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Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer is greeted by catcher Adley Rutschman at the end of the third inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal dominates the Orioles again as Detroit wins series
The bottom of the Detroit order accounted for all of its runs in a 4-1 win.
Smoke rises after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 13, 2025. Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran.(AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran
Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites.
People stand around the debris of an airplane after it crashed in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat state, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)
Air India plane crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor
Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital had received 186 bodies of passengers from the Air India plane that had more than 240 people on board.
Howard County students, parents and community members packed the Board of Education Thursday afternoon looking to save funding for several district programs and positions.
Howard County school board eliminates third grade orchestra, makes other cuts despite public pleas
Cuts to the program were among the difficult choices that the Howard County school board made to close a budget gap.
Matthew Schlegel, 45, a teacher at Severna Park Elementary School, took the stand in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court at his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault.
Severna Park Elementary School teacher repeatedly denies sexual abuse allegations at trial
Matthew Schlegel, 45, of Severna Park, took the witness stand Thursday in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in his own defense.
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.
The Baltimore County Public School Board logo as seen during a board meeting on 12/6/22.
New details emerge about Baltimore County teacher facing sex abuse charges as judge denies bail
Baltimore County gym teacher Sean Brooks who was recently arrested for child sex abuse after three girls alleged that he touched, kissed and hugged them at the school will continue to be held without bail, a judge ruled on Thursday.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., is pushed out of the room as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a news conference regarding the recent protests in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Maryland lawmakers denounce handcuffing of US senator at immigration raids briefing
A U.S. senator from California interrupted a news conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and demanded to ask a question. He was forcefully removed and handcuffed by officers.
Drivers can expect three more years of major work on I-695. But officials say it's worth the wait.
3 more years of major I-695 work ahead, but officials say the wait is worth it
There’s an end in sight for miles upon miles of roadwork on Interstate 695 — it’s just not coming this year. Or next. Or even the one after that.
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.
Should the Ravens go after CB Jaire Alexander? | Banner Ravens Podcast
The two-time Pro Bowler became a free agent this week.
Orioles minority team owner Cal Ripken Jr., along with the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and MLB’s Nike RBI program, launched an initiative Thursday to expand access to the sport for youth around the country.
Inspired by dad’s coaching, Cal Ripken Jr.’s foundation focuses on leading next generation of ballplayers
Ripken announced a partnership with MLB’s Nike RBI program that will expand the reach of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation.
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.
United Way of Central Maryland will distribute the relief program to qualifying BGE customers starting on July 1.
BGE customers could see up to $750 in bill relief under new Maryland program
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a partnership between utility companies and nonprofits in the state that will provide $19 million in grants to utility customers.
Hall of Famer and minority team owner Cal Ripken Jr. takes questions from reporters during a baseball clinic at Stadium Place, former site of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium, on Thursday.
Kyle Goon: ‘Mike’s our guy.’ Cal Ripken Jr. backs Mike Elias as he navigates the choppy waters of ownership
Cal Ripken Jr. is no longer simply a figurehead, and that’s a tougher spot when things aren’t going well with the Orioles.
The MASN logo is seen on a microphone during in March 2024.
MASN to offer MLB.TV bundle as part of direct-to-consumer streaming package
Beginning Thursday, in-market fans can purchase MASN+ directly through MLB.TV for $64.99 for the rest of the season or $19.99 a month, the network announced.
What Brian Matusz’s story is telling us | Banner Baseball Show
Our reporters provide insight into the process of putting together their report on the former Orioles reliever.
Kimco Realty, a New York-based retail real estate company that purchased seven of Columbia’s 10 village centers in 2002, wants to revitalize the Hickory Ridge Village Center.
A Columbia village center needs a facelift. No one agrees on what that means.
Kimco, a New York-based company that owns seven of Columbia’s 10 village centers, wants to revitalize the Hickory Ridge location, but the community can’t agree on what redevelopment should look like.
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.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., left, and Education Secretary Linda McMahon attend a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Event in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, May 22.
Kennedy’s new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that he abruptly dismissed earlier this week.
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