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Cionel Pérez gave up five runs before third baseman Emmanuel Rivera came in to pitch and things got even worse.

The National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue team released Arcadia back into the Atlantic Ocean at Assateague Island State Park after more than two months of rehabilitation.

Maryland is likely to see summer temperatures that are higher than average, according to the outlook published by the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center.

There are an estimated 238 million blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay this year, down from an estimated 317 million last year.

Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks announced park pools will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the unofficial start of summer.

Harbor Splash will return for a second year, this time welcoming 200 participants, the Waterfront Partnership announced Wednesday.

The vice president addressed the Naval Academy’s graduates after being confronted by protesters in Annapolis.

Kermit appeared behind a podium on a stage lit in green to mark his arrival at the University of Maryland, College Park, graduation.

Rize + Rest, the eatery known for its biscuits, breakfasts and trendy dinners, is closing with hopes to move from its intimate Patterson Park confines to a larger space.

As the Terps prepare for their Final Four matchup with Syracuse, Tillman has become synonymous with the sport’s championship weekend.

With drastic changes caused by the loosening of transfer rules and proliferation of name, image and likeness dollars, building championship teams often comes down to speed in recruiting transfers.

Root City is opening in Mount Vernon with kava-infused mocktails and traditional drinks, despite continued questions over the plant's effects.

FanGraphs projects that it will take about 85 wins to secure a postseason spot. That would mean the O’s need to win 69 of their remaining 114 games.

Can anybody really be thinking about ... playoffs?

Some players appreciated Mike Elias’ message on Brandon Hyde in the wake of the change; others still blame him for the team's rough start.

An Alabama courtroom scandal over using generative AI could have implications for decades-old lawsuit over Baltimore jail conditions.

There’s a lot going on in Baltimore over Memorial Day weekend. Here’s what you need to know about traffic and parking restrictions.

While much of the history of the civil rights struggle was written in Southern states, this chapter takes place 50 years ago on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.

Smith is all about business — and that’s exactly what Maryland needs.

The Baltimore County Council approved all but $6.6 million of Kathy Klausmeier’s proposed $4.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, denying funds for a golf course renovation.

Republicans stayed up all night to pass their tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson to muscle President Donald Trump’s priority bill.

Mayor Brandon Scott's budget would increase fees on landfill use, EMS transports, and ride-sharing and taxi rides, and more.

Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit delivered a graduation address to the next generation of doctors coming from University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Though construction has begun for the multiyear, $6 billion project, major digging is still at least a year away.

Actor and director Ben Stiller visited Baltimore’s circuit courthouse ahead of filming for his next project, reported to be about former U.S. vice president and Maryland Gov. Spiro Agnew.

Zaxbys is a Georgia-based chain with locations in Northern Virginia and other Maryland spots planned for the Eastern Shore.

In-person classes will resume at the National Fire Academy, over 10 weeks after they were paused amid the Trump administration’s review of federal spending.

Kimi Yoshino, who has led The Baltimore Banner for three and a half years as its first editor-in-chief, will leave to become a senior editor at The Washington Post.

The Maple Lawn home was built in 2017 and contains five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and more than 4,000 square feet of attractive living space.

Maryland laid-off federal workers have suddenly found themselves in the nation’s oldest job: full-time parenthood.

Seventeen Baltimore County Public Schools participated in a pilot program to limit student cellphone use.

Shipping plans are made months in advance and without assurances that the Locust Point pier will be open for business in 2026. Companies may soon opt to route their deliveries elsewhere.

Whether you want to check out Baltimore’s annual Artscape festival, try new beers at the Maryland Zoo or headbang at Maryland Deathfest, we’ve got you covered.

In a lineup full of underperformers, Holliday has made notable strides from his rookie season.

Memorial Day is often billed as the unofficial start of summer. In Howard County, it heralds the return of several beloved community events, from free summer movie nights at The Wine Bin in Old Ellicott City to the second season of Savage’s new(ish) farmers market.

Three new art exhibits opening for Memorial Day offer a good opportunity to see another side of Annapolis, its visual arts. It's also a parade weekend in Annapolis, and time for alfresco dining to return to West Street.

Ken Ulman, chairman of the Maryland Democratic Party, is stepping down and switching to a role boosting Gov. Wes Moore’s “economic growth agenda.”

The Howard County Council approved a $2.35 billion operating budget Wednesday.

Jim Irsay’s father, Robert, was owner of the Colts when they left Baltimore for Indianapolis after the 1983 season.

The Orioles finally snapped an eight-game losing streak and salvaged the final game of the series at Milwaukee with their 8-4 victory in 11 innings.

The Army started loading up some of the tanks that will take to the streets of the nation’s capital during the 250th anniversary celebration of the service next month.

Prosecutors, meanwhile, dropped 26 out of the 55 charges against Matthew Schlegel, 45, of Severna Park, who’s standing trial in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.

“I’m gonna miss that goddamn goat,” said Cornish, “He done travelled the whole Baltimore city with me.”

The Howard County Police Department arrested a fifth person in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Lance Carrington, officials announced Wednesday.

If you planned a trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re a part of the nearly 873,000 Marylanders expected to travel for the holiday, the American Automobile Association predicts.

Buzz Williams isn’t waiting long to take the Terps back to Baltimore.

The Orioles morphed into a winning team when Rutschman arrived on May 21, 2022. Rutschman’s fourth season has not been anything like the first three.

Pat Young has become the first declared candidate for Baltimore County executive to fund his campaign through a newly created public financing option.

Connolly, who served in Congress for more than 16 years, announced in 2024 that he had esophageal cancer and would retire.

From a new location and date to the debut of the Scout Art Fair, there are a lot of changes coming to Baltimore’s Artscape festival. Here’s a handy FAQ.

About half of the staff at Green Ridge Youth Center is on leave injured, union reps said, and morale has plummeted

Summertime is the best time to be obsessed with food. From tomato sandwiches to Thrasher’s fries, here's what chefs are excited to eat this season.

Baltimore County was charging 1999 prices for its bond funds. This was problematic for finishing projects. It took a quarter century to fix it.

Here’s a roundup of some worthwhile and fun things to do in Baltimore County for the week of May 22-28, 2025.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball says committing to treating adult addiction saves lives and builds healthier communities.

No team in MLB history has recovered from a record 17-below .500 to win the World Series.

It's positive to hear Mike Elias finally taking ownership of some of the Orioles' biggest shortcomings — but he should have been taking stock in the offseason, when he could have done more than he can now.

“Our starting pitching staff, it’s been a huge problem, and I put that on myself and the front office in terms of roster construction,” Elias said.

Maryland lawmakers joined a call from the Office of People’s Counsel for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to stop supply costs from surging this summer.

The RENEW Act was among 23 bills Moore vetoed Friday, many of which he said put an unnecessary burden on the state as it manages a strapped budget.

Multiple existing programs will be folded into the state's new Department of Social and Economic Mobility, which was signed into law Tuesday.

Sure, there’s something to be said for preserving history like the Nottoway plantation. But when that history’s been thrown away in favor of engagement photos, what are we really losing in the fire?

The “Castle on the Hill” is slated for a face-lift that would wrap a back corner of the building in an austere modern facade.

By virtue of Hyde’s six-plus seasons and 913 games in the manager’s seat, I’d say he gets an era.

According to police, forensic pathologists determined that Heather Elizabeth Beaver died of blunt force trauma, ruling she died at the hands of another.

During a full day of racing capped by a dramatic come-from-behind Preakness Stakes win by the horse Journalism, dozens of fans watched the action in a trackside tent paid for by Maryland taxpayers.

In a Tuesday order, three Appellate Court of Maryland judges granted the state’s request to slow the case against James Strachan Houston.

Swimmer Katie Pumphrey cut short her second attempt to swim from the Chesapeake Bay to the Inner Harbor.

“I have all the belief in my ability, and I’m optimistic,” Rutschman said. “I don’t have doubt in my mind."

Vice presidential addresses receive far less attention than those given by presidents. The Biden effect makes it a mistake, however, to ignore what the VP has to say.

Americans are preparing for an economic downturn — a trend that’s evident on “recession core” social media.

Amid state and federal budget cuts, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents voted to allow universities to institute furloughs and temporary salary cuts.

The 63,000 who visited Pimlico on Friday and Saturday, combined, mirrors the past three years. But those figures are a far cry from the last decade.

Here are the changes that could follow the big one that occurred Saturday.

Peggy Bailey, better known as “Miss Peggy” to adoring customers at Jennings Cafe in Catonsville, died May 12. She was 82.

Soap star Tamara Tunie, in town for the Lewis Museum gala, talks about her career, the fictional Maryland community in "Beyond The Gates" and the importance of preserving Black history.

Unbeknownst to school staff, they were leaving something behind in the century-old building.

Amid the rush to modernize an aging Pimlico, traditionalists feel conflicted as the track they’ve come to love for its history is about to be changed forever.

Job scams are among the most common and financially damaging schemes, according to the Better Business Bureau.

From upscale restaurants to dive bars, these are the spots where traditional crab dip reigns supreme, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.

Children left schools in boats as 5 inches of rain deluged parts of Allegany and Garrett counties last week.

There are resources to help Marylanders evaluate their job options and navigate the shift if they decide to try a new career path.

National Weather Service meteorologists have confirmed a tornado with maximum winds of 110 mph blew east through Baltimore into Dundalk on Friday evening.

Fans flocked to Laurel to meet "The Best Man" actors Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs and Harold Perrineau, along with screenwriter and director Malcolm D. Lee, in town to promote their Sable Bourbon.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoed a bill requiring a study of reparations for the lingering effects of slavery and state-sanctioned discrimination, pledging he’ll move forward with his own proposals.

The Banner attempted to reach relatives and attorneys associated with each of the 36 deaths that the audit found should have been ruled as homicides.

Ekiben co-founder Steve Chu teased a fourth location for his wildly popular restaurant in a cryptic Instagram post this week.

Sally Gold, a prominent divorce lawyer who was known for her vibrant fashion sense and crafting skills, died May 4 of cancer. She was 75.

Federal transportation officials are reexamining grants for bike and pedestrian infrastructure as part of a turn away from the priorities of the Biden administration.

Howard County is launching a free weekend “trolley” bus service through Old Ellicott City’s Main Street.

Dr. David Fowler was a well-regarded former chief medical examiner before he consulted on a high-profile case that brought fresh scrutiny to his work in Maryland.

A minority owner of Harborview is suing his business partner, accusing him of a scheme to seize complete control of the South Baltimore marina.

Until a few months ago, Tucker was regarded as a lock for the Ravens’ Ring of Honor and a likely candidate to join the tiny cadre of kickers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Maryland wanted to make poor areas greener but instead it boosted the already rich and green neighborhood of Roland Park in Baltimore.

There have always been a few cases of babesiosis in Maryland every year, but now researcher says the Baltimore region has become a hotspot for cases tied to parasites found on ticks.

Whether you’re looking for oysters by the water or a quiet garden brunch, food influencer Chris Franzoni has 10 outdoor dining spots for you to check out.

Konoko in White Marsh has seen incredible success. Can its owners replicate the magic in Baltimore Peninsula?

The mayor’s decision to relocate Artscape from the Station North Arts District to downtown has been met with a wide range of reactions from artists, from concern to optimism.

Baltimore addiction programs draw patients with free housing while collecting millions. Some say one program—PHA Healthcare—offered little help.

Looking for where to find pastrami in Pikesville? Check out these three Jewish delis in the Baltimore County area serving food both traditional and new.