Man Digs Up Live Civil War-Era Shell From Yard
J.D. Taylor Jr. was planting trees at his Sharpsburg home when he came upon a startling sight: a live Civil War-era shell.
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J.D. Taylor Jr. was planting trees at his Sharpsburg home when he came upon a startling sight: a live Civil War-era shell.
An exhibit at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore explains how the railroad played a role in the establishment of West Virginia statehood during the Civil War.
The Maryland Historical Trust says an effort is under way to preserve a Civil War battle site near Cumberland.
For those who have ever wondered if their ancestors were war heroes or war prisoners, Debra Hoffman, professional genealogist, will provide the tools to uncover the stories of Civil War soldiers buried in family lines.
Four major universities are joining theater companies in Boston, Baltimore, Washington and Atlanta in a project to commission new plays, music and dance compositions about the Civil War and its lasting legacy 150 years later.
In May 1862, Robert Ford was captured by Confederate soldiers and sent to the officers' jail in Richmond, Va., known as Libby Prison. A black resident of Frederick in his early 30s, Ford had been working as a teamster for the Union Army's quartermaster.
If Scott Bragunier has his way, cannon tubes that sat for more than a century on Doubleday Hill, a spot in Riverview Cemetery named for Union Gen. Abner Doubleday, will be returned to the same spot by spring.
Paintings and photographs depicting the raw reality of the Civil War marked a major change in American art that tossed out romantic notions of war.
First-person accounts from the Civil War are being brought to life in a new blog that will feature the voices of Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant and others.
The first of nine beers to commemorate the 150th Civil War anniversary -- Antietam Ale -- is now on tap.
Two Frederick brothers name premium cigars after Civil War icons.
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is recreating Mathew Brady's famous 1862 photographic exhibition documenting the Civil War's Battle of Antietam.
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James McPherson leads the lineup of speakers marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg.
From as far away as Minnesota, Colorado and Ohio they came, more than 30 members of the Bloss and Mitchell families who converged on the hallowed Civil War fighting grounds of rural Maryland.
The National Park Service is kicking off four days of events marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg.
The Civil War Battle of Antietam was so big, they're re-enacting it twice. And nearly 8,000 re-enactors had to make a choice: strictly regimented realism or bombastic spectacle?
It's "go" time for several thousand Civil War hobbyists in western Maryland.
Members of the 2nd South Carolina String Band look and sound like a Civil War camp band. And while they play "Oh! Susannah" and other familiar fare, they don't shy from other historical songs with inescapably racist overtones that may offend some modern listeners.
The western Maryland town of Williamsport is getting state help in preserving its Civil War history.
The last Civil War soldier to witness the fighting at Burnside Bridge during the Battle of Antietam died nearly a century ago. But a 170-year-old eastern sycamore tree that abuts the north end of the stone bridge continues to thrive.
Gov. Martin O'Malley is awarding $980,000 to help preserve 150 acres of Civil War battlegrounds in Frederick County.
The "lost orders" of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee are the latest attraction at the Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick.
Organizers of a major Civil War battle re-enactment near Sharpsburg say they have enlisted local Boy Scouts to sell tickets.
The city of Hagerstown is offering a self-guided walking tour of significant Civil War sites.
The National Park Service says it's too hot for a Civil War anniversary event at the Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick.
Residents living near a home off West Lexington Street say the property has been a persistent problem for years, attracting rats, insects, and unauthorized visitors.
Josh Naylor hit a grand slam during a five-run fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Monday night.
Road rage has not been ruled out as Baltimore County police continue to find a motive for a deadly shooting in downtown Towson on June 5, according to police.
Two middle school students in Howard County are facing charges over an alleged crime on campus.
The Baltimore native dropped a rap video that is catching the eye of more than a million people.
A worker with one of Baltimore's violence prevention groups was arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that left a 40-year-old man injured, according to police and the mayor.
Residents living near a home off West Lexington Street say the property has been a persistent problem for years, attracting rats, insects, and unauthorized visitors.
A Maryland mother was convicted of killing her 3-year-old daughter and hiding her body in a suitcase Monday after a six-day trial in Cecil County.
Temperatures soar back into the 90s later this week, as humidity and a chance of storms return.
Road rage has not been ruled out as Baltimore County police continue to find a motive for a deadly shooting in downtown Towson on June 5, according to police.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland is preparing to celebrate National Outlet Shopping Day.
Beezee Sensory in Maryland is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
The City of Baltimore is still accepting vendor applications for this year's AFRAM festival. Here's how you can sign up.
Harford Community College designs its travel program making it easy for people to explore museums, theaters, historical sites, and Instagram-worthy destinations without the stress of driving, planning, or organizing logistics themselves.
The 39th Annual LakeFest is returning to Columbia, Maryland from June 12 to June 14.
Josh Naylor hit a grand slam during a five-run fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Monday night.
Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming that the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline.
Yohendrick Piñango and Brandon Valenzuela hit solo home runs, Andrés Giménez had two hits and an RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Sunday.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Hot temperatures come back to Maryland this week
Temperatures heat back up this week in Maryland
Maryland will experience comfortable weather Monday before stormy and hot conditions move in later in the week.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures soar back into the 90s later this week, as humidity and a chance of storms return.
Residents in SW Baltimore voice concerns about vacant property
Former youth pastor in Baltimore County pleads guilty to sexual abuse of minor
Coppin State graduate goes viral for rap celebrating her accomplishments
Hot temperatures come back to Maryland this week
Rats, cats, drug users at Baltimore vacant property have neighbors concerned