Maryland Tax-Free Week Begins Sunday

August 8th, 2025 by WCBC Radio Shop Maryland Tax Free Week begins this Sunday and runs through August 16 ahead of the new school year. With costs continuing to go up, Comptroller Brooke Lierman encourages shopping during the tax holiday as a way...

Beach Boys’ Mike Love on the legacy of Brian Wilson: ‘He’s with us every night in the music’

At a time when most of their peers have retired, threatened to call it quits or died, the Beach Boys continue to perform 120 shows per year. Led by original singer Mike Love and longtime multi-instrumentalist Bruce Johnston, this version of the...

Don’t let tariffs get you down: How to save on back-to-school shopping

Kids grow fast and that becomes evident during back-to-school shopping season when parents have to replace pants that now land well above the ankle or shoes that are too tight. But this year, parents are being a little more frugal as they replace...

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Honors Six Retirees For More Than 150 Years Of Combined Service

LA PLATA, Md. — The Charles County Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated the retirements of six longtime members whose combined service totals more than 150 years in law enforcement and public service. Major Michael Almassy, Assistant Sheriff of...

What's the most beautiful site in Louisiana? Travel + Leisure says here

The U.S. is home to plenty of infamous scenic destinations, like the Grand Canyon, Redwood forests, Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes and the Rocky Mountains. While these sites and many more are well-known, there are many other little-known...

Enjoy Fresh Crab Meat at This Delicious Seafood Restaurant in Maryland

Drawn into the story of the Maryland Air National Guard

MIDDLE RIVER, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES 08.10.2025 In a dusty warehouse, an artist, as well as a mother, educator, and veteran, painted a vibrant mural depicting the history of the Maryland Air National Guard. With each brushstroke she brought the...

Orioles outlast Mariners 5-3 after lengthy rain delay, Segano earns team-leading 10th win of the season

BALTIMORE — Coming off their first walk-off win of the season Wednesday, the O's wanted to keep that momentum going on Thursday in their rubber match against the Seattle Mariners. WATCH: O's defeat Mariners 5-3 despite 2+ hour rain delay to win...

DNR Secretary’s Message – Thrill Of The Woods: Maryland’s Bike Trails Offer Challenges For All Skill Levels

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers more than 1,400 miles of trails on land and water for all kinds of uses: hiking and running, horseback riding, skiing and snowshoeing, paddling and kayaking, and bicycling. When...

Larry Hogan hints at another run; Wes Moore says, ‘Come on’

Former Gov. Larry Hogan is teasing a political comeback — and Maryland’s current governor says he’s ready for the challenge. “Anybody who wants to try [to challenge me]: Come on,” Moore said Thursday to Spotlight on Maryland, adding that he has...

Why Summer Is The Best Time To Plan A Vacation To Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Downtown Milwaukee on a sunny summer day getty Would you believe that I first fell for Milwaukee in early January? The weather on my first trip to Wisconsin’s biggest city was achingly cold—while the lake effect is a plus come summer, in winter...

US: 5-Year-Old Girl Among 6 Injured In Baltimore Mass Shooting

Washington: Six people were wounded, including a 5-year-old girl, in a mass shooting in a neighbourhood in Baltimore, local media reported. About The Gunfire The gunfire broke out shortly before 8:50 p.m. local time (0050 GMT) as people near the...

Maryland’s tax-free week returns August 10-16

MARYLAND - Maryland shoppers will get a break at the register starting Sunday, August 10, as the state’s annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns through Saturday, August 16, 2025. What we know: During the week-long event, Maryland’s 6% sales...

Six Wounded In Baltimore Mass Shooting

(MENAFN- IANS) Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Six people were wounded, including a 5-year-old girl, in a mass shooting in a neighbourhood in Baltimore, local media reported. The gunfire broke out shortly before 8:50 p.m. local time (0050 GMT) as people...

'Work of the devil'? Two authors, dads, test limits of travel ball

BERKELEY, CA - “You want to see what Americans care about?” Michael Lewis asks. You probably know Lewis. He takes sports and societal narratives – the sabermetric undercurrent, a homeless kid seemingly born to be a left tackle, the careful yet...

Inaugural cruise call to Baltimore

Caledonia's Island Sky visited on August 7th. The arrival of Noble Caledonia’s Island Sky to Baltimore on Thursday, the 7th of August marked the first time a cruise ship has called to the harbour. Many of the ship’s 90 passengers transferred to...

Best bargain bites in Baltimore: Cheap eats you can actually count on

The economy’s giving us whiplash. Eggs cost more than streaming subscriptions. Gas prices are flirting with luxury perfume territory. Somehow your morning coffee allowance is inching closer to a car payment. But when your wallet’s feeling lighter...

A new era for city pools is reshaping summers in Baltimore

Richard Brooks wishes he took a picture of the old Towanda Pool in Park Heights. One had to see it to believe its transformation. Brooks remembers it being open one summer and closed the next. Inside the chainlink fence, the “deep” pool was only...

Maryland DNR Fishing Report – August 7

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The summer fun continues across Maryland, as the White Marlin Open in Ocean City has begun and is attracting anglers from many distant ports. Many anglers are also seeking out more local and satisfying fishing such as Chesapeake...

I met the queen, and she sent me in search of a watermelon dream

The Watermelon Queen reared back, ready to show off her technique for spitting seeds up to 13 feet. “Hold your crown so it doesn’t fall off,” said Caroline Allen, the 2025 Mar-Del watermelon queen. “You take a step back, and you lean back, and...