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March 1, 2026 at 11:07 p.m.

By JON GAMBRELL, MELANIE LIDMAN, JOSH BOAK and ERIC TUCKER DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)...

Baltimore County police investigate a shooting scene near Lansdowne High School that left one student dead. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Baltimore County Police investigating Dundalk shooting that injured teen

By Baltimore Sun staff

March 1, 2026 at 10:16 p.m.

Officers from the Dundalk precinct responded at about 4:05 p.m. to the 400 block of...

Naval Academy Superintendent Michael Borgschulte, center, and members of the 13th Company sing the Navy’s Blue and Gold song before the 44th annual Ball Run at Bancroft Hall. This year’s run is a 36-mile run to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore where the 126th Army-Navy game will be play on Saturday. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Naval Academy increases security following US-Israel attack on Iran

By Chevall Pryce

March 1, 2026 at 6:38 p.m.

Following the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on Saturday, the US Naval Academy and Naval Support...

Woman killed in crash on Liberty Heights Avenue in Northwest Baltimore

By Matt Hubbard

March 1, 2026 at 1:38 p.m.

A woman was killed Sunday morning in Northwest Baltimore after her vehicle struck a parked...

Detail of patches worn by Howard County Police

Howard County police fatally shoot man Sunday in Columbia

By Matt Hubbard

March 1, 2026 at 9:31 a.m.

Howard County police fatally shot a man early Sunday in Columbia after authorities said he...

Tony Mansolino was considered in the Orioles' manager search this offseason before the club hired Craig Albernaz. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Former Orioles interim manager Mansolino clarifies Braves ‘rescued’ comment

March 1, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

Tony Mansolino felt his comments to an Atlanta radio station were misinterpreted after he departed...

After signing both House and Senate bills that end local formal agreements with ICE, Governor Wes Moore answers questions from members of the press. Nine Maryland counties have these agreements with ICE. (Surya Vaidy/Staff)

Factchecking Gov. Moore’s ‘budget myth busters’ video

By Tinashe Chingarande

March 1, 2026 at 10:25 a.m.

The Baltimore Sun combed through all the budget proposals Moore has introduced during his time...

Iranian people attend a demonstration in support of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Could conflict with Iran transform the Middle East? | GUEST COMMENTARY

By Colin Pascal

March 1, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

Opinion: The U.S. proved its resolve and capabilities in striking Iran. What remains to be...

Orioles outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr., shown against the Pirates on Friday, showcased a variety of his tools on Sunday against the Red Sox. (Matt Slocum/AP)

Orioles observations on Bradfield’s tools, Bassitt out on ABS challenges

March 1, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. showed off his tools and starter Chris Bassitt discussed ABS...

Rutgers forward Dylan Grant steals the ball from Maryland forward Solomon Washington during the second half Sunday in College Park. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Maryland men’s basketball can’t finish rally in 69-65 loss to Rutgers

By Nicky Wolcott

March 1, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

Maryland men's basketball showed flashes in February of a brighter future. A new month wasn't...

This image provided by U.S. Central Command shows a F/A-18E Super Hornet preparing to make an arrested landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) after a mission in support of Operation Epic Fury, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy via AP)

3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says

March 1, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

By BEN FINLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — Three American service members have been killed and five...

People watch from a rooftop as a plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

March 1, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

By The Associated Press The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know...

President Donald Trump holds up a fist after disembarking Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

US intel did not suggest a preemptive strike from Iran before US-Israeli attacks, AP sources say

March 1, 2026 at 11:03 p.m.

By MATTHEW LEE and DAVID KLEPPER WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior White House official said...

Enjoy the sunshine and get your steps in by visiting parks across the region such as Druid Hill Park or Patterson Park in Baltimore City or Centennial Park in Howard County. They're perfect spots to safely gather with friends and be socially distanced.

Baltimore weather: Cold start gives way to springlike warmth

By Baltimore Sun staff

March 1, 2026 at 9:12 a.m.

Baltimore will start the week cold and cloudy before rain midweek and a dramatic warm-up...

Police investigate the site of a shooting at Buford’s in Austin, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

March 2, 2026 at 2:37 a.m.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities say three people were killed and 14 others were wounded...

FILE – Sandinista soldiers walk amid the debris after shooting down a supply plane of the U.S.-backed rebels in Loma El Arenal, Nicaragua, on Jan. 24, 1988. (AP Photo/Mario Tapia, File)

Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard

March 1, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.

By TIM SULLIVAN Barely an hour after the first U.S. and Israeli missiles struck Iran,...

Severna Park’s Michael Queen became the all-time winningest wrestler in the county at the Class 4A/3A East Region finals. (Katherine Fominykh/Staff)

Severna Park’s Michael Queen makes history, Arundel girls impress at wrestling regionals

By Katherine Fominykh

February 28, 2026 at 10:04 p.m.

Severna Park wrestler Michael Queen become the all-time wins leader in Anne Arundel County en...

Police tape at a crime scene in Baltimore. File.

One killed, two injured in Caroline County crash

By Mary Carole McCauley

February 28, 2026 at 9:27 p.m.

A fatal crash Friday in Caroline County claimed the life of Joseph D’Souza, 30, of...

Navy senior forward Donovan Draper throws down a two-handed dunk during the first half of Saturday’s game against Colgate. (Debbie Latta/Navy Athletics)

Navy men’s basketball celebrates senior day with 85-69 rout of Colgate

By Bill Wagner

March 1, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.

Navy led pretty much from start to finish in dispatching Colgate, 85-69, to add more...

Maryland's Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu drives to the basket Saturday's game against Michigan in Ann Arbor. (Courtesy of Maryland Athletics)

No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball’s streak ends in loss to No. 8 Michigan

By Dana Gauruder

February 28, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

No. 8 Michigan women's basketball ended No. 14 Maryland's six-game winning streak with an 87-69...

The Orioles' Adley Rutschman hits a home run against Braves pitcher Martín Pérez during the fifth inning of a spring training game Saturday in Sarasota, Florida. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Orioles observations on Mayo’s defense, Rutschman putting injuries behind him

February 28, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

Coby Mayo made an appearance at shortstop and Adley Rutschman had two extra-base hits in...

Winston-Salem State's Amari Kilgore-Baldwin, Breonna Roaf and Kloe Thompson celebrate after winning the CIAA Tournament championship game against Fayetteville State on Saturday at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/staff)

Winston-Salem State women’s basketball wins first CIAA Tournament title

By Timothy Dashiell

February 28, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

Winston-Salem State stamped its Cinderella season with a dominant 60-43 victory over Fayetteville State in...

Maryland's Eric Spanos carries the balls as Loyola's Joe Houlihan defends during a game earlier this season. (Kim Hairston/staff)

No. 9 Maryland men’s lacrosse falls to No. 2 Notre Dame, 11-8 | ROUNDUP

By Baltimore Sun staff

February 28, 2026 at 10:25 p.m.

The Fighting Irish put together a 7-0 run between the second and third quarters to...

Former Maryland forward Julian Reese is getting a chance with the Wizards. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Former Terps star Julian Reese signs two-way contract with Wizards

By C.J. Doon

February 28, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

Former Maryland men's basketball standout and Randallstown native Julian Reese signed a two-way contract with...

Baltimore Sun co-owner Armstrong Williams, right, with Major General Antoinette Gant at Fort Lesley J. McNair. (Courtesy Photo)

Armstrong Williams: History and duty on display at Fort Lesley J. McNair | STAFF COMMENTARY

By Armstrong Williams

February 28, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

Opinion: On the eve of conflict with Iran, Armstrong Williams found dedication to service on...

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By Bill Wachsberger

March 1, 2026 at 8:28 a.m.

ABC’s “This Week” — Information for this program was unavailable for this edition. Sunday, 10...

The U.S. Capitol is photographed Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress

March 1, 2026 at 8:06 a.m.

By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote...

Senior midfielder Ava Yovino scored three goals and dished off three assists to lead No. 10 Navy to a 14-11 upset of No. 7 Florida on Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. (Phil Hoffmann/Navy Athletics)

No. 10 Navy women’s lacrosse takes down No. 7 Florida, 14-11, for signature win

By David Ausiello

March 1, 2026 at 9:41 a.m.

Ava Yovino scored three goals and added three assists to lead No. 10 Navy to...

Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.(AP Photo)

Armstrong Williams: What history demands we remember amid a new Middle East crisis | STAFF COMMENTARY

By Armstrong Williams

February 28, 2026 at 12:43 p.m.

Opinion: Amid a new crisis in the Middle East, history reminds us of the potential...

People take shelter in an underground metro station as air raid sirens warn of incoming strikes by Iran, in Ramat Gan, Israel, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

In familiar ritual, Israelis race back and forth to shelters to escape Iranian missile barrages

February 28, 2026 at 6:37 p.m.

By MELANIE LIDMAN and AMI BENTOV TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Constant missile salvos from...

Moore, Maryland lawmakers are split over U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

By Racquel Bazos

February 28, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Maryland lawmakers split sharply on Saturday over U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, with...

Immigrant families settle in for the night at the Holding Institute in Laredo, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Valerie Gonzalez)

Worms in food, poor medical care, lights on 24/7: Families tell of life in Texas detention center

February 28, 2026 at 6:38 p.m.

By GARANCE BURKE, ADAM GELLER and VALERIE GONZALEZ LAREDO, Texas (AP) — A month after...

Police car lights. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Man found fatally shot on Ashland Avenue, Baltimore Police say

By Todd Karpovich

February 28, 2026 at 8:24 a.m.

Baltimore Police are investigating a fatal shooting early Saturday in the city’s Central District.

Nellie Flowers, 98, and Dusty Flowers leaving stage to applause at Dorchester County National Outdoor Show muskrat skinning competition

At 98, Nellie Flowers returns to Outdoor Show stage

By Josh Davis

February 28, 2026 at 11:22 p.m.

Nellie Flowers, 98, will compete in muskrat skinning at Dorchester’s National Outdoor Show for the...

The Orioles' Brandon Young works out during spring training in Sarasota, Florida. The 27-year-old will have to prove that he's worthy of more starts with the big league club. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Orioles’ former pitching prospects aim for post-hype success: ‘Next step’

February 28, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Cade Povich, Chayce McDermott and Brandon Young are chasing roles on the Orioles’ big league...

What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran

March 1, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

By BRIAN MELLEY The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in what President Donald...

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, in Jerusalem, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Gil Cohen Magen/Pool Photo via AP)

Read Benjamin Netanyahu’s full statement on Iran

February 28, 2026 at 9:24 a.m.

By The Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a recorded message released...

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, shown against the Cowboys in 2025, could be traded this offseason. The Ravens would be a logical fit, given their need for a big-bodied wide receiver to play alongside Zay Flowers. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Josh Tolentino: Ravens and A.J. Brown? Baltimore better consider it. | COMMENTARY

By Josh Tolentino

February 28, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

Could A.J. Brown be a fit in Baltimore? Josh Tolentino says the Ravens should consider...

FILE -The main building of Russia’s Foreign Ministry dominates the skyline in downtown Moscow, Aug. 16, 2006, with a Soviet Union state emblem on the facade. (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, File)

Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as ‘unprovoked act of armed aggression’

February 28, 2026 at 9:48 a.m.

By The Associated Press Russia on Saturday condemned the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran as “a...

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visits the coast guard ship KV Bjornoya, in Tromso, Norway, Tuesday Feb. 3, 2026. (Rune Stoltz Bertinussen/NTB Scanpix via AP)

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei

February 28, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

By CLAUDIA CIOBANU WARSAW (AP) — European leaders scrambled to protect their citizens in the...

Keith Sullivan, “BACK TO THE UNDERGROUND”, mixed media collage on canvas, for Mélange I at MFA Circle Gallery

Patrice Drago: Galleries, museums join Maryland Day celebrations, and there’s much to see

By Patrice Drago

March 1, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

Patrice Drago: Galleries, museums join Maryland Day celebrations, and there's much to see

FILE -Workers load medical aid onto an Air India plane to be flown to India, at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, May 4, 2021. (Menahem Kahana/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran

February 28, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

By CARA RUBINSKY LONDON (AP) — The U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran is disrupting...

The Maryland General Assembly will return to the State House as the 2026 legislative session begins. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Energy and budget talks to shape final 45 days of Maryland’s 2026 session

By Mennatalla Ibrahim

March 1, 2026 at 9:31 a.m.

Saturday marks the midpoint of Maryland’s 2026 legislative session, a 90-day sprint that has already...

Maryland Department of Human Services former Secretary Rafael J. López and other state officials were grilled last year by state legislators over the suicide death of a 16-year-old foster girl in a Baltimore hotel last month and a scathing audit that documented multiple problems with how it cared for children in their custody. (Handout)

DHS sent Md. foster care teen to homeless shelter after sexual assault

By Jean Marbella

February 28, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

“Children are supposed to be placed in environments that are safe, and that are age-appropriate...

In a video posted on Truth Social, President Donald Trump says U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran.” (Screengrab)

‘Take over your government’: Read President Trump’s statement on Iran

February 28, 2026 at 8:34 a.m.

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an 8-minute video posted on his Truth Social that...

Lieutenant General Michael Borgschulte, Naval Academy superintendent, presents the Spike Webb Most Outstanding Boxer Award to senior Steve Brunache. Brunache became a three-time Brigade Boxing champion on Friday night at Alumni Hall. (Naval Academy Boxing/Courtesy)

Steve Brunache stars at Naval Academy’s Brigade Boxing Championships

By Bill Wagner

February 28, 2026 at 12:47 p.m.

Steve Brunache captured his third consecutive Brigade Boxing Championship on Friday night inside Alumni Hall.

Severn Run's Kenny Lipscomb goes to the basket between Glen Burnie defenders Tilman Brown, left, and Maurice Cure during a Class 4A East Region I quarterfinal on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Severn Run boys basketball wins region quarterfinal over Glen Burnie, 67-60

By Katherine Fominykh

February 27, 2026 at 10:47 p.m.

Kevin Burks and Ricco Gough each hit key 3-pointers to help Severn Run boys basketball...

Book shelves at Howard County Library System - Charles E. Miller Branch and Historical Center in Ellicott City. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Howard Library System reinstates 55 workers with county support

By Brendan Nordstrom

February 28, 2026 at 3:52 a.m.

The Howard County Library System plans to reinstate the 55 on-call staffers whose positions were...

Lorraine Hawkins holds a “Justice for Dwight Hawkins” sign at a vigil for her nephew as she hugs Darlene Cain, a founder of Mothers On The Move. Dwight Hawkins was fatally shot Tuesday evening by Baltimore Police on Pelham Avenue where people met to remember him and call for police accountability. Cain’s son Dale Graham, 29, was killed by Baltimore City police in 2008. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Bodycam release sparks protest over fatal Baltimore Police shooting

By Brendan Nordstrom

February 27, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.

A large group crowded a street corner in Belair-Edison Friday evening with shouts of "He...

Thumbnail image Police Criminal Justice Crime Handcuffs Law Enforcement | ANNAPOLIS, MD -- 12/6/08 -- MD GANGS 07 HAIRSTON --Capt. Kevin King, of the Maryland Division of Corrections, Eastern Correctional Institution in Somerset County, holds handcuffs as he listens to his collegue Capt. Walter Holmes, also from Eastern, make his presentation. The two men are founders of a program called "CHOICES...Part of the Solution" and bring the program to young people at the Eastport Community Center. Their talk centers on keeping kids out of gangs and the criminal justice system. KIM HAIRSTON [Sun Photographer] #9085 MANDATORY CREDIT: Baltimore Examiner and Washington Examiner OUT

Two more arrests made in connection to fatal Somerset County shooting

By John Romero

February 27, 2026 at 8:11 p.m.

Officials said a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old, both males, are in custody at the Somerset...

Baltimore Police release bodycam footage of fatal shooting in Belair-Edison

By Natalie Jones

February 27, 2026 at 8:13 p.m.

The Baltimore Police Department on Friday released body-worn camera footage showing the fatal shooting of...

Annapolis Crystals is owned by Terry Levitan, left, and Donna Offterdinger, right. The shop recently reopened in a new location, this time on Fleet Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Downtown Annapolis store reopens in new location after flood

By Paul W. Gillespie

February 27, 2026 at 7:18 p.m.

A downtown Annapolis business reopened in a new location on Fleet Street. The store has...

Orioles right-hander Shane Baz pitches against Pirates infielder Nick Gonzales during the first inning of his 2026 spring training debut Friday in Bradenton, Florida. (Matt Slocum/AP)

Orioles observations on Shane Baz’s debut, Samuel Basallo injury update

February 27, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

Shane Baz made his first Orioles spring training appearance, and Samuel Basallo provided positive news...

Navy seniors, from left, Austin Benigni, Donovan Draper, Cam Cormany, Sam Krist, Aidan Kehoe and Mike Woods. The senior class has helped the Mids rise to the top of the Patriot League this winter. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy men’s basketball to honor 6 seniors who have led historic season

By Bill Wagner

February 27, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

Navy men’s basketball is set to honor a special group of seniors who have led...

Gov. Wes Moore demanded President Donald Trump “pay Marylanders back” $4 billion over the president's sweeping tariffs that SCOTUS recently ruled illegal.

New in Moore v. Trump: the governor wants Maryland’s $4 billion back

By Tinashe Chingarande

February 27, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

Moore demanded President Donald Trump “pay Marylanders back” $4 billion over the president's sweeping tariffs...

Roberto “Quick” Silver hugs a member of Samuel Brown’s family after a news conference Friday in front of Baltimore County Police Precinct 2. Silver said his time with Brown was more than a 30-year friendship: “You see me, you see Big Sam.” (Luke Parker/Staff)

Brown family demands Baltimore County Police footage of incident

By Luke Parker

February 27, 2026 at 6:59 p.m.

Family says "Big Sam" Brown is brain-dead and will likely not make it out of...

Jazz great Herb Alpert performs on his legendary trumpet in 2012. The musician, who will turn 90 next month, is bringing his reunited band, Tijuana Brass, to the Lyric Baltimore for a concert on March 27.

Jazz great Herb Alpert bringing fabled Tijuana Brass to the Lyric March 27

By Mary Carole McCauley

February 27, 2026 at 3:31 p.m.

At age 90, jazz trumpeter Herb Alpert still goes on tour — and he's bringing...

Exterior of Popeyes and Rita's in the Edmondson Village Shopping Center. Deanta Dorsey, a 16-year-old Edmondson High School student, was fatally shot as he and other students were outside. Four other teens were injured.

Teen acquitted in 2023 Edmondson Village mass shooting case

By Dan Belson

February 27, 2026 at 8:23 p.m.

Daaon Spears, who was accused of opening fire at a group of Edmondson-Westside High School...

Stella Chen, Sara Hamdaoui and Olivia Takash are finalists to be the 2026-2027 student member on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County. (AACPS/Courtesy)

Three juniors named finalists for Anne Arundel student member of school board

By Bridget Byrne

February 27, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

Three 11th graders are finalists for student member on the Anne Arundel County school board....

Winston-Salem State’s Nevaeh Farmer, right, tries to steal the ball from Claflin University’s Mia Lewis, left, in the first half of a CIAA Tournament semifinal. Winston-Salem State won easily to make Saturday's championship game. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

CIAA Tournament semifinal roundup: Winston-Salem State, Fayetteville State women advance

By Mike Frainie

February 27, 2026 at 11:06 p.m.

Follow our coverage of CIAA Tournament semifinal games at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.

Laurel man Javan King, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud after he was charged with stealing approximately 4,700 cellphones from the federal government. (Dreamstime/TNS)

4,700 phones stolen from DOJ; Laurel man pleads guilty

By Maggie Trovato

February 27, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

Javan King pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud after he was charged with...

Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate catches a touchdown pass against Michigan in 2025. Tate is considered one of the best wide receivers available in the 2026 draft. (Ryan Sun/AP)

Could Ravens draft a WR in first round? The prospects are tantalizing.

By Brian Wacker

February 28, 2026 at 12:42 p.m.

Could the Ravens take a wide receiver in the first round of the NFL draft?...

Orioles left fielder Heston Kjerstad celebrates with Pete Alonso, right, during a spring training game. Alonso is expected to play a crucial role for Baltimore in 2026 after signing a five-year deal this offseason. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

All aboard the Orioles bandwagon? MLB.com says team is easy to love.

By Bennett Conlin

February 27, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

MLB.com named the Orioles the ultimate bandwagon team of 2026. Here's why.

A grave marker for "Cuddles" at Rosa Bonheur Memorial Park in Elkridge. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

2,000 buried pets may be relocated for new Sheetz gas station in Elkridge, if rezoning is approved

By Marissa Yelenik

February 28, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

The cemetery is home to at least 10,000 graves, including roughly 100 human graves.

Acting Department of Juvenile Services Director Betsy Fox Tolentino responds to questions about a juvenile justice reform bill and her Senate confirmation scheduled for this month. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Maryland Senate committee passes updated youth automatic charging reform

By Katharine Wilson

February 27, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

The Maryland State Senate also confirmed Betsy Fox Tolentino on Friday as the secretary of...

Seven educators were named Thursday as finalists for the 2026 Anne Arundel County Teacher of the Year award. (AACPS/Courtesy)

Seven Anne Arundel Teacher of the Year finalists announced

By Bridget Byrne

February 27, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

These are the seven Teacher of the Year finalists in Anne Arundel County. They teach...

Fayetteville State’s Talia Trotter receives the game MVP award after a win over Virginia Union in the CIAA Tournament quarterfinals at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Homecoming and history: Talia Trotter returns to Baltimore chasing 3rd CIAA title

By Timothy Dashiell

February 27, 2026 at 12:09 p.m.

Ellicott City native Talia Trotter returns home with a chance to guide Fayetteville State to...

About 60 unmarked vehicles believed to be intended for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is no longer parked atop a midtown Baltimore garage where they were spotted earlier this week.

Fleet of ICE vehicles removed from midtown Baltimore garage

By Luke Parker

February 27, 2026 at 3:47 p.m.

A pack of approximately 60 pickup trucks and SUVs have been taken out of the...

Attacker Keeley Block, shown playing earlier this season against Syracuse, has thrived since joining the Terps after a stellar career at Penn. (Courtesy of Maryland Athletics)

Keeley Block went from beating Maryland women’s lacrosse to joining Terps

By Edward Lee

February 27, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Eleven months after scoring the game-winning goal to send Penn to an upset of Maryland, Keeley Block...

Terps coach Buzz Williams watches his team against Northwestern earlier this month. Williams' team has struggled this season, but a few February wins have shown a path forward for the program in future seasons. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

Latest wins bring next season into focus for Maryland men’s basketball | ANALYSIS

By Taylor Lyons

February 27, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

Maryland men's basketball's season has not gone well, but the Terps are showing why Year...

Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, right, chest bumps quarterback Lamar Jackson before a game against the Browns. Baltimore is pushing hard to re-sign Linderbaum, a pending free agent. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Mike Preston: Ravens need to keep Tyler Linderbaum. Wally Williams agrees. | COMMENTARY

By Mike Preston

February 27, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

The Ravens are right to make a strong effort to keep center Tyler Linderbaum, Mike...

Manager Craig Albernaz has quickly developed a reputation in the Orioles' clubhouse for his shoe game, something he's taken pride in since he was a kid. (Left: Photo courtesy of Craig Albernaz, Right: Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

‘Elite’ shoe game: Orioles’ Craig Albernaz boasts deep sneaker collection

February 27, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz's shoe game rivals that of even some of the team’s biggest...

Cars heading toward potholes at the intersection of Pulaski Hwy. and Monument St. in Baltimore. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Baltimore eyes $60M sanitation complex, $30M sidewalk upgrades in capital plan

By Chevall Pryce

February 27, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.

New pools and affordable housing are just a two of the issues Baltimore City plans...

Baltimore gun enthusiast Anthony Gaines Jr., shoots targets as he and others gather for Gun Rights: A Celebration of Freedom hosted by We The Free at Guntry in Owings Mills. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Black gun advocates warn proposed laws could hit their community hard

By Karl Hille

February 27, 2026 at 1:43 p.m.

"It's really important for us to highlight Black gun ownership in a positive light," event...

6522 Meadowridge Road in Elkridge, left, with Interstate 95 South shown at bottom, could become the new home for ICE's Baltimore field office. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Will blocked Elkridge ICE detention center become agency’s new Baltimore field office?

February 27, 2026 at 7:50 p.m.

An Elkridge office building underwent more than a dozen inspections on its way to becoming...

Key federal agencies suffer while Democrats hold out for policy reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's operations.

Maryland Democrats admit key agencies are suffering over ICE standoff

By Ben Mause

February 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Key federal agencies suffer while Democrats hold out for policy reforms to the U.S. Immigration...

The Emmy Award-winning actor Lena Waithe is one of the stars of her play "trinity," which celebrated its world premiere on Saturday at Baltimore Center Stage.

Theater Review: Lena Waithe’s ‘trinity’ is a therapy session in play form

By Mary Carole McCauley

February 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Perhaps Lena Waithe's focus on her mental processes and inner space is unsurprising in a...

Oakland Mills community members greeted board member Jacky McCoy as she arrived for the Board of Education meeting in December. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Howard school board nixes Oakland Mills High renovation in capital budget request

February 27, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

The Howard County Board of Education passed a capital budget request for the upcoming fiscal...

Howard County Department of Education facade. (Kiersten Hacker/Staff)

Howard school board passes budget request, but county faces funding challenges

February 26, 2026 at 8:18 p.m.

The Howard County Board of Education passed a budget request around $1.68 billion that restores...

Former Del. Vanessa Atterbeary endorsed by former Howard County executive

By April Santana

February 26, 2026 at 8:03 p.m.

Former Maryland Democratic Party Chair and Howard County Executive Ken Ulman has endorsed former state...

File photo of matzo ball soup, a dish that will be on the menu at the coming-soon Little T's New York Deli.

Jewish-inspired deli to open in former Chihuahua Brothers space

By Jane Godiner

February 26, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

A vacant restaurant space in Mid-Town Belvedere will soon be home to a new restaurant,...

A Ravens helmet sits on the field before a 2020 game in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

2026 NFLPA team report cards: Ravens improve in several areas

By Brian Wacker

February 26, 2026 at 8:15 p.m.

The Ravens received seven grades of at least an A-minus and no grade lower than...

A school bus arrives at the new Guilford Park High School on Aug. 28, 2023 for the first day of the academic year in Howard County.

Howard County schools convert 3 days to full school days after extra snow days used