Unemployment Rate Steady at 4.3% in Maryland
Maryland added 3,200 jobs in March 2026, with strong gains in construction and health care. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. Southern Maryland cont...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Lexington Park Man Charged in Royal Farms Handgun Assault
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brett Andrew Taylor, 26, of Lexington Park after he allegedly retrieved a handgun and threatened to shoot ano...
May 12, 2026Open source
Lexington Park Man Arrested on Drug and Ghost Gun Charges
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Laroi James Burch, 35, of Lexington Park on May 8 after executing search warrants. Suspected cocai...
May 9, 2026Open source
Boat Fire Damages Three Vessels in Drayden
A boat fire in Drayden, St. Mary’s County, on May 7 caused an estimated $125,000 in damage to a 61-foot motor vessel and heat damage to two others. No inju...
May 8, 2026Open source
Arizona woman accused of hitting, killing man she met on dating app
Police say 30-year-old Mikela Bahe met the victim on a dating app, and intentionally ran him over with his own SUV near 16th Street and Maryland Avenue.
May 8, 2026Open source
78-year-old woman and 22-year-old man shot in Cherry Hill Wednesday
A 78-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man were shot in the 800 block of Seagull Avenue in Baltimore around 3 p.m. Wednesday. Southern District detectives are...
May 6, 2026Open source
California surfer films relentless pursuit by great white shark CNN 17 MIN
A shark — likely a great white — chased a surfer for a mile off the coast of California, and his friend captured it all on video.
May 3, 2026Open source
Baltimore water main break prompts multi-agency response
A large water main break prompted a multi-agency in Baltimore Saturday morning. Officials say the water main break happened at the intersection of S. Caton a...
May 2, 2026Open source
Norwalk man accused of posing as teen to exploit minors on Snapchat
Antonio Diaz Jr., 28, is accused of targeting nine minors between the ages of 9 and 16 in California, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahom...
May 20, 2026Open source
With Preakness in Laurel, Baltimoreans to keep tradition alive locally at music and arts festival
Organizers of a community festival this weekend hope to keep the spirit of Preakness alive along Park Heights Avenue, even as the annual horse racing event t...
May 15, 2026Open source
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Potomac and Patuxent Open for Striper Season May 16
Striped bass season opens Saturday, May 16, in the Potomac River with keepers in the 19-24 inch slot. The Patuxent opens to Point Patience on May 16 and the...
May 12, 2026Open source
Wesko to Open for Warren Zeiders at Calvert Marine Museum Concert
Rising country artist Wesko will open for Warren Zeiders at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Waterside Music Series on July 24, 2026. Tickets for the Solomons c...
May 9, 2026Open source
The meg-nificent tale of Maryland’s new state shark
SOLOMONS — As paleontologist Stephen Godfrey walked into the Calvert Marine Museum one morning in April, staff members congratulated him. In a way, he br...
May 7, 2026Open source
Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
After 15 years at a convention center in Oxon Hill, Maryland, the Scripps National Spelling Bee moved this year Constitution Hall.
May 29, 2026Open source
Maryland owner locked out as alleged squatters order DoorDash, police walk away
An East Baltimore squatter standoff Thursday exposed the limits of Maryland's new crackdown.
May 29, 2026Open source
2 shot during online marketplace transaction in Laurel
Police say a shooting at a Laurel, Maryland shopping center that left two people injured happened during an online marketplace transaction.
May 29, 2026Open source
Gun shops see surge in sales as Maryland limits Glocks
A new Maryland law that will ban the sale of most Glocks is driving customers to Baltimore-area firearms shops in waves, shop owners say.
May 28, 2026Open source
'Sail 250 Maryland & Air Show Baltimore' to bring food, ships
The "Sail 250 Maryland and Air Show Baltimore" will have air shows, ship tours, food trucks and local dining options across four festival locations.
May 28, 2026Open source
Maryland advocates call for mandatory radon testing laws
Four years ago, she was diagnosed with lung cancer a subsequent test of her Ellicott City home found elevated levels of the radioactive gas radon.
May 27, 2026Open source
AG: No charges in Northwest Baltimore police shooting
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown will not seek charges in a Baltimore police shooting on March 10.
May 27, 2026Open source
Bowie couple who died during Hajj pilgrimage honored with Maryland law
The Don't You Worry (Wurie) Act requires travel agencies to be insured and registered in Maryland to eliminate any loopholes for fraudulent companies.
May 27, 2026Open source
Reid Wiseman reflects on incredible Artemis II flight
Baltimore-native astronaut Reid Wiseman tells with WBAL-TV 11 News his favorite part of the Artemis II mission and shares thanks for the support from Maryland.
May 19, 2026Open source
Camden County man accused of setting fire at a Maryland Walmart and stealing $10K in jewelry, police say
Berlin Township police arrested Anthony J. Rhodes after he allegedly caused an estimated $10 million in damages to a Walmart store in April.
May 17, 2026Open source
Worcester County residents react to proposed cable landing station
Berlin, Md. – Tensions were high during Thursday night’s town hall meeting at Stephen Decatur High School. Organized by Worcester County Commissioner Eri...
May 16, 2026Open source
Multiple shootings across Prince George's County, Laurel under investigation
RIVERDALE, Md. — Two people were injured after a man went on a shooting spree in Prince George's County on Friday afternoon.
May 16, 2026Open source
Maryland Science Center celebrates sci-fi with family-friendly event
From Star Wars to Star Trek, the Maryland Science Center is hosting a sci-fi-themed event Saturday with hands-on activities for the whole family.
May 16, 2026Open source
Arbutus Arts Festival, tradition for generations of families, returns Sunday
Revenue from the festival goes back into the community, including funding for a mural visible at the entrance to East Drive.
May 15, 2026Open source
‘Midsummer/Bowie Elton Queen’ – the British mashup of your dreams
Hannah Folger's third musical Shakespearean adaptation comes to Baltimore Peninsula in June and for one night to Boordy Vineyards.
May 15, 2026Open source
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Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
After 15 years at a convention center in Oxon Hill, Maryland, the Scripps National Spelling Bee moved this year Constitution Hall.
May 29, 2026Open source
Maryland owner locked out as alleged squatters order DoorDash, police walk away
An East Baltimore squatter standoff Thursday exposed the limits of Maryland's new crackdown.
May 29, 2026Open source
Strutting their stuff: 3 orchestras to perform next week at Meyerhoff
A trio of major Maryland orchestras packs Meyerhoff Symphony Hall next week for three nights in a row before annual orchestra conference.
May 29, 2026Open source
2 shot during online marketplace transaction in Laurel
Police say a shooting at a Laurel, Maryland shopping center that left two people injured happened during an online marketplace transaction.
May 29, 2026Open source
Maryland launches opioid settlement dashboard to track spending
Maryland launches a public dashboard tracking opioid settlement dollars received, distributed and spent statewide.
May 29, 2026Open source
Some Glimmers of Hope in the GOP’s Bleak Bid to Disenfranchise Black and Dem Voters
Hello, and welcome back to The Franchise! Yes, the redistricting battle rages on across the South, but, FINALLY, some positive news on this front.
May 28, 2026Open source
'Sail 250 Maryland & Air Show Baltimore' to bring food, ships
The "Sail 250 Maryland and Air Show Baltimore" will have air shows, ship tours, food trucks and local dining options across four festival locations.
May 28, 2026Open source
Maryland bank robbery suspect who made no effort to hide identity turns himself in
A bank robbery suspect who investigators say made little effort to hide his identity during a theft inside a Forestville bank turned himself in just hours af...
May 28, 2026Open source
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