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baltimore countys

Baltimore County’s next prosecutor faces tough choices on youth crime

May 23, 2026

The race for Baltimore County’s top prosecutor spot is heating up, with candidates pushing different ideas on how to handle rising crime. One candidate argues that current policies aren’t working and wants stronger action against juvenile offenses. She points to recent crime spikes in areas like Tow

technology

Baltimore’s New Path: From Lower Crime to Stronger Jobs

May 18, 2026

The city has cut its homicide and shooting rates by nearly sixty percent since 2021, reaching the safest levels seen in half a century. Yet that safety must be matched with fresh economic growth if families are to thrive and the city to move forward. The first hurdle is avoiding political moves t

environment

Weekend warmth fades as rain moves in for the week

May 18, 2026

Baltimore braces for a quick taste of summer before Mother Nature brings a change. Sunday will feel more like July with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Humidity will tag along, making it feel even heavier outside. When the workweek starts, the heat sticks around. Monday

sports

A Quick Trade Move for Denver’s Backup RB

May 17, 2026

Denver has gone from almost no running‑back talent to having more players than spots. In the last two seasons, the Broncos struggled at the backfield but now have a surplus of options. Coach Jason La Canfora pointed out that Denver could sell their fourth‑year back, Jaleel McLaughlin, for a la

entertainment

Books that capture the same grit as The Wire

May 17, 2026

Crime fiction doesn’t get much sharper than the work of the writers behind The Wire. These authors turned their firsthand experience into gripping stories long before they shaped the show’s legendary writer’s room. Dennis Lehane’s Mystic River, for instance, drops readers into a childhood friendship

sports

A Wide‑Open Preakness and Other Sports Highlights

May 16, 2026

The 151st Preakness is set for tomorrow at Laurel Park, Maryland. Because the top two finishers from yesterday’s Kentucky Derby are not running, there is no chance for a Triple Crown this year. That makes the race feel like an open field, with many different horses having a realistic shot at victory

weather

Maryland's weather flip: sunshine in the morning, storms by evening

May 14, 2026

Maryland started the day with clear skies and temperatures climbing to a comfortable 70°F by noon. The pleasant morning made it ideal for outdoor tasks or quick errands before the weather turned. But after 3 p. m. , a cold front sweeping in from the west brought changing conditions, kicking off a se

sports

Mets Face Big Questions After Rough Start

May 11, 2026

The New York Mets have begun the season with a disappointing offense. In baseball’s overall rankings, they are near the bottom for hits, doubles, batting average, and on‑base plus slugging. The team struggles to reach base, hit solid singles, or power the ball. A popular broadcaster has called out

sports

Ravens Face Possible Trade Drama With Star Quarterback

May 9, 2026

The Baltimore team may soon revisit the chaotic negotiations that surrounded former MVP Lamar Jackson last year. The 2023 talks ended with him securing the biggest salary ever in the league, but only after he pushed for a trade and owners agreed to keep him in Baltimore. Recent conversations with to

health

Measles Rises: Maryland Faces a Small but Worrying Spike

May 7, 2026

The state is watching closely after three new measles cases were found this year. The numbers are part of a larger national trend, with more than 2, 200 cases last year and about 1, 800 so far this year. Maryland’s three infections all came from people who had traveled out of state or abroad. The f