Arrieta's struggles send Orioles to fourth loss in a row

The ugliness that encapsulated the Orioles' 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays Tuesday night at the Rogers Centre couldn't be limited to any single stat, inning or player.

Balto. Co. appeals board approves waterfront condo

The Baltimore County Board of Appeals has approved a plan for a 36-unit waterfront condominium on the southeast side in Bowleys Quarters, reversing a hearing officer's ruling issued last year.

Bill to place advertisements on city fire trucks moves forward

A Baltimore City Council committee approved a measure Tuesday that would allow advertisements to be placed on fire trucks to help support the department — and potentially prevent the closure...

More Baltimore-area fish kills reported

Dead fish continued to surface Tuesday in Baltimore-area waters, though the conditions that scientists believe have been causing the weeklong die-off may be moderating slightly.

Henson ordered to pay $1M for 2010 robocall

Political consultant Julius Henson, his company and an employee have been ordered to pay the state more than $1 million, according to an order released Tuesday by the U.S. District Court for Maryland.

Baltimore gun offenders serving longer sentences

The average prison time doled out to Baltimore’s felony gun offenders doubled in 2011 to more than five years in state institutions from 32 months in 2009, according to...

Same-sex marriage opponents have twice the needed signatures

Activists working to repeal Maryland's same-sex marriage law have collected more than twice the signatures needed for a referendum — likely ensuring that the measure will be on the ballot for...

Bel Air woman indicted in 2011 fatal accident

A 28-year-old Bel Air woman was indicted last week in connection with a fatal accident on Route 543 last July, during which she was allegedly driving under the influence of drugs.

Frederick board chief to explore run for governor

Blaine Young, the Republican president of the Frederick County Board of Commissioners, has taken a step toward a possible run for governor in 2014 by launching a fund-raising committee.

Maryland receives No Child Left Behind waiver

Maryland was one of eight states granted a waiver Tuesday from some of the strictest requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, which will allow the state to set more reasonable goals for...

Panetta tells Naval Academy graduates to look to Asia-Pacific

With Osama bin Laden dead, the war in Iraq over and the war in Afghanistan winding down, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told graduating midshipmen Tuesday to prepare themselves for "one of the key...

Kids' health declines in summer

Summer may be bad for your child's health.

Oriole Park field stormers sentenced

UPDATED WITH DETAILS OF CHAN'S ARREST

Woman's heroin overdose in NE Baltimore ruled homicide

The state medical examiner’s office has taken the rare step of classifying a 24-year-old woman’s recent drug overdose death as a homicide, one of several recent killings being investigated...

Beryl unlikely to bring Maryland rain

Beryl, the second named storm of the 2012 hurricane season, is unlikely to bring any of the rain it has dumped on Florida and Georgia to Maryland.

Glenelg alum struck, killed by driver in Ocean City

Before Glenelg High School's graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion Tuesday, May 29, a photo of Matthew Cheswick lit up large video screens on either side of the stage, framed with the words, "In...

Man critical after drive-by shooting on Loch Raven Blvd.

Baltimore County Police spokeswoman Cathy Batton said Tuesday that a man is in critical — but stable — condition after he was shot in a drive-by shooting early Monday morning, May 28, on...

Under Armour retail VP resigns

The vice president of retail for sports apparel maker Under Armour has resigned, the Baltimore-based company said Tuesday.

Baltimore heroin dealer sentenced to federal prison

A 53-year-old Baltimore man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Tuesday for conspiracy to distribute heroin, the Maryland U.S. attorney’s office announced.

Good afternoon, Baltimore: Tuesday lunchtime lowdown

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Two weekend stabbing incidents reported in Anne Arundel Co.

Three people were injured, one of them seriously, in two stabbing incidents this weekend in Anne Arundel County, police said.

Forest Hill fire causes $600,000 in damage, displaces family

A family was displaced Tuesday morning after a house fire in Forest Hill.

Survey finds local pollution oversight lacking

If you create ponds and rain gardens to capture polluted runoff, will they work - and keep working? 

Muggy weather to break Wednesday

The hot and humid weather that dominated Memorial Day weekend is lingering over Maryland one more day, but it should move out by Wednesday morning.

Swimmer's body found by Natural Resources police

The body of a swimmer who disappeared Sunday near Howell Point on the Eastern Shore, was recovered by the Maryland Natural Resources Police Monday.

Traffic: Accident on U.S. 50 east at Rowe Boulevard

As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, traffic was slow on U.S. 50 eastbound at Rowe Boulevard, due to an accident.

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Tuesday

Weather, traffic, today's front page and more

Tuesday forecast: Increasing clouds, showers, high near 91

The National Weather Service is calling for Tuesday to be increasingly cloudy, with a high near 91 and southwest winds between 7 and 10 miles per hour. There is a 60 percent chance of showers and...

10-year-old, 3 others wounded in east side shooting

At least four people were shot, including a 10-year-old boy, in East Baltimore Monday night, according to a police spokesman.

Hunter rocked in Orioles' 6-2 loss to Blue Jays

Tommy Hunter's words carried considerable concern. Following the Orioles right-hander's shortest outing of this young season Monday night against a Blue Jays lineup that used his fastball for...

Grand Prix team puts tickets on sale, hires GM

Tickets for the Grand Prix of Baltimore went on sale Monday, a little more than three months before the Labor Day weekend racing festival.

Loyola beats Maryland for 1st NCAA lacrosse title

There was no Syracuse men's lacrosse team this time to deny Charley Toomey and Loyola.

O's reinstate Reynolds, place Pomeranz on DL

The Orioles have activated infielder Mark Reynolds off the disabled list and replaced him on the DL with right-handed reliever Stu Pomeranz.

Suspect in city barricade incident identified

A man who police say attacked his girlfriend and shot himself following a barricaded stand-off with police at his Northeast Baltimore home has been identified as Ansley Turner, 28.

One dead, two hurt in Kent Narrows boat crash

An Eastern Shore man is dead and two people remained hospitalized after their small boat hit the south jetty at Kent Narrows late Sunday, police said.

Police: Pedestrian struck, killed by alleged drunk driver in Ocean City

A 22-year-old man attempting to cross Coastal Highway near 54th Street early Monday morning was struck and killed by a drunk driver, Ocean City Police said.

Amtrak restores service between Washington and Philadelphia

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Amtrak says service has restarted between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia after service was suspended for about four hours by overhead wire problems.

Columbia man allegedly tied to Howard County gang indicted

The crimes appear ordinary on Howard County's November police log — two break-ins on U.S. 1, another at a Columbia home where a television and video games were taken, and a man held up at...

Same-sex marriage opponents set to turn in first petitions

Church-led activists hoping to repeal Maryland's same-sex marriage law plan to deliver the first batch of petitions ahead of schedule this week, and they say the number of signatures will far exceed...

Orioles close out homestand with 4-2 loss to Royals

Orioles at Toronto Monday at 7:07 p.m. on MASN and WBAL 1090 AM

Penn. man, son rescued after sailboat catches fire

A Pennsylvania man and his 3-year-old son were rescued in a northwest Maryland river by a passing boater after an engine explosion set his sailboat on fire.

Four face charges after police nab synthetic drugs in O.C.

Police in Ocean City say four people are facing charges after the seizure of synthetic drugs and paraphernalia from two boardwalk businesses.

'Major piece' of Inner Harbor promenade to be upgraded

The city expects to start construction this fall on one of the final sections of the seven-mile Inner Harbor promenade.

Firefighters extinguish blaze in RV camper in Jessup

Howard County and Anne Arundel County firefighters extinguished an early-morning blaze Sunday in an RV camper near a home in Jessup, fire officials said.

One person shot, another stabbed in Baltimore County

Baltimore County police said a shooting and stabbing that took place in Dundalk on Sunday morning appear to have occurred during an attempted home invasion.

Kayaker who fell out of craft makes it safely to shore

A kayaker fell out of his craft into the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday night but reached shore safely, Maryland Natural Resources Police reported Sunday.

O'Malley talks 2012 presidential race, gets advice for 2016

For close observers of MD Gov. Martin O'Malley, the most interesting part of his 17 minute segment this morning on Meet the Press came at the end.

Report: Ex-Ravens RB Jamal Lewis files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy

Ex-Ravens running back Jamal Lewis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Dylan Bundy finally gives up first earned runs as pro

Dylan Bundy’s Carolina League debut didn’t quite live up to the standards the first-round pick set for himself with Low-A Delmarva, but the right-hander from Oklahoma left his first...

Royals squeeze out runs late to beat the Orioles

The Orioles usually take advantage when one of their pitchers produces a quality start. They were 22-1 in that scenario entering Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals.