Former Maryland medical examiner misclassified police in-custody deaths that were homicides, audit finds
The review found that about three dozen cases involving in-custody police deaths should have been ruled as homicides.
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ALERT DAY issued for possible severe storms in Maryland Friday
Storm chances return to Maryland Friday and Saturday.
State of Emergency declared for flood-damaged areas in western Maryland
A State of Emergency has been issued for communities in western Maryland that were impacted by this week's severe flooding, Gov. Wes Moore announced on Thursday.
Baltimore City firefighter not expected to recover after suffering medical emergency during fire
The Baltimore City Fire Union said in a statement on behalf of Dranbauer's family that his injuries are "too catastrophic to sustain life."
Public support grows for Baltimore County inspector general amid reappointment controversy
Kelly Madigan, who has served as the county's top watchdog for five years, was notified by a letter that she would not be automatically reappointed.
Vendors from Baltimore's disastrous viral book festival are creating their own event
After taking part in what's been described as the Fyre Festival for books, Maryland book vendors are putting together one of their own.
Maryland judge suspends deportation of women held in inhumane conditions at Baltimore ICE facility
Two women who were living in Maryland being detained by ICE will remain in the United States following a judge's ruling in federal court to suspend their deportation.
Baltimore resident describes being temporarily uprooted during massive warehouse fire
Residents living on Bentalou Street returned to their homes Wednesday after fire officials removed them from their homes out of precaution.
Maryland veterinarians explain how tick season can be harmful for pets
According to experts, we are approaching the peak of tick season, and doctors are already seeing more pets and people who have been bitten.
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Maryland leaders reflect a year after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: "We will rebuild"
A year after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Maryland leaders are remembering the day that rocked the region.
Oyster reef survives Key Bridge collapse, but environmental concerns remain for rebuild
The collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge in 2024 impacted wildlife in the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Key Bridge memorial stands strong as museum looks to showcase part of it in future exhibition
A memorial paying homage to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse victims remains a central piece of mourning and reflection.
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Another Kentucky Derby winner not in the Preakness reignites debate about Triple Crown changes
Sovereignty is not running out of that starting gate in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, two weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby. Yet he is still the talk of Pimlico Race Course this week.
Enter Metallica: Sandman has some hard-rocking fans going into the Preakness
Mark Casse was not a Metallica guy until he began training Sandman. Now he is a big fan.
Baltimore Orioles swept by Minnesota Twins after 4-0 loss
The Baltimore Orioles were swept by the Minnesota Twins for the second time in less than two weeks.
Baltimore Orioles swept by Minnesota Twins in doubleheader
Minnesota rallied from a three-run deficit in the opener and a two-run deficit in game two, sweeping its twin bill against the Orioles on Wednesday.
Baltimore Ravens to play 4 primetime games, including season opener and Thanksgiving
The Baltimore Ravens will have at least four primetime games during the 2025 season, starting with the season opener in Buffalo.
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Where's Marty: Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay Shipwatchers group
Marty Bass visits the Liberty Ship John W. Brown to talk with the Baltimore Shipwatchers group.
Meet Tobi Bear and his fuzzy friends, all available for adoption through TRU Rescue
In today’s Furever Home, Deborah Stone takes us to a recent TRU Rescue adoption event where she met some unbelievably cuddly puppies and one very snuggly adult dog named Tobi Bear.
Travel Thursday: CLEAR is providing faster service for customers with their new EnVe Pods at BWI Air
CLEAR’s Executive Vice President of Aviation, Kyle McLaughlin talks about the innovative biometric technology that is now able to verify members in just seconds.
Birds, Bourbon, and Bacon is coming to Patterson Park on May 31st
Birds, Bourbon, and Bacon brings together whiskey enthusiasts, brunch-goers, and nature lovers. Ashley Bush and Luke Farley join us to share more about the event.
Around Town: The Walters Art Museum has new galleries dedicated Latin American art
Alexus is live in Mt. Vernon at the museum checking out the Latin American Art / Arte Latinoamericano exhibit and learning about the different cultures that are on display.
Kitsch Cafe is hosting their Rise and Rave morning day party at R. House
Chef Jacqueline Mearman talks about the dance party on Sunday, May 18th and shares some delicious treats that will be available that morning during the event.
Preakness 150 is Saturday and Infield Fan Zone will be filled with all things entertainment
Tiffani Steer, VP of Communications, 1/ST, tells us all about the new fan experience, who's performing this year, and what fans can expect in the Infield Fan Zone.
AFRAM is a month away and there are plenty ways to get involved and volunteer
Janet Currie, President, Greater Maryland Market, Bank of America, and Nicole Green, Recreation & Parks Deputy Director talk about all the different ways you can volunteer at this year's festival.
Around Town: Luna Oaxaca is now open at The Village of Cross Keys
Alexus is live at the new Mexican restaurant which is serving up traditional family recipes with a modern twist.
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Alert Day issued for possible severe storms in Maryland Friday
Alert Day issued for possible severe storms in Maryland Friday
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
Gov. Wes Moore declares State of Emergency for flood-damaged western Maryland
Gov. Wes Moore declares State of Emergency for flood-damaged western Maryland
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
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Former Maryland medical examiner misclassified police in-custody deaths that were homicides, audit finds
The review found that about three dozen cases involving in-custody police deaths should have been ruled as homicides.
ALERT DAY issued for possible severe storms in Maryland Friday
Storm chances return to Maryland Friday and Saturday.
State of Emergency declared for flood-damaged areas in western Maryland
A State of Emergency has been issued for communities in western Maryland that were impacted by this week's severe flooding, Gov. Wes Moore announced on Thursday.
Baltimore City firefighter not expected to recover after suffering medical emergency during fire
The Baltimore City Fire Union said in a statement on behalf of Dranbauer's family that his injuries are "too catastrophic to sustain life."
Public support grows for Baltimore County inspector general amid reappointment controversy
Kelly Madigan, who has served as the county's top watchdog for five years, was notified by a letter that she would not be automatically reappointed.
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CVS agrees to pay $45 million to Baltimore for its role in opioid epidemic
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
Maryland hospitals take preventative measures, courts close over Microsoft outage
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Medicaid, childcare get support in Maryland with $148M in state spending reductions
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
A Baltimore man died after being sedated and restrained by medics. His mom wants answers
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
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Where's Marty: Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay Shipwatchers group
Marty Bass visits the Liberty Ship John W. Brown to talk with the Baltimore Shipwatchers group.
Meet Tobi Bear and his fuzzy friends, all available for adoption through TRU Rescue
In today’s Furever Home, Deborah Stone takes us to a recent TRU Rescue adoption event where she met some unbelievably cuddly puppies and one very snuggly adult dog named Tobi Bear.
Travel Thursday: CLEAR is providing faster service for customers with their new EnVe Pods at BWI Air
CLEAR’s Executive Vice President of Aviation, Kyle McLaughlin talks about the innovative biometric technology that is now able to verify members in just seconds.
Birds, Bourbon, and Bacon is coming to Patterson Park on May 31st
Birds, Bourbon, and Bacon brings together whiskey enthusiasts, brunch-goers, and nature lovers. Ashley Bush and Luke Farley join us to share more about the event.
Around Town: The Walters Art Museum has new galleries dedicated Latin American art
Alexus is live in Mt. Vernon at the museum checking out the Latin American Art / Arte Latinoamericano exhibit and learning about the different cultures that are on display.
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Another Kentucky Derby winner not in the Preakness reignites debate about Triple Crown changes
Sovereignty is not running out of that starting gate in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, two weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby. Yet he is still the talk of Pimlico Race Course this week.
Enter Metallica: Sandman has some hard-rocking fans going into the Preakness
Mark Casse was not a Metallica guy until he began training Sandman. Now he is a big fan.
Baltimore Orioles swept by Minnesota Twins after 4-0 loss
The Baltimore Orioles were swept by the Minnesota Twins for the second time in less than two weeks.
Baltimore Orioles swept by Minnesota Twins in doubleheader
Minnesota rallied from a three-run deficit in the opener and a two-run deficit in game two, sweeping its twin bill against the Orioles on Wednesday.
Baltimore Ravens to play 4 primetime games, including season opener and Thanksgiving
The Baltimore Ravens will have at least four primetime games during the 2025 season, starting with the season opener in Buffalo.
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20 states sue Trump administration over conditions on federal funds
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds.
Abrego Garcia's attorneys say Trump administration has "stonewalled"
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered in April that the government must facilitate his release, a ruling that has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
Trump fires longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Carla Hayden has been the Librarian of Congress since 2016. She was the first woman and African American to hold the position.
Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in Abrego Garcia case
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the Trump administration to turn over certain information to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers.
States sue over Trump administration's mass HHS layoffs
Over a dozen states filed a lawsuit alleging RFK Jr. and the Trump administration are trying to "dismantle" the Department of Health and Human Services through sweeping cuts.
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How a Maryland family has committed to preventing sexual violence before it begins
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Top high school culinary superstars face-off in Baltimore at national cook-off competition
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Baltimore's first Black- and women-owned bodega opens in Fells Point
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
Annual IBIM Girls workshop connects young women with creative career opportunities
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Did you know there's a place where you can get free groceries in Baltimore City?
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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Gas stations in Maryland must post cash and credit prices, aiming to end "bait & switch" signage
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
West Baltimore Giant shutting down, turning Edmondson Village into a food desert
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Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Marijuana reclassification would give Maryland's cannabis industry a major tax cut
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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Baltimore Tech Hub skipped for millions in federal funding, will reapply in second round
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. opening restaurant in Baltimore area
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS closing dozens of its Target pharmacies in 2024
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
Raising Cane's opens Columbia location, 5th in Maryland
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
Baltimore County executive vetoes amendments to plastic bag ban
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
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Listeria outbreak linked to recalled shakes now blamed for 12 deaths
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Doctors warn Dundalk residents to take precautions as recycling plant fire continues to smolder
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
New Maryland law requires coverage for special prosthetics used for physical activities
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
CDC: McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
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Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
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Fans of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay euphoric over filming at Maryland restaurant
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, soul singer behind hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," dies in crash
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
How much did the 2025 Super Bowl commercials cost?
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Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game
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Alert Day issued for possible severe storms in Maryland Friday
Alert Day issued for possible severe storms in Maryland Friday
ALERT DAY issued for possible severe storms in Maryland Friday
Storm chances return to Maryland Friday and Saturday.
Alert Day Friday for possible severe storms in Maryland
Alert Day Friday for possible severe storms in Maryland
A risk of severe storms has prompted a Friday Alert Day across Maryland
A gloomy sky and patchy drizzle are in the forecast through early Thursday afternoon across greater Baltimore. A few rain showers are also possible through the lunch hour. The odds of seeing sunshine increase heading into the afternoon. Southern Maryland and neighborhoods closer to Washington, D.C. will see bigger breaks in the cloudy conditions.
Maryland sees thick morning fog, followed by scattered showers and storms
Thursday starts off with a chance for morning showers under overcast conditions. By afternoon, we'll see a few breaks in the clouds and the possibility of a stray shower or storm. Most areas should stay dry, with highs reaching near 80 degrees. Thursday starts off with a chance for morning showers under foggy conditions. By afternoon, we'll see a few breaks in the clouds and the possibility of a stray shower or storm. Most areas should stay dry, with highs reaching near 80 degrees.
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Alert Day issued for possible severe storms in Maryland Friday
Alert Day issued for possible severe storms in Maryland Friday
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
Gov. Wes Moore declares State of Emergency for flood-damaged western Maryland
Gov. Wes Moore declares State of Emergency for flood-damaged western Maryland
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths
Audit finds former Maryland medical examiner misclassified homicide deaths