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The latest from Hayes Gardner
Michael Frenz, longtime executive director of the Maryland Stadium Authority, retiring
With the retirement of Michael Frenz, executive director of the Maryland Stadium Authority, the state has begun a nationwide search for his replacement.
‘Snowtorious B.I.G.’ uses steam heat to devour snow at M&T Bank Stadium
After blizzards in 2009 and 2010, the Maryland Stadium Authority had the idea to hook up steam lines to a dumpster, then deposit snow into it. It called the apparatus “Snowtorious B.I.G.”
From Chile to your street: Inside the sprint to distribute road salt after a snowstorm
The Port of Baltimore ranks No. 2 in the nation for imported road salt. A “truck ballet” plays a role in transporting it from a South American desert to neighborhoods in the mid-Atlantic.
Despite tariffs, Port of Baltimore handled record number of containers in 2025
More containers — the lifeblood of international shipping — than ever made their way through Baltimore last year. And the port set a record for ship visits, too.
Snowstorm means extra cruise day for Carnival Pride passengers
Carnival Pride, one of the Port of Baltimore’s two regular cruise ships, was scheduled to dock Sunday, unloading suntanned passengers and picking up new ones headed south. But the winter weather disrupted those plans and the ship is scheduled to dock at noon Monday.
Closed Monday: Courts, government offices, libraries
Here is a list of office, court and park closures for Monday and beyond, after Maryland’s big snow Sunday and with frigid temps all week.
Maryland’s smaller Sphere has big political hype to meet
The Sphere’s owner has been planning to create similar venues around the world. Content created for the Las Vegas venue could be shown in the smaller National Harbor Sphere, too.
Maryland plans to purchase Laurel Park for horse training center after ‘fatal flaw’ found at Carroll County farm
Maryland officials said Tuesday they have reached a tentative agreement with Stronach Group, the Canadian company that owns Laurel Park, to acquire the property.
Inside the Hanover office park where the new Key Bridge is being designed
A nondescript office park in Hanover serves as the design headquarters for the new Key Bridge. As many as 100 engineers and project managers work inside to orchestrate logistics, map out the bridge’s precise design, and estimate its cost and schedule.
Baltimore is home to an unusual nuclear-powered passenger ship — for now
A historic nuclear-powered passenger ship has been docked in Baltimore since 2008, but it could soon be on the move. Savannah, Georgia, is among those in contention.
Wes Moore and Trump’s transportation secretary want to rebuild the Key Bridge faster
Their statement, however, did not specify a new timeline for construction of the Key Bridge.
Steve Geppi to take more active role as Baltimore magazine publisher
Baltimore magazine’s president is stepping down and its owner, comic book magnate Steve Geppi, will soon be more involved with the publication.
Marquee Maryland sporting events in limbo after official’s abrupt exit
Maryland Stadium Authority official Terry Hassletine’s departure creates uncertainty for major events.
James Ransone’s wife shares message about late husband: ‘We are forever’
“I told you I have loved you 1000 times before and I know I will love you again,” Jamie McPhee posted on social media.
Under Armour’s Kevin Plank built an empire. Now Rome is burning.
After years of regularly being profitable, Under Armour lost $200 million last year and is expected to operate at a loss, though a smaller one, this fiscal year, too.
James Ransone, who played Ziggy on ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46
James Ransone “committed not only to the work but to the camaraderie that turns every good film production into something familial and caring,” said David Simon, creator of “The Wire.”
31-year-old Baltimore Police officer killed in I-695 crash
James Beckham, the 31-year-old Essex man who died following a car crash Saturday, has been identified as a BPD officer.
Baltimore County Council approves biggest ever tax credit for port project
The Baltimore County Council unanimously approved a 50-year tax credit for a massive port project on Sparrows Point. The new container terminal is expected to break ground early next year.
Largest tax credit in Baltimore County history awaits world’s largest shipping company
The Baltimore County Council is expected to create the largest tax credit in its history next week, one that would save Tradepoint Atlantic and the world’s largest shipping company hundreds of millions of dollars.
Ravens to install solar panels at M&T Bank Stadium complex
Lumina Solar, based in Baltimore County, will design and install the system.
