Maryland middle school staffer accused of sexually abusing special needs students

FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A school staffer who worked with special needs students faces charges involving the sexual abuse of multiple children at his middle school. At least two of the children were under 14 years old, according to...

Baltimore spending board approves $48M deal for nonprofit payments

Baltimore’s spending board approved a $48 million deal for city nonprofits to make payments to the city in place of taxes Wednesday, voting unanimously as protesters holding signs looked on. The deal, announced this month, calls for 14 tax-exempt...

Baltimore-area child care facility breaks ground

Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, a national brand of educational child care programs based in Harford County, announced the groundbreaking of a new franchise location in Towson. The new Kiddie Academy of Roland Park will be located at 1416...

Baltimore Symphony Extends Music Director’s Contract Through 2031

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra extended the contract of Music Director Jonathon Heyward through the 2030-31 season, the organization announced Wednesday. Heyward, 33, is the youngest and first Black music director in the orchestra’s 108-year...

Several 'No Kings' rallies make their mark throughout the Baltimore area

The local factions of Saturday's "No Kings" movement used the Baltimore Running Festival to make a political statement. They mixed in with the crowds who were cheering runners and are upset with President Trump's actions and policy decisions.No...

Baltimore deserves a healthier harbor | EDITORIAL

Pistachios make for a tasty snack. They are packed with fiber, protein and antioxidants so they are widely regarded as good for you, too. As a result, the chlorophyll-enhanced nut makes for a less-than-scary villain, yet a little green-tinged...

Just seven clears – where were the problems on the Maryland 5 Star cross-country course?

Pierre Le Goupil was responsible for this year’s Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country course, a first time designing at the five-star level for the Paris 2024 Olympic designer, and his track certainly yielded a result today (Saturday, 18 October)....

‘He’s a machine’ – super thoroughbred retains his lead on dramatic Maryland 5 Star cross-country day

Monica Spencer holds her lead at the conclusion of the Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country, after a dramatic couple of hours of five-star action today (Saturday, 18 October). The New Zealand rider and her experienced thoroughbred Artist put in one...

Maryland-based tech firm to be acquired for $205M

Reston, Virginia-based Fortune 500 federal contractor Science Applications International Corp. announced Tuesday it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Columbia-based SilverEdge Government Solutions from private equity firm Godspeed...

Maryland AG says state officers should avoid enforcing immigration laws

Maryland Lottery Winners Take $29M In Prizes, $128K FAST PLAY Ticket Still Unclaimed

ROCKVILLE, Md. – For the second week in a row, a FAST PLAY progressive jackpot was the Maryland Lottery’s largest prize, as a Big Money Doubler ticket sold Oct. 12 in Rockville delivered more than $128,000. A Double Your Money scratch-off ticket...

Maryland’s Most Promising College Basketball Stars Making Headlines

Maryland college basketball is buzzing again, and for once, the buzz is real. The Maryland Terrapins aren’t just putting together a good team; they’re assembling a roster that’s destined for the spotlight. Fans aren’t just hoping for a tournament...

‘No Kings’ protesters target Trump policies at Baltimore Running Festival

Protesters aligned with the “No Kings” movement used the Baltimore Running Festival to rally against Trump administration policies, highlighting job losses, public health cuts and immigration enforcement concerns. Originally Published: October 18,...

Britain’s sole contender retires on Maryland 5 Star cross-country course

Britain’s sole contender Alex Bragg retired on the Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country course today (Saturday, 18 October). Alex and The Roe Family’s Quindiva looked to be having a super round until the 15-year-old mare refused at the big step down...

Md. court rules high school refs are without authority on player injuries

As a high school volleyball referee, Duncan Morgen-Westrick has stepped in when others didn’t. Most times, a coach or trainer spots the signs of a concussion in a player. But when a player takes a ball to the face or bangs their head on the...

Undocumented residents’ access to Maryland health insurance marketplace delayed from 2026 to 2028

Maryland Health Benefit Exchange officials say delay in Access to Care Act is needed after new Trump immigration and health policies. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland...

Maryland needs teachers. It’s filling classrooms with laid-off federal workers.

Wanting to do good for others led to something good happening to Amanda Leiter – right on time. Ms. Leiter was a law professor at American University in Washington, D.C., for 12 years before taking a job in the office of the general counsel of the...

AG Brown showed leadership in response to federal immigration enforcement | GUEST COMMENTARY

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has emerged as a national leader in proactively addressing the challenges posed by aggressive federal immigration enforcement operations. His comprehensive guidance to state and local law enforcement...

DC-area immigrants face challenges under Trump administration

WTOP spoke with members of the D.C. region’s immigrant community for their feedback on President Donald Trump’s moves against immigrants and how the community has responded. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House brought along a...

Amid overdoses, Maryland lawmaker proposes legislation for stiffer drug-dealing penalties

MARYLAND (WBFF) — As opioid and fentanyl overdoses continue to be an issue in Baltimore and counties across the state, Republican Delegate Chris Tomlinson said he plans to once again propose legislation to impose stiffer penalties on drug dealers...