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The international foods corporation Kerry Group, which bought Fleischmann’s Vinegar in the U.S., is demolishing the historic plant in North Baltimore.
Demolition heads for historic distillery of Maryland whiskey. And they’re worried.
Before Kentucky had bourbon, Maryland had rye whiskey. A historic distillery is in the path of the wrecking ball.
A crowd gathers outside Emmarts United Methodist Church after an Underground Railroad commemorative walk in Windsor Mill on Saturday.
This Baltimore County church was a stop on the Underground Railroad
A network of Baltimore County churches, residences and farms served as stops on the Underground Railroad. Yet much of this history remains overlooked.
Abigail gets ready for the Puppy Bowl.
Meet the goodest girl representing Maryland in the Puppy Bowl
The Ravens won’t compete in Super Bowl LIX as many had hoped, but Marylanders can still root for a local: Abigail, a Labrador retriever mix, is competing in Puppy Bowl XXI.
President Joe Biden, right, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, to David Rubenstein in the East Room of the White House, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington.
Trump posts that he is replacing Orioles owner David Rubenstein as chairman of Kennedy Center
In Trump’s post, he wrote that he plans to make the Kennedy Center “great again.”
A SuperBook Sports logo on the field is highlighted by the setting sun during an Orioles game.
SuperBook Sports restaurant is leaving Camden Yards; plans for 2025 season to be announced
The SuperBook Bar and Restaurant replaced Dempsey’s Brew Pub and Restaurant in 2023.
Lamar Jackson received 23 first-place votes for Most Valuable Player, 26 second-place votes and, somehow, one fourth-place vote.
Voter who had Lamar Jackson 4th on MVP ballot: ‘I sleep very good with how I voted’
Former NFL quarterback Jim Miller was the only MVP voter to have Jackson lower than second, ranking him fourth overall.
BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 08: Trey Mancini #16 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates after hitting a walk off single against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 8, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Former Orioles star Trey Mancini begins comeback attempt with Arizona Diamondbacks
“I really do think I have something left to give the game,” Mancini told The Baltimore Banner in November.
Gov. Wes Moore delivers his State of the State address at the state house in Annapolis on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Live coverage: Senate president says federal Medicaid cuts would be ‘devastating’
Gov. Wes Moore delivers his third State of the State speech on Wednesday. It’s a chance for Moore to pitch his plan to close the state’s $3 billion budget shortfall.
Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium.
Ripken Stadium upgrades advance as IronBirds’ future there uncertain
State-funded improvements to Ripken Stadium are getting underway in Aberdeen, although the minor league baseball team that plays there, the IronBirds, faces an uncertain future.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) hands the ball off to running back Derrick Henry (22) during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
The Ravens’ salary cap becomes even more top-heavy in 2025. A look at the top 10 contracts.
Less than one-fifth of the roster accounts for almost two-thirds of the salary cap.
In his last 20 games with the Orioles, Gregory Soto had a 1.10 ERA with 20 strikeouts.
Yes, Félix Bautista is back. But, beyond him, here’s why the Orioles bullpen could be dominant
Relief pitching could be a major strength for the Orioles this year.
Sen. Charles Sydnor, a Baltimore County Democrat, sits in the Maryland State House during the final day of the 2024 General Assembly Session. Sydnor has sponsored legislation aimed at curbing racial disparities in traffic stops.
This is how lawmakers want to reduce racial disparities in Maryland traffic stops
Legislation under consideration in Annapolis would make a swath of traffic violations “secondary offenses” and would stop police officers from pulling people over for those violations.
Del. Dana Jones, left, and Del. Shaneka Henson share a few words after Henson was selected by the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee to fill a vacancy in the state Senate. The meeting was held at the Busch Annapolis Library on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
Calls from the governor and a fake elector — inside Anne Arundel Democrats’ four wild weeks
January ended with the first member of the Annapolis LGBTQIA+ community named to the General Assembly, the first Black woman state senator, accusations of racism, a member removed for faking credentials, and hard feelings all around.
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.
In an upset, Josh Allen denies Lamar Jackson his third NFL MVP award
“He’ll always be my MVP, I promise you that,” John Harbaugh said of Jackson in late December.
Families got to enjoy snow days in early January. But students will have to make up the lost time in other ways.
School’s out: What recent snow days mean for school calendars
Parents should expect a delayed start to summer or virtual learning makeup days.
Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo warms up during the team’s spring training practice on February 20, 2024.
Samuel Basallo, other top prospects among Orioles’ non-roster spring training invitees
Four top-30 prospects are among the 26 non-roster players the Orioles invited to camp.
The Catholic Relief Services headquarters in Baltimore on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Another Baltimore-based global aid group faces cuts: Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services may be the next Baltimore-based humanitarian aid group to face major cuts as the Trump administration’s DOGE slashes USAID funding.
Starting March 3rd, no Howard County Public Schools students will be able to use their cellphones during the school day.
5 things to know about Howard County’s school cellphone ban
Howard County Public Schools students will not be allowed to even glance at their cellphones during the school day starting March 3, under changes recently approved by the school board.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, had a lot of reasons to celebrate during the 2024 season. He could add another MVP to that list Thursday night.
As Lamar Jackson closes in on third MVP, his production is undeniable. So is his evolution.
Jackson’s career does not have quite the same breadth as Beyoncé’s, but there are similarities.
Dietrich Williams.
Dietrich Williams, beloved Mervo basketball coach, took pride in mentoring youth
Dietrich Williams, who had worked at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School since 2010, died Jan. 17 of a heart attack. He was 54.
“The trials we now face — both those we inherited and those newly realized — mean that easy decisions are off the table,” Gov. Wes Moore said in his State of the State speech on Wednesday.
Gov. Moore warns of ‘difficult decisions’ over Trump, budget deficit
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pledged Wednesday to guide the state through turbulent times caused by uncertainty from the new presidential administration and a sluggish local economy.
Jhpiego, headquartered in Fells Point, is in turmoil over the Trump administration’s move to gut a funding source: USAID.
Elon Musk’s gutting of USAID rips through Baltimore humanitarian groups
Johns Hopkins University-affiliated Jhpiego and Center for Communication Programs have received stop-work orders, affecting at least 4,400 employees worldwide.
Steve Melewski in the dugout of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Buoyed by fan support, Orioles writer Steve Melewski departs MASN feeling hopeful
“The outpouring from readers, fans, everywhere I go — it keeps blowing me away. It doesn’t stop,” Melewski said.
Rachel Crout makes a neo-Neapolitan pizza at ZaVino’s.
The Dish: 2 new Italian markets in North Baltimore that need to be on your radar
Scittino’s and ZaVino are leading the Italian renaissance in North Baltimore.
Nancy Hall.
Nancy Hall was an expert financial planner who helped Maryland nonprofits thrive
Nancy Hall, who co-founded the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations, died Dec. 21 of ovarian cancer. She was 77.
Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta takes questions during a press conference at the Under Armour Performance Center.
Eric DeCosta explains why the Ravens signed Diontae Johnson after cutting him
"How do we just keep getting all these small advantages that roll into something big?” DeCosta said in an interview.
Ramón Laureano fits a profile the Orioles have tried to add this offseason: an outfielder who can punish left-handed pitching.
Orioles sign Ramón Laureano, adding yet another outfielder
In 2024, when he spent time with the Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves, Laureano recorded an .869 OPS vs. lefties.
Cedric Mullins celebrates with teammates at home plate after hitting the game-winning two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins.
Inside the Dugout: What stood out at the Birdland Caravan
I didn’t learn a lot this past weekend at the handful of Birdland Caravan events I went to, but the takeaway was meaningful.
The Ravens have not had a game-breaking pass rusher since Terrell Suggs. Adding Myles Garrett might make them the Super Bowl favorite.
Myles Garrett would be a dream pickup for the Ravens. But trading for him might be a fantasy.
Here’s a look at why Eric DeCosta could be interested in a deal for the Browns star — and why it probably won’t happen.
Carolina Reyes has a donation pile for parents since the usual spots, such as churches, are on high alert for ICE presence.
ICE may show up at your day care. This is how your teachers are preparing.
Child care is no longer a sanctuary from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But day care owners and teachers say they're ready to protect their students and families.
Kora Polydore, owner of Kora Lee’s Comfort Food Café & Bakery, won a pitch competition promising a rent-free space that went sour. She now finds herself having to dip into savings to build out this location on Greenmount, which she hopes to be open at the end of March.
Struggling Black businesses lament a new challenge: Trump
Black businesses were already experiencing losses in support following an increase in sales following George Floyd and then a slew of anti-DEI lawsuits that followed.
More than 150 people rallied for immigrants rights by the Enoch Pratt Free Library Southeast Anchor Branch, marching down Eastern Avenue on Monday.
White House moves keep immigrants in Maryland on edge
The Trump administration’s series of executive orders and immigration policies have left much of Maryland’s immigrant community anxious and fearful.
A still from a video posted on Instagram showing a fight between Ravens and Commanders fans earlier this month.
Man pleads guilty in viral attack after Baltimore Ravens-Washington Commanders game
On one post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the viral video has racked up more than 53 million views.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell ‘surprised’ by allegations against Ravens kicker Justin Tucker
“So we will look into those issues,” Goodell said Monday. “They’re obviously serious issues. And he’s taking that seriously, as well as we.”
Former Baltimore Orioles catcher Rick Dempsey, left, helps former Orioles player Rich Dauer put on an Orioles Hall of Fame jacket in 2012.
Former Oriole Rich Dauer, member of the 1983 World Series championship team, has died
Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken examines the field before a game against the Denver Broncos.
Ravens finalize extension with offensive coordinator Todd Monken, hire linebackers coach
With Lamar Jackson and much of the offense set to return, Monken should again have an elite attack in 2025.
Southside Diner’s menu features many egg-based dishes, such as this crab cake Benedict.
Egg prices are at record highs. Yes, restaurants are scrambling.
High egg prices “aren’t going to drop overnight” as bird flu spreads. Restaurants and farmers are nervous.
Participants in a Civics Works solar installation job training program where they get hands-on training in the fundamentals of commercial roofing and solar panel installation.
Nonprofit offers free solar panels for 170 Baltimore homes of low-income families
Civic Works, a nonprofit that provides job training and helps residents make their homes more energy efficient, is installing solar panels for 170 homes of low- and moderate-income families through its program, Baltimore Shines.
One Afghan family in Baltimore — a 53-year-old father, photographed here, and his wife and daughter — were relocated to Baltimore, but with President Trump’s freeze on new refugees entering the country, the family’s 20-year-old son remains stuck in Afghanistan.
There’s room but no refugees: How Trump has upended Maryland’s resettlement system
President Donald Trump’s freeze on new refugees entering the country has left one Afghan family in Baltimore divided between two lands.
Food from The Manor Tavern in Monkton.
14 spots where you can have a swoon-worthy Valentine’s dinner with your love
Baltimore’s top restaurants are rolling out multicourse meals, wine pairings and decadent desserts for Valentine’s Day, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.
Sriya Pothapragada has skydived 66 times and recently competed for Clemson University at the United States Parachute Association’s National Collegiate Skydiving Championship.
This academic wanted to study extremophiles. Then she got into competitive skydiving.
In the world of competitive skydiving, Ellicott City native Sriya Pothapragada considers herself a baby bird.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has already joined two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration, and is hiring staff for other potential cases.
Maryland’s AG is building a million-dollar litigation team to battle Trump
Maryland's attorney general got $1 million to dedicate to federal litigation. It's looking like that money will be increasingly important as Trump's executive orders take effect.
Drew Greenblatt, who owns the South Baltimore steel fabrication plant Marlin Steel, can't wait for Trump's tariffs.
This Baltimore manufacturer can’t wait for Trump’s tariffs
The owner of South Baltimore's Marlin Steel has been imploring someone to do something about the “cheaters” in other countries — especially China.
Kyle Goon: Baltimore thought it knew Justin Tucker — that’s why this investigation hurts
Something has been taken from the people who have come to revere Justin Tucker, not just as a sports hero but as one of the most relatable players off the field, too.
What you need to know about Justin Tucker. The Ravens kicker boasts big stats, endorsements.
The most accurate kicker in NFL history has been accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by multiple massage therapists.
Will Justin Tucker face NFL punishment after alleged inappropriate behavior?
The NFL’s investigative process can take months, if not longer, which means Tucker’s immediate future could be left to Ravens officials.
Baltimore County electrician Ben Frisone is the star of "The Joe Schmo Show" on TBS.
Reality TV’s newest star: A Baltimore County electrician
Baltimore County electrician Ben Frisone stars in “The Joe Schmo Show,” a fake reality show on TBS. In actually, he’s just a nice dude.
Belair-Edison is one of the city's "hot" neighborhoods, according to Live Baltimore's annual housing report.
Baltimore pitched as affordable answer in costly housing region
Baltimore’s median home price is up, but it still pales in comparison to the city suburbs.
Heston Kjerstad hit .253 with four home runs in 99 major league at-bats last season.
Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad sees the 2025 season as his best chance to break out
With outfielder Anthony Santander removed from the equation, there could be additional opportunities for Kjerstad to play, even with the signing of Tyler O’Neill. And Kjerstad knows it.
Cars parked along Wildwood Parkway during a street cleaning window in West Baltimore.
Want to park illegally in Baltimore? You probably won’t get a ticket
In 2024, transportation officers wrote almost one-third fewer parking tickets than what they wrote two years prior, according to enforcement data.
Maryland legislation calls for teachers to have more time for out-of-classroom work. The governor is proposing those plans be put on hold.
Gov. Moore has a plan to recruit more Maryland teachers. Is it enough?
Gov. Wes Moore has proposed new ways to get Maryland schools 15,000 more educators. But some educators aren’t convinced the new plan would work.
Restaurants are turning to pricey mocktails to compensate for lost revenue from booze.
The Dish: Drinking less is good for your health, but is it bad for business?
For restaurateurs who have long relied on profits from alcohol sales to compensate for the high cost of food, customers drinking less can be a buzzkill.
Maryland students’ scores mirror national trends showing achievement declining in the past decade.
Maryland students make limited progress on ‘Nation’s Report Card’
Maryland public schools remain stubbornly middle-of-the-pack on a national test, even as achievement inches upward.
A Trump administration order Monday night ordered a pause on federal grants and loans.
Confusion, anger as Maryland officials, nonprofits grapple with funding freeze
State officials and nonprofit leaders reported they were locked out of federal systems used to draw down federal funds for Medicaid reimbursements and financing basic needs for low-earning Marylanders.
Under the proposed plan, students would no longer be separated into math classes of different levels in pre-K through second grade.
Maryland could ax advanced math classes in elementary schools
Top education officials want to overhaul how the subject is taught after years of poor test scores.
Maryland Health Secretary Laura Herrera Scott speaks about a state grant program that will send $120 million worth of grants to organizations that provide mental and behavioral health services for kids so they can partner with schools to bring treatment and other support into schools. The program was the focus of a press conference in Annapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.
Maryland among states shut out of Medicaid system, health secretary says
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on social media that the Trump administration is aware of the issue and that no payments had been affected.
Luxury apartment buildings, such as a high-rise in Harbor Point, have faced challenges in finding renters.
Baltimore keeps building luxury apartments as some units sit empty
About one-tenth of the 4- and 5-star apartments in the Baltimore region are empty, according to data from the real estate analytics firm CoStar.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has proposed redirecting $110 million per year away from the state’s landmark education reform plan.
Moore’s changes to education spending could hurt students in poverty the most
Gov. Wes Moore is proposing to rewrite major portions of Maryland’s landmark education law, cutting nearly one-fifth of the new funding the state promised schools by 2029.
City Councilman Mark Conway is pushing for wider use of buprenorphine to help with the city’s overdose crisis.
Mayor, councilman at odds again over Baltimore’s opioid strategy
What Mark Conway says is groundbreaking and lifesaving, the mayor’s office says is irresponsible and simplistic.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley take the field before a game in September in a scene that might not happen again.
Roger Rosengarten wants Ronnie Stanley to return, but he also might be his replacement
Ironically, it might be Rosengarten’s success that leads to Stanley’s departure.
Frostburg State University in July of 2019.
Frostburg State is facing a multimillion-dollar deficit. Other colleges may follow.
With more budget cuts looming, what’s happening on the Western Maryland campus could serve as a warning to other universities.
LifeBridge Health asks the public to help it stop gun trafficking that sends so many people to its emergency room.
Why a Baltimore hospital on the front lines wants to curb gun trafficking
LifeBridge Health says gun trafficking is a public health problem and it needs the public to get involved to find solutions.
Johns Hopkins University campus
Trump froze grantmaking for health research. Now Maryland is shivering.
An executive order from the Trump administration could upend research by pausing NIH grants, which scientists say could harm health and the economy.
The Wet Honey Lemon Pepper wings from Black Flag Social House.
Flats or drums? These 4 Howard County spots will satisfy your chicken wing craving.
With college basketball, the end of football season and baseball season on the horizon, every day is a good day to have chicken wings in Howard County.
Snow and ice surround Weems Creek in Annapolis, which flows into the Severn River. It’s been picked as the top priority for cleanup by the Severn River Association.
Forgotten Weems Creek in Annapolis gets another chance at redemption
Weems Creek, poor little Weems, outscored all the rest on the Severn River Association’s survey of the worst tributaries. That presented an opportunity for a group hoping to make a difference on the Chesapeake Bay.
PHA Healthcare's founder, Stephen Thomas, at his office in Baltimore, MD, December 13, 2024.
PHA Healthcare owner says treatment services have ended
The owner of PHA Healthcare said he has ended its treatment services, but clients are still living in the addiction treatment provider’s housing.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
Here’s what officials around Maryland are saying about immigration enforcement
Here are statements we’ve received from local elected officials around Maryland about immigration and cooperating with federal enforcement.
A customer shops at Atomic Books in Hampden on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Maryland’s Diamond Comic Distributors had a monopoly. How did it go bankrupt?
Hunt Valley’s Diamond Comic Distributors had a monopoly in the industry, yet slip-ups during the pandemic and delayed deliveries pushed it into bankruptcy last week.
The Urban Oyster owner Jasmine Norton is now a James Beard semifinalist in the Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic category.
James Beard Awards recognize a Baltimore chef, bartender and, of course, Charleston
Semifinalists for the James Beard Awards include nods for the chef at Urban Oyster, the bar director at Clavel and the drinks at Charleston.
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, right, and head coach John Harbaugh hold a season review press conference Wednesday at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills.
7 takeaways from John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta’s end-of-season news conference
“I’m very proud of the team this year,” Eric DeCosta said. “It was a successful season. I’m not going to sit up here and say it was not a successful season. It was in just about every way of looking at it.”
Bronwyn Mitchell-Strong, education director at the Natural History Society of Maryland, describes the process of assembling a woolly mammoth skeleton.
Time is running out to see Baltimore’s woolly mammoth
Woolly mammoth bones on display at the Natural History Society of Maryland’s museum are leaving soon.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is proposing a revamp of the state's signature public education program, the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
Moore to ask lawmakers to revamp Blueprint education program
With the savings, Moore wants to put a focus on literacy and math education — something that Carey Wright, state superintendent of schools, is known for.
Sen. Johnny Ray Salling, a Baltimore County Republican, attends session in the Senate Chambers in Annapolis, MD on January 16, 2025.
Before Trump, a red wave washed through Dundalk
“The anger was enormous — the sense of betrayal,” said Bill Barry, who was the director of labor studies at the Community College of Baltimore County Dundalk.
Jennifer Evans, a 47-year-old Towson resident, was adopted from South Korea in 1977 and arrived in the United States at the age of 3 months where she was raised in South Jersey.
Documented but scared: Why some adopted from overseas worry about Trump
The Trump presidency creates uncertainty, angst among international adoptees.
The sweet and savory Tibetan lamb at Lao Sze Chuan in Charles Village is a must-try. Photographed on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Charles Village’s new Chinese restaurant is growing Baltimore’s Szechuan scene
Lao Sze Chuan, a large, modern Chinese restaurant, is open in the former Busboys and Poets space in Charles Village.
The Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup, Md. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Incoming psychiatric hospital CEO will face troubled system
Clifton T. Perkins will get new leadership after the state’s psychiatric hospital CEO made threats to staff.
A Baltimore Police detective’s uniform patch is seen on his shoulder while he observes the crowd in between innings during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics held at Camden Yards on Wednesday, April 12. The Orioles beat the Athletics, 8-7, to win the series.
Judge OKs early release for dying ex-Baltimore gun task force detective Hersl
Federal prosecutors are now supporting early prison release for former Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force Detective Daniel Hersl, citing his terminal cancer diagnosis.
A man loads packages from a metal pallet into the back of an Amazon box truck.
Maryland may add 75-cent ‘retail delivery fee’ to most orders, including Amazon and DoorDash
A proposal for a 75-cent retail delivery fee has some wondering who will end up paying: companies or customers?
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County is among the 12 campuses in the University System of Maryland.
University System of Maryland faces $111 million cut in Gov. Moore’s budget
The budget also predicted tuition increases at system campuses, though the Board of Regents has control of that.
The space at 801 S. Broadway in Fells Point will soon house a diner.
Amid closings, a new restaurant to open in Fells Point
Amid a spate of closures, a new diner is coming to the old Jimmy’s Restaurant space in Fells Point. And that’s not the only good news.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proposed his budget Wednesday, spelling out changes schools can expect in the coming year.
What Gov. Moore’s budget means for Maryland schools
The governor has proposed scaling back and delaying key parts of Maryland’s education reform plan.
Fireworks erupt during pregame festivities Saturday in Baltimore.
The NFL is lobbying Congress to change drone laws in effort to avoid threats like the one at Ravens game
The league wants to be able to take "counterdrone measures" in the airspace above games.
Gov. Wes Moore’s new budget proposal could mean lower tax bills for nearly two-thirds of Marylanders.
Most Marylanders would see a tax cut under Gov. Moore’s budget. How would that work?
The changes would raise hundreds of millions of dollars for the state.
Brandon Hill points to a power line which runs over the farm property he owns in Parkton, MD on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
Maryland needs more power lines. So why does everybody hate this one?
The electricity interests behind a proposed power line that would cut through 70 miles of mostly rural Maryland are finding that many residents don’t care much for the idea.
A view of the Jones Falls running through Baltimore, with Charles Street and Pennsylvania Station in the background.
Why Baltimore buried the Jones Falls more than a century ago
Baltimore is a city of hidden rivers, and one of the most famous is the Jones Falls, which is buried for about 2 miles in the heart of the city. But some think it's time to start "daylighting" more of the river and restore more of its natural surroundings.
An apartment complex in West Baltimore that housed PHA Healthcare patients, photographed on Friday, January 10 2025
PHA Healthcare ordered to ‘cease and desist’ after Banner investigation
PHA Healthcare, a drug addiction treatment provider that enrolls hundreds of Medicaid patients in Maryland each year, has been ordered by the state health department to stop providing services to patients.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson received 30 first-place votes in the Associated Press All-Pro selections, 12 more than Josh Allen of the Bills.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson named first-team All-Pro, moves closer to third NFL MVP
Jackson became the first quarterback in NFL history with at least 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards in a single season.
Tony Foreman, left, and Cindy Wolf
Foreman Wolf is no longer, but Foreman and Wolf aren’t going anywhere
Nothing is happening to the Foreman Wolf restaurants you know and love. But they’ll no longer be called Foreman Wolf.
Crews are preparing the site at Wagners Point in South Baltimore for a proposed cable plant that would manufacture the undersea cables needed for offshore wind farms.
The new factory coming to South Baltimore that (almost) no one is talking about
With virtually no fanfare, a Greek-based company called Hellenic Cables has started work on a factory that will employ 120 people in an industrial corner of the city known as Wagner’s Point.
Lamar Jackson’s “Night Lights” cologne.
We bought a bottle of Lamar Jackson’s unisex cologne and let everybody try it
Cal Ripken Jr. broke up with his hometown baseball team. Now the IronBirds’ future is uncertain.
The ‘Iron Man’ moved a minor league club to Aberdeen in 2002, but after years of tension, Cal Ripken Jr. sold his namesake team.
Gabrielle Elkaim and her partner, Pablo Castillo, took steps to weather seal their Baltimore home and bring down their rising BGE winter bills.
Think your BGE bill is high? Rates are rising
Maryland’s BGE customers will see even higher bills in January as rates rise for gas and electricity.
A large variety selection of Amaro, an Italian herbal liqueur with a bitter-sweet flavor, at Cafe Campli in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Embrace the bitter: Exploring amaro in Baltimore
From extensive bar programs to locally made liqueurs, there are many ways to explore and experiment with the bitter liqueur amaro in Baltimore.
Passengers board an MTA Metro SubwayLink train in the Johns Hopkins Station.
Will new railcars be enough to restore faith in Baltimore’s subway?
In 2025, the first of 78 new railcars will go into service as the Maryland Transit Administration begins replacing the original fleet. It’s a nearly $557 million investment, mostly funded by the federal government.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) greets Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) after Baltimore beat Buffalo 35-10.
The statistical argument for Lamar Jackson — not Josh Allen — being the NFL MVP favorite
With a week left in the regular season, Allen’s the slight betting favorite. As for who should win MVP honors? Well ...
Nana’s Famous biscuits at Rize + Rest Cafe include the thick-cut bacon and egg biscuit.
Bummed about Baltimore’s brunches? Check out these biscuit sandwich winners
I scoured Baltimore in search of the best biscuit sandwich — the perfect cold-weather bite.
Amanda Vlakos was found dead of an overdose in September while enrolled in PHA Healthcare, a recovery program that offered free housing.
They entered treatment. Drugs, overdoses and deaths followed.
Baltimore addiction programs draw patients with free housing while collecting millions. Some say one program—PHA Healthcare—offered little help.
An overstuffed Cloak & Dagger sandwich from Lenny's Deli.
3 Jewish delis in Baltimore County serving up more than just tradition
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.
Teacher Matt Gresick noticed he paid $15,000 in fees on his retirement account since 2007.
Maryland teachers may be losing thousands from their retirement savings without knowing it
Maryland school systems often partner with vendors whose salespeople entice busy educators with free food and promises of financial security.
William Bauer, better known as Lou Catelli, overlooks the bocce ball court behind the new space of MFG Toffee & Bark Co. in Baltimore’s Little Italy.
The Dish: Opening a restaurant? Call the man in shorty shorts
People who know Baltimore know Lou Catelli. But behind the wacky façade and fake name is Baltimore’s go-to-guy for opening a business or restaurant.