Local News
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Fires Controversial Flutist Who Had Spread Conspiracy TheoriesThe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has dismissed a longtime flutist after months of issues with her controversial social media posts.
No New Mask Mandate Despite Surge In COVID-19 Cases, Gov. Larry Hogan SaysGov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday that while he is concerned about the Delta variant of COVID-19, he has no plans to reinstate a mask mandate.
Coast Guard Seeks Man Who Fell Off Sailboat Near AnnapolisThe U.S. Coast Guard is looking for a man who fell off a sailboat near Annapolis Tuesday.
Orioles' Bats Silenced In 13-1 Yankees RoutLuis Gil pitched six scoreless innings in his major league debut, Giancarlo Stanton homered and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees routed the Baltimore Orioles 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Organizations, Local Officials Work To Prevent Evictions As CDC Moratorium EndsThe battle continues to keep a roof over the heads of many Marylanders struggling to pay their rent amidst the ongoing pandemic now that the federal funds have ceased and state funds have an expiration date of mid-August.
Brood X Cicada Eggs Hatching Before Going Underground Until 2038We are not done talking about them yet. The Brood X cicadas are back. The cicada eggs laid in May and June are hatching.
Politics
Town Hall Seeks Ideas For Bridging Digital DivideBefore going to bed at night, Denise Parker likes to check and make sure her telephone is working. She picks up the landline in her Randallstown home that she’d lived in for over 20 years and listens for a dial tone.
Cecil County Elections Official Pleads Guilty To Misconduct In OfficeA Cecil County elections official on Thursday pleaded guilty to misconduct in office after failing to get a financial disclosure form from County Executive Danielle Hornberger in time and later altering the paperwork Hornberger submitted, Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton Howard announced on Friday.
Congress Passes Bill To Reimburse Maryland National Guard For Help During Jan. 6 Capitol RiotCongress passed a bill Thursday to reimburse the Maryland National Guard and DC police for their help during the Jan 6 Capitol riot.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg To Visit Port Of BaltimoreTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is due to visit the Port of Baltimore later this week.
President Biden Nominates Erek L. Barron To Serves As Maryland's U.S. AttorneyPresident Joe Biden announced eight nominees for U.S. Attorneys across the country Monday, including here in Maryland where he nominated Erek L. Barron for the position.
Gov. Hogan Says He Doesn't Want Any GOP 'Whitewashing' Of Jan. 6 Capitol RiotGov. Larry Hogan believes some House Republicans are "whitewashing" the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Business
Steel Returns To Sparrows Point As Wind Farm Company Plans Turbine PlantSteel production is one step closer to returning to Sparrows Point in Baltimore County.
Fourth Stimulus Check: Are We Any Closer To Another Relief Payment?The economy is improving, but millions of Americans haven't experienced the recovery and could still benefit from a fourth stimulus check.
Child Tax Credit: Monday Is Deadline To Opt Out Of Advance Monthly PaymentsWhile the next Child Tax Credit payment is due August 13, the deadline to opt out of advance payments is August 2. Here's how to do it.
Wall Street Is Buying Up Family Homes. The Rent Checks Are Too Juicy To IgnoreHousing markets are hotter than ever, and big money is getting in on the act.
Frederick County Surveying Residents About Internet Access To Identify Underserved AreasThe Frederick County Division of Interagency Information Technologies is asking residents to participate in a survey to identify who does not have access to reliable broadband internet access.
Job Fair Aims To Help Candidates Find Path Out Of COVID-19 PandemicAs the world looks to bounce back from the pandemic, people are looking for jobs and employers are looking to fill vacancies.
Entertainment
East Baltimore Photography Project To Be Featured At SmithsonianAn photography project featuring East Baltimore will be on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington D.C. through January 2022.
Former Ravens Cheerleader Summer Wilson Featured In Sports Illustrated Swimsuit EditionA former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader Summer Wilson was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition this year.
How To Get Garth Brooks Tickets For The Baltimore Concert On Oct. 2 At M&T Bank StadiumFor the first time in six years, Garth Brooks is returning to Baltimore.
Jesse McCartney, Blue Oyster Cult To Perform At Maryland State Fair Concert SeriesSinger-songwriter-actor Jesse McCartney and rock band Blue Oyster Cult will perform as part of the 2021 Live! ON TRACK! Concert Series at the Maryland State Fair Sept. 3 and 5, respectively.
Great Wolf Resorts Inc. Breaks Ground On Indoor Water Park In PerryvilleGreat Wolf Resorts, Inc. has broken ground on its newest indoor water park in Perryville, officials said Tuesday.
Popular Baltimore County Public Library Attraction 'Storyville' Is BackIt's a program that many Baltimore families have been missing, especially the little ones.
Health
No New Mask Mandate Despite Surge In COVID-19 Cases, Gov. Larry Hogan SaysGov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday that while he is concerned about the Delta variant of COVID-19, he has no plans to reinstate a mask mandate.
Constant Exposure To Tragedy Like That Officers Saw During Capitol Riot Can Take Heavy Mental TollAlmost seven months after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, officers are still reeling from mental scars.
US Covid-19 Hospitalizations Top 50,000 For First Time Since February. With The Delta Variant, Herd Immunity Will Be Harder To Reach, NIH Director SaysThe surge of Covid-19 fueled by the Delta variant and low vaccination rates is sending the country backward in the pandemic, with hospitalizations reaching wintertime levels.
COVID-19 In Maryland: Over 300 Hospitalized As Key Metrics Continue Rise
Florida And Texas Had One-Third Of All US COVID-19 Cases In Past Week, Official SaysOne-third of all US Covid-19 cases reported in the past week were in just two states -- Florida and Texas -- according to White House Covid-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients.
University of Maryland Medical System Pledges $1.2M To Ease Food InsecurityThe University of Maryland Medical System is committing $1.2 million to address food insecurity issues in communities across the state that are served by the organization's 13 hospitals, according to a hospital statement.