Baltimore News
Report finds little progress on animal abuse
A yet-to-be-released report finds that Baltimore has made little progress in curbing animal abuse since a special commission was formed in 2009.
Lukas seeks 3 times the fun in Preakness
Tireless trainer Lukas enters 3 in Preakness, bidding for record 14th Triple Crown victory
MARC adding weekend service between Baltimore, DC
Maryland is expanding MARC rail service beyond the work week. State transportation officials say the transportation bill signed Thursday includes $100 million for enhancement for MARC.
Black-Eyed Susan Day concerts: Goo Goo Dolls and Rodney Atkins
WTOP's Kristi King reports.
Security tightened for Preakness
For the first time ever, security will be roaming the grounds of Pimlico with metal detectors. But that's not the only security change for the thoroughbred horse race.
Lt. Gov. Brown to present Preakness trophy
Lt. Gov. Brown to present trophy to winner of Preakness Stakes, stand in for Gov. O'Malley
Goldencents seeks a Preakness reversal
Bucking history: Goldencents looks for a Preakness rebound after running 17th in Derby
Orb has gone from ordinary to extraordinary
Derby winner Orb has gone from ordinary to extraordinary heading into Preakness
Report: Md. Tax Court misses deadline in appeals
A new report finds the Maryland Tax Court failed more than 40 percent of the time to resolve homeowners' appeals of property-tax assessments within 90 days of filing.
Man arrested in rape of 9-year-old in Baltimore
Authorities say an Ecuadorian national in the U.S. illegally has been charged with raping a 9-year-old girl in Baltimore.
Orb to have an inside view of Preakness from rail
Orb becomes Preakness insider after drawing rail as favorite in Saturday's Triple Crown race
Get ready to shuck and slurp Maryland's 'Skinny Dipper'
If the words "shucking" and "slurping" make your mouth water, get ready for the debut of a new oyster raised in Maryland.
Stolen US historical documents returned to owners
FBI, National Archives return to rightful owners 10,000 items stolen by well-known collector
Man pleads guilty in fatal carryout shooting
A man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in a shooting at a Baltimore carryout restaurant.
Baltimore resident hiring bill gets preliminary OK
The Baltimore City Council has given a preliminary approval to a bill that would require local hiring for contractors.
Md. officer pleads guilty to misconduct
Baltimore Co. officer accused of on-duty sex activity pleads guilty to misconduct
Police identify woman in officer-involved shooting
Baltimore County police have identified a woman who was shot by an officer while carrying a metallic replica of a large-caliber handgun.
Md. teen's 'promposal' becomes YouTube sensation
Many "promposals" have gone viral in recent years, with teens performing songs, dances and skits to secure the perfect date.
Woman shot by officer was carrying replica gun
Baltimore County police say woman shot by officer in Pikesville was carrying replica handgun
Baltimore schools prep for massive renovations
Baltimore public schools seek to improve student achievement through better buildings


