The story behind the flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"
The flag is housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
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The flag is housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
The United States Coast Guard set the historic Francis Scott Key buoy on the Patapsco River.
The original manuscript for the U.S. National Anthem was on display for one day only from the Maryland Historical Society in downtown Baltimore.
Signs that the Star-Spangled Banner was written here in Baltimore are all over.
It's an annual tradition: commemorating the spot where the author of the national anthem was when he wrote The Star Spangled Banner.
Wednesday was Flag Day. A day which pays tribute to the star and stripes.
Sunday night's anthem ceremony from Edmonton ahead of the Oilers-Ducks game was one fans and players of both teams won't forget anytime soon.
The birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner will be a busy place this weekend. The summer season kicks off in a big way at Fort McHenry on Sunday.
A man who collapsed while performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Maryland high school basketball state title game is feeling better and is expected to be released from the hospital.
America has many of the world's greatest museums, some of which are free.
Another celebration was taking place at Camden Yards as the Orioles won three of four games from the New York Yankees to reduce their magic number for clinching the AL East to three.
The Star-Spangled Spectacular celebration holds a special ceremony on the exact anniversary of the birth of the national anthem.
The national eye is on Baltimore this week, there's no doubt about it. Tall ships, air shows and lots of tourists have flooded the harbor.
O say can you see... the star-spangled fireworks show.
If you happen to find some remnants of woven wool in your attic -- in red, white or blue and marked Fort McHenry -- the Smithsonian Institution would like to know.
This week is the bicentennial celebration of the Star-Spangled Banner. City officials are working to make a change to honor this part of Baltimore's history.
Baltimore is set to take on one of the biggest celebrations the city has seen. Millions of visitors packed for 200 years' worth of celebrating.
The Star Spangled Spectacular kicked off Tuesday! It's a free nine-day festival celebrating the bicentennial of our National Anthem.
Baltimore is preparing for a big celebration. It's all to commemorate the 200th anniversary of our national anthem with the Star Spangled Spectactular.
To commemorate Defenders Day, more than 90 re-enactors will assemble at Fort Howard Park in Dundalk to relive the Battle of North Point, an important moment in the Battle of 1812.
When you think of how the Star-Spangled Banner sounds, most of you will conjure up nearly identical versions of the song in your mind.
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The Ravens have a new National Anthem singer.
Before the "dawn's early light" and the "twilight's last gleaming," the author of our national anthem was busy arranging a prisoner swap with the enemy.
Fireworks light up Downtown Baltimore. But as thousands were glued to the sky, police officers were on the ground, working to keep the patriotic celebration safe.
Clouds will continue to thicken today with the chance of late day sprinkles and showers. More rain late Wednesday.
Baltimore City Council approves bill to create a special property tax rate increase on vacant properties Monday night.
President Joe Biden is taking an important step in his effort to lock in federal money to rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Howard County's only hospital celebrated a big expansion, unveiling its new behavioral health unit Monday.
Timothy Cartwell's family says he suffered a crushed pelvis, went into cardiac arrest twice and lost multiple units of blood after being crushed by a trash truck along his route working for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works earlier this month.
The father of Ronald Silver, a Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) employee who died from heat-related causes over the summer, is sharing his concerns about a broken culture at the department and what must be done to fix it.
Timothy Cartwell's family says he suffered a crushed pelvis, went into cardiac arrest twice and lost multiple units of blood after being crushed by a trash truck along his route working for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works earlier this month.
Baltimore City Council approves bill to create a special property tax rate increase on vacant properties Monday night.
Howard County's only hospital celebrated a big expansion, unveiling its new behavioral health unit Monday.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is resigning as Social Security Administration commissioner to run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee, according to a letter O'Malley sent President Joe Biden Monday.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Paul joins us for a hilarious conversation about his comedy style and time on The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert.
Allison Burr-Livingstone talks about series that continues the BSO’s tradition of bringing music directly to the heart of Baltimore, honoring the Symphony's roots as an orchestra founded by the city for its people.
Ashlee Williams, MD, Internal Medicine physician Kaiser Permanente, joins us to discuss these trends and which ones are actually beneficial.
Lamar is a gentle soul searching for his furever home, where he can truly blossom.
Stephen Ferrara joins us to share the growth of the nurse practitioner profession and how NPs provide front-line healthcare access.
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens still haven't figured out how to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker left six points off the scoreboard during Sunday's crucial AFC North clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kaylene Smikle scored 21 points, Christina Dalce and Shyanne Sellers had double-doubles, and No. 11 Maryland rolled past Towson 98-63 on Sunday.
The Baltimore Ravens failed on a potential game-tying 2-point conversion in the final minute on Sunday, losing to their AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers, 18-16, in Pittsburgh.
Makhi Hughes ran for 82 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 25 Tulane locked up its spot in the American Athletic Conference championship game by romping to a 35-0 victory over Navy.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
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 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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Clouds will continue to thicken today with the chance of late day sprinkles and showers. More rain late Wednesday.
The region will enjoy quiet weather through Tuesday, but conditions are expected to turn more active starting Wednesday and continuing into the weekend.
The region will enjoy quiet weather through Tuesday, but conditions are expected to turn more active starting Wednesday and continuing into the weekend.
Temperatures won't stay pleasant all week. Cool winds come into play by mid week with temperatures only reaching the 40s-50s for the remainder of the week into the weekend.
Warmer temperatures in Maryland on Monday
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is resigning as Social Security Administration commissioner to run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee, according to a letter O'Malley sent President Joe Biden Monday. His resignation as Social Security head takes effect Nov. 29.
President Joe Biden is taking an important step in his effort to lock in federal money to rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, including money for the bridge in a broader $100 billion disaster funding request he sent to Congress on Monday.
The region will enjoy quiet weather through Tuesday, but conditions are expected to turn more active starting Wednesday and continuing into the weekend.
Baltimore City Council approves bill to create a special property tax rate increase on vacant properties Monday night.
The Maryland Department of Health launched a dashboard to track the impacts of cannabis use on public health more than one year after recreational usage was legalized.