, a 6-year-old red panda, will open the Maryland Zoo's red panda exhibit on May 13, 2026 with a 1-year-old girl who will be named by the public. (courtesy: Maryland Zoo)

Maryland Zoo welcomes 2 red pandas in new conservation-focused exhibit

June 9, 2026 at 5:02 p.m.

Two new red pandas, a 1-year-old girl and a 6-year old girl, will be introduced...

Emergency vehicles were called to the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant at 3501 Asiatic Ave. in the Wagner's Point industrial area in South Baltimore after an explosion on Tuesday afternoon injured two people. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

3 injured in explosion at Baltimore wastewater treatment plant, officials say

June 9, 2026 at 6:17 p.m.

Two people were injured Tuesday after an explosion at Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant in South...

Agora Inc. is a holding company for publishers of more than 300 books and 40 newsletters on topics both practical and abstract, from how to get the best price on a flight to the relationship between man and the state. Agora has outposts in Johannesburg, South Africa; Mumbai, India; and other far-flung locales, but its company headquarters is in Baltimore, where its 427 employees work in nine elegant 19th-century mansions in Mount Vernon. The company's employee benefits package includes company-matched 401(k) and Roth retirement accounts as well as a self-directed brokerage account. Employees can take advantage of personal training at the company's on-site gym and attend company-sponsored events at some of the neighborhood's most beautiful spots, such as the Engineer's Club and the Mount Vernon Club.

‘Selling snake oil is not a new business model’: Baltimore sues Agora, claiming ‘deceptive’ practices

June 10, 2026 at 10:06 a.m.

A Mount Vernon-based publishing company advertising “risk-free” health products is being sued by Baltimore for...

Baltimore County Police investigate the scene in Pikesville after an officer was shot responding to a suspicious person call on Sunday June 7, 2026. (Sun / Matt Hubbard)

Suspect identified, charged in shooting of Baltimore County officer

June 9, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

A 38-year-old man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he shot a Baltimore County...

A gas price is displayed as a customer holds a fuel pump nozzle.

Queen Anne’s Sheriff: Gas pump ‘screw method’ scam was false alert

June 9, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

“Throughout this process, our objective was to protect community members from potential fraud and to...

Aug. 10, 2025- Annapolis football player Rion Jackson at the Anne Arundel high school football media day at Moose Athletic Center in Glen Burnie.(John Gillis/Freelance)

Annapolis 4-star edge rusher Rion Jackson commits to Auburn

June 10, 2026 at 12:43 p.m.

Annapolis edge rusher Rion Jackson announced his commitment to Auburn on Wednesday, taking the four-star...

The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works said a water main break in Pasadena affected six commercial buildings Wednesday morning. (File photo)

Water main break in Pasadena affects 6 buildings

June 10, 2026 at 12:20 p.m.

A water main break in Pasadena affected six buildings on Wednesday morning. A daycare near...

Casper Taylor was a former speaker of the House who presided over nine General Assembly sessions. (Staff File)

The lesson of Cas Taylor and the stakes for Baltimore | STAFF COMMENTARY

June 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Opinion: In 2002, Western Marylanders voted to unseat their representative Casper Taylor, who served as...

A Baltimore City police cop car

FOX45: Two 13-year-olds, 17-year-old hospitalized after cutting assault in Cameron Village

June 10, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

Two 13-year-olds and a 17-year-old were hospitalized following an assault involving a cutting in the...

Harford County Sheriff's Office animal control supervisor Kevin Cajigas takes a closer look at a young fox as he carries the cage it was trapped in by residents at their Pylesville home in 2021. (Staff file)

FOX45: 2 foxes found in Roland Park test positive for rabies, officials say

June 10, 2026 at 11:42 a.m.

Two foxes that were found in Baltimore's Roland Park neighborhood tested positive for rabies, according...

The Baltimore Sun has inducted 135 area leaders into its Business and Civic Hall of Fame since its inception in 2016.

Prior Baltimore Sun Hall of Fame honorees, 2016-2025

June 10, 2026 at 9:55 a.m.

The Baltimore Sun has inducted 135 area leaders into its Business and Civic Hall of...

Standing among signs that warn of active work zones, Cedric Ward, director of the Office of Traffic and Safety for the SHA, or State Highway Administration explains the warnings to highlight Maryland’s “Work Zone Awareness Week” and “Go Orange Day” at a vacant section on the outer loop of Baltimore Beltway, I-695 as the 2025 construction zone season opens in the state.

Road to safer work zones: Slowing down, paying attention | EDITORIAL

June 10, 2026 at 9:10 a.m.

Editorial: Recent highway worker deaths point to unsafe driving as the heart of the problem.

The Ravens' Calais Campbell can set the record for most games played by a defensive lineman in NFL history. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Ravens’ Calais Campbell enters likely final season still loving the game

June 10, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell acknowledged Tuesday that his 19th NFL season will likely be...

Ravens coach Jesse Minter helped engineer an impressive defensive turnaround with the Chargers before coming to Baltimore. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Josh Tolentino: Maybe Mike Green is on to something with Ravens’ new staff | COMMENTARY

June 10, 2026 at 10:06 a.m.

The Ravens' Mike Green recently offered one of the clearest explanations of what feels different...

U.S. Rep. Johnny Olszewski Jr. played in last season’s game and said the experience helped forge a relationship with a Republican colleague that led to bipartisan legislation.

Olszewski, Elfreth to participate in Democrats vs. Republicans ballgame

June 10, 2026 at 5:18 a.m.

Can an old-fashioned baseball rivalry still foster cooperation in a significant way in modern Washington?

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson tosses his bat after striking out against the Mariners on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

3 takeaways: MASN lost its feed, and the Orioles lost their momentum

June 9, 2026 at 11:57 p.m.

Orioles fans watching at home got to hear the dulcet tones of Tom Davis. Orioles...

Baltimore City firefighters battle a four-alarm blaze at a warehouse in Remington, in a commercial building near North Howard and West 25th streets. (Surya Vaidy/Staff)

Firefighters find body outside burning South Baltimore apartment

June 10, 2026 at 12:47 a.m.

One person was found dead at the scene of an apartment fire in the southwest...

Travis Pastrana poses along with President Donald Trump and Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship at a UFC event in March 2024. (Courtesy of Travis Pastrana)

Travis Pastrana to perform motorcycle jump at White House: ‘Incredible honor’

June 9, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.

Annapolis native and action sports legend Travis Pastrana will perform a motorcycle jump at the...

Anne Arundel County District 6 candidates Dominik Prokop, Katie McDermott, Gavin Buckley and Joe Toolan, all democrats, at a county council debate Tuesday night. (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

Anne Arundel District 6 hopefuls split on charter school funding

June 9, 2026 at 9:41 p.m.

One candidate took issue with the equity of charter schools, while another questioned with how...

President Donald Trump attends an NBA Finals playoff basketball game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Are the parties ready for a post-Trump future? | GUEST COMMENTARY

June 9, 2026 at 8:52 p.m.

Opinion: Both Republicans and Democrats have shown they've failed to anticipate the reality of the...

Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington, where the East Wing once stood. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The White House belongs to the American people | GUEST COMMENTARY

June 9, 2026 at 8:41 p.m.

Opinion: "The People's House" is no longer an appropriate descriptor of the White House under...

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, right, talks with catcher Samuel Basallo during a game earlier this season. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Orioles’ Basallo responds to Albernaz injury comments: ‘We are not robots’

June 9, 2026 at 6:14 p.m.

Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo pushed back on manager Craig Albernaz’s comments about his ability to...

The Orioles' Adley Rutschman was out of the lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Orioles’ Adley Rutschman ‘day-to-day’ with injury after missing 2nd straight game

June 9, 2026 at 10:42 p.m.

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is dealing with left hamstring tightness and is "day-to-day" after missing...

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti talks with wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane after practice on Tuesday. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

5 things we saw and heard from Ravens’ first day of mandatory minicamp

June 9, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

The Ravens kicked off mandatory minicamp on Tuesday in Owings Mills. Here's what we saw...

Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith is already seeing why coach Jesse Minter and coordinator Anthony Weaver could do wonders for the defense. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Ravens envision LB Roquan Smith ‘shutting up some doubters’ this year

June 9, 2026 at 6:42 p.m.

Ravens star Roquan Smith's redemption tour doesn’t begin for another three months, but his coaches...

Orioles owner David Rubenstein purchased the team from the Angelos family in 2024. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

David Rubenstein to release book on experience of owning Orioles

June 9, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

David Rubenstein will have a new book out in September about his experience owning the...

A member from the Howard UMD Insect Zoo introduces a child to a tarantula inside the Nature Center. The Howard County Conservancy hosts a Pollinator Fest for the public at Howard County Conservancy in Woodstock. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

Learning about bees, butterflies, birds, moths and more | PHOTOS

June 9, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

The Howard County Conservancy in Woodstock, hosted a program Sunday for children to learn about...

Maryland State Senator Nathan C. Irby Jr. (1993 Staff File)

Former Maryland state Sen. Nathan C. Irby Jr. dies at 94

June 9, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

Nathan C. Irby Jr. was elected to the Maryland Senate in 1983 and held the...

Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Cuba Lianys Torres Rivera, speaks with The Associated Press at the mission in Washington, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Cuba’s top envoy to US calls Trump’s sanctions on Cuban leaders a ‘pretext’ for military action

June 9, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

By MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — Recent U.S. sanctions targeting Cuba’s leadership and the indictment...

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Widow launches fundraiser for husband killed in Cecil County nitrous oxide blast

June 9, 2026 at 7:16 p.m.

The GoFundMe supporting the family of 33-year-old Thomas Logue has raised over $5,800 as of...

Pope Leo XIV makes a six-seven hand gestures as he arrives to attend a prayer vigil at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Pope’s youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence

June 9, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

By NICOLE WINFIELD and JOSEPH WILSON BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday...

In a metastatic pancreatic tumor, cancer cells (green) are surrounded by activated fibroblasts (grey), connective tissue cells that promote therapeutic resistance and suppress immune response within the red areas. (Credit: Salk Institute)

Vitamin D shows promise for hard-to-treat pancreatic cancers

June 9, 2026 at 4:46 p.m.

“By using vitamin D analogs to engage the body’s own natural system for dampening fibrotic...

Baltimore's Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant is part of the city's water system.

Baltimore City Council to discuss independent water agency in hearing

June 9, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

A proposed Baltimorecharter amendment would separate the water and wastewater arm of the Department of...

This undated image provided by the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences shows an ancient tooth found at the Sunjiadong archaeological site in China. (Kai Zhou/Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences via AP)

New fossils suggest human evolution was more crowded than scientists thought

June 9, 2026 at 4:27 p.m.

Rather than a single ancestral line steadily evolving toward modern humans, the evidence points to...

Mt. Hebron High School graduates Daksh Mathapati, Pranav Boreddy, Vishva Rao and Joseph Jeong won the Council for Economic Education's National Personal Finance Challenge at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta on June 1. (Courtesy of Vann Prime)

Mt. Hebron graduates win National Personal Finance Challenge

June 10, 2026 at 9:34 a.m.

Mt. Hebron High School graduates won the Council for Economic Education National Personal Finance Challenge at...

The striking stone-and-cedar exterior of this Owings Mills rancher blends harmoniously with the home's natural surroundings, while the mature tree canopy provides privacy and shade. The house is set on 1.31 acres. (Jason Pocheri/Maryland Image House)

Hot Property: Owings Mills home is ideal for year-round entertaining

June 9, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

The Owings Mills home's lower level has a rec room, kitchenette and wet bar. The...

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Rockville pizzeria and ‘community institution’ to close after 51 years

June 9, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

A longstanding restaurant specializing in multiple regional pizza styles is preparing to close its doors.

FILE – Leqaa Kordia, right, demonstrates with pro-Palestianian protesters as they gather near a main gate at Columbia University in New York, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, just before New York City police officers cleared the area after a building was taken over by protesters earlier in the day. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)

Don’t conflate anti-Zionism and antisemitism | GUEST COMMENTARY

June 9, 2026 at 2:20 p.m.

Opinion: It is disingenuous and dangerous to erase the critical distinction between anti-Zionism and antisemitism,...

In this photo released by the Baltimore Police Department, police tape cordons off the area of a shooting incident.

What can we do about the crisis of youth violence? | GUEST COMMENTARY

June 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Opinion: Amid frequent incidents of youth violence across the nation and in Maryland, we must...

Palestinians walk along a street surrounded by buildings destroyed by Israeli military strikes during the Israel-Hamas war in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Militants and police executed and maimed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, UN report says

June 9, 2026 at 2:53 p.m.

By SAM METZ RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Hamas militants and police units in Gaza...

The Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson. (Staff File)

Healthcare is the key to future-proofing Baltimore County’s economy | GUEST COMMENTARY

June 9, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

Opinion: A healthcare-first strategy to economic development is crucial to protecting Baltimore County from the...

A stock photo of a gavel.

Baltimore loses bid to dismiss ex-DPW official’s discrimination lawsuit

June 9, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

A federal magistrate judge has refused to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit filed by former Baltimore...

The National Institutes of Health's James Shannon building is seen on the agency's campus in Bethesda. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Armstrong Williams: A troubling NIH case demands serious answers | STAFF COMMENTARY

June 9, 2026 at 12:56 p.m.

Opinion: The allegations emerging from a federal criminal case involving two researchers employed at the...

Wes Moore speaks at Salisbury University during a visit highlighting Lower Shore investments.

Maryland must sign up for school vouchers | EDITORIAL

June 9, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

Editorial: Gov. Moore should allow his state to opt into a Trump administration program that...

FILE – In this image provided by NASA, The Artemis II crew captured this view of an Earthset on April 6, 2026, as they flew around the Moon. (NASA via AP, File)

Artemis III crew announced, with Maryland ties in NASA’s next moon step

June 9, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

NASA revealed the Artemis III crew, including astronauts with ties to Johns Hopkins and the...

Maryland Del. Lauren Arikan is facing criticism after referring to the state's newly enacted gun restrictions as "gay" in a social media post during Pride Month.

Republican Del. Lauren Arikan faces criticism over ‘gay’ gun laws post

June 9, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

Maryland Del. Lauren Arikan is facing criticism after referring to the state's new gun restrictions...

Gov. Wes Moore, center, give remarks before signing bills with Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

How Wes Moore can truly serve Maryland’s immigrants | STAFF COMMENTARY

June 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Opinion: Gov. Wes Moore's executive order creating an Immigrant Rights Protection Task Force won't deliver...

St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City is challenging daily fines imposed by the town over its operation of Shelter By-the-Sea, an indoor homeless shelter. (Josh Davis/Staff)

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St. Paul's By-the-Sea says housing the homeless is a matter of faith. Ocean City says...

The judges seal in the courthouse at the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Randallstown firefighter indicted in alleged station sexual assault

June 9, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

Xavier Dove's family says the firefighter was in a relationship with his accuser before his...

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Washington County man charged with arson after house fire, manhunt

June 9, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

A Washington County man is facing arson and animal cruelty charges after investigators say he...

Baltimore County executive candidates talked about how to promote redevelopment inside of the county's Urban-Rural Demarcation Line (URDL) at a forum hosted by the Baltimore County Land Trust Coalition and the Valleys Planning Council.

Wrong kind of ‘courtesy’ in Baltimore County | EDITORIAL

June 9, 2026 at 9:24 a.m.

Editorial: Baltimore County should adopt a more reasoned view of land use decisions.

Claddagh Pub on O'Donnell Street in Baltimore's Canton neightborhood. (Jake Kauderer/Staff)

5 best spots to watch World Cup games for Baltimore soccer fans

June 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Looking for places to watch World Cup games? Here are the five best spots in...

Vials containing PFAs samples sit in a tray in April 2024 at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lab in Cincinnati. (Joshua A. Bickel/AP file)

For strong bones, drink milk, filtered water and toss PFAs-loaded teflon cookware

June 9, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

"Our findings suggest reducing PFAs exposure during key developmental windows could support healthier bones throughout...

Listed at 6 feet 8 and 240 pounds, Orioles prospect Boston Bateman is an imposing presence on the mound. (Artur Ivanov/Lake Elsinore Storm)

Orioles minor league report: 2025 trade deadline fire sale paying dividends

June 9, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

The Orioles restocked their farm system at the 2025 trade deadline and several of the...

A BGE crew works to restore power as tree limbs fell on power lines. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Baltimore’s BGE split sets up next fight: control, costs and capacity after Dec. 31

June 9, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.

With Baltimore’s decision not to renew its underground conduit agreement with BGE now public, officials...

Baltimore County Police respond to a fatal shooting of a driver Friday afternoon along York Road near the Towson Circle. (Kim Hairston/staff)

After weekend violence, Baltimore County executive candidates weigh public safety solutions

June 9, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

A spate of shootings in Baltimore County this weekend is further cementing the need for...

A controversial water tower serving Heritage Harbour is slated to be built on a parcel of land behind the Moose Lodge, lower center. Looking north, Crownsville Road is at top. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Controversial water tower moves forward in Anne Arundel

June 9, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

"[The tower] is an eyesore," a resident said. "And dare I say the county is...

The Orioles' Blaze Alexander reacts after being thrown out after tagging up on a fly ball to end the eighth inning against the Mariners. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Orioles’ Albernaz explains pulling Gibson early, baserunning mistake in loss

June 8, 2026 at 11:08 p.m.

The Orioles’ third straight loss featured two questionable decisions — one from manager Craig Albernaz,...

Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann asks a question regarding a proposed amendment at a June 1 City Council meeting. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Annapolis City Council unanimously passes budget

June 9, 2026 at 6:14 p.m.

The Annapolis City Council unanimously passed a budget package Monday, adding paramedics, funding sidewalk repairs...

White House Correspondent of The New York Times Erica L. Green, left to right, Media Entrepreneur, Television Host, and Author Armstrong Williams, Former Director of Voice of America Amanda Bennett, and Former Publisher of The Washington Post Donald E. Graham speak on stage during the Democracy for the Future Series: Defending Truth in an Age of Misinformation Panel presented by the Ben & Myrna Cardin Center for Civic Engagement & Civil Discourse at The StarTUp at the Armory at Towson University in Towson, MD. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

Misinformation, mistrust and the media: Panelists weigh how journalism can regain its footing

June 9, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

The panel discussed how the spread of misinformation on social media, and the declining number...

Orioles pitcher Trey Gibson pauses before exiting the game against the Mariners in the fifth inning on Monday. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Orioles lose 3rd straight, 6-3 to Mariners, after costly grand slam

June 9, 2026 at 10:22 a.m.

A grand slam by Josh Naylor put the Orioles in a hole they never climbed...

Catonsville golfer Nick Barrett at today's US Open tees off at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville. (Edward Lee/Staff)

Baltimore golfers find the rough at U.S. Open final qualifying event

June 8, 2026 at 8:39 p.m.

None of the five Baltimore area golfers who competed at a final qualifying event at...

The Angels' Trey Mancini runs to first after hitting an RBI single against the Astros on Monday. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Ex-Orioles star Trey Mancini singles in first AB back in MLB after Angels call-up

June 8, 2026 at 11:12 p.m.

Former Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini was called up by the Los Angeles Angels on...

The Orioles' Gunnar Henderson, left, talks with Pete Alonso during a game against the Blue Jays on Saturday. A play involving a tag by Henderson was the subject of controversy in Sunday's loss. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

MLB rules show umpires made wrong call in Orioles-Blue Jays game

June 8, 2026 at 6:57 p.m.

A critical ruling on Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement running out of the base path...

A Baltimore County Police car drives around the roundabout at York Road in Towson. A Towson University student was shot and killed in the area Friday. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Despite fatal shooting, Towson residents, businesses say they feel safe

June 9, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

Towson community members do not feel unsafe in the area following Friday afternoon's fatal shooting....

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June 8, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.

The Commerce Department boosted grant applications from companies with projects located in communities with high...

Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has been one of the team's most productive hitters. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Orioles’ Samuel Basallo playing through chronic ‘bony growth’ in wrist

June 8, 2026 at 8:09 p.m.

Samuel Basallo has dealt with a wrist injury for years and Craig Albernaz says the...

Darren Clark, owner of Clark Computer Services and Clark Building Technologies, of Baltimore and Frederick, says the past year has been the worst of his 23 years in business. He said Maryland’s year-old tech tax has led to a drop in business and at the same time the company has lost federal government contracts. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Baltimore region and Maryland fall short in attracting investment, business

June 8, 2026 at 5:50 p.m.

The costs of taxes, housing and energy are making it harder for Maryland to attract...

Orioles owner David Rubenstein watches practice during spring training in Sarasota, Florida. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Orioles owner David Rubenstein married in surprise wedding

June 8, 2026 at 11:39 p.m.

Orioles owner David Rubenstein married Caryn Zucker in a surprise wedding on Friday, including a...

Handcuff file photo

Baltimore man charged with murder in fatal shooting near Harford Road bar

June 8, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

Baltimore Police say Jimmy Charles confessed to shooting and killing Keyon Smith near Freddie's Sports...

The Safe Streets logo is displayed at the new McElderry Park office at 2716 Pulaski Highway. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Safe Streets worker charged with attempted murder in Northwest Baltimore

June 8, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

Antoine Burton, a 51-year-old worker with Baltimore City's Safe Streets program to prevent gun violence,...

Baltimore County Police investigate the scene in Pikesville after an officer was shot responding to a suspicious person call on Sunday June 7, 2026. (Sun / Matt Hubbard)

Baltimore County Police identify officer shot responding to indecent exposure call

June 8, 2026 at 6:32 p.m.

A Baltimore County Police officer remains in critical but stable condition, and a bystander is...

Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt is headed to the injured list with low back discomfort. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Orioles’ Bassitt ‘looking at his options’ after hitting IL with back injury

June 8, 2026 at 7:35 p.m.

The Orioles placed right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list Monday and recalled Trey...

A kayaker paddles from the Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area toward the Chesapeake Bay. (Staff File)

What the Chesapeake Bay is trying to tell us | GUEST COMMENTARY

June 8, 2026 at 2:08 p.m.

Opinion: The Chesapeake Bay demonstrates that you cannot separate the health of an ecosystem from...

Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at a special meeting of the Baltimore City Board of Estimates as City Council President Zeke Cohen listens during a discussion about property taxes.

Baltimore City Council pushes homestead tax credit change ahead

June 8, 2026 at 7:25 p.m.

Baltimore City Council is moving a modified bill forward that would lower the residential property...

The U.S. Capitol backdrops the National Mall where construction crews work.

American women’s exceptionalism doesn’t need a museum | GUEST COMMENTARY

June 8, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

Opinion: Congress would better serve American women by embracing greater fiscal responsibility than by constructing...

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. (Staff File)

New cancer screening guidelines will save lives in Maryland | GUEST COMMENTARY

June 8, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

Opinion: The American Cancer Society’s new guidelines for colon cancer are a major win for Marylanders, writes...

A projectile streaks through the sky over central Israel during an Iranian missile attack.

The false hope of peace | EDITORIAL

June 8, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

Editorial: For months, the world has been told that peace was just around the corner....

Umpire Nic Lentz was at the center of a controversial call during Sunday's game between the Orioles and Blue Jays. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

READER POLL: Should MLB make its performance evaluations for umpires public?

June 8, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

A decisive no-call in the Orioles’ loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday has stirred controversy. Should...

A stock photo of a gavel.

Baltimore man sentenced to 50 years in Johnston Square Apartments killing

June 8, 2026 at 1:12 p.m.

A Baltimore man was sentenced Monday to life in prison, with all but 50 years...

Courtroom at the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Former Baltimore County youth pastor pleads guilty to child sexual abuse

June 8, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

A Baltimore County judge said that he would abide by Thomas Pinkerton Jr.'s guilty plea...

A boat fire at the Wicomico Yacht Club in Eden caused an estimated $65,000 in damage, but no injuries were reported.

State fire marshal investigates boat fire at Wicomico Yacht Club

June 8, 2026 at 10:34 a.m.

A boat fire at the Wicomico Yacht Club in Eden caused an estimated $65,000 in...

Nembhard drops out of Anne Arundel County executive race, endorses Kitchin

June 8, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

Kyle Nembhard, a Democrat running for Anne Arundel County executive, is dropping out of the...

Ravens rookie outside linebacker Zion Young takes part in a pass-rushing drill during OTAs. Young is part of a group of fresh faces on the defensive front. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Ravens’ 5 biggest questions heading into mandatory minicamp

June 8, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

With the voluntary program in the rearview, Ravens coach Jesse Minter and his staff now...

Sandra Carrasco Cruz listens as she is presented by her coach as a 2026 graduate of the Howard County Library System Project Literacy’s National External High School Diploma Program during a graduation ceremony at the Miller Branch Library.(Karen Jackson/ Freelance)

Howard’s Project Literacy grads celebrate HS Diplomas | PHOTOS

June 8, 2026 at 6:42 a.m.

Adult Basic Education Manager at Howard County Library System Emma Ostendorp, who is retiring after...

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