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Kevin Spacey’s Stunning Baltimore Waterfront Mansion Up for Auction: Step Inside the Luxury (Video)
Actor Kevin Spacey’s Baltimore condo, which went into foreclosure, was sold at an auction this morning. The auction was led by Alex Cooper Auctioneers and took place on the steps of Mitchell Courthouse in downtown Baltimore. Sale Price. The condo, which had a starting price of $1.5 million, sold...
Ravens Honor Jacoby Jones on Day of His Funeral
The Ravens had training camp practice Saturday, but their minds were at times 1,000 miles away. Ravens legend Jacoby Jones' funeral was held Saturday in his native New Orleans. Jones passed away on July 14 at 40 years old. Head Coach John Harbaugh said practice was dedicated to Jones. The...
Roquan Smith breaks down how Ravens defense will be different under Zach Orr
The Baltimore Ravens lost defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald to the Seattle Seahawks following their AFC Champion loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. They also lost numerous assistant coaches but were able to keep Zach Orr and promote him to defensive coordinator. One player who worked closely with Orr when he...
Orioles affiliates’ struggles continue in minor league matchups
Orioles minor league affiliates struggled as Norfolk scored four runs in a doubleheader but lost both games, while Bowie and Delmarva were shut out entirely. Coby Mayo homered for the 20th time this season. Norfolk Tides issued six walks and committed three errors in the second game. Yes, But. Despite...
'Protect Our Parks' petitioning for ballot question that could block Harborplace
Petitioners who support a proposed charter amendment are seeking to block part of the planned redevelopment of Harborplace. The group calling itself "Protect Our Parks" is backing a measure that it said would preserve 20 city parks, including Inner Harbor Park. "When we were doing research, we found there was...
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Profar blasts O’s, Astros smash Dodgers
The sky is falling in the Bronx, with the Yankees inventing new ways to lose seemingly every other night. Thankfully for our purposes, the Orioles can’t get out of their own way either, with the Yankees’ biggest rival for the AL East crown failing to open up a substantial lead in the division. Let’s see how Baltimore fared, as well as the rest of the Yankees’ AL foes on an action-packed Friday night.
Crime-fighting robots showcased at church can assist police and people in danger
A policing robot could be coming to a community near you. X9 Intelligence showcased the crime-fighting robots Friday morning at Northside Baptist Church of Baltimore. The Knightscope robots are cutting-edge security robots that can help municipalities in a number of ways. The robots are for detecting and mitigating crime, and...
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman says his foot is healed and he's fully healthy
The Baltimore Ravens will rely heavily on wide receiver Rashod Bateman during the 2024 season. The fourth-year wideout will take over as the team’s unquestioned No. 2 receiver, which means Baltimore is putting immense trust in him to produce at a high level. One reason Bateman’s career has gotten...
40 displaced, two pets died from apartment fire in Howard County
BALTIMORE -- An apartment fire in Howard County left 40 residents displaced and two pets dead Saturday morning, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.Firefighters responded around 5 a.m. to the 6300 block of Orchard Club Drive in Elkridge for an apartment building fire just after 5:00 a.m. after a 911 call. When they arrived, they encountered fire conditions on the second, third and fourth floors of the structure. The incident commander requested additional firefighters and equipment.It took about an hour to extinguish the fire, according to the department. As a result of the blaze, 14 apartments sustained heavy damage and were deemed uninhabitable. The American Red Cross is assisting residents with temporary housing and other immediate needs.One firefighter and a resident were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Two dogs and a cat died in the fire. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.
Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Law Now in Effect
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed new rent stabilization regulations this week, immediately setting limits on rent increases. Montgomery County’s Bill 15-23, Rent Stabilization (PDF), was passed in 2023 and caps rent increases for eligible buildings at six percent or the inflation rate plus three percent, whichever is lower. Executive Regulation 2-24, Landlord-Tenant Relations—Rent Stabilization, was established under an executive order by County Executive Marc Elrich (PDF) and provides specific guidance on the requirements of the rent stabilization law to help landlords and tenants understand their legal obligations in Montgomery County, according to a county press release.
Police and Hyundai to Host Free Free Steering Wheel Lock and Anti-Theft Software Upgrade Event
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and Hyundai will host a free anti-theft software upgrade event August 2-4 at Paint Branch High School (14121 Old Columbia) in Burtonsville. This event is open to 2011-2021 Hyundai vehicle owners and lessees, and will offer free software solutions to help prevent a method...
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