Maryland health department releases 2026-27 vaccine guidelines ahead of cold and flu season
With cold and flu season just around the corner, the state’s Department of Health released its updated vaccine recommendations.
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Dan Rodricks is rooting — only somewhat whimsically — for a billionaire to come along and give Sagamore another go.
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In Rachel Pastan’s novel “We’re So Lucky to Live Here,” protagonist Gwen navigates grief while fighting to keep her late mother’s home amid a legal battle with neighbors.
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Underwater grasses made gains in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay in 2025
In 2025, Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay saw gains in underwater grasses, which improve water quality and provide food, shelter, and nursery grounds to wildlife.
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Baltimore County Executive backs key step to advance long-stalled Lutherville Station Project
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What Art Can Do: Q&A With Rachel Pastan, Author of “We’re So Lucky to Live Here”
In Rachel Pastan’s novel “We’re So Lucky to Live Here,” protagonist Gwen navigates grief while fighting to keep her late mother’s home amid a legal battle with neighbors.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 9, 2026
Today’s topics include: Silver Diner’s unexpected airport demand; where there’s smoke there’s bans; Baltimore County targets late-night events.
Residents tell Baltimore County to reject large data centers
An overflow crowd sent the Baltimore County Planning Board a clear message Thursday night: they don’t want large data centers in the county.
PHOTOS | 9/11 Stair Climb at M&T Bank Stadium Honors First Responders Who Lost Their Lives Saving Others
A memorial stair climb Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium honored the first responders who lost their lives saving others during the 9/11 attacks.
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Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland immigrant groups sue Trump administration over warrantless ICE arrests; School attendance rebounding after post-pandemic absenteeism spike; Baltimore County native astronaut Reid Wiseman retiring from NASA after leading Artemis II mission; Birthday limo blowup leads to explosives indictment; and more.
Immigrant groups in Maryland file lawsuit against “warrantless” ICE arrests — WJZ Fewer Maryland students are missing school after post-pandemic absenteeism spike — The Baltimore Banner Baltimore native Reid Wiseman to retire from NASA after historic moon-orbit mission — WBAL Birthday limo blowup leads to explosives indictment in Baltimore County — The Baltimore Sun As…
Maryland health department releases 2026-27 vaccine guidelines ahead of cold and flu season
With cold and flu season just around the corner, the state’s Department of Health released its updated vaccine recommendations.
Dan Rodricks: What’s next for historic Sagamore Farm?
Dan Rodricks is rooting — only somewhat whimsically — for a billionaire to come along and give Sagamore another go.
Trial Begins For Defendant Accused of 14-Year-Old Boy’s Fatal Shooting at Mondawmin Metro Station
The trial has begun for a 17-year-old defendant accused of fatally shooting a 14-year-old boy at the Mondawmin metro station in 2024.
New Mr. Boh bobbleheads will have Baltimore sports fans nodding their heads in excitement
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled two new limited-edition bobbleheads featuring a Baltimore icon: Mr. Boh.
Independent schools are learning to make the most of AI
With the quality and reach of artificial intelligence tools gaining ground almost daily, independent schools in the Baltimore region are learning how to navigate technology that has the potential to disrupt just about every aspect of learning. In the four years since ChatGPT burst into the scene, schools have been studying what rules to apply…
Thursday Morning Headlines: Baltimore County parents fed up with school bus woes; Behind the long delay to get a trash container in Baltimore; Lane closures on JFX northbound for graffiti removal; and more.
Baltimore County parents fed up with school bus woes; Behind the long delay to get a trash containder in Baltimore; Lane closures on JFX northbound for graffiti removal
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore band Turnstile to play ‘Saturday Night Live’; Man shot by ICE agents in Glen Burnie on Christmas Eve reunites with family; Orioles owner buys Kennedy Center ‘Blue’ sculpture; and more.
Turnstile to play ‘Saturday Night Live’ in October — The Baltimore Banner Man shot by ICE agents in Glen Burnie on Christmas Eve reunites with family — WMAR Baltimore Orioles owner buys Kennedy Center ‘Blue’ sculpture — The Baltimore Sun Towson University offers discounted tuition for students outside of Maryland — WJZ BBJ, Baltimore Brew…
Wednesday Morning Headlines: Emergency landing at BWI after bird strike; Odor woes on the rise at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant; Gov. does not rule out tax increases in coming year; and more.
Emergency landing at BWI after bird strike; Odor woes on the rise at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant; Gov. does not rule out tax increases in coming year
Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Man accused of pulling gun on Christmas carolers gets probation; Mini ‘Blockbuster’ in Hampden; 136 people killed in crashes on Maryland roads this summer; and more.
Man accused of pulling gun on Christmas carolers given 3 years’ probation — The Baltimore Banner Hampden has a new Blockbuster — sort of — The Baltimore Sun 136 people were killed in crashes on Maryland roads this summer — WMAR Violent ICE encounter in Frederick prompts calls for investigation — WBAL Silver Diner sues…
It’s Here – Our 2026-2027 Guide to Baltimore Independent Schools is Out
Baltimore Fishbowl’s eleventh annual Guide to Baltimore Independent Schools is out! Over the next few weeks, we will share stories from the Guide about the students, teachers, administrators, campuses, and programs that make up the independent school community. Check out the digital version above, and read our Letter from the Editor, below, to learn more…
Five Stories To Start Your Week: New Official City Tree; Downtown Restaurant Closes; Changes at WBAL News Radio.
Last week, we shared news about the closure of an “elevated social dining” restaurant in downtown Baltimore; changes at WBAL News Radio; and Baltimore naming a new (less smelly) official city tree.
