Assistant Metro Editor

Todd Karpovich

Todd Karpovich reports on a wide variety of Baltimore-area and Maryland topics for The Baltimore Sun's emerging news desk, including crime and public safety, government, weather, environment, restaurants, business and education. He was a longtime contributor to The Associated Press, among other media outlets nationwide, including The Boston Globe, Sports Illustrated, The Dallas Morning News and Chicago Tribune. Todd is the author or co-author of six nonfiction books. He earned a bachelor's degree from Randolph-Macon College and a Master of Science from Towson University. Email him at tkarpovich@baltsun.com.

The aftermath of a massive three-alarm fire that drew more than 100 Baltimore City firefighters to a historic building in Hampden Monday evening. (Kevin Richardson/Sun Staff)

Hampden landmark damaged by fire to be restored: ‘They don’t make buildings like this anymore’

November 11, 2025 at 5:55 p.m.

"They don’t make buildings like this anymore," Baltimore City Councilwoman Odette Ramos said in an email to The Baltimore Sun.

File photo of Ed Rothstein on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Secretary of Maryland Veterans Department talks mental health, diversity | Q&A

November 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Ed Rothstein, secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, speaks about mental health, diversity and Veterans Day.

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Baltimore Police investigate fatal shooting in Northwest District

November 8, 2025 at 2:58 p.m.

Police are investigating a fatal shooting late Friday in Northwest Baltimore.

The horses in the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course take the first turn as Umberto Rispoli riding #2 Journalism would go on to win. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Gov. Wes Moore signs order to chart future of Maryland’s horse industry

November 8, 2025 at 4:56 p.m.

Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order creating the Maryland Horse Industry Strategic Plan to guide the future of Maryland’s $2.9 billion equine sector.

A Baltimore County Public School bus carrying students was involved in a crash in the 2300 block of Rolling Rd. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Maryland’s seen about 500 school bus crashes, 2 fatal, this academic year

November 7, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

Maryland has seen 492 school bus crashes, two of them killing students, from August to October this year, according to state police.

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is among 40 major U.S. hubs that will see flight capacity reduced by 10%. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Holiday travel hit: BWI Marshall among airports facing flight cuts

November 6, 2025 at 5:28 p.m.

BWI Marshall Airport is among 40 major U.S. hubs that will see flight capacity reduced by 10%, a move that could disrupt travel plans as the busy holiday season begins.

Gov. Larry Hogan ordered all casinos in the state to close on March 15, including Baltimore's Horseshoe Casino, to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Entertainment destinations are deserted during the coronovirus pandemic. It reopened June 26.

Maryland casino revenues rise, despite uncertain economy

November 6, 2025 at 2:53 p.m.

Maryland’s six casinos generated more than $162 million in gaming revenue in October, a 1% increase, despite overall concerns with the economy.

File photo of power line repair work in Annapols

Brush fire, outages close portion of Route 2 in Annapolis early Thursday

November 6, 2025 at 3:15 p.m.

A brush fire early Thursday morning forced the closure of part of Solomons Island Road in Annapolis, according to Anne Arundel County officials.

Voters mark their ballots while voting

Scattered bomb threats occur on Election Day, including in DMV area

November 6, 2025 at 7:31 a.m.

Although voting seemed to go smoothly overall across the U.S. for Election Day, bomb threats were reported in several states, including Maryland and Virginia, on Tuesday.

Attorney General Anthony Brown said Monday that the indictment of two Anne Arundel Police officers was a part of his office’s responsibilities to accountability, and not a slight to the everyday duties of law enforcement. (Luke Parker/Staff)

Randallstown nursing home settles for $200K over substandard care allegations

November 10, 2025 at 9:47 a.m.

Maryland has reached a $200,000 settlement with a Randallstown nursing home accused of providing substandard care to Medicaid-funded residents and will require the facility to undergo four years of state-monitored...