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10-day lull of killings in Baltimore comes to abrupt end as multiple shootings leave five dead

Four people were shot near Druid Hill Park, police say, as a recent spate of gun violence in Baltimore stretches into Thursday.

Two Maryland toll bridges to go cashless, officials announce

The tolls on the Francis Scott Key and Thomas J. Hatem Memorial bridges will become E-Z Pass-only, Maryland transportation officials announced Thursday.

City Council won't take up Baltimore Fire budget without plan to solve medic shortage, reduce overtime

City Councilmen Brandon Scott and Eric Costello warned the Baltimore fire chief Thursday that they do not intend to move his department’s budget forward this summer until it has provided a “formal written plan” to resolve its shortage of medics and overspending on overtime.

Maryland Rep. Andy Harris has become 'Public Enemy No. 1' for marijuana activists. How did it get so personal?

Maryland Rep. Andy Harris has been confronted by marijuana activists angry that he has used his influence in Congress to hinder marijuana use in Washington, D.C., where its recreational use is legal.

Maryland legislature passes laws to make health insurance enrollment easier and create drug price board

Several health bills passed the legislature this session, including one to make it easier for the uninsured to enroll in a plan, a board to control drug prices and extension of a tax to stabilize the insurance market.

Orioles' Chris Davis breaks major league record for consecutive hitless plate appearances

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis — faced with a second-inning at-bat Thursday in which he would either get his first hit of the season or break the major league record of 58 consecutive hitless plate appearances — lined out to the warning track in center field.

Dylan Bundy succumbs to the home run ball again as Orioles lose to A's, 8-5

Dylan Bundy's home run problems last year were all his own. This year, they fit alarmingly well with the rest of the Orioles' pitching staff.

With contract extension, Ravens guard Marshal Yanda set to return as line's elder statesman

Marshal Yanda, 34, had not said publicly whether he intended to return for his 13th season before agreeing to an extension with the Ravens on Thursday.

Tiger Woods wows the Masters crowd while sitting 1 shot off the 1st-round lead

Four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods shot a 2-under 70 in the first round that featured a spectacular birdie on No. 14.

R&B star Mario eyes Baltimore as philanthropic destination during career resurgence

R&B's Mario Barrett, perhaps best known for his early 2000s hits and film credits like "Step Up" and "Freedom Writers," has resurfaced in the music world. He now seeks to collaborate with the city of Baltimore, his hometown, for philanthropic purposes.