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5 key moments from Gov. Wes Moore’s nationally televised town hall

Norah O’Donnell interviews Maryland Governor Wes Moore in Cambridge, Maryland for CBS NEWS THINGS THAT MATTER TOWN HALL, airing on Sunday, Feb. 15 on CBS at 8:00 PM ET after 60 MINUTES. Photo: Allison Shelley/CBS News ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the headquarters of Constellation Energy and a regional office for the Exelon Corporation.

Maryland Democrats’ top plan for high BGE bills? Saving you 80 cents.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, who came to the team from the Guardians, said he was surprised by gambling allegations against Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase.

Craig Albernaz ‘as shocked as anyone’ by gambling allegations against Emmanuel Clase

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 - Charles William Heaps, 68, was killed in a Chestertown home explosion on Valentine's Day.

Chestertown house explodes, killing a grandfather and family pet

Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad fully healthy, declines to detail 2025 absence

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Man in a vacant home, teenage girl killed overnight in Baltimore

Woman dies after being struck by car in Baltimore County

Tre’ Johnson, the former Washington lineman who became a high school history teacher, dies at 54

No. 20 Maryland rallies from 19-point deficit to defeat No. 8 Ohio State 76-75

Francis, Zrno lead Rutgers in 68-57 victory over Maryland

From the TV to the ice, here’s how to try your hand at Winter Olympic sports

Parents who owe child support could lose US passports under expanded enforcement plans

A stunning 1942 photo of a couple inspired a search for a Baltimore love story

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Parents who owe child support could lose US passports under expanded enforcement plans

FILE - The cover of a U.S. Passport is displayed in Tigard, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

A stunning 1942 photo of a couple inspired a search for a Baltimore love story

Feb 14, 2026

Baltimore, Maryland. Sargeant Franklin Williams, home on leave from Army duty, with his best girl Ellen Hardin, splitting a soda. They met at Douglas High School

Chris Bassitt just missed out on a title in Toronto. He wants to win it in Baltimore.

Feb 14, 2026

Chris Bassitt, who signed as a free agent this week, chats with teammates before a workout during Orioles spring training at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday.

Falling ice damages cars at Baltimore shopping center, prompting safety warnings

Feb 15, 2026

Yellow tape blocks parking spots on Saturday (Feb. 14, 2026) in the Lake Falls Village shopping plaza after falling ice damaged parked vehicles earlier in the week.

Love the salt, hate the salt: Go wash it off before it rusts your car away

Feb 14, 2026

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - The Water Works Car Wash on Spa Road in Annapolis was busy with dozens of customers coming through in the afternoon to hose down their vehicles themselves or use the automated wash.

Man accused of killing wife in 1994 in Baltimore County could be released on home detention

Feb 13, 2026

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Feb 13, 2026

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Nationals sign former Orioles left-hander Cionel Pérez to minors deal with camp invite

Feb 14, 2026

Cionel Pérez has thrown 237 innings in the major leagues with a 4.22 ERA.

Reports of Hunt Valley ICE office spark County Council emergency meeting

Updated Feb 14, 2026

The federal government is leasing office space in a building at 201 International Circle in Hunt Valley. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier called an emergency meeting of the County Council amid reports that it may be for an ICE legal office.

A year after border agent’s killing, Zizians fight charges in Maryland and 2 other states

Feb 14, 2026

In this image from video, Jack LaSota, also known as Ziz, who is at the center of a cultlike group known as Zizians and linked to several deaths across the U.S., is escorted into court for a pretrial hearing on trespassing, gun and drug charges in Cumberland, Md., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)

At BLK Swan, ‘Soul Food Sundays’ re-create the feeling of home

Feb 14, 2026

Smothered Pork Chops at BLK Swan.

Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behind

Feb 14, 2026

Jeff Robb, a Seattle resident wintering in Tucson, signs a banner supporting Nancy Guthrie in Tucson Ariz., on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)

Jesse Minter’s first Ravens staff has plenty of common ground, plus more coaching takeaways

Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin walks off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Aug. 7 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

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From left, Ravens President Sashi Brown, newly hired head coach Jesse Minter and GM/Executive Vice President Eric DeCosta hold a news conference announcing Minter’s hiring on Thursday at the Under Armour Performance Center.

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Former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, center, looks on during the first half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 16, 2025.

Ravens coach Jesse Minter’s first press conference is finally here. Does ‘winning’ it matter?

Former Ravens OC Todd Monken will be the next Cleveland Browns head coach

FILE -Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter watches against East Carolina in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

Kyle Goon: Jesse Minter can’t just be Harbaugh 2.0 with the Ravens. He must find his own voice.

Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury looks on during the team's Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers.

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Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.

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Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.

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Thursday, July 31, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken takes questions from reporters following practice at Ravens training camp.

Todd Monken says he ‘never had an issue’ with Lamar Jackson, hints that he’s leaving Ravens

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MIAMI - JANUARY 04: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a 27-9 AFC Wild Card victory over the Miami Dolphins with fans on January 4, 2009 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Kyle Goon: John Harbaugh’s Ravens tenure cannot be defined only by how it ended

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile walks the field before a game against the New York Jets on Dec. 14, 2025.

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What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown

Feb 14, 2026

U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal seen on a podium

Former police chief sentenced to 55 years in prison for arson of his stepson’s homes

Feb 14, 2026

David Crawford, a former Laurel police chief serving multiple sentences, was sentenced to an additional 55 years.

Maryland faces another spate of viral infections. This time it’s mumps.

Feb 13, 2026

Vaccine information laid out during a Vaccine Clinic offered at BCPS Fest held at New Town High School on August 16th, 2025 in Owings Mills, MD.

Maryland bill would allow BGE to build natural gas, not just renewable power

Feb 13, 2026

The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the headquarters of Constellation Energy and a regional office for the Exelon Corporation.

UMB shares renderings of proposed ‘college town’ in downtown Baltimore

Feb 13, 2026

A rendering of the north quad shows new development planned by the University of Maryland, Baltimore for residential buildings, restaurant space and outdoor areas.

Meet the Olympians with Maryland connections who are competing in Italy

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United States' Summer Britcher prepares to start for a women's single luge run at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

2 rescued after falling through ice on Gunpowder River in Harford County

Feb 13, 2026

Emergency crews rescued two people who fell through the icy Gunpowder River in Harford County around 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Handout/Harford County)

Maryland lawmakers question ICE, DHS over ‘disturbing’ conditions at Baltimore facility

Feb 13, 2026

DHS officers watch as people march in the streets surrounding the U.S. Customs and Immigration field office in Baltimore.

9 Baltimore schools struggle with burst pipes and heating issues in extreme cold

Feb 13, 2026

The Baltimore School for the Arts in Mount Vernon has been closed since a pipe burst last week, with students taking courses online.

Baltimore’s overrun by deer. The city plans to kill them.

Feb 13, 2026

A deer wanders through Lake Roland Park in June.

Jordan Westburg’s oblique setback starts another frustrating rehab process

Updated Feb 13, 2026

Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg runs drills at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Florida, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the first day of spring training.

GuidesHow to Maryland

Our favorites in Baltimore and beyond. Get to know The Baltimore Banner staff through our curated lists of the best area food, shopping, experiences and more.

Collage of iconic Maryland elements

A spicy grilled pineapple margarita and chips and guacamole from La Food Marketa.

Fresh air and flavor: 4 spots for outdoor dining in Baltimore County

A ghost sign is seen at the top of the former Stafford Hotel, now The Stafford Apartments. When the building was constructed in 1894, it was the tallest building on Mount Vernon Place.

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Choi's Chicken & Trout.

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Oleum's spicy Italian melt panini, with a Dreamsicle on the side.

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3-year-old accidentally shoots himself in the ankle with teen relative’s gun

Feb 13, 2026

A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Jesse Minter’s first Ravens staff has plenty of common ground, plus more coaching takeaways

Feb 13, 2026

Three weeks after taking over in Baltimore, Jesse Minter has his coaching staff in place.

Rapper J. Cole drives fans around Silver Spring for an intimate album listening party

Updated Feb 14, 2026

Rapper and producer J. Cole (left) was spotted in Silver Spring on Wednesday while promoting his new album.

Hutzell: Amy Miguez is the early favorite to be Annapolis’ next police chief

Feb 13, 2026

Annapolis Chief of Police Edward Jackson removes his cap during a listening session at First Baptist Church in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Jon Meoli: The Orioles roster needed a lot of help. Like it or not, the front office has provided it.

Feb 13, 2026

Orioles pitching strategy coach Ryan Klimek, manager Craig Albernaz and president of baseball operations Mike Elias talk during workouts on the second day of spring training Thursday.