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BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Tuesday announced the indictments of three individuals for their roles in an identity theft scheme at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.

Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday received just 35 at-bats, recording two hits and striking out 18 times. The 20-year-old Holliday was rushed to the big leagues amid fan pressure that he ought to have made the roster out of spring training. Oh, how wrong those fans were. The gap...

The smiling face of Aaliyah Gonzalez, surrounded by balloons, beamed at her friends and family in a Glen Burnie Park as they commemorated the one-year anniversary of her death in Baltimore’s largest mass shooting. Employees from the Starbucks where the 18-year-old had worked passed out cold drinks and a few young men stripped off their shirts to compete in a basketball tournament staged for ...

The Orioles and their affiliates had a strong week of baseball in June, with impressive performances across the board. Coby Mayo stood out with a remarkable .412 batting average for the month, while Chayce McDermott showcased his pitching prowess with a solid outing. Samuel Basallo's recovery from a lower body contusion showed resilience and determination.

Maryland Jockey Club Acting President and General Manager Mike Rogers has sent a notification letter to Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association President Katy Voss and Vice President Tim Keefe that all operations—racing, training and simulcasting—at Pimlico Race Course will cease Sept. 1, 2024, in order to begin work on building a new facility under the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority.

The Baltimore Orioles would acquire a veteran superstar pitcher in this new bold trade proposal.

The New York Jets are involved in a lawsuit over their logo, much like the Baltimore Ravens before them.

That would help the Ravens in a spot if need.

The Baltimore Ravens improved their group of pass-catchers by signing experienced wide receiver Keith Kirkwood. After performing well during a tryout at the time of the team’s mandatory minicamp earlier in June, the Ravens decided to add him to their 90-man roster. Kirkwood, now in his seventh NFL season,...

The catastrophic loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, and the recent clearing of the bridge structure from the channel, exposed a significant vulnerability of our nation’s critical infrastructure that must be addressed. A great deal of press has focused on the apparent lack of adequate dolphins, or fenders, to protect the pier support structure of the bridge from impact by container ships and other objects. Ensuring such physical protection is installed on key infrastructure is vital as the loss of such infrastructure can cause significant long-term economic and national security impacts. The significant impact of the loss of one bridge is still unfolding in the aftermath of the incident in Baltimore. Unfortunately, the mere presence of physical protection measures, such as dolphins and fenders, is not guaranteed protection against strikes on bridges from large merchant vessels, as the Baltimore incident demonstrates. Accordingly, policy makers may need to look beyond mere physical protection systems and consider other alternatives for protecting key infrastructure. Although it is often ridiculed as an outdated protectionist economic measure and is a regular target of repeal efforts, the potential security protection provided by the Jones Act must not be overlooked. The Jones Act mandates that cargo transiting between U.S. ports must be carried on U.S. built, flagged, and crewed vessels. The Jones Act may actually be providing an additional layer of protection against intentional acts of sabotage and lax safety standards. Decisions on the future of the Jones Act should consider the value of these potential benefits as an additional layer of protection. The vulnerabilities of infrastructure exposed by the complete loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from a single ship strike underscores the need for a layered approach to protection.

50 years ago the band Little Feat came to Baltimore to record the album Feats Don’t Fail Me Now. The band was critically acclaimed but their first three records didn’t sell and they were on the verge of splitting up. But a combination of luck, happenstance, raw talent...

The Baltimore Ravens are just a few weeks away from the start of the 2024 training camp. During their break, players travel, enjoy experiences, work independently, and more. Over the weekend, Baltimore wide receiver Zay Flowers and outside linebacker Tavius Robinson attended a Toronto Blue Jays game. This drew the ire of Baltimore fans everywhere, especially those who double as Orioles fans. This prompted Flowers to clear the air on social media, saying that his appearance in Toronto doesn’t change anything.

As high pressure continues to be the dominant weather pattern, Baltimore and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region can anticipate another day of dry, sunny skies, as reported by National Weather Service. Residents should enjoy the relatively mild conditions, with today's highs reaching the mid-80s and higher elevations experiencing temperatures in the low to mid-70s. Overnight, we're looking at slightly warmer lows in the 60s for most areas, a tick up from last night.

The Eagle was found with an injured wing.

The Baltimore Orioles are about to get their best pitcher back.

First-generation community health graduate Heydy Herbert BS ’24 has always been a passionate advocate for issues close to her heart. As a student who was undocumented until two years ago, Herbert — an anti-Black racism and disability studies double minor — understands the importance of helping out.

78 days after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a cargo ship, the Port of Baltimore is back in business. The cleanup involved more than 2,000 people, 18 barges, 13 floating cranes, 10 excavators and 22 tugboats. Today, On Point: What it took to reopen...

BALTIMORE -- After 40 years on the job, WJZ-TV Sports Director Mark Viviano will be retiring from broadcasting. Viviano made the announcement to the public in a heartfelt video message on social media Monday, captioned, "With great gratitude, I share news of a career/life transition. 40 years in 100 seconds. Most grateful to God."Viviano spent 30 years in Baltimore, and the last 22 years at WJZ-TV. He says he'll be spending his retirement devoting time to his family and to what he calls "God's calling," helping those in need in the community through programs of the Catholic Church of Baltimore. "To anyone...

Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 1, at around 6:19 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 2400 block of Brentwood Avenue to investigate a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed a 37-year-old male suffering from a non-life-threatening...

The residential lockdown was intended to protect privacy, say officials, who held a VIP ribbon-cutting to celebrate the $15.2 million purchase to create more permanent supportive housing. Celebrating the purchase of two downtown hotels to house the homeless, city officials led by Mayor Brandon Scott closed off a portion of...