Bits & Bites: What are the spiciest wings in the Baltimore area?

As the Baltimore air begins to cool, a colleague and I decided that the best way to warm up would be to try some of the Baltimore area’s hottest wings. There is much debate over the best wings in the Baltimore area. But Assistant Multimedia Editor...

Gov. JB Pritzker joins Democratic governors' health coalition to combat Trump's 'war on science'

Gov. JB Pritzker has joined a public health coalition of Democratic governors to counter the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, slash Medicaid and undermine vaccines. The Governors Public...

Severn Man Charged In Shooting During Memorial Gathering At Maryland Home

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Anne Arundel County Police have arrested a Severn man following an investigation into an August shooting that injured a man during a memorial service in Glen Burnie. Detectives identified Philip Dean Bell, 30, of Severn, as the...

Scientists sound alarm over invisible crisis that could wipe out species: 'We don't know … what will need to happen in the future'

The consequences of ongoing sea level rise will be shocking. by Zachary EhrmannOctober 13, 2025 Rising seas are quietly reshaping coastlines and threatening to erase species, according to the National Wildlife Federation. Scientists warn that, as...

Thinking About a Vacation Property? What Maryland Travelers Should Know Before Signing a Timeshare

Many Maryland travelers dream of owning a vacation spot that they can return to year after year. Whether it’s a quiet cabin in the mountains or a sunlit condo by the coast, the appeal of having a home away from home is undeniable. Among the many...

Nearly 10,000 People Jumped Into “Super AI” Last Week: Here’s How You Can Too

A look inside the launch that showed how AI can deliver hedge-fund-level results... Editor’s Note: Last week’s Super AI Trading Event broke every record in TradeSmith’s 20-year history – and for good reason. Nearly 10,000 investors tuned in to see...

After Charlie Kirk posts, status still unclear for some Maryland teachers

The employment status of two Eastern Shore teachers linked to posts about the death of Charlie Kirk remains unclear, while a third has returned to work. President Donald Trump honored Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday Tuesday,...

School Profile: Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

Founded in 1826 in Baltimore, Maryland, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is the oldest continuously operating art school in the U.S. This private, independent college of art and design advertises itself as being at the “heart of East...

Satellites Have Exposed Sensitive Data From T-Mobile and Others, Research Reveals

A research paper being presented this week at the Annual Computer Security Applications Conference reveals that satellite internet services, including T-Mobile's, used unencrypted transmissions that could be intercepted with about $800 worth of...

Satellites Have Been Leaking Sensitive Data From T-Mobile and Others, Research Reveals

A research paper being presented this week at the Annual Computer Security Applications Conference reveals that satellite internet services, including T-Mobile's, used unencrypted transmissions that could be intercepted with about $800 worth of...

Bank of America hosts three-day financial literacy event in West Baltimore

By Kendra Bryant Special to the AFRO Bank of America hosted “Maximize Your Growth,” a three-day event focused on financial literacy and wellness at the Bon Secours Community Resource Center on Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Sign up for our Daily eBlast to...

Gov. Wes Moore talks federal ‘assault’ on Maryland

Gov. Wes Moore said he does not have a “personal beef” with President Donald Trump, but he underlined Tuesday his critiques of the White House’s effect on Maryland. “The assault that we’ve now had on the state of Maryland has been aggressive, has...

Baraka Unleashes on Ciattarelli, Trump Agenda, in Support of Sherrill

NEWARK - Against the backdrop of many battles won and lost, Mayor Ras Baraka emphatically expressed his support for Mikie Sherrill in the West Ward of Newark this afternoon, joining political conquerors and the conquered alike to fix his eye with...

Gerrymandering is bad. Expanding it is even worse.

In Texas, Republicans passed new congressional maps that would give their party an advantage in around 30 of the state’s 38 seats in Congress. In response, California Democrats are asking their state’s voters to redraw boundaries to offset those...

'They just really didn't think anyone would look up': Researchers snooped on unencrypted satellite data with basic equipment, finding private calls, text messages, and even military communications

A team of researchers from UC San Diego and the University of Maryland have published a study [PDF warning] detailing their attempts to pick up unsecured information from the airwaves using a basic receiver system. Over the course of three years,...

DNA science and public databases offer a new way to identify soldiers’ remains

Get We Are The Mighty’s Weekly Newsletter Military culture and entertainment direct to your inbox with zero chance of a ‘Reply All’ incident In 1994, the remains of 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, an airman killed in the Vietnam War, were...

Impact Maryland 2025: Moore, other leaders discuss challenges in the state — and opportunities

Political and business leaders gathered Tuesday at Impact Maryland, with many discussing challenges the state faces and potential paths forward. Gov. Wes Moore and a handful of county executives highlighted the negative effects that federal...

Towson University’s big man on campus is a robot named Snack Efron

It used to be that a college student in pursuit of a meal had to venture to a food court or dining hall, battling hills, bad weather, long lines and the urge to remain on the couch. Not anymore. At least not at Towson University. For months, the...

Maryland’s Conowingo Dam Settlement Reasserts State’s Clean Water Act Authority but Revives Dredging Debate

Maryland this month finalized a $340 million deal with Constellation Energy to relicense the Conowingo Dam in Cecil County, ending years of litigation and regulatory uncertainty. The agreement restores the state’s authority to enforce water...

Already Battered by Cuts, Researchers and Colleges Face Federal Shutdown Impacts

The U.S. government has been without a spending plan for two weeks now. Senate Democrats aren’t backing down on their demands that Republicans extend health insurance subsidies and reverse Medicaid funding cuts, and Senate Republicans continue to...