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November 11, 2025 at 4:23 p.m.

Fells Point's The Horse You Came In On Saloon has received backlash after a visit...

FILE – An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, lights up the night sky off Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph Lighthouse, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Joseph, Mich. (Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP, File)

Space forecasters say severe solar storms could hit Earth and trigger auroras

November 11, 2025 at 1:54 p.m.

The sun burped out a huge burst of energy called a coronal mass ejection.

High-pressure gas leak secured in Reisterstown, fire officials say

By Chevall Pryce

November 11, 2025 at 7:15 p.m.

A gas leak in Reistertown caused Main Street to close from Westminster Pike to West...

A cashier scans groceries, including produce, which is covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), at a grocery store in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments

November 11, 2025 at 7:48 p.m.

The justices chose what is effectively the path of least resistance.

Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium in London as part of her Eras Tour on June 21, 2024. (Photo by Scott A. Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

Ellicott City woman who went on ’embezzlement spree’ to fund Taylor Swift tickets, vacations sentenced

By Dan Belson

November 11, 2025 at 3:53 p.m.

An Ellicott City woman will serve time in federal prison and owe nearly $1.2 million...

Salisbury city crews milling over rainbow Pride crosswalk downtown

Maryland’s first Pride crosswalk removed as tensions erupt in Salisbury

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

Salisbury crews removed Maryland’s first Pride crosswalk Tuesday as protests, council disputes and criticism of...

The judges seal in the courthouse at the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Man accused of manslaughter, neglect after toddler’s death in Halethorpe

By Luke Parker

November 11, 2025 at 3:19 p.m.

A man was indicted on child abuse and manslaughter charges Monday, more than six months...

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

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

By Todd Karpovich

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

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

Kanaiyah Ward, a 16-year-old foster child who was found dead in a Baltimore hotel room Sept. 22, 2025. (Courtesy of the Ward family)

Foster care work group urged to recommend legislative remedies

By Jean Marbella

November 11, 2025 at 5:21 p.m.

Already off to a delayed start, the workgroup created to study Maryland foster youth being...

Justin Tucker kicks a field goal for the Ravens in 2024. Tucker, a free agent, is eligible to return from his 10-week suspension starting Tuesday. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Ex-Ravens kicker Justin Tucker eligible to return to NFL. Who might sign him?

By Brian Wacker

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

Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is eligible to return to the NFL after a 10-week...

The U.S. Senate passed a bill to reopen the government on Monday. Both Maryland senators opposed it.

Senate passes bill to reopen government. Maryland senators oppose.

By Ben Mause

November 10, 2025 at 9:45 p.m.

The funding package passed 60 to 40, with seven Democrats and one Independent in favor....

FILE – Archbishop Paul Coakley speaks to the media before the Beatification Ceremony for Stanley Rother in Oklahoma City, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

US Catholic bishops select conservative culture warrior to lead them during Trump’s second term

November 11, 2025 at 3:23 p.m.

In choosing Coakley, the bishops are doubling down on their conservative bent.

The grand opening celebration for Guilford Park High School on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

COVID caused construction costs to rise at Guilford Park High, now a contractor is suing Howard Schools over it

By Brendan Nordstrom

November 11, 2025 at 11:10 a.m.

Guilford Park is Howard County's 13th high school and opened its doors to students in...

Only 1.8 inches of snow fell in the winter of 2011-2012. Here, later in 2012, more than 2 feet of snow blankets Western Maryland near Deep Creek Lake. Superstorm Sandy dumped over two feet of snow in the county causing wide spread power outage.

Baltimore weather: Cold Veterans Day after Western Maryland sees first real snow

By Baltimore Sun staff

November 11, 2025 at 11:18 p.m.

After snow in Western Maryland, the Baltimore-area forecast looks cold.

Terps guard Isaiah Watts steals the ball from Alcorn State guard Davian Williams during the first half of Maryland's 20-point win. The Terps finished the game with 21 forced turnovers. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Maryland men’s basketball tramples Alcorn State, 84-64

By Edward Lee

November 11, 2025 at 10:15 p.m.

Maryland men's basketball took out its frustrations from Friday’s 10-point loss to Georgetown on a...

Broadneck's Alexis Luscomb, left, and Anna Graves celebrate a point in the Bruins' three-set win over Churchill. The Bruins advanced to the Class 4A state final with the victory. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

No. 3 Broadneck volleyball crushes Churchill to reach Class 4A state final

By Katherine Fominykh

November 11, 2025 at 8:05 p.m.

With a dominant win over Churchill, Broadneck volleyball advances to the Class 4A state final.

Robert "Bob" Helsley was an avid collector of antique posters.

Robert ‘Bob’ Helsley, graphic artist and poster designer, dies

By Jacques Kelly

November 11, 2025 at 8:50 p.m.

Robert "Bob" Helsley, a graphics art teacher, poster designer and collector, died of pneumonia and...

The new community food fridge at Whitelock Community Farm in Baltimore stocked with bagged meals and grocery items. (Gabriella Fine/Staff)

Community fridges have arrived in Howard County. Here’s where to find them.

By April Santana

November 11, 2025 at 5:35 p.m.

Pocket food pantries will be located at the Rachell L. Gray Community Foundation in Elkridge,...

From left, Jack Dwyer, owner and founder of CFG Bank, and Bill Wiedel, former president and CEO, at their headquarters in Baltimore Peninsula in South Baltimore while it was under construction.

Baltimore’s CFG Bank invests $3M in business loans to boost neighborhoods

By Lorraine Mirabella

November 11, 2025 at 5:14 p.m.

Baltimore-based CFG Bank said Tuesday it invested $3 million in a business loan partnership aimed...

Maryland drivers who go online to apply for or renew registration can donate to a state veterans fund at the same time.

New MVA feature: Donate to veterans fund when registering vehicles online

By Lorraine Mirabella

November 11, 2025 at 5:12 p.m.

Maryland drivers who go online to apply for or renew registration can donate to a...

Navy coach Brian Newberry expects starting quarterback Blake Horvath to be able to play Saturday against South Florida. Horvath unexpectedly sat out last Saturday night's game against Notre Dame. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy football in must-win situation as it hosts No. 25 South Florida

November 11, 2025 at 5:36 p.m.

Coming off two straight losses, Navy football will look to get back on track when...

Cafe Fili serves Mediterranean-inspired fare, like this hummus trio.

Mediterranean cafe to expand, open Riverside location

November 11, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.

A Mount-Vernon-based restaurant specializing in Mediterranean dining and cafe provisions will open a second location...

Bobby LaPin, a popular social media personality and business owner in Baltimore, speaks about the military’s duty to the public and how President Trump’s deployment of troops in cities violates their oaths to serve America’s people. LaPin served in Iraq with the Army. (Surya Vaidy/Staff)

Baltimore veterans ‘say no’ to Trump’s long-promised deployment plans

By Tinashe Chingarande

November 11, 2025 at 4:57 p.m.

Army veteran Bobby LaPin condemned Trump's actions: "Every time the National Guard has been called...

Mike Preston and Jerry Coleman set up for the upcoming Ravens podcast. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Watch Episode 11 of the BMore Football Podcast with The Baltimore Sun’s Mike Preston and Jerry Coleman presented by Rice Law

By Baltimore Sun staff

November 11, 2025 at 3:32 p.m.

Episode 11 of the BMore Football Podcast with The Baltimore Sun's Mike Preston and Jerry...

File photo of steamed Maryland blue crabs.

Crab house to close Overlea location after lease not renewed

November 11, 2025 at 3:39 p.m.

A local crab house chain with more than 50 years of history announced that it...

Jen Wagner, left, and Josepha Price, organizers of an Indigenous exhibit featured this weekend during the 54th annual Waterfowl Festival in Easton. (Jen Wagoner)

Waterfowl Festival adds Indigenous art, expanding Eastern Shore tradition

November 11, 2025 at 5:17 p.m.

Artists Josepha Price and Jen Wagner bring an Indigenous-inspired exhibit to Easton’s Waterfowl Festival, honoring...

The University of Maryland Medical Center puts on green lights to honor the veterans who care for patients and keep the hospital running. ( Karl Hille / Sun Staff)

Veteran’s combat experience elevates pediatric ER care

November 11, 2025 at 4:15 p.m.

As part of a class called "Winter is coming" at the children's hospital, nurses put...

US Army Ret. Reginald Jordan, left, Chair of the Department of Maryland American Legion Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation program, and City Solicitor Ebony Thompson, US Marine Ret., salute as Taps is played during wreath-laying ceremony at City Hall after Veterans Day Parade ends. Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Justice cannot be blind to invisible disabilities — especially for our veterans | GUEST COMMENTARY

By Michael R. Phillips

November 11, 2025 at 2:45 p.m.

"On Veterans Day, we honor those who served — and too often forget the invisible...

Howard Community College President Daria J. Willis

Howard Community College faculty blame high turnover on President Daria J. Willis

By Kiersten Hacker

November 11, 2025 at 4:52 p.m.

Howard Community College faculty say President Daria J. Willis has created a hostile work environment...

File photo of Rams Head On Stage (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Jim Messina to perform at Rams Head in Annapolis

By Mary Carole McCauley

November 11, 2025 at 4:48 p.m.

Jim Messina, who performed in such bands as Buffalo Springfield and Loggins & Messina, is...

Salisbury City Council President D’Shawn Doughty talking on Monday about the lack of transparency from the mayor’s office. (Josh Davis/Staff)

After Doughty’s resignation, Salisbury seeks District 2 successor

November 11, 2025 at 1:49 p.m.

As Salisbury searches for a successor to former City Council President D'Shawn Doughty, city officials...

A person sits on a bench at Susan Campbell Park at City Dock in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

The cure for loneliness might be a simple ‘hello’ | GUEST COMMENTARY

By Julie Garel

November 11, 2025 at 1:49 p.m.

The rise of loneliness in America has a lot to do with our tendency to...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently called President Donald Trump the "worst thing" on earth. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Armstrong Williams: When political rhetoric becomes a weapon | STAFF COMMENTARY

By Armstrong Williams

November 11, 2025 at 1:04 p.m.

"The American experiment depends on the belief that we can disagree without seeking one another’s...

Annapolis Police cruiser (Luke Parker/Staff photo)

Police investigating back-to-back reports of shots fired in Annapolis

By Maggie Trovato

November 11, 2025 at 1:59 p.m.

A spokesperson with the Annapolis Police Department said the reports were made within half an...

The newly rebuilt and open Hillman Garage in Annapolis, July 18, 2023.

Some parking relief available in downtown Annapolis

By Katharine Wilson

November 11, 2025 at 2:10 p.m.

Parking in downtown Annapolis will be cheaper temporarily with a city holiday parking promotion and...

Nov. 8, 2025 There was no shortage of patriotic flare at the Second Annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster, Saturday, hosted by CCVIP and Door to Virtue Lodge #46, honoring those who have served our nation. (Chris Berry/Freelance)

12 specials for Veterans Day in Maryland

November 11, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.

Here are 12 restaurants, chains, small businesses and organizations offering Veterans Day discounts and specials...

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class, Luke Newman 1996-2016 Iraq, left, was celebrated by his daughter, Natalie Neary, a senior, center-left and U.S. Army Patrick Black 1986-1989 Germany, was celebrated by his daughter, Gabrielle, a sophomore, center-right. South Carroll High School's chapter of the National Honor Society hosted its Annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Friday. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

On Veterans Day, celebrate and support veterans

November 11, 2025 at 3:45 p.m.

"We have a lot of veterans who are homeless or who we know have struggled...

Orioles owner David Rubenstein, left, walks with president of baseball operations Mike Elias at the introductory news conference for new manager Craig Albernaz. Elias is expected to have a busy offseason bolstering a roster in need of pitching help. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Orioles 2026 roster projection: Holes to fill in rotation, bullpen

By Jacob Calvin Meyer

November 11, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Here is a look at what the Orioles' 26-man roster would look like on opening...

Former Chesapeake softball coach Don Ellenberger is being inducted into the Anne Arundel Sports Hall of Fame. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Don Ellenberger never expected such a long, successful run with Chesapeake softball

November 10, 2025 at 7:19 p.m.

Don Ellenberger, who led Chesapeake softball to a 354-83 record and 3 state titles, will...

Baltimore City Councilman Jermaine Jones speaks during a Monday news conference on the council’s upcoming “pro-worker” agenda. (Carson Swick/Staff)

Baltimore City Council pushes bill that could boost pay for security guards

By Carson Swick

November 10, 2025 at 8:02 p.m.

Baltimore City Councilman Jermaine Jones introduced a bill Monday that would require certain employers to...

FILE – A sign of Washington Dulles International Airport station is seen during the opening of new Silver Line Extension at Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Va., Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

18 people sent to hospital after mobile lounge crashes at Dulles airport

November 10, 2025 at 7:48 p.m.

DULLES, Va. (AP) — A vehicle transporting passengers at a Washington, D.C.-area airport hit a...

Maryland Congressmen Sarah Elfreth, Steny Hoyer, Johnny Olszewski, and April McClain Delaney will not support the current bill to end the shutdown. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

‘I’m a No!’: Maryland Democrats balk at shutdown deal missing health subsidies

By Jeff Barker

November 10, 2025 at 5:58 p.m.

Frustrated Maryland congressional Democrats said Monday they won’t vote for a U.S. Senate plan to...

A building fire at The Castle in the Hampden neighborhood of North Baltimore.

100-plus Baltimore firefighters contain 3-alarm blaze in historic Hampden building

By Michelle Deal-Zimmerman

November 11, 2025 at 7:11 a.m.

Firefighters responded to the 3300 block of Keswick Road in North Baltimore for a building...

KT Tuminello sitting near Salisbury rainbow crosswalk during protest

Plan to remove Salisbury rainbow crosswalk sparks backlash, confusion

November 10, 2025 at 6:20 p.m.

Advocate KT Tuminello began a hunger strike in downtown Salisbury to protest the city’s plan...

Cameran Holt, 19, was caught in a crossfire and fatally shot in Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood in October 2024. (Courtesy)

Jury hears closing arguments in trial in killing of Pasadena teen

By Maggie Trovato

November 11, 2025 at 7:19 a.m.

Cameran Holt was celebrating Halloween last year in Baltimore when she was struck in the...

A nurse holds a newborn baby at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, where recent improvements have reduced the number of mothers suffering life-threatening complications after giving birth. (Credit Tyler Scheff / GBMC HealthCare)

GBMC improves new moms’ health, removes racial disparity

November 10, 2025 at 4:14 p.m.

Clinicians at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson successfully reduced the number of mothers who...

November 6, 2025: The Goo Goo Dolls rock the M&T Bank Exchange at the Pathfinders for Autism's 25th Anniversary Celebration. (Sloane Brown)

Baltimore Scene by Sloane: Pathfinders for Autism 25th Anniversary Celebration

By Sloane Brown

November 10, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.

Pathfinders for Autism brought in the Goo Goo Dolls for a private concert.

Batwing launches riders face down through 3,340 feet of twists and turns at Six Flags America in Bowie.

Six Flags Maryland site: County eyes tourism; sellers pitch data center

By Luke Parker

November 11, 2025 at 6:29 a.m.

Prince George's County Council Member Wala Blegay said she hopes the 515-acre Bowie property will...

White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn hands over his batting guards to first base coach Jason Bourgeois during a 2024 spring training game. Bourgeois will join the Orioles' staff ahead of the 2026 season. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

Orioles to hire Jason Bourgeois as first base coach: source

By Matt Weyrich

November 10, 2025 at 4:06 p.m.

Former White Sox first base coach Jason Bourgeois is joining the Orioles’ coaching staff under...

A preliminary rendering of a transit-oriented development at Odenton MARC Station in Anne Arundel County from the Maryland Department of Transportation. The agency announced the joint development partners, Homes for America and Questar, to build housing, retail and amenities at the station. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

2 developers named to build homes, retail, amenities at Odenton MARC

By Bridget Byrne

November 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Maryland has selected Homes for America and Questar Properties to build more than 500 homes...

The Severna Park girls cross country team poses after winning the Class 3A team state title Saturday at Hereford. (Josh Alcombright/Courtesy)

Severna Park girls cross country claims Class 3A state championship

By Katherine Fominykh

November 11, 2025 at 8:28 a.m.

The Severna Park girls once again won the Class 3A state cross country championship, while...

retired Col. John Fenzel speaks about his experiences in the U.S. Special Forces. Photo courtesy of John Fenzel.

Annapolis resident Col. John Fenzel says Veterans Day should be ‘a call to action’

November 10, 2025 at 4:24 p.m.

After leading the first group of U.S. soldiers into Saudi Arabia at the start of...

Woman killed in head-on car crash at Woodlawn intersection, police say

By Luke Parker

November 10, 2025 at 4:26 p.m.

A 39-year-old woman died Saturday after a head-on car crash in Woodlawn, according to the...

The gaming platform Roblox is displayed on a tablet. (FILE/AP Photo)

FBI: Baltimore County man extorted minors on Roblox for online extremist group

By Dan Belson

November 10, 2025 at 4:58 p.m.

"im going to make sure your mom knows what you do b--- if you don't...

Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is tackled by Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers on Sunday. The tackle, which Bateman felt was an illegal hip-drop tackle, injured Bateman. (Abbie Parr/AP)

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman suffers high-ankle sprain on controversial tackle

By Sam Cohn

November 11, 2025 at 8:57 a.m.

Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Vikings on a tackle...

Model of WAGA Energy renewable natural gas plant shown during Wicomico County Council work session in October

Eastern Shore counties aim to help power Maryland grid through landfills

November 11, 2025 at 3:19 p.m.

Some Eastern Shore counties are betting on landfills to help fuel their part of Maryland’s...

A veteran checks out one of the renderings during the unveiling of the design for The Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument at Bailey Park on the Columbia Lakefront on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Veterans in Howard County can find special events, services throughout November

By April Santana

November 10, 2025 at 2:26 p.m.

Legal clinics, discounted fitness memberships and other benefits await Howard County veterans and active-duty military.

Rachel Myers, branch manager of Anne Arundel County Public Library’s Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, helps Melanie Bounds, 4, color during a Veterans Family Fun Day on Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

What to know about Veterans Day in Anne Arundel County

By Katharine Wilson

November 10, 2025 at 2:33 p.m.

Here's everything Anne Arundel County residents need to know about events and closures on Veterans...

Brendan Yates of Turnstile performs at All Points East at Victoria Park in London, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Baltimore band Turnstile picks up 5 Grammy nominations

By Mary Carole McCauley

November 10, 2025 at 4:33 p.m.

Baltimore band Turnstile racked up five 2026 Grammy Award nominations.

(BRIAN A. JACKSON/STOCK VIA GETTY IMAGES)

Salisbury woman sentenced for helping son evade police after mass shooting

November 10, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.

Kyeisha Elliott, 37, of Salisbury, was sentenced to 10 years for helping her son evade...

Maryland State House in Annapolis where a projected $3.3 billion budget deficit became a central issue during the 2025 legislative session.

Hoyer, Raskin push Ferguson to join redistricting fight; Md. GOP prepares legal challenge

By Ben Mause

November 10, 2025 at 6:04 p.m.

Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jamie Raskin are sending a letter Monday to the state’s General...

A row of pictures commemorates Marylanders who lost their lives to traffic accidents in the 2024 Maryland Remembers ceremony in Annapolis. Registration is open for this year's ceremony on Nov. 16. (Photo Courtesy Maryland Highway Safety Office)

Maryland Remembers loved ones killed in auto crashes

November 10, 2025 at 5:05 p.m.

The 22nd annual Maryland Remembers ceremony in Annapolis this Sunday, November 16, commemorates the more...

Anne Arundel County Circuit Courthouse in Annapolis. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Man found guilty of murder, robbery during drug deal in Glen Burnie

By Maggie Trovato

November 10, 2025 at 3:58 p.m.

Andy Aguilar-Amaya was found guilty of first-degree murder and robbery in the death of 26-year-old...

Howard County Board of Appeals granted a Highland dad the right to keep the go-kart track he built for his son. (April Santana/Staff

3 members of influential Howard land-use board resign, citing political pressure, mistreatment

By Kiersten Hacker

November 10, 2025 at 5:24 p.m.

Three members of the Howard County board that decides high-profile land-use and zoning cases have...

Former Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk, shown in June, was recently given the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award — the highest recognition that the Secretary of the Navy may pay to a civilian not employed by the Department of the Navy. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Former Naval Academy AD Chet Gladchuk receives prestigious honor

November 10, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.

Chet Gladchuk earned the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award for his years leading the Naval...

Notre Dame's Jaiden Ausberry forces Navy's Braxton Woodson, left, to fumble Saturday. The Mids lost, 49-10, with starting quarterback Blake Horvath out because of an injury. (Paul Beaty/AP)

Bill Wagner: Notre Dame usually beats Navy, but it still matters | COMMENTARY

November 10, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.

Notre Dame's blowout win over Navy football shouldn't come as a major surprise, but it...

Ravens safety Alohi Gilman, left, celebrates a defensive stop on fourth down in Sunday's win over the Vikings. The Ravens have won three games in a row after a 1-5 start to the season. (Abbie Parr/AP)

5 things we learned from the Ravens’ 27-19 win over the Vikings

By Sam Cohn

November 10, 2025 at 9:14 a.m.

The Ravens' defense forced three turnovers in Sunday's win over the Vikings. Here are five...

Artist Margaret Murphy, artist in her studio, before five pieces of her artwork with one that’s partially entitled, "Banned Words." (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Maryland artists push back against ‘culture of censorship’

By Mary Carole McCauley

November 10, 2025 at 7:02 p.m.

Whether it's Amy Sherald moving her controversial exhibit to Baltimore or the removal of Confederate...

This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Thia, portrayed by Elle Fanning, left, and Dek, portrayed by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, in a scene from “Predator: Badlands.” (20th Century Studios/Disney via AP)

‘Predator: Badlands’ tops box office with $80 million worldwide