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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.
Exterior of the Emergency Room entrance next to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
University of Maryland Medical System sues over millions in denied Medicaid claims
The University of Maryland Medical System sued a Medicaid managed care company for denying $15 million in unpaid claims.
Parcel B, a sliver of land between Ashland Avenue and E. Madison Street is currently being used as a parking lot.
A state senator aided a disgraced developer’s ‘affordable’ East Baltimore project
Sen. Cory McCray’s involvement in Ronald Lipscomb’s proposed apartment building raised alarms, ethical concerns, emails show.
Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky drives to the rim against Olivia Nelson-Ododa of the Connecticut Sun during the second half Sunday.
Angel Reese has triple double as Sky defeat Sun 78-66
Reese also had 11 points, 11 assists and 13 rebounds for Chicago (3-7), becoming the second-youngest WNBA player with a triple double.
Writer Wallace Lane and his son, Waylon.
Opinion: A Black dad’s reflections on Father’s Day
Being a dad in this digital age and all of its influences on children is one of the most difficult tasks, but if you have patience and genuine presence, then the playing field evens out.
Tamea Cobb poses for a portrait at the 50th annual Baltimore Pride Parade in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore on June 14, 2025.
Thousands celebrate resilience in a shifting America as Baltimore Pride turns 50
Thousands packed the streets of Charles Village for the 50th annual Baltimore Pride Parade on Saturday afternoon as signs of protest of President Donald Trump and his administration were on display.
Wade Miley is not facing criminal charges related to the death of Tyler Skaggs.
Wade Miley declines to address accusations in court documents about death of Tyler Skaggs
“I hate what happened to Tyler,” Miley told reporters ahead of the Reds’ game in Detroit on Friday. “... But I’m not going to sit here and talk about things that somebody might have said about me or whatnot.”
The University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore on November 8, 2024.
Pharmacist’s license suspended amid claims he hacked hospital computers, spied on women
A former University of Maryland Medical Center pharmacist has had his license suspended after accusations of hacking hundreds of the hospital’s computers to spy on his female colleagues.
Baltimore County Police released a critical missing alert for 33-year-old Erica Brooks and 4-year-old Antonio Jackson on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Amber Alert update: Missing 4-year-old and his mom found
A 4-year-old Maryland boy and his mother were safely located just hours after an Amber Alert was issued for the missing child, authorities said Friday.
The popular Cafe Dear Leon is adding another restaurant two doors down.
Big plans for a tiny shop: Café Dear Leon to expand to Remington
Café Dear Leon, the popular Canton bakery known for its long lines and crab dip bagel, will open a second location this fall.
Lily Elwood.
You could always find a friend in Fallston High School’s Lily Elwood
Lily, a spirited daughter, sister and friend who loved going to the beach and taking long drives with her boyfriend, died Monday at age 16. The cause of death is not yet known.
Otis Rolley has been named the new CEO of the Baltimore Development Corp.
Otis Rolley selected to lead the Baltimore Development Corp.
The monthslong search for a leader for the Baltimore Development Corp. comes to an end as Mayor Brandon Scott announces Otis Rolley’s selection for the role.
A participant in the Baltimore Trans Pride Grand March poses for a photo in Baltimore, MD on 6/29/2024.
Weekend traffic: Baltimore Pride festivities, Orioles games and other events to bring road closures
It will be busy in Baltimore this weekend with Pride events, the Charles Street Promenade, Orioles games and other festivals happening around the city. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation announced road closures for this weekend.
Artist Tony Shore, with assistance from street artist Gaia to his left, works on his installation, "Aurora," outside of the old Gatsby's nightclub in the Station North neighborhood of Baltimore in April.
A $1M public art project aims to illuminate Baltimore’s overlooked spaces
Inviting Light, the public art project funded by a $1 million Bloomberg Philanthropies grant, places a spotlight on Station North and Baltimore artists like Phaan Howng, Tony Shore, Zoë Charlton and more.
Tarik Skubal has thrown two scoreless outings against the Orioles this season.
Jon Meoli: Tarik Skubal was another challenge the Orioles weren’t up for
The site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Dali, seen from a debris retrieval vessel in April 2024.
Hours before Key Bridge collapse, Dali crew discussed flagging in-port blackouts
An NTSB transcript sheds light on the Dali container ship’s in-port blackouts hours before the Key Bridge collapse. Some experts say there is evidence that an important safety step was skipped before the Dali departed Baltimore.
A photo of Buster Hughes is kept on the door of his workshop by Christopher McNally, who knew him for more than 20 years. June 11, 2025
Ticket to Pride: Event honors Buster Hughes, gay rights activist and streetcar enthusiast
On Friday, two of the most important parts of the life of the late Buster Hughes will come together as the Baltimore Streetcar Museum hosts its first Pride party.
Wade Miley had a 5.75 ERA in 211 1/3 innings for the Orioles in 2016 and 2017.
Former Oriole Wade Miley accused in court documents of being drug supplier for the late Tyler Skaggs
Skaggs’ former agent, Ryan Hamill, said in a deposition that Skaggs told him he was using pain pills containing oxycodone, which were provided by Miley.
From left, FreeState Justice staff attorney Matthew Dare, legal director Lauren Pruitt, staff attorney Amanda Donoghue, and program coordinator Traé McWhite offer legal and other services at a local resource fair in 2025.
Free legal service for LGBTQIA+ people in Maryland faces sharp funding cut
FreeState Justice, a Baltimore-based nonprofit, received word at the end of May that $300,000 in funding from the federal government will disappear in July.
Two drug distributors, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen, were found liable last year for their role in Baltimore’s deadly opioid crisis.
Baltimore judge proposes slashing city’s award in opioid verdict
The city could accept the new, lower $52 million award or receive a new trial, the judge proposed.
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