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Antietam Blush, Maryland's first native-grown apple variety, is on its way, but not in a hurry

Friday, Jan 18

Antietam Blush is the first apple bred specifically for Maryland, patented by the University of Maryland, College Park. But there are still many years to go before consumers can take a bite.

Proposed solar energy developments in Baltimore County draw opposition over loss of farmland, rural beauty

The Baltimore County Council passed rules in 2017 to govern commercial solar projects, and since then developers have proposed about 20. But now community groups are challenging many of them, saying farmland isn’t the right place for commercial solar development.

Maryland weather: Snow showers fall overnight; snow, ice and rain coming Saturday

Snow showers reached the Baltimore area Thursday night and left about half an inch of snow in the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Another young black man died in an encounter with police. Four months later, why are we still waiting for answers?

Greensboro officials need to do more to ease tensions in their town as questions remain four months after the death of a 19-year-old black man in police custody.

Preston: Nearly a month after announcement he'd return, Ravens' John Harbaugh still has no new contract

The last time the Ravens made a statement about head coach John Harbaugh’s contract status was Dec. 21, the night before the team played the Los Angeles Chargers in California.

Ravens running backs coach Thomas Hammock expected to be named Northern Illinois coach

Thomas Hammock’s departure leaves the Ravens with two vacancies on coach John Harbaugh’s staff.

Marylander Tiafoe beats Seppi in five sets at Australian Open, reaches Round of 16 in Slam event for first time

Frances Tiafoe of Prince George's County, Maryland, has advanced to the fourth round at Melbourne Park, his first appearance in the Round of 16 at any Grand Slam.

Hippodrome Theatre's 2019-2020 season to feature Tony-winning musicals 'Dear Evan Hansen,' 'The Band’s Visit'

The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center has announced its 2019-2020 season, and it includes two of the most acclaimed musicals of the past few years.

When Mr. Robot met Mr. Poe: the curious case of the chess-playing machine

In 1827, crowds gathered at Baltimore’s Fountain Inn on Light Street to see a European chess-playing robot that had impressed the likes of Napoleon and Benjamin Franklin and sparked a decades-long debate about the nature of man and machine. And sparked a skeptical Edgar Allan Poe to write about it.

Howard County high schools making free condoms available to students

The Howard County school system has partnered with the county health department and the Maryland Department of Health to not only make condoms accessible but also provide STI prevention education.

Bread and Roses Party, a self-identified socialist group, is certified in Maryland

The Bread and Roses Party, a self-identified socialist group, was certified Thursday by the Maryland Board of Elections after the Board validated the required 10,000 voter signatures needed for certification.