Eastern Shore

The statewide residential and commercial combined assessment increase beat 2022’s overall jump of 12% and is the highest year-over-year value hike in several years.

A recap of some of the uplifting stories we published this year.

This week, our astrologer Cheryl Fair explains how to prepare for the Saturn return.

Zachariah Sattler is charged with four counts, including entering and remaining in a restricted building and disorderly conduct.

The weather forecast in Baltimore calls for freezing rain, but no snow. Freezing rain can make for a dangerous morning commute, as roads and sidewalks could be slippery.

Police charged Joseph Bartenfelder for hunting wetland or upland game birds “with the aid of bait or on or over any baited area,” which carries a minimum $500 fine and a maximum of $1500 for a first offense.

From Hurricane Sandy, Smith Island took away lessons that defined the next decade of construction.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde discusses the next generation of Orioles, his friendship with Ravens coach John Harbaugh and how the team will navigate this offseason.

These gifts offer the chance to explore the best of what the area has to offer, around Baltimore and beyond.

All but one of Maryland’s congressional incumbents cruised to victory Tuesday, with Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen fending off a challenge from Republican Chris Chaffee and Congressman Andy Harris— the lone Republican in the state’s congressional delegation— besting Democrat Heather Mizeur.

The five deceased individuals were found inside the La Plata residence Friday afternoon when an unidentified homeowner arrived after work.

Some quick, last-minute places to catch the colorful blooming of fall.

The audit found the state never vetted subcontractors, ignored warnings about the vendor from a current customer, and failed to test the vendor’s system for processing behavioral health claims before launching it.

Heather Mizeur is running to become the next U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st Congressional District and claims the incumbent, Congressman Andy Harris, is an extremist.

Oscar-nominated documentarian Stanley Nelson said he hopes viewers take away something new about the formidable Black icons.

The health department plans to proceed with the contracts through standard procurement procedures, according to the agency secretary.

Baltimore is committing more money to help residents facing eviction following pressure from housing advocates and news coverage.

Current governor and potential future governors were among those at the J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake in Crisfield.

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Local photographer Benjamin C Tankersley documents Wye Farm, where about 30 acres of farmland were transformed into a meadow of native wildflowers.