The Orioles used the No. 7 overall pick on Oak Grove outfielder Eric Booth Jr., a Vanderbilt commit with big speed and upside. The prep athlete now heads to Baltimore’s draft pipeline.

Afternoon storms likely 2–8 p.m. Saturday in Baltimore; a few could pack damaging winds and flash flooding. Heat surges back midweek with highs in the 90s.

Lib's Grill has opened its fourth Maryland location at 210 W. Pennsylvania Ave in Towson, featuring a raw bar, steaks, happy hour and weekend brunch.

Trader Joe's will take the former Party City at 6311 York Road in the Anneslie Shopping Center; the chain's locator lists it as 'Coming Soon' with no opening date.

Baltimore favorite Angeli's Pizzeria is expanding to Ellicott City later this summer — its first location outside Baltimore City.

Howard County reports fewer airbag thefts overall, but a Columbia and Ellicott City overnight spree and national black‑market demand are keeping thieves active. Drivers face costly repairs and risky replacements.

Silvery schools of dead fish were found floating in Fells Point near Bond Street Wharf; authorities say heat‑driven low oxygen is the likely cause and investigations are underway.

Smashed windows and missing airbags at Saddle Brooke have tenants counting losses and pushing management for security after about 15 cars were hit in Cockeysville.

Surveillance photos show a woman accused of trying to cash stolen checks in Stevensville; deputies are asking the public for tips.

A multi-hour pursuit in Shrewsbury ended with a 54-year-old man in custody after officers found a stolen van; bail was set at $20,000.

Baltimore County certified its June primary on Monday, finalizing razor‑thin wins for Ruben Amaya and Arkia Wade and locking in November council matchups. The expanded nine‑seat council could look notably younger and more diverse next term.

Charging documents say a dispute over payment for a phone setup ended in the June 20 stabbing death of 56-year-old Shonda Singleton; Toi Stukes faces murder charges.

Six candidates used Baltimore County’s new Fair Election Fund in the June primary, but steep qualifying rules left many hopefuls shut out and sparked calls for changes.