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Gov. Wes Moore selects members for new authority tasked with overseeing Maryland’s horse racing industry

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has selected his five appointments to a nine-member racing authority which will make recommendations to “ensure that Maryland remains a premier racing destination for many years to come."

What Maryland officials are saying about Donald Trump’s federal indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents

Here’s what some Maryland officials are saying about the former president’s indictment.

As haze lifts, air quality improves in the Baltimore area, though still unhealthy for at-risk groups

Air quality in the Baltimore area is improving as a thick plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires moves south.

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Inmate armed with knife takes employee hostage in attempt to escape Jennifer Road Detention Center; no injuries reported

A 35-year-old inmate armed with a knife attempted to escape from the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis Thursday morning, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

Fewer tickets, fewer dollars: Drivers slow down on Interstate 83, blowing hole in Baltimore’s plans to repair JFX

As Baltimore approaches the one-year mark since the installation of speed cameras along an infamously dangerous section of Interstate 83, transportation officials are finding the number of citations issued has been significantly fewer than expected — leaving a substantial hole in the municipal budget.

Carroll County commissioners hear from state leaders on regulating recreational cannabis

Carroll County Commissioners’ President Ed Rothstein said: “Are we resourced within our sheriff’s department, and have legislation to govern [recreational cannabis] well enough to keep Carroll County safe."

‘Stadium Etiquette 101′: a guide to better behavior at Camden Yards amid uptick in O’s attendance | READER COMMENTARY

Fans flocking back to Camden Yards should try not to ruin the experience for others by following a little basic ballpark etiquette.

Baltimore’s Gwynns Falls trash wheel gets TV makeover with SpongeBob SquarePants partnership

The trash wheel now sports a SpongeBob SquarePants design, as part of a partnership that will fund the clean up of more than 500,000 pounds of trash from Baltimore’s waterways.

Severna Park man whose wife was injured in a shooting under mysterious circumstances sentenced to five years probation

Ryan Patrick Villeneuve, 39, of Severna Park was sentenced to five years of supervised probation after one of his firearms discharged and struck his wife during a fight. Police doubted his story, according to charging documents, though Villeneuve maintained his innocence.

Maryland property tax credits exacerbate the housing crisis | GUEST COMMENTARY

If Maryland wants to create opportunity for those currently boxed out of the housing market, it needs to stop paying people not to sell.

Dan Rodricks: A Baltimore landmark in shambles: Whither the Pepsi sign? | COMMENTARY

Some quick thoughts on nine items, including Trump, speed cameras on the JFX, phones in schools and the U.S. Senate race in Maryland.

Meet the Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honorees

Here are the 2023 Baltimore Sun Hall of Fame inductees, who were honored Thursday at The Center Club in Baltimore.

Two dead, two injured after crash on I-95 in Harford County, police say

Two people died and two were injured after a crash on Interstate 95 on Thursday evening, according to Harford County police.

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Baltimore weather: What you need to know about unhealthy air quality due to haze

Winds carrying wildfire smoke from eastern Canada are causing hazy skies and air quality issues in the Baltimore area.

UM Medical System plans to close West Baltimore rehab center and move some services downtown

The University of Maryland Medical System is planning to close its West Baltimore rehabilitation center and move some of the services offered there to its downtown campus, where they’ll be closer to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, system President and CEO Dr. Mohan Suntha said in an interview Thursday.

Outdoor activities in Baltimore area canceled due to poor air quality

Schools, recreational departments and more have been cancelling outdoor events due to poor air quality spurred by winds carrying wildfire smoke from eastern Canada.

Baltimore native Haywood Highsmith Jr. would not take no for an answer on path from Curley to NBA Finals

Good luck finding a more improbable ascent to the NBA Finals than that of former Archbishop Curley star Haywood Highsmith Jr.

Maryland gambling regulators block sportsbooks’ play to ease oversight of offers to bettors

Sports betting companies asked Maryland regulators to drop rules that protect bettors from misleading promotions.

The Orioles are slumping at the plate. They hope Thursday’s late outburst is a sign of things to come.

“We knew it was only a matter of time,” said Gunnar Henderson, whose two-run home run in the eighth Thursday propelled the Orioles to victory. “You’ve seen what our offense can do. Everybody goes through it. Yeah, I felt like we were gonna get through it.”

Prior Hall of Fame honorees, 2016-2022

The Baltimore Sun has inducted a 98 area leaders into its Business and Civic Hall of Fame. This year's 14 inductees join 84 others honored since the award's inception in 2016.

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Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Terry Meyerhoff Rubenstein

Terry M. Rubenstein's local impact is well known, but she also played a key role in getting a landmark bill through Congress.

Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Timothy J. ‘Tim’ Regan

The CEO of Whiting-Turner Contracting Company hasn’t forgotten his Baltimore roots.

Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Sheela Murthy

At Murthy Law Firm, Sheela Murthy and her team “change people’s lives forever.”

Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Leslie King Hammond

King Hammond allowed her passion for art to guide her life: “She’s just a whirlwind.”

Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Sherrilyn Ifill

Ifill is considered one of the most provocative, tenacious and authoritative scholars of civil rights law in the country.

Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Anthony T. ‘Tony’ Hawkins

Tony Hawkins was the first general manager of Harborplace. The former Rouse Co. vice president is rooting hard for its revitalization.

Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Robert K. ‘Bob’ Gehman

As CEO of the Helping Up Mission in Baltimore, Bob Gehman expanded the faith-based nonprofit’s reach and its mission.

Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Kevin J. Cullen

Losing both of his parents to cancer pushed Kevin J. Cullen to devote himself to studying and treating the disease that killed them.

Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Richard W. ‘Dick’ Cass

In Dick Cass’ last seven years as Ravens’ president, the team gave more than $50 million in charitable contributions to Baltimore.

Baltimore Sun’s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Mary Catherine Bunting

At 86, Mary Catherine Bunting, a former nun and nurse, still works at least 40 hours a week - volunteering.

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