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In 13 hours, 3 women are found killed in Baltimore

Friday, Jun 15

Three female homicide victims were found in Baltimore between Monday night and Tuesday morning, an incredibly rare sequence of killings even for a city that has seen more than 300 homicides in each of the past three years.

Baltimore woman killed on school bleachers had hands bound, prom picture of her alleged killer, police say

A 20-year-old Baltimore woman found dead on the bleachers of a local high school this week was discovered in a kneeling position with trauma to her neck, her hands bound with rope and a prom picture of her alleged killer, according to charging documents in the man’s homicide case.

Scientists say they're confident Chesapeake Bay health is 'significantly improving'

For several years now, indicators have tentatively suggested that the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem is healthier than it has been in generations. Now, scientists say they know it for certain: The estuary is on a "significant" upswing.

Maryland General Assembly's ethics panel investigating Del. Curt Anderson for alleged sexual misconduct

Prominent Baltimore lawmaker Del. Curt Anderson is under an ethics investigation for alleged sexual misconduct and harassment.

Baltimore Sheriff asks state prosecutor to investigate photos of campaign signs in patrol car

The Baltimore Sheriff's Office has asked the State Prosecutor to investigate photos that appear to show one of the sheriff's employees loading or unloading campaign signs into one of the office's patrol cars.

Baltimore County teacher calls it a career after 41 years in the same first-grade classroom

Roxanne Russo has spent the last 41 years teaching first grade in the same classroom at Middleborough Elementary in Essex.

AFRAM Festival to expand back to two days in August at Druid Hill Park

Baltimore's AFRAM Festival, a festival celebrating African-American culture, will return to Druid Hill Park this summer.

Ben Jealous has friends in high places: Candidate says he smoked pot with Dave Chappelle

Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous' recollection that he once smoked marijuana with his friend Dave Chappelle just might be a first in Maryland politics.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet wins bids for Toys R Us stores in Glen Burnie and Hagerstown

Ollie's Bargain Outlet wins bids for two Maryland Toys R Us locations, in Glen Burnie and Hagerstown.

One year of BaltimoreLink bus system: Ridership bounces back, reliability still falls short

On its first anniversary, Gov. Larry Hogan’s $135 million BaltimoreLink bus system’s LocalLink and ExpressLink buses are on time about 68 percent of the time, an improvement from the previous year, but still well short of the Maryland Transit Administration’s 80 percent goal.