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From the sense of community at the polls on Election Day to where you can get arancini made just right, Dan Rodricks shares his thoughts.
Maryland voters approved the Question 3 ballot question Tuesday, giving the party in power the right to redraw the state’s congressional map.
Born of local roots, 'CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer' might just become your new holiday favorite at Baltimore Center Stage.
Maryland’s 2026 election results delivered a strong night for Democrats, with Gov. Wes Moore winning reelection, voters approving a controversial redistricting amendment, and Democrats expanding their legislative and local-government majorities. The results also boosted Moore’s national profile and set the stage for…
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is building a $110 million Outpatient Care Center in Towson.
Join the SNF Agora Institute on Thursday, November 5, for What the Midterms Mean—an analysis of the election results with Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. John Sarbanes, in conversation with SNF Agora Institute experts Lilliana Mason and Scott Warren and visiting fellow Tom Hall. Together, they’ll consider what messages…
Howard County wants to become a Mid-Atlantic hub for filmmaking – and they have a plan to put that picture into motion.
Today's topics include: Maryland's gubernatorial race decided; voters weigh education's future; an unexpected political shift emerges.
Wes Moore re-elected and redistricting Ballot Question 3 approved in Maryland; Baltimore voters back baby fund and other ballot questions; Rep. Raskin set to become House judiciary chairman
Kalshi, Polymarket users trade $1.1M on Maryland elections, despite betting ban — The Baltimore Sun Maryland voters will decide future of congressional redistricting — The Baltimore Banner Care Callers, ‘speed friending,’ other efforts to help Marylanders combat loneliness — Maryland Matters On Baltimore voters’ minds…
Baltimore’s landmark One Charles Center office tower has landed a large new anchor tenant: the Maryland State Department of Education.
First of its kind in Harford County, this roundabout was constructed entirely of recycled milk jugs. Keep it mooooo-ving!
As Marylanders vote Tuesday, unaffiliated voters are fewer than 2,000 away from outnumbering Republicans statewide.
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine donated $20,000 to restore a northeast Baltimore park named after Delegate Floyd Adams.
There are Sunday outings that keep children occupied, and then there’s one where they come home with a jump rope they made themselves and a fairly convincing account of meeting a fairy. The 38th Annual Waldorf Fair, returning Sunday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., belongs on the family calendar. On the Waldorf
BmoreArt's Picks: Opening reception for Xin Ni at Goucher’s Bond Gallery, Globe Posters for the People opening reception at MICA, and more.
Today's topics include: Berlin's Christmas dream jackpot; Black patriots finally honored; defense firm names ancient power.
What's at stake on Election Day in Maryland; Tax break approved for Anduril's Sparrows Point shipyard; National Aquarium to cut 30 jobs amid rising costs
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will leave his post later this month to serve as interim president of Baltimore City Community College.
This isn't Anthony Lanasa's first rodeo, or restaurant, either, but going from idea to open doors in 27 days is imPRESSive.
Baltimore’s Department of Recreation and Parks has selected Henry H. Lewis Contractors LLC to restore the Howard P. Rawlings Palm House.
✨ ’Tis the season to shop, sip, eat, and celebrate! Join Hunt Valley Towne Centre in Baltimore County, Maryland for three festive Friday nights filled with local makers, delicious food & drinks, and holiday hits to get you in the spirit. Browse unique finds from local makers, grab a bite and festive drink, and enjoy
Hunt Valley Exchange, a mixed-use community at the corner of York Road and Wight Avenue, is filling up with new businesses.
4,500 Maryland immigrants lose Medicaid, thousands more at risk under new rules — The Afro Who should govern Baltimore’s drinking water? City and county officials are set to decide. — The Baltimore Banner Port of Baltimore deputy executive director and wife killed in car crash on Halloween — WBAL City makes a change…
After more than seven years as President of the Baltimore City Community College, Debra McCurdy is planning to retire.
Thousands of poll workers show up at polling sites across Maryland to help voters and to ensure elections run smoothly.
Writer Marion Winik gets by with a little help from her friends and neighbors in her so-called "assisted living" community in Evergreen.
After getting displaced by a three-alarm fire last November 10, the Community Law Center has moved into a new home.
Andy Harris's behavior reminds us that when it comes to the most unique congressional district in Maryland, there is no such thing as a truly safe seat, and that the perception of invincibility often foreshadows an inevitable fall.
Last week, we shared news about National Aquarium preparing to lay off employees; town homes coming to Baltimore Peninsula and Locust Point; and efforts to rehab Baltimore's vacant homes.
Lamar Jackson thumb injury could end season for Ravens QB; Halloween partiers leave trash and bottles throughout Federal Hill; Cockeysville homeowner shoots 3 people on property, killing one
Today's topics include: Lamar Jackson's first test back; a million-dollar election night gamble; the mysterious ring above Baltimore.
The B-Files: A flying saucer in Baltimore County? — The Baltimore Banner Maryland early voting up 58% over 2022 midterm elections — The Baltimore Sun Maryland DOT warns drivers 3 lanes of I-95 will close this weekend for emergency repair work — WJZ ‘I’m back now’: Lamar Jackson set to return Sunday against Buffalo —
Throughout the Baltimore region, residents can participate in “pumpkin smash” events to turn their squash into slosh after Halloween.
Five hundred town houses are coming to Baltimore Peninsula as part of a mixed-use real estate project proposed by developer Mark Sapperstein.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball attended two ribbon-cuttings for affordable housing developments in Columbia.
Baltimore’s latest count of vacant houses stands at 11,388. That’s the lowest in decades, and not just because of demolitions.
From candy to cornbread, this week promises to be full of fall fun. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Baltimore food scene.
The Waldorf School of Baltimore’s campus unfolds into an urban-woodland tucked behind Cylburn Arboretum, its trails naturally terraced by boulders and fallen logs. Just past the tree line sits Baltimore City’s only Forest Kindergarten, a classroom without walls where children spend their days outside learning and…
The National Aquarium plans to lay off 30 employees as part of a “strategic restructuring” that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
John DeDakis's memoir, "Plot Twists: A Memoir on Writing and Living," is a story as exciting as any of his novels.
The tradition of workaday blues musicians turning to costumes - spooky or otherwise - as part of their schtick lives in Baltimore
Soft-shell clams have water-filtering abilities similar to those of oysters and are more tolerant of low salinity. But the Maryland researchers growing them are encountering some hard realities.
Shooting at downtown Baltimore apartment building leaves woman dead; Firefighter injured while battling barn fire in Baltimore County; The status of Gov. Moore's promise to build the Red Line
Today's topics include: what's going down in town for "Halloweekend"; Andy Harris's unexpected cameo; Howard County's ICE strategy shift.
Half of all Maryland public schools earned either a four- or five-star rating on the state’s latest Report Card that was released Thursday.
"We have always been here," said Bo Frazier, founder of the Trans History Project at Baltimore Center Stage.
Baltimore man indicted in fatal Fells Point robbery, separate downtown attack — The Baltimore Sun Family of man with autism killed by Howard County police announces federal lawsuit — WJZ If Howard County can’t stop an ICE facility, maybe they can tax it — The Baltimore Banner Scott says critical reaction to his…
Time is ticking for Marylanders who still want to request a mail-in ballot for the upcoming election. If you haven't yet, here's how.
Safe in his own race for reelection, he’s out to take the congressional majorities away from President Trump and his MAGA followers.
It's Halloweekend, which means Baltimore has a bunch of fun events to lift your spirits and invite you to celebrate the spooky season.
Ask St. Paul’s students about their favorite place on campus, and you’ll hear a common refrain: the hill. Nestled at the heart of The St. Paul’s Schools’ 130-acre campus, this iconic gathering place brings the community together. Students from St. Paul’s School for Girls and St. Paul’s School for Boys share lunch in…
Nine people have held the job since it was reestablished in the early 1970s. None has been elected governor. Why is it a dead-end job?
Today's topics include: Justin Tucker's next unexpected move; Maryland's early voting surprise; Anne Arundel schools face federal challenge.
Co-workers mourn “innocent bystander” Baltimore DPW worker killed in gas station crossfire – CBS Baltimore Local developer to buy remaining undeveloped land at Baltimore Peninsula – Baltimore Banner Andy Harris appears in latest Sasha Baron Cohen ‘Ali G’ movie warning about fictional immigration threat – Yahoo! News…
Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute has turned to a New York firm to design an academic hub for its Mount Vernon campus.
At meetings held in November and December, Catonsville residents and stakeholders can have their say in the armory's future.
Join the SNF Agora Institute on Thursday, November 5, for What the Midterms Mean—an analysis of the election results with Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. John Sarbanes, in conversation with SNF Agora Institute experts Lilliana Mason and Scott Warren and visiting fellow Tom Hall. Together, they’ll consider what messages…
Latino leaders say President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies are shaping how their community views the November elections.
Unleash your Inner Irish when the Maryland Irish Festival Returns November 13-15! Join the fun November 13-15, 2026, when the Maryland Irish Festival returns to the Timonium Fairgrounds to celebrate 52 years! Rock out to contemporary Irish music or tap your toes to traditional tunes while watching an authentic Irish…
A new Planet Fitness gym in Randallstown is the company's first Baltimore-area location with a red light sauna.
Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, out of NFL since sexual misconduct allegations, signs with Kansas City Chiefs — ESPN Baltimore expands program to help residents deal with sewer backups — WJZ As a MAGA candidate divides his party, can Democrats turn Dundalk blue? — The Baltimore Banner Maryland’s first…
Pumpkins have a long history in North America, including the Chesapeake Bay region. Learn about the legacy of this iconic squash.
The Park School of Baltimore’s 100-acre campus is a living laboratory where students from Pre-K through Grade 12 explore, create, and connect with the natural world every day. Interconnected academic buildings — with a net-zero Science & Engineering Wing and dedicated arts and athletic facilities — serve as hubs for…
John Legend performs two concerts at Fells Point record store; Baltimore official accused of federal bank fraud pleads not guilty; JH Applied Physics lab conducting Pentagon study on women in combat
Today's topics include: tiny giant's NBA legacy moment; National Harbor's $1.4 billion bet; the numbers are in for Baltimore's Hilton gamble.
A woman reported a man living in a sewer harassing her kids, but the back-story is more nuanced
Baltimore County's seal has remained the same for 70 years. Now, with an increase in districts, may come a small update.
Howard County Parent Information SessionWEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 6:30–8 P.M. St. Paul’s is coming to Howard County! Prospective families interested in pre-K through grade 12 are invited to join St. Paul’s at Cattail Creek Country Club on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a regional admissions event and an…
The American Chemical Society named Remsen Hall on Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus a National Historic Chemical Landmark.
Bookworms, count all the bookcases you'd get to fill if you were the owner of this beautiful cottage in this Homeland enclave.
Why the Justice Department is sending federal election monitors to Maryland on Election Day — WMAR UMD’s $8,000 tuition raffle aims to keep students in the stands against Illinois in College Park — WBAL Baltimore’s city-owned Hilton hotel records worst financial performance in years — Fox45 How Maryland is explaining…
Practice restores in-person primary care and women’s health services, welcoming patients from Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Severn, Ferndale and nearby communities. MedHaven Health has reopened for in-person appointments at 1600 Crain Highway South, Suite 201, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, following the emergency closure of Empire…
In Carol Efron’s debut novel "A Hidden Fate," a family grapples with a genetic condition, unexpected pregnancy, and uncertainty they bring.
Big opportunities start on the field! Curious what makes the St. Paul’s athletics experience so special? Join us for our upcoming sports clinics and “meet the coaches” events! Prospective students will have the opportunity to experience our athletic programs at the girls’ and boys’ schools firsthand, connect with our…
Set on 65 wooded acres in the Baltimore area, Notre Dame Preparatory School’s campus offers a captivating, inspiring, and secure environment for more than 810 middle and high school students. Founded in 1873 on Charles Street—now the site of Notre Dame of Maryland University—NDP relocated to its Hampton Lane home in…
Juvenile striped bass populations have bounced back in the Chesapeake Bay this year to their highest level since 2018.
From a musical about a reindeer named Charmz, to a visit from the Long Island Medium, November has something for everyone.
Johns Hopkins Bayview warns patients of data breach; Baltimore-owned convention hotel suffers worst year ever; Dundalk florist closing after 115 years
Today's topics include: weather legend knows when to fold 'em; Obama weighs in on Maryland's future; who will be the lucky Terps fan?
After 22 years, the Maryland local meteorology team announced it was following Kenny Rogers' advice, choosing to walk away.
Many states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed struggle with recycling glass into new products. So, what gives?
Barack Obama urges Maryland citizens to vote yes on Question 3 to stop “Republican power grab” — WJZ Maryland rolls out new $200M grant program for solar, battery projects — Maryland Matters BCPS struggles with substitute teacher shortage after dropping contractor — The Baltimore Sun Person of interest in custody…
Johns Hopkins University is tearing down two buildings that have long been targeted for demolition, Dell House at 2850 N. Charles St. and the former Homewood Early Learning Center at 200 Wyman Park Drive. A contractor has begun asbestos removal at Dell House, a 16-story, 47-unit apartment building that has been vacant…
Midterms are just over a week away, and early voters are showing up in record numbers. Here are some issues driving them to vote early.
From getting back in the game to staying active for life, discover a different approach to physical therapy with Rehab 2 Perform. Life doesn’t slow down just because your body does. There’s another race on the calendar. Another round of golf. Another workout you don’t want to miss. Another chance to compete, explore…
Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood Early Learning Center relocated this fall to a newly-constructed, two-story building.
Last week, we shared news about National Geographic naming Baltimore on its 2027 list of the best places to travel; Guinness's upcoming departure from Halethorpe; and how Maryland's new EBT cards have thwarted fraud and abuse.
Perched on Glenelg Country School’s expansive campus, the Gould Observatory offers students and community members a place to look beyond the familiar and explore the night sky. The facility reflects the school’s commitment to curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning by giving students opportunities to engage with…
Today's topics include: The Bunny Man's Baltimore legacy; road rage against an ICE agent; a new challenge for Harborplace redo.
Armed security guard shoots, kills knife-wielding man inside Towson Bar; Turnstile rocks for a cause on National Mall; Porch collapse at off-campus home injures college students
The next phases of redevelopment of the former Perkins Homes public housing community in East Baltimore are set to begin this fall and will add 150 apartments.
Maryland’s top Democrats ramped up an effort to urge voters to support an amendment to redraw congressional districts less than two weeks from Election Day, though a poll shows the ballot question is unpopular among both parties.
Students from 14 schools create gigantic tree ornaments to display, raising money for their chosen local charities.
“He should not live in the sewer.” Baltimore County mother says man living underground harasses her children — WJZ Maryland housing aid at risk for thousands of residents — The Baltimore Sun Baltimore tourism generated $4.3 billion in visitor spending, report finds — The Afro Rabid raccoon found at Ladew Gardens…
Candidates who win Maryland’s school board elections will face a significant challenge: overseeing the implementation — and regulation — of artificial intelligence in the state’s 24 school districts.
With a nip in the air and spooky season underway, this week is a fun one in the Baltimore restaurant world.
The 110-acre, tree-lined Garrison Forest School campus gives students the space to explore, build, create, and think. There are endless learning opportunities outside of the classroom! Younger students have access to several different playgrounds, and the innovative outdoor classroom offers students space to climb and…
With affordability a top issue in an election year, an explainer of why it’s a simple story of supply and demand. Maryland imports about 40% of its power, plants have retired faster than new demand has been served, and solar alone can’t cover peak needs.
Maryland's new EBT cards have saved $2.2 million just in the first 3 months of use by thwarting fraud and abuse by criminals.