Maryland’s Black political leaders could make history in the 2026 elections

The 2026 elections are shaping up to be historic for Black leadership in Maryland.

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The lackluster campaign to defeat Frederick County’s MAGA sheriff

Polls show Democrats nationwide are fired up and ready to send a message. Karl Bickel, their nominee for sheriff in Frederick County? Less so.

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Can a right-wing PAC help conservatives flip Maryland school boards?

Candidates in Somerset, Frederick, Howard and Talbot counties are promoting an agenda that includes limiting some books in school libraries, eliminating diversity initiatives, and embracing fiscal conservatism...

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Judge orders ethics inquiry into Trump attorneys over DC golf course project

A federal judge said Friday she would open a “formal inquiry” to investigate if attorneys for the Trump administration violated ethical boundaries during a legal dispute about a golf-course project...

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Early voting surges in Senate battleground states

Early voting is significantly outpacing the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races,...

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3 northbound lanes of I-95 will close through Saturday for emergency repairs

Drivers should expect traffic and delays on I-95 this weekend, as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration makes emergency repairs.

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McCurdy to step down as Baltimore City Community College president

The president of Baltimore City Community College is stepping down at the end of 2026.

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Anne Arundel’s Mark Bedell named Maryland Superintendent of the Year

The award is presented annually by the Public School Superintendents’ Association of Maryland following a vote by superintendents serving children across the state.

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A Carroll County retiree has spent $20K on radio ads fighting gerrymandering

“I mean, you’ve got to do something where you’re going to find thousands of people,” Roger Kaul said of his radio ads urging people to vote no on Question 3.

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Was there a UFO in Baltimore County's Loch Raven reservoir?

In the final Spooky Maryland story, a look back at the sighting of a UFO over Loch Raven 70 years ago. Though the details all come straight from federal records, the story feels straight out of "The X-Files."

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The Baltimore firefighter with a beautiful voice and family values

Raeford "Ray" Earl Gaskins Sr., a former Baltimore firefighter who most recently lived in Gwynn Oak, died Oct. 17 of natural causes. He was 87.

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Baltimore Rock Opera Society pushes on after leader’s viral firing

The Baltimore Rock Opera Society returned to the stage Thursday night for its first performance since the viral fallout from its new leader’s dismissal.

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Silver Queen Cafe closes in Hamilton amid rising costs

Silver Queen Cafe will close as its owners focus on running The Market at Hamilton across the street. The sandwich shop and gourmet store is a better fit for the current economic climate, they say.

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Wes Moore’s future is tied to Baltimore. That cuts both ways.

Gov. Wes Moore has emphasized Baltimore during his first term. The city’s trajectory and his political future are connected.

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Daylight saving time is ending this weekend, but the public debate isn't

Scientists pick a side in the debate over daylight saving time, which ends this weekend.

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Guinness closure leaves bitter taste in Baltimore County

Politicians worked hard to secure the Guiness Open Gate brewery in Baltimore County. Now, the company is shutting down the location, leaving a bitter taste behind.

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Are players or coaches more at fault? | Banner Ravens Podcast

Baltimore's fourth-quarter issues have now carried over to Jesse Minter's tenure.

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Following teen’s death on e-moto, advocates call for more state rules

Cycling safety advocates are renewing their call for tighter regulations on electric motorcycles and similar devices after a 14-year-old died while riding one in Anne Arundel County last week.

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Wendi Redfern named interim executive director of embattled organization

Wendi Redfern has been named interim executive director of the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), the organization announced this afternoon.

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Maryland education officials seek ouster of Eastern Shore school board member

The Maryland State Board of Education begin a lengthy process that could remove Somerset County’s Matthew Lankford from his post.

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Baltimore loses one of its longest-running Black-owned restaurants

The shutdown of Terra Cafe struck a chord with friends and peers in the hospitality industry, who similarly said they are feeling the pain of rising operating costs coupled with a downturn in business.

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Rep. Andy Harris makes cameo in Sacha Baron Cohen’s new Ali G mockumentary

Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, fresh off going viral for his crashout during a candidate forum, has a cameo in “Ali G: Who Iz I?”

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Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/patrick-stewart-make-so-book-9938aa027c9f6ac0c059417a6e69b9a4" rel="">Patrick Stewart</a>, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and...

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Steve Pappas, longtime owner of The Greene Turtle, dies at 72

Steve Pappas, who built a regional sports bar chain out of The Greene Turtle in Ocean City, died Wednesday of cancer, friends and a city official said. He was 72.

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As flu cases rise in Maryland, here’s how to get ready

The flu season is well underway on the West Coast, meaning it’s headed our way. Here is what to expect.

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If Howard can’t stop an ICE facility, maybe they can tax it

State lawmakers representing Howard County plan to introduce a bill next session aimed at raising tax rates for a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Elkridge.

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The Baltimore litigator who threw massive parties and could make friends with anyone

Jefferson “Jeff” Wright, an accomplished litigator who worked at Miles & Stockbridge for more than three decades, died Sept. 20 of cancer. He was 71.

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