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Ekiben's location in Hampden. The local Asian fusion favorite has three locations in Baltimore and just opened a fourth location in Frederick.
Jul 24, 2026

Baltimore’s Ekiben sued over copyright to ‘Space Jam’ theme

The music publisher that owns the rights to the “Space Jam” theme sued Baltimore Asian fusion staple Ekiben over an Instagram post.

Match Made Stores, a women’s clothing boutique based in Baltimore, plan to open a pop-up location at Hunt Valley Towne Centre in August. (Match Made Stores)
Jul 24, 2026

Pop-up store to open in Hunt Valley area in August

Match Made Stores, a women’s clothing boutique based in Baltimore, plan to open a pop-up location at Hunt Valley Towne Centre in August.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Jul 24, 2026

Baltimore double homicide conviction upheld by MD Supreme Court

The Maryland Supreme Court upheld a Baltimore man’s conviction for a 2021 double-homicide, ruling that the verdict wasn’t affected by the judge’s refusal to provide a requested jury instruction.

Kalshi logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)
Jul 24, 2026

Top election official asks state prosecutor to investigate prediction markets

Maryland's top election official asks state prosecutor to investigate if prediction markets violate state election wagering laws.

The Maryland State House is shown on the morning of the first day of the 2026 General Assembly, Jan. 14, 2026. (Maximillian Franz/The Daily Record)
Jul 24, 2026

Will Maryland GOP lawmakers boycott special session? What they say

Maryland GOP lawmakers clarify they are not boycotting the special session on congressional redistricting called by Democrats, opposing the political focus.

The most popular time of year to move with a U-Haul is summer, according to the company, which sees nearly half of all residential moves between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year. (USA Today Network via Reuters Connect)
Jul 24, 2026

Maryland, Pennsylvania rank low on list of states gaining residents

Maryland and Pennsylvania rank near the bottom in domestic migration gains as Texas and North Carolina lead in attracting new residents in 2024.

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Jul 24, 2026

U.S. homicides could fall to a historic low this year, report shows

U.S. homicide rates have fallen 18% since last year, with Baltimore reporting historic lows and a nationwide drop expected by 2026, says Council on Criminal Justice.

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Jul 24, 2026

The Daily Record announces the 20th anniversary winners of Influential Marylanders

The Daily Record announced the 2026 Influential Marylanders winners which marks the 20th anniversary of the event.

The badge of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is seen at the airport in El Paso, Texas, on May 10, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)
Jul 23, 2026

Man detained by ICE outside Baltimore school must be released, judge says

A judge ordered for the release of a man who was taken into custody by ICE outside a Baltimore elementary school.

Electrical transmission towers, poles and lines are shown in California on Aug. 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)
Jul 23, 2026

Transparency and independence of PJM in focus as FERC mulls major reforms

FERC weighs reforms to enhance transparency and independence in PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid facing blackout risks amid rising data center demand.

Hanover-based Ciena Corp. plans to relocate its corporate offices to 8150 Maple Lawn Blvd. (St. John Properties Inc.)
Jul 23, 2026

MD-based Ciena relocating from Anne Arundel to Howard

Ciena Corp. plans to relocate its corporate offices to an upscale Howard County development, St. John Properties Inc. announced. 

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Jul 23, 2026

MD employees union files labor charge against USM, Moore administration over raises

AFSCME filed a labor charge against Gov. Wes Moore’s administration and the University System of Maryland, accusing them of withholding raises.