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Man turns himself in after fatally stabbing estranged wife in Ellicott City, police say
Man turns himself in after fatally stabbing estranged wife in Ellicott City, police say
Alexander Stephenson, 53, of Ellicott City, is facing charges of first-degree murder and violating a protective order.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Man turns himself in after fatally stabbing estranged wife in Ellicott City, police say
Super Bowl-night ads will push BGE’s agenda to build and run power plants in Maryland
Super Bowl-night ads will push BGE’s agenda to build and run power plants in Maryland
Baltimore Gas and Electric has called on Maryland leaders to pass legislation allowing the utility to build and own power plants — an ask it’s underscoring with ads during NBC’s Olympics and Super...
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February 8, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Super Bowl-night ads will push BGE’s agenda to build and run power plants in Maryland
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A decade ago, Under Armour was a Wall Street darling. Today, its stock is worth a fraction of its former value and the company lost $200 million in 2024.
What happened?
What happened?
February 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A decade ago, Under Armour was a Wall Street darling. Today, its stock is worth a fraction of its former value and the company lost $200 million in 2024.
What happened?
What happened?
Baltimore firefighters contain 2-alarm fire in Penn North
Baltimore firefighters contain 2-alarm fire in Penn North
No one was hurt, according to John Marsh, public information officer for the Baltimore City Fire Department.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Baltimore firefighters contain 2-alarm fire in Penn North
Gov. Moore says he’s been ‘singled out’ by White House, uninvited to events for governors
Gov. Moore says he’s been ‘singled out’ by White House, uninvited to events for governors
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he’s been singled out by the White House, uninvited to a pair of events for the nation’s governors in Washington, D.C. next week.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Gov. Moore says he’s been ‘singled out’ by White House, uninvited to events for governors
Frigid temperatures and high winds persist in Baltimore area
Cold temperatures and strong winds persist in Baltimore area
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport recorded a temperature of 14 degrees in the morning that felt like minus 1 degree with the wind chill.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Frigid temperatures and high winds persist in Baltimore area
79-year-old Dundalk man dies after burning papers in barrel
79-year-old Dundalk man dies after burning possessions in barrel
Police said that the victim was using the barrel to burn some of his personal papers and cardboard in the backyard.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
79-year-old Dundalk man dies after burning papers in barrel
Ruth Meeron, one of Maryland’s first female contractors, embraced feminism and spirituality
Ruth Meeron, among Maryland’s first female contractors, was a strong civic activist
Ruth Meeron, one of Maryland’s first female contractors, died Jan. 6 at age 93.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Ruth Meeron, one of Maryland’s first female contractors, embraced feminism and spirituality
Baltimore issues 224 citations for unshoveled sidewalks week after winter storm
Baltimore issues 224 citations for unshoveled sidewalks after winter storm
The fines were given between Feb. 2 and Feb. 5, officials said.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Baltimore issues 224 citations for unshoveled sidewalks week after winter storm
For sale: Eclectic penthouse condo in Towson
For sale: Eclectic penthouse condo in Towson
Two private rooftop patios, totaling over 750 square feet, offer beautiful views and provide the perfect space to gather, dine al fresco, and relax.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM
For sale: Eclectic penthouse condo in Towson
Baltimore man arrested for attempted rape in Glen Burnie
Baltimore man arrested for attempted rape in Glen Burnie
Police said Allen Michael McFadden, 34, allegedly assaulted a woman taking out the trash at the Heritage Overlook housing complex in Glen Burnie.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Baltimore man arrested for attempted rape in Glen Burnie
Gun found outside Sparrows Point High School after ICE walkout
Gun found outside Sparrows Point High School
A relative picking up a student dropped the firearm, police said.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Gun found outside Sparrows Point High School after ICE walkout
Sub-zero wind chills blast the Baltimore area Saturday
Sub-zero wind chills blast the Baltimore area
Winds could gust as high as 60 miles per hour on Saturday afternoon.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Sub-zero wind chills blast the Baltimore area Saturday
A woman charged with 328 counts of abusing animals is now helping decide where they go
A woman charged with 328 counts of abusing animals is now helping decide where they go
A Halethorpe woman charged with 328 counts of animal abuse a year ago is taking a role in finding homes for the dogs, cats, birds and reptiles that prosecutors say were harmed in her care.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM
A woman charged with 328 counts of abusing animals is now helping decide where they go
In Maryland, where the upper bay is more likely to freeze, the state usually operates three steel-hulled boats that patrol the estuary’s icy reaches.
Like giant snow plows, they clear critical channels for those who need to leave the harbor in frigid temperatures. buff.ly/knV22zI
Like giant snow plows, they clear critical channels for those who need to leave the harbor in frigid temperatures. buff.ly/knV22zI
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
In Maryland, where the upper bay is more likely to freeze, the state usually operates three steel-hulled boats that patrol the estuary’s icy reaches.
Like giant snow plows, they clear critical channels for those who need to leave the harbor in frigid temperatures. buff.ly/knV22zI
Like giant snow plows, they clear critical channels for those who need to leave the harbor in frigid temperatures. buff.ly/knV22zI
While the Chesapeake Bay freezes, these 2 boats break the ice
While the Chesapeake Bay freezes, these 2 boats break the ice
While much of the Chesapeake Bay is frozen over, watermen, cargo ships and emergency responders have places to be, and islanders on Smith and Tangier need food and supplies. That’s where Maryland’s...
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February 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM
While the Chesapeake Bay freezes, these 2 boats break the ice
Where to get chicken wings and other Super Bowl eats in Baltimore
Where to get chicken wings and other Super Bowl eats in Baltimore
The Super Bowl is the one of the biggest days for carryout. Here are some of the best spots for football food in Baltimore.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Where to get chicken wings and other Super Bowl eats in Baltimore
Meet Hampden, Curtis Bay and other National Aquarium sea turtles named after Baltimore neighborhoods
See if the National Aquarium chose to name a sea turtle after your neighborhood
The National Aquarium is rehabilitating dozens of cold-stunned turtles, and it named them after Baltimore neighborhoods.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Meet Hampden, Curtis Bay and other National Aquarium sea turtles named after Baltimore neighborhoods
Will Greater Grace investigation prompt change? Senior pastors hint at leadership “transition”
Grace Grace pastors say leadership changes “inevitable”
Nearly two months after an explosive report called for the resignation of senior officials at Greater Grace World Outreach, the evangelical church’s elders issued a response that offered no concrete...
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February 7, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Will Greater Grace investigation prompt change? Senior pastors hint at leadership “transition”
Baltimore County Public Schools student arrested during ICE protests
Baltimore County Public School student arrested at ICE protest
A 16-year-old Baltimore County student was arrested during Friday’s student-led ICE protests, Baltimore County Police confirmed.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Baltimore County Public Schools student arrested during ICE protests
Scott administration further limits Baltimore inspector general’s record access
Scott administration further limits inspector general’s access to records
Advice from the Office of Attorney General says that inspector general access is limited by Maryland public records law.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Scott administration further limits Baltimore inspector general’s record access
Charges dropped against Baltimore County gym teacher accused of sexually abusing 2 students
Charges dropped against gym teacher accused of sexually abusing 2 students
Roger Myers, 61, of Towson, had been charged in Baltimore County Circuit Court with sexual abuse of a minor, third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Charges dropped against Baltimore County gym teacher accused of sexually abusing 2 students
Man who hid body in refrigerator in Baltimore sentenced to 10 years in prison
Man who hid body in refrigerator in Baltimore sentenced to 10 years in prison
Damreum Burroughs, 47, of Southwest Baltimore, pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Man who hid body in refrigerator in Baltimore sentenced to 10 years in prison
Man dies after being injured in Halethorpe fire this week
Man dies after Halethorpe blaze, fourth fatal fire in Baltimore County this year
A 59-year-old man died Friday morning from injuries he suffered in a Halethorpe house fire this week.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Man dies after being injured in Halethorpe fire this week
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Jon Meoli: Shane Baz is an increasingly important part of the Orioles’ rotation
Jon Meoli: Shane Baz is an increasingly important part of the Orioles’ rotation
COLUMN: Process the Framer Valdez signing for as long as you want and however you want. Just know that asking “Now what?” will not likely provide a satisfactory answer.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Jon Meoli: Shane Baz is an increasingly important part of the Orioles’ rotation