Moody's lowers Maryland's credit rating for the first time in decades

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 5/14 9:38A Christian Olaniran

For the first time since 1973, Moody's has downgraded Maryland's credit score, based on what it sees as negative economic indicators for the state. Moody's Ratings is one of three agencies that rate the creditworthiness of government agencies....

AP Photos: The 150th Preakness is the last at old Pimlico before demolition

WTOP News 5/14 9:30A WTOP Staff

BALTIMORE (AP) — The wrecking ball is just about hovering over Pimlico Race Course, with a complete knockdown and rebuild of the grandstand and other facilities coming. But first comes the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. Without Kentucky...

The 150th Preakness is the last at old Pimlico before demolition. Winners share their top memories

WTOP News 5/14 9:27A WTOP Staff

FILE - Secretariat, right, leads the field coming out of the final turn as he heads for the finish line to wn in the 98th Preakness Stakes Saturday, May 19, 1973 at at Pimlico Race Course in...

Rain and thunderstorms likely at times through Saturday across Maryland

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 5/14 9:11A CBS Baltimore

For the first time since 1973, Moody's has downgraded Maryland's credit score.

Authorities seek help finding man who escaped from pre-trial release in St. Mary's County

WMAR 2 News 5/14 8:55A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding Andrew Phillip Nelson. Nelson, 29, escaped pre-trial release while facing charges of first- and second-degree assault....

Two adults dead after fire inside Harford County home

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 5/14 8:51A Christian Olaniran

Two people died after a home caught fire in Harford County early Wednesday. Neighbors called 911 just after 8 a.m. to report the fire at a home on Gunpowder Drive in Joppa. Fire crews arrived within minutes and discovered that the home was...

Hazing investigation at University of Maryland leads to reform plan for fraternities and sororities

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 5/14 8:04A Christian Olaniran

The University of Maryland, College Park has released a comprehensive plan to transform fraternity and sorority life on campus following serious hazing allegations that led to the suspension of Greek activities last year. In March 2024, the...

Baltimore Ravens, Derrick Henry agree to two-year, $30 million extension

WMAR 2 News 5/14 8:02A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

The Baltimore Ravens and running back Derrick Henry have agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract extension, per ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The contract also includes $25 million fully guaranteed. Both parties agreed to the deal as...

Periods of rain and thunder possible through Saturday across Maryland

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 5/14 8:01A Cutter Martin

Warm and humid weather will stick around the Baltimore area through Saturday with occasional rounds of showers and thunderstorms possible through Saturday evening. Expect some drier weather for at least part of the afternoon with clouds and a few...

Kinetic Sculptures: A Collaboration of Art, Engineering, and Environment

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/14 8:00A Sponsored Post Staff

By: Meredith Bower, Director of Communications at McDonogh School As a group of students strolled across the terrace between McDonogh ’s Campus Green and the Student Center, they paused to admire a...

Moody's Ratings downgrades Maryland's credit rating

WMAR 2 News 5/14 7:30A Amanda Engel

Moody's Ratings on Wednesday downgraded Maryland's credit ratings in several areas due to "economic and financial under performance compared to Aaa-rated states." Issuer ratings and general obligation (GO) bonds have both been downgraded from Aaa...

Some Maryland brewers concerned tariffs will make tough times tougher

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/14 7:00A Capital News Service

By COLIN MCNAMARA Capital News Service BALTIMORE — Maryland breweries have yet to fully recover from the economic effects of COVID-19, and the Trump administration s tariffs have added another wrinkle...

Dan Rodricks: Van Hollen and the daily defense of democracy

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/14 6:41A Dan Rodricks

On April 18, after his widely reported trip to El Salvador to visit the wrongly-imprisoned migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia , Sen. Chris Van Hollen got what I call the FOX Question: Irrelevant,...

Two confirmed dead after being pulled from house fire in Harford County

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 5/14 6:36A CBS Baltimore

Two people died after a home caught fire in Harford County early Wednesday.

The Associated Recognizes Its 2025 Leadership Award Winners This June

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/14 6:00A The Associated Contributors

Celebrate The Associated’s 2025 Award Winners and recognize the outgoing Chairs of Associated and Agency leadership at this year s Awards. The event will take place on June 12 from 7pm 9pm at The...