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Tons of money. Little guidance. How Maryland’s fastest sprinter navigated the dizzying world of high school NIL deals.
Elise Cooper will go to the Olympics one day. The fastest high school sprinter in Maryland is one of the most promising racers the state has produced in recent years, setting a national record for the indoor 300-meter dash in February. She’s...

Is Baltimore’s harbor really clean enough for swimming? Environmentalists disagree.
Weather permitting, around 200 people are expected to jump into the Baltimore Harbor on Saturday, a reprise of last year’s inaugural Harbor Splash, which drew Mayor Brandon Scott and prominent city boosters into water once infamous for its...

Pocomoke hosting 2025 Maryland State Softball Tournament
POCOMOKE CITY, Md. – Pocomoke Little League will be hosting the Majors Division of the 2025 Maryland State Softball Tournament at Newtown Park Recreational Sports Complex from July 7-12, 2025. Ages 10-12 will competing for their spot in the...

Baltimore area native help those impacted in escalating conflict in Middle East
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to intensify, and airstrikes escalate, a Baltimore area native, is stepping up to help. Yocheved Kim Ruttenberg has been living in Israel, watching as the war rages on. ALSO READ...

Baltimore, Israel and a bond that tightens under missile fire from Iran
When the missiles began streaking toward Israel this week and the government quickly halted air travel over its besieged skies, Eli Friedman, 20, thought he might not get back home to Baltimore for a while. But after several days in his Jerusalem...

Second line of storms headed toward Maryland
Second line of storms headed toward Maryland FORECAST WITH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST TOM TASSELMYER WITH 4/10 OF AN INCH OF RAIN DOWN AT BWI MARSHALL, IT MAKES SEVEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS WITH MEASURABLE RAIN AT BWI MARSHALL. WE’VE BEEN IN A STRETCH WHERE...

Welcome Back, Summer: Ocean City, Maryland Is Ready For You
After 13 consecutive rainy weekends, Ocean City, Maryland is finally drying off and heating up — and not a moment too soon. The early start to summer 2025 was nothing short of a washout, quite literally. Rainclouds rolled in weekend after weekend,...

Two Rescued Sea Turtles Released in Ocean City, Maryland
On the morning of Thursday, June 19, the beach at 40th Street in Ocean City, Maryland became the heartwarming site of a joyful homecoming. Two Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, affectionately named Mothman and Icky, were released back into the ocean...

Maryland State Police Investigating Double Fatal Crash in Anne Arundel County on I-97
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday night, June 17th, 2025, in Anne Arundel County. The deceased are identified as Thomas Oliver Sellman III, 30, of Churchton, Maryland, and Marcus Eric James Jr, 29, of...

Sandbridge and Yorktown beach rank among top secret beaches
York River State Park’s Fossil Beach has been recognized by travel blog Frugal Flyer as one of the 25 top secret beaches across the United States. Virginia Beach’s Sandbridge Beach came in at No. 17, while the Outer Banks’ Carova Beach was No. 14....

1 gas station in cities throughout Baltimore County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending June 14
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Baltimore County...

Bizarre Beach Town Laws You Wouldn’t Believe Are Real
There’s no better feeling than having your bare feet nestled into the beach sand on a hot summer day, a cold beverage in hand, and plenty of activities at your disposal, at least, according to your average beach-lover. These are the folks who...

'Baltimore Built, Navy Refined': Commander Vance Scott returns home to inspire future leaders
BALTIMORE — Commander Vance Scott has traveled the world in service to his country—but no matter how far the Navy has taken him, his roots remain firmly planted in Baltimore. WATCH: Navy Commander inspires hometown youth 'Baltimore Built, Navy...

Baltimore will keep CIAA tournament through 2029, officials announce
An annual basketball tournament held during Black History Month and bringing a wide economic footprint will stay in Baltimore through the end of the decade, local officials announced. Public and private sector leaders on Wednesday gathered at the...
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including AFRAM and Juneteenth events
There might not be a better city to celebrate Juneteenth in than Baltimore — just take a look at all of this weekend’s events, including the beloved AFRAM festival on Saturday and Sunday. Thursday, Juneteenth Jubilee This celebration of 20 years...

Maryland State Police investigate double fatal crash in Anne Arundel County
CROWNSVILLE, Md. (WBFF) — Maryland State Police are investigating a deadly crash that claimed the lives of two men Tuesday night in Anne Arundel County. The victims have been identified as Thomas Oliver Sellman III, 30, of Churchton, and Marcus...

CIAA Basketball Tournament will be held in Baltimore through 2029
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament will be held in Baltimore through 2029, city and state leaders announced Wednesday. The 2026 men's and women's basketball tournament will take place in Baltimore between February...

Listen to Amelia to win tickets to see Blues Traveler at Horseshoe Casino
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Baltimore Orioles announce 19-year-old player in organization has died
The Baltimore Orioles announced late Tuesday night that minor league player Luis Guevara has died. He was only 19 years old. Guevara, who is from Venezuela, spent time with the Florida Complex League Orioles (Rookie league), Delmarva Shorebirds...

LEMME TELL YOU | Couple's parents sitting saga; Post-vacation blues? Wedding no-shows
BALTIMORE — A couple is miffed at their babysitting parents because they make time in the couple's bedroom while they're away. How do you bounce back from post-vacation blues? And a bride charges her wedding 'no-show' guests for the dinners they...