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British Airways announced plans to increase flight service between BWI and London beginning October 2026. (Courtesy Photo)
Mar 24, 2026

Flights between BWI, London to expand in winter 2026

British Airways announced plans to expand flights between BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and London Heathrow Airport.

Fans hold Palestinian flags during the Club World Cup Group B soccer match between Seattle Sounders and PSG in Seattle, Monday, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Jun 27, 2025

MCPS teacher sues school, principal over Palestinian flag ban

Maryland teacher sues school, claiming First Amendment violations after being barred from displaying Palestinian symbols and wearing related clothing.

Jun 27, 2013

For EBDI hotel, back to the drawing board

Calling the plans ill-suited to the site, the city’s design review panel on Thursday rejected schematic designs for a 15-story hotel in Middle East as part of the 88-acre East Baltimore Development Inc. project.

Jun 13, 2013

Design panel endorses preliminary plans for park in Middle East

Plus: The lights are officially on at Union Wharf in Fells Point.

Apr 24, 2013

In Israel, O’Malley says he’s considering White House run

JERUSALEM — Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, a rising star in Democratic politics, said Wednesday that he is considering making a run for the White House in 2016 and will likely […]

Apr 17, 2013

O’Malley to head for Middle East

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is scheduled to make a trade mission to Israel and Jordan. O’Malley’s office announced the trip on Wednesday. The governor is set to leave […]

Mar 11, 2013

More work for Md.-based Comtech unit

Comtech Mobile Datacom Corp., of Germantown, a subsidiary of Melville, N.Y.-based Comtech Telecommunications Corp., has received a $1.2 million order for satellite services to support security vehicles operating in the Middle East.

Nov 20, 2012

O’Malley postpones trade mission to Israel

Gov. Martin O’Malley has canceled Maryland’s trade mission to the Middle East in the wake of continued fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip. In a statement […]

Nov 7, 2012

Calif. man behind anti-Muslim film gets prison

LOS ANGELES — A California man who was behind an anti-Muslim film that led to violence in the Middle East has been sentenced to one year in prison for violating […]

Sep 18, 2012

U.S. current account deficit fell in Q2 to $117.4B

WASHINGTON — The U.S. current account trade deficit narrowed in the April-June period, pushed lower by an increase in American exports and cheaper oil imports. The Commerce Department said Tuesday […]

Aug 20, 2012

Summertime blues for drivers: Gas at August record

You may pay more than ever for a late-summer drive. U.S. drivers paid an average of $3.72 per gallon on Monday. That’s the highest price ever on this date, according […]

Jul 23, 2012

McDonald’s showing signs of tear from economy

Not even McDonald’s Corp. has an iron stomach when it comes to the global economic downturn. The world’s largest hamburger chain has thrived in boom and bust times by selling […]

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