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Traffic reopens on I-95 in Harford County after three injured in crash, police say

All lanes of Interstate 95 in Harford County have reopened after the highway was shut down Thursday evening as police probed a crash that injured three people.

Man shot, killed Thursday evening in Hamilton Hills neighborhood, Baltimore Police say

A 27-year-old died after police found him wounded Thursday evening in Northeast Baltimore, police said.

Johns Hopkins Medical School renames outpatient center after Levi Watkins Jr., first Black chief resident

Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. was the first Black chief resident at the Johns Hopkins Medical School and the first surgeon to successfully implant an automatic heart defibrillator in a human in 1980.

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Johns Hopkins baseball loses, 7-6, to Lynchburg in winner-take-all Game 3 of Division III College World Series finals

Johns Hopkins baseball couldn’t protect leads of 4-0, 4-2 and 5-4 in the winner-take-all Game 3 as Lynchburg emerged with its first NCAA crown in its first appearance in the Division III College World Series finals.

‘Overwhelming, yet peaceful’: Glen Burnie pastor reflects as intoxicated driver who killed his wife is sentenced to 14 years

Kevin James Pickett, 43, of Sykesville was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday after driving while influenced by drugs and killing a Baltimore pastor standing on the side of the highway.

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.

Who is Richard Worley, the new acting Baltimore Police commissioner?

Richard Worley, a veteran in Baltimore's police force, will serve as the acting police commissioner until the Baltimore City Council confirms a new leader.

Gunnar Henderson hits go-ahead 2-run homer in 8th as Orioles rally late to beat Brewers, 6-3, avoid sweep

Rookie Gunnar Henderson more than made up for an early mistake in the field, hitting a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to propel the Orioles to a 6-3 win over Milwaukee.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore picks Netflix executive to head new economic advisory council

Wes Moore tapped a tech industry veteran to lead a new economic development advisory group.

Baltimore Police Commissioner Harrison to leave contract early; veteran Richard Worley nominated to replace him

Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison will depart before the end of his contract, city officials announced Thursday, and Mayor Brandon Scott has nominated a 25-year veteran of the city department, Deputy Commissioner Richard Worley, to replace him.

Adnan Syed case: Victim’s brother files appeal to Maryland Supreme Court, asks for more say in court proceedings

The brother of the woman Adnan Syed once was convicted of killing is filing his own appeal to the Maryland Supreme Court, arguing that a lower court’s ruling in his favor didn’t go far enough for victim’s rights.

Big Ten football has a new schedule format. Here’s what it means for Maryland.

Starting in 2024, the Big Ten will introduce a football schedule that eliminates divisions, includes 11 protected matchups and allows for a rotating group of opponents. Here's what it means for Maryland.

Maryland State Board of Elections taps longtime employee Jared DeMarinis as administrator

The Maryland State Board of Elections selected a new elections administrator Thursday.

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Pipe blockage in Linthicum leads to 98,000-gallon sewage overflow into Patapsco tributary

A hose jammed into a manhole in Linthicum led to 98,000 gallons of sewage flowing in the Patapsco River tributary of Stoney Run from Saturday through Tuesday.

Air quality worsened Thursday in Baltimore area amid thick plume of Canadian wildfire smoke

Officials are recommending residents to limit their time outdoors and avoid strenuous activity outside.

B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore announces $30 million transformation of campus and exhibit space

The B&O Railroad Museum plans a $30 million transformation of its Southwest Baltimore campus to restore a historic railroad repair building, add exhibits and community gathering space and create a new neighborhood-facing entrance.

Carroll County commissioners will hold a public hearing on community solar projects on farmland

Residents will have the opportunity to tell the Board of Carroll County Commissioners whether they agree with its recommendation to no longer allow solar panel projects on county farmland.

Severn man, 50, in crisis dies following Monday house fire

Mark A. Harvey, 50, of Severn, died Thursday from injuries he sustained after he started a fire in a house on Gambrills Road, officials said.

Fire at Cockeysville’s Antique Row under control after building collapses, Baltimore County Fire Department says

A two-alarm blaze at a strip of businesses on the 10800 block of York Road in Cockeysville was under control Wednesday evening after an hourslong battle with firefighters from numerous localities.

Woman dies Wednesday from wounds suffered in Tuesday double shooting in Central Southwest Baltimore, police say

A 46-year-old woman died after being shot in Southwest Baltimore Tuesday evening, Baltimore Police said Wednesday.

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

Baltimore is about to mark a year since installing speed cameras on Interstate 83.

Baltimore County judge orders second driver charged in Beltway crash held without bond

The second driver charged in the deaths of six construction workers in a March Baltimore Beltway crash will remain in jail, a Baltimore County District Court Judge ruled Thursday.

Dan Rodricks: Pastor Hudson’s big dream starts to come true in West Baltimore | COMMENTARY

Resurrection Sandtown and Dwyer Workforce Development, founded by the CFG bank owner and his family, join forces.

Founder of three schools for under-resourced students to retire as president of The Loyola School in Baltimore

The Rev. William J. Watters, who founded three Baltimore schools for under-resourced students, announced May 31 he is ready to retire from the presidency of The Loyola School at the age of 89.

Ravens free agency tracker 2023: Laquon Treadwell addition gives Baltimore 5 receivers that were former 1st-round picks

Track all the Ravens' comings and goings during 2023 NFL free agency.

Outdoor activities in Baltimore area are canceling 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.

Interactive map: Air quality for the Baltimore region and the rest of Maryland and U.S.

Check the recently reported Air Quality Index for stations in the Baltimore area and around the U.S. on an interactive map featuring data from AirNow.

Rare cars and boxing regalia stolen from Gervonta Davis’ Florida home, lawyer says

“Mr. Davis’ Florida home was burglarized, ransacked, and a significant amount of personal belongings, including prized boxing regalia, stolen," attorney Michael Tomko wrote in court documents.

Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison: His calming, steady presence was still not enough | COMMENTARY

Harrison boosted the cause of reform but ultimately came up short in efforts to reduce the city's high homicide count.

HonFest founder says Baltimore festival will move ahead as planned for the weekend

After facing nearly a week of outrage over its decision to deny a booth to Planned Parenthood Maryland, organizers said HonFest will go on this weekend as planned.

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