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AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 09: The sign for Big Lots is displayed outside its store on September 09, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Big Lots has filed for bankruptcy after consecutively reporting quarterly losses since 2022. The retail chain has agreed to sell its businesses to an affiliate of private-equity firm Nexus Capital Management.  (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Big Lots closing stores nationwide: 5 Baltimore-area locations to shutter
American discount retailer Big Lots announced Thursday it's closing all stores across the nation, including 21 locations in Maryland.
More than 250,000 tires were left abandoned at an industrial site in Allegany County, Maryland.
Anne Arundel man learns fate for dumping 250,000 tires in Allegany County
An Anne Arundel County man was sentenced to five years behind bars for dumping and abandoning over 250,000 scrap tires in Allegany, the state attorney general announced Wednesday.
Hundreds gathered at Sts. Philip and James Church on North Charles Street for the final chance to see the relics of St. Thomas Aquinas for the last time in the U.S.
Baltimore Catholics gather for last chance to see skull of St. Thomas Aquinas
Hundreds gathered at Saints Philip and James Church on North Charles Street for the final chance to see the relics of a revered theologian in the U.S.
The Walters Art Museum named Kate Burgin as its next executive director and CEO.
Incoming CEO envisions the Walters Art Museum as a community hub
Kate Burgin, who previously served in a leadership role at the Walters Art Museum, will succeed Julia Marciari-Alexander as the museum’s CEO and executive director. She’ll start in late January 2025.
The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.
Anne Arundel County judge indicted for allegedly recording colleagues without their consent
An Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court judge has been indicted for allegedly recording a conversation with two fellow judges without their consent, according to the Maryland State Prosecutor’s office.
One person dead, another rescued in Catonsville house fire
One woman died while a man, a dog and a cat were rescued in a Catonsville house fire early Friday morning.
File photo of an Anne Arundel County Fire Department station.
Pasadena man faces charges after explosion in Anne Arundel County
Authorities are investigating a possible explosion in the Glen Burnie area in Anne Arundel County. Several businesses reported hearing a “boom.” No damage or injuries have been reported.
Milk samples for testing at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, earlier this week. The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week issued a federal order that requires the testing of the nation's milk supply.
What to know about milk testing for bird flu in Maryland
Maryland is planning to begin milk testing for bird flu by January, on par with a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national milk testing strategy to monitor any aviation influenza outbreaks, state officials said.
A Baltimore City firefighter on the scene of a fire in Downtown Baltimore on Sept. 22, 2024.
Baltimore Police charge man in city arson spree
Baltimore Police have charged 61-year-old Bernard Stepney of West Baltimore with arson and other offenses arising from a series of fires in the Central District.
A large fire in Baltimore's Woodberry neighborhood, near I-83.
Massive fire rips through woodpiles in Baltimore’s Woodberry neighborhood
The massive fire at Camp Small burned into the night, leading to the shutdown of southbound I-83 near the blaze and the suspension of light rail service.
The Washington Monument is lit up for the holiday, but city officials cancelled the planned fireworks show as fire crews battle multiple fires in frigid, windy conditions.
Monument lighting: Fireworks canceled as multiple ‘bad fires’ burn across city
Baltimore city officials canceled a planned fireworks show at the 53rd annual Monument lighting ceremony as firefighters battled blazes in other parts of the city.
The Night of 100 ELVISes, seen here in 2023, returns this weekend to the Lord Baltimore Hotel.
What to do this weekend, from ‘Love Actually’ in concert to Elvis impersonators
Whether you want to watch “Love Actually” with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, attend an event with many Elvis impersonators or shop for local holiday goods, we’ve got you covered.
A crowd gathers for alleged exhibition driving in Maryland on a recent weekend.
4 teens arrested in crackdown on exhibition driving events across region
Four teenagers were arrested in a bust of 10 exhibition driving events across Maryland.
A view of the new COVID-19 memorial public art project in Lake Roland.
New public art memorial honors 3,100 Baltimore County residents lost to COVID-19
Baltimore County recently unveiled its first commissioned public art project: a memorial at Lake Roland to commemorate county residents who died due to COVID-19.
The Washington Monument in Mount Vernon will soon be decked in holiday lights as Baltimore unofficially welcomes the season.
What to know ahead of the monument lighting this week
The 53rd annual monument lighting ceremony is Thursday evening, marking the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season in Charm City.
The Maryland State Police logo.
Prisoner’s death in Western Maryland investigated as homicide
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a person who was incarcerated at a state prison as a homicide, they announced Wednesday.
With more than 100,000 Marylanders predicted to travel by air for Thanksgiving, experts have these tips for getting your favorite meals through airport security.
How to get Thanksgiving leftovers through airport security checkpoints
With more than 100,000 Marylanders predicted to travel by air for Thanksgiving, experts have these tips for getting your favorite meals through airport security.
View of West Hamburg Street from intersection with South Charles Street.
3 arrested in Federal Hill shooting that led to death of 19-year-old Pasadena woman
Three people were arrested in the Federal Hill shooting that left 19-year-old Cameran Holt dead.
Joe Gans
Baltimore honors native son and first Black boxing world champion, Joe Gans, with official day
The city of Baltimore and the state of Maryland declared Nov. 25, 2024, to be Joe Gans Day in honor of the Baltimore native and first Black boxing world champion’s 150th birthday.
Exterior of the Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Trump concerns temper immigrant joy at Maryland naturalization ceremony
On a day of joy and accomplishment, there were also concerns as Trump’s campaign has promised to “seal the border and stop the migrant invasion.”
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