Residents of US town near nuclear facility face alarming crisis: 'So many people are suffering'

Decades of radiation exposure for residents in Piketon, Ohio, appear to have brought devastating impacts to the town, home to the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Opened in the 1950s, the Piketon facility was responsible for enriching uranium,...

Baltimore communities push back on Johns Hopkins' construction of DSAI project

Two communities in Baltimore are pushing back on a new Johns Hopkins University project. Residents in the Wyman Park and Remington neighborhoods say Johns Hopkins is requesting a waiver that would weaken stormwater protections while the university...

Here's what to know as smelly, invasive bugs arrive in South Bend

It's a truly awful sentence: the stink bugs are here. Like they do at the beginning of every fall, the brown marmorated stink bug has already shown up in South Bend and nationwide. As the temperatures drop and the bugs seek warm shelters, they'll...

Calvert County Celebrates Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week

CALVERT COUNTY, Md. – Calvert County proudly participated in Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week, a statewide initiative under the Maryland Farm to School Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Maryland State...

Carmelo Anthony talks Enoch Pratt exhibit, Baltimore and what his critics got wrong

As Carmelo Anthony was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last month, the ex-NBA star addressed the young dreamers — kids like he once was, growing up on West Baltimore’s Myrtle Avenue. “They will tell you it’s foolish....

'An increasing attack on water resources from multiple fronts': Scientists warn 'day zero droughts' could hit before 2030

Almost three-quarters of drought-prone regions around the world will be at risk of extreme water shortages known as "day zero droughts" by 2100 if emissions aren't reduced, and a third of these regions could be hit before 2030, according to a new...

Baltimore residents question city's research on Glenmore Avenue's zigzag road design

BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) — Residents on Glenmore Avenue in Baltimore are questioning the validity of the city's research, indicating a new road design is successfully slowing speeders. In April, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation...

Baltimore is overrun with opportunity, not crime | GUEST COMMENTARY

For years, Baltimore has been defined by negative headlines that focus on crime, decline and dysfunction. But these provocative headlines are not an accurate reflection of the full picture. The reality is that Baltimore is not overrun with...

Prof. Dr. Parin Somani Honoured with the Passion Purpose Peace Award 2025 in Maryland, USA

New Delhi [India], October 13: A beacon of compassion, peace, and purpose, Prof. Dr. Parin Somani, CEO of the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD), was honoured with the Passion Purpose Peace Award 2025 by Creating Ambassadors of...

Baltimore Weekend Events: Fell’s Point Fun Festival, Common, Hidden Brain, and more.

This weekend brings several fun performances, a community festival, opportunities for scientific exploration, and more. Check it all out in our weekend events roundup: Stravinsky Ballets & Iberian Tales, Thursday, Oct. 9, and Sunday, Oct. 12,...

Maryland Fishing Report for Thursday, October 9, 2025

October presents a wonderful opportunity to spend some time fishing in the comfort of mild temperatures and the beautiful settings of fall foliage and peaceful waters. Forecast Summary: October 8 – 14: Expect partly cloudy weather and relatively...

Train derails in Baltimore, sending 18 cars off the track, fire officials say

A train derailment sent 18 cars off the track Sunday night in East Baltimore, according to Baltimore City Fire. Nobody was injured. The fire department responded to the scene in the 5100 block of Pulaski Highway around 10:06 p.m, where two...

Scientists Are Testing a Vaccine for Food Poisoning. It Can’t Come Soon Enough

Few things in this world are more miserable than food poisoning. You go out to eat some delicious foods, or cook at home. You’re happy, full, and then… everything goes south. Sometimes literally. But hark! This torturous fate may soon be...

Top Fitness App Development Companies in Baltimore

The fitness industry is rapidly evolving, and mobile applications are at the heart of this digital transformation. From tracking workouts and monitoring nutrition to offering personalized training and community engagement, fitness apps have become...

Husker Doc Talk: A Comeback Win at Maryland and Rhule-to-PSU Chatter

Despite Dylan Raiola throwing three interceptions and the Huskers trailing Maryland by seven points in the fourth quarter after giving up 17 points on turnovers, Nebraska rallied for a 34–31 victory Saturday over the Terrapins in College Park. In...

Giving Credit Where It’s Overdue

Photo illustration by Justin Morrison/Inside Higher Ed | Remigiusz Gora/iStock/Getty Images It was legit: She was a beneficiary of the Colorado Re-Engaged Initiative (CORE), which draws on reverse-transfer policies to allow the state’s four-year...

No longer buried: Commemorative sign unveiled for Laurel Cemetery in Baltimore

Sharon Haynie (left) speaks as her mother, Inez Penn Haynie Dodson, holds a receipt for the purchase of one lot of ground inside of the Laurel Cemetery. The two recently learned Haynie Dodson’s mother is buried on the property. (Photo courtesy of...

Maryland Police Chief Appears on Officer Watchlist as Public Demands Answers

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – The inclusion of the Baltimore County Police chief in a Brady Report is as confusing as it is unsettling, as said inclusion in such a report suggests issues with an officer’s credibility when taking the stand due to...

Maryland governor criticizes federal shutdown, offers aid to affected workers

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland's governor has voiced strong criticism of President Trump over the ongoing federal government shutdown, urging an end to the impasse. "My message to President Trump is stop this shutdown," the governor said during a news...

Maryland Commission on Public Health Adopts Final Report, Lays Foundation to Build a Stronger Public Health System

Dr. Boris Lushniak, Dean of the University of Maryland, College Park School of Public Health, convened the Maryland Commission on Public Health for its final meeting on September 25, 2025. Meeting in the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis,...