Baltimore News
New cargo cranes to add to Baltimore skyline
A Port of Baltimore official says four new cargo cranes are so big they will become part of the city's skyline.
Baltimore water, sewer rate hikes approved
The Baltimore Board of Estimates has approved an increase of 9 percent for water and sewer rates for Baltimore City customers.
Census shows Baltimore population keeps shrinking
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Baltimore lost about 1,500 people in the 15 months after the 2010 census.
Probation in Md. neighborhood watch beating case
A former member of an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood watch group convicted in the 2010 beating of a black teenager in Baltimore received a suspended sentence Wednesday.
Man dies in fiery stolen car crash on I-295 ramp
Baltimore police say a man was killed when the car he was driving flipped on a ramp from Interstate 295 and burst into flames.
Baltimore to ban liquor store snack sales to kids
When liquor stores are located near Baltimore schools, children sometimes wander in to buy snacks and soda from shelves next to alcohol.
The plight of Baltimore's Gerry Sandusky
When Shakespeare wrote the words "What's in a name," he could not have envisioned the plight of Gerry Sandusky, the radio voice of the Baltimore Ravens and sports director at WBAL-TV.
Md. women plead to role in hanging animal in noose
A Maryland woman and her daughter have admitted to their roles in hanging a dead raccoon from a noose on the porch of an African family's home.
No jail time sought in Md. neighborhood watch case
Maryland prosecutors are not seeking jail time for a former member of an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood watch group convicted in the beating of a black teenager.
Maryland Zoo offering shuttle from Inner Harbor
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore says it will operate a free shuttle between Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the zoo on Saturdays during the summer.
Baltimore mayor to sign bottle tax to fund schools
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake plans to sign into law an increased bottle tax to renovate the city's crumbling schools.
Orioles release Miguel Tejada at his request
The Baltimore Orioles have released infielder Miguel Tejada from his minor league contract at his request.
Fire destroys Ocean City pizza restaurant
Officials in Ocean City are investigating a late night fire that damaged the Marco Polo Pizzeria on Coastal Highway.
Anglican parish in Towson joins Catholic Church
The congregation of 140 is among the first in the United States to join a new "ordinate" established for those who want to become Catholic but also hold on to Anglican traditions.
Closing arguments in Md. renewable energy trial
Jurors are scheduled to hear closing arguments in the case of a Maryland man accused of selling $9.1 million in fraudulent renewable energy credits.
Orioles release 49-year-old Moyer at his request
The Baltimore Orioles released 49-year-old Jamie Moyer on Saturday, parting ways with the crafty left-hander at his request.
Outgoing B'more police commissioner going hiking
Baltimore's outgoing police commissioner says he plans to hike the Appalachian Trail in order to bury some of the "madness" of fighting urban crime.
Season likely over for Orioles LF Reimold
Orioles left fielder Nolan Reimold will have surgery on his neck Monday, a procedure that probably will end his season.
Official reminder: no swimming at reservoirs
Public works officials are reminding Baltimore area residents that swimming is banned at all the city's reservoirs.
Man charged in fatal shooting in 2007 in Baltimore
Baltimore police have charged a man with first- degree murder in the 2007 slaying of an East Baltimore resident.



