Local News
Maryland Weather: Flash Flood Watch, Areal Flood Warnings In EffectA flash flood watch is in effect for much of Maryland today.
Memorial Marks Site Of Baltimore Explosion, Prayer Service To Be Held WednesdayA makeshift memorial with American flags and stuffed animals marks the site where two people lost their lives in a natural gas explosion in northwest Baltimore.
Myron Berryman Identified As Suspect In Shooting Near White House That Interrupted President Trump's Press ConferenceThe suspect who was involved in a shooting outside the White House Monday was identified as 51-year-old Myron Berryman.
Capital Gazette Closing Annapolis Office, Paper Will Still PublishThe Capital Gazette is closing its Annapolis office permanently in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Police: 4 Charged With Rioting Following Richmond ProtestsFour people have been arrested following a night of protests in Virginia's capital city that saw several businesses damaged and properties defaced, police announced Wednesday.
Mayor Warns Of Insurance Scam Targeting NW Baltimore Residents Following ExplosionBaltimore's mayor is warning of an insurance scam targeting residents affected by the natural gas explosion.
Politics
Myron Berryman Identified As Suspect In Shooting Near White House That Interrupted President Trump's Press ConferenceThe suspect who was involved in a shooting outside the White House Monday was identified as 51-year-old Myron Berryman.
Caught On Cam: Trump 2020 Campaign Signs Stolen From Bel Air YardsHarford County Sheriff's deputies were called to Bel Air homes over the weekend after someone allegedly stole several Trump-Pence 2020 campaign signs from yards. T
Biden Picks Kamala Harris As Running Mate, Adding Formal Rival To TicketJoe Biden announced he has chosen California Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate heading into November's presidential election, adding his former rival for the Democratic nomination to the ticket.
Hogan OKs Plan For Voting Centers For 2020 General ElectionMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan approved recommendations by the state elections board on Monday to reduce the number of polling places to accommodate a shortage of poll workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Deadly Baltimore Gas Explosion Occurs On 4th Anniversary Of Silver Spring Blast; Lawmakers Ask For Update On Federal EffortsAs Baltimore cleaned up from Monday's blast, U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation asking for an update on the federal efforts put in place after the tragedy in Silver Spring.
Where Do States Stand On Trump's Unemployment Insurance Executive Order?States react to President Trump's executive order extending additional weekly unemployment insurance payments in the amount of $400.
Business
Where Do States Stand On Trump's Unemployment Insurance Executive Order?States react to President Trump's executive order extending additional weekly unemployment insurance payments in the amount of $400.
'It's Been A Week Or More' | Baltimore County Residents Frustrated By Recent USPS Mail DelaysFor weeks, many Marylanders have been frustrated by mail delays, and some haven’t been getting their mail at all.
Several Fells Point Restaurants Will Not Open For Indoor Dining; Cite COVID-19 ConcernsBaltimore Mayor Jack Young said Thursday restaurants in the city could resume indoor dining at 25 percent capacity starting 5 p.m. Friday.
'Job Gains Have Slowed Considerably,' Says Economic Policy Institute EconomistUnemployment's sizable decline in July still reflects a slowing economic recovery in the face of the unchecked coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Mayor Updates Guidance On Reopening For Restaurants, Businesses, Religious InstitutionsBaltimore Mayor Jack Young released updated guidance for city businesses and religious institutions as the restaurants will be allowed to reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity. Some restrictions were also tightened for businesses.
Shop Maryland Tax Free Week Set Begin August 9The annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week is set to begin this Sunday, August 9 and run through the following Saturday, August 15.
Entertainment
Coronavirus Latest: Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Postponed To October 2021A jazz festival in Delaware has been postponed for a year due to the safety concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Pirate Radio Concert To Be Held In Baltimore Harbor This WeekendThe First Thursday Festival Series on the Canton Waterfront may not be happening because of the coronavirus pandemic, but this weekend Baltimoreans can still catch some water-side entertainment in the harbor this weekend.
Olympians, Including Baltimore Native Michael Phelps, Call For Greater Mental Health Resources For Athletes In New HBO DocumentaryBaltimore native Michael Phelps is teaming up with other Olympic greats, calling on the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to help athletes who are battling a mental illness.
Maryland Renaissance Festival Canceled Due To CoronavirusThe Maryland Renaissance Festival won't happen in 2020 due to the coronavirus.
BSO Cancels Events, Performances Through November 29 Due To CoronavirusThe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has canceled all of its events and performances at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and The Music Center at Strathmore through November 29 due to the coronavirus.
Despite Indoor Dining Shutdown, Baltimore Restaurant Week Set To Begin FridayDespite an announcement from Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young on Wednesday morning that indoor dining will be shut down due to the coronavirus, organizers of the Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week said the event will continue.
Health
Coronavirus In Maryland: 541 New Cases, Hospitalizations Under 500Maryland adds 541 coronavirus cases overnight as the state passes 97,000 total cases on Wednesday and hospitalizations are under 500 cases for the first time in weeks.
Free Masks Will Be Given Out At Pimlico Race Course COVID-19 Testing Site On ThursdayThe Maryland Department of Health is partnering with the City's health department and the City's NAACP branch to distribute free masks at the testing site, starting at 8 a.m. until supplies runs out.
Washington Football Team Announces No Fans Allowed At Home Games In 2020The Washington Football team has decided it will not allow fans to attend games during the upcoming 2020 season.
Annapolis Gets 40,000 Mask Donations From Chinese City ChangshaA municipal government in China has donated 40,000 medical-grade face masks to Maryland's capital city amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tourism Industry In Maryland Adapts To Create Visitors Safe Amid COVID-19 PandemicWith summer in full swing, many tourist destinations in Maryland have had to take action and get creative to keep visitors safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Morgan State University Shifts To Remote-Only Instruction For Fall SemesterMorgan State University announced Tuesday instruction for the 2020 fall semester will be remote-only.