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Local residents relax inside the lobby of the Zeta Center for Healthy and Active Aging, one of the Baltimore City Health Department’s cooling centers, in northwest Baltimore on Monday.
A heat dome is bringing dangerous temps to Maryland. Here’s what to know.
A strong ridge of high pressure is creating “very warm” air mass over the region, a phenomenon known as a heat dome.
The sun sets over the harbor near Canton Waterfront Park. This weekend brings dangerously high temperatures and humidity.
A heat dome might bake Baltimore. Expect higher temps and BGE bills.
High humidity will make temperatures feel closer to 110 degrees through Wednesday, said Brian LaSorsa, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington forecast office.
The man who police shot Tuesday evening died shortly after 11 p.m., the Baltimore Police Department said Wednesday.
Man shot by Baltimore Police in Upton dies, officials say
The man who police shot in Upton on Tuesday evening died, Baltimore Police confirmed Wednesday.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
Idaho medical center CEO found dead in Baltimore
Nicholas Manning, 46, was the CEO of West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho.
Members of the Charm City Lemon Sticks cheer after their first game of the season.
Uniquely Baltimore: Meet the Charm City Lemon Sticks, a new women’s baseball team
The Charm City Lemon Sticks, a Baltimore women’s baseball team, are the newest addition to the Eastern Women’s Baseball Conference.
Exact hours for city pools vary by location and day, so make sure to check schedules.
Baltimore public pools open starting Tuesday as summer kicks off
The city’s park and neighborhood pools will open on weekdays starting Tuesday, after a handful opened on weekends last month.
Tattoo parlors across the Baltimore region will sell flash designs at discounted prices as part of a long-running tradition for Friday the 13th.
On Friday the 13th, tattoo parlors lean into impulse: ‘It’s like a ritual for people’
Tattoo parlors around the country will sell flash designs — tattoos that are predrawn, not custom creations — at discounted prices.
A Baltimore Police vehicle is seen in Fells Point on April 14, 2024.
No charges for Baltimore Police officers who fatally shot teen, AG says
Three Baltimore Police officers who shot and killed a teenager last year will not face charges, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General said Wednesday.
A man running away from the camera's t-shirt is drenched with sweat.
Get ready for heat, Maryland. Temps expected to hit the 90s across the region tomorrow.
Thursday is expected to be the first day of the year when temperatures top 90 across the entire Baltimore region, according to the National Weather Service.
More than 150,000 people attended Pride Week events in Baltimore last year.
How to celebrate Pride in Maryland as Baltimore marks 50 years
There are tons of Pride events in June, including parades, festivals, brunches and block parties.
The fuel spill was traced back to a Johns Hopkins facility at its East Baltimore medical campus.
Harbor East roads reopen after 5,000-gallon fuel spill dyes harbor red
Boat services on the Harbor Connector line between Maritime Park and Locust Point also returned Monday morning.
Labubus, a plush toy by the Chinese collectible company Pop Mart, have grown in popularity since their launch in 2019.
Labubus are invading Maryland. What to know about the cute, creepy little monsters.
Labubus, a plush toy by the Chinese collectible company Pop Mart, have started popping up everywhere. Here’s what’s behind the craze.
Crews work to lay down absorbent sheets to clean up a diesel spill at an inlet at South Caroline and Lancaster streets.
Baltimore races to clean fuel spill that turned portion of harbor red
Efforts to clean up the spill could cause traffic problems in the Harbor East area on Thursday.
Baltimore County Public School teachers will not perform any work outside of their contractually obligated hours, according to the Teachers Association of Baltimore County.
Teachers in Baltimore County are stopping their work days on time. It’s a protest over pay.
Baltimore County Public Schools teachers will not perform any work outside of their contractually obligated hours, according to the Teachers Association of Baltimore County.
Over the years, Baltimoreans have reported seeing several unexpected animals roaming the streets.
What in the Jumanji? Bear, baboon and alligator sightings in Maryland
Baltimoreans will sometimes report seeing an unexpected animal roaming the streets — and we are delighted by it and not always wrong.
Katrina Schmidt watches a storm grow stronger from inside the lobby of Camden Yards on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Tornado, flash flood warnings issued for Maryland counties
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Numerous streets will be closed for Artscape, Deathfest, Festival of India, and more events starting on Friday.
Artscape, Deathfest and more: Here’s what to know about traffic & parking this weekend
There’s a lot going on in Baltimore over Memorial Day weekend. Here’s what you need to know about traffic and parking restrictions.
Officials ID man killed during mental health crisis in Dundalk and officer who fatally shot him
Maryland Attorney General’s Office released the names of a Dundalk man who was fatally shot during a mental health crisis and the Baltimore County Police officer responsible.
Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
Police investigating after 2 teenagers shot in Greektown
Both teens were transported to a nearby hospital and are in stable condition.
Katie Humphrey grins after completing her 24-mile journey at the Inner Harbor last year.
Katie Pumphrey cuts short 24-mile Bay swim due to poor conditions
Swimmer Katie Pumphrey cut short her second attempt to swim from the Chesapeake Bay to the Inner Harbor.
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