Here’s where to enjoy Fourth of July fireworks, music, and more as the Baltimore region celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
Baltimore-area residents and visitors will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, a drone show, musical performances, and more.
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Here’s where to enjoy Fourth of July fireworks, music, and more as the Baltimore region celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
Baltimore-area residents and visitors will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, a drone show, musical performances, and more.
Hot Plate: Nest now open, sommelier dinner at Charleston, 4th of July plans, and more
From sparklers to sparkling wines, here’s a look at how local restaurants are celebrating America’s 250th – and beyond.
Harford County to host public readings of Declaration of Independence
On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to the public for the first time. Two-hundred-and-fifty years later, Harford County will host its own public readings of the foundational document.
Howard County installs two free, anonymous, 24/7 overdose prevention machines
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Friday Morning Headlines: Moore seeks to upstage Trump, rivals with patriotism speech; BGE to resume power shutoffs; MVA launching out-of-state tage enforcement push; and more.
Moore seeks to upstage Trump, rivals with patriotism speech; BGE to resume power shutoffs; MVA launching out-of-state tage enforcement push
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland Cycling Classic is canceled this year; BGE plans to raise electric distribution rates; Bon Jovi plays secret Baltimore shows; Maryland ‘human composting’ facility opens; and more.
Maryland Cycling Classic is canceled this year, might return in 2027 — The Baltimore Banner BGE seeks rate increase adding $8 on average to monthly electric bills — The Baltimore Sun ‘Is this a prank?’: Bon Jovi plays secret shows in Baltimore ahead of world tour — The Baltimore Banner Maryland’s first ‘human composting’ facility…
Thursday Morning Headlines: Millions invested to decrease vacant properties in Baltimore; Staffing issue postpones Towson fireworks; Heat alters city’s trash schedule; and more.
Millions invested to decrease vacant properties in Baltimore; Staffing issue postpones Towson fireworks; Heat alters city’s trash schedule
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Ravens player Calais Campbell’s brother charged in mother’s murder; Howard County small business minimum wage takes effect; Baltimore homicides fall 23% in first half of 2026; and more.
Brother of former Falcons star, current Ravens player Calais Campbell charged in mother’s Atlanta murder — WJZ New minimum wage for small businesses in Howard County takes effect — The Baltimore Banner Baltimore homicides fall 23% in first half of 2026 as decline continues — The Baltimore Sun Scott adviser who juggled his City Hall…
Wednesday Morning Headlines: Tire fire in Baltimore County sends firefighter to hospital; 6-year-old falls from bike and killed by dump truck; Another low for Baltimore’s homicide numbers; and more.
Tire fire in Baltimore County sends firefighter to hospital; 6-year-old falls from bike and killed by dump truck; Another low for Baltimore’s homicide numbers
Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Andy Harris wants to take Senate elections out of voters’ hands; Maryland immigrant advocates celebrate SCOTUS upholding birthright citizenship; Here are the Maryland laws going into effect in July; Baltimore to pay $400K to man chased and run over by police car; and more.
Rep. Andy Harris cosponsors effort to take Senate elections out of voters’ hands — The Baltimore Sun Maryland immigrant advocacy groups celebrate SCOTUS ruling to uphold birthright citizenship — WJZ School cell phone bans, and the Vax Act are some Maryland laws going into effect in July — The Baltimore Banner Baltimore to pay $400,000…
