Local photographers seeking publication and cash prizes can now submit their work to the annual Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo contest, which remains open for entries according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The competition highlights the state’s native flora and fauna while offering participants a chance to secure a spot on official … Read more
Cyclosporiasis cases in Maryland have more than doubled in a single week, with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirming 69 cases as of July 15, 2026. The surge, which includes 65 cases reported between May 1 and July 14, is characterized by Dr. Greg Schrank of the University of Maryland Medical Center as a … Read more
David Hearn, a three-time Olympic canoe racer, pleaded not guilty Thursday in D.C. Superior Court to a felony charge of property destruction for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Federal prosecutors accuse the 67-year-old Bethesda resident of causing more than $1,000 in damage, a claim his defense attorneys reject as a politically motivated effort … Read more
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial for the killing of Brian Thompson has been postponed to January. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett announced the delay on Monday to allow Mangione’s legal team to focus on his upcoming state murder trial, which is scheduled to begin on Sept. 8. The hearing in Manhattan began approximately 20 minutes late … Read more
Former President Joe Biden appeared at the Maryland Democratic Party’s Fight Back & Win summit near Baltimore on Saturday, where he criticized President Trump’s policies while requiring assistance to exit the stage. The 83-year-old former president, who is battling Stage 4 prostate cancer, delivered remarks via teleprompter before seeking direction to navigate his departure from … Read more
Security Alert: Suspect Fatally Shot at White House Checkpoint A fatal shooting occurred early Saturday evening at a White House security checkpoint, marking the third such incident near the president in the past month. The suspect, identified by the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department as 21-year-old Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, was killed after … Read more
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Protests erupted outside a Washington County meeting as officials discussed local issues, sparked by the Department of Homeland Security’s recent purchase of a large warehouse. The 825,000-square-foot building is part of a plan to transform warehouses across the U.S. Into detention facilities for immigrants. County commissioners proclaimed their ‘unwavering support’ for … Read more
WBAL-TV 11 News Adapts to Changing Viewing Habits Baltimore viewers will have a novel way to access local news on March 29, 2026, as WBAL-TV 11 News at 11 p.m. Shifts to streaming platforms. This move, necessitated by NBC Sports’ Sunday Night Basketball coverage, reflects a broader trend in how people consume news. Instead of … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation’s population in the path of extreme conditions. Airport delays and cancellations piled up across the U.S., with more than 4,700 flights canceled. … Read more
Hostage Situation in Baltimore: Officer Recovering, Suspect Fatally Shot BPD: SWAT sniper fatally shoots suspect seen multiple times in window pointing gun at victim A Baltimore police officer is recovering after being shot during a hostage situation in the Park Heights neighborhood on Tuesday. The suspect involved was fatally shot by a SWAT sniper after … Read more