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The Baltimore Orioles entered Tuesday night’s game in Detroit facing another important test in a tightening American League wild-card race. Baltimore moved within two games of the final wild-card position after defeating the Tigers 8–5 Monday night. The Orioles produced 12 hits and three home runs, while four relief pitchers combined to protect the lead after Kyle Bradish encountered difficulties. Tuesday’s game placed Dean Kremer on the mound for Baltimore against Detroit’s

Lamar Jackson is reporting for the Baltimore Ravens’ new era with renewed motivation and an expanded offseason training routine. The Ravens described Jackson as arriving in “phenomenal shape” after an offseason that included boxing workouts with wide receiver Zay Flowers. The quarterback said his running ability continues to force defenses into difficult choices. Jackson enters the 2026 season under a new coaching staff led by Jesse Minter. That transition will require the qu

The Baltimore Ravens are strengthening their long-term commitment to Baltimore County. The organization and Baltimore County announced an agreement Tuesday designed to keep the Ravens’ team headquarters and training complex in Owings Mills for decades. The agreement includes a significant investment in the facility and extends the relationship between the franchise and the surrounding community. The Owings Mills complex serves as the center of the Ravens’ year-round football

Severe thunderstorms moving across Maryland Tuesday evening have left nearly 25,000 BGE customers without electricity, with Baltimore City and Baltimore County among the hardest-hit areas. As of approximately 6:21 p.m., more than 8,700 customers were without power in Baltimore County, while more than 5,000 outages were reported in Baltimore City. Thousands of additional customers were affected in Anne Arundel, Howard, Carroll and Prince George’s counties. The storms brought h

A new chapter of Baltimore Ravens football is officially underway. The Ravens have opened their first training camp under head coach Jesse Minter, beginning the process of installing a new structure while preparing Lamar Jackson and the rest of the roster for the 2026 NFL season. The early days of camp will provide the first extended look at how Minter’s approach differs from the previous coaching era. Position battles, new terminology, roster chemistry and the physical deman

Residents across Baltimore and Central Maryland should remain weather-aware Tuesday as strong thunderstorms move through the region. Forecast coverage indicates that some storms could become severe, bringing the possibility of damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado. The greatest concern with fast-moving summer storms is that conditions can change quickly. Areas that begin the afternoon with heat and sunshine may experience intense rain, lightning or stron

Baltimore Restaurant Week is giving residents and visitors another reason to explore the city’s independent dining scene. Restaurants across Baltimore are offering specially priced menus and curated meals designed to introduce customers to new dishes while encouraging them to support local businesses. Among the participating establishments receiving attention is Johnny’s, where the menu combines locally inspired dishes with a neighborhood-focused dining experience. WMAR’s cur

The final week of July brings a packed streaming schedule featuring returning favorites, blockbuster movies, new television dramas and live music coverage. One of the most relevant releases for PowerPage audiences is the return of Diarra From Detroit, the comedy-mystery series created by and starring Diarra Kilpatrick. The new installment arrives on Paramount+ on July 29, continuing its mixture of humor, relationships, neighborhood culture and amateur detective work. Also arr

Jack Harlow is preparing to bring a noticeably different musical era to stages across North America. The Louisville artist’s Monica Tour begins August 4 at Brooklyn Paramount before traveling through several major cities, including Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta and Los Angeles. The tour reaches the Baltimore–Washington region on August 25 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. The upcoming run supports Monica, Harlow’s fourth studio album and one of the sharpest

Daniel Caesar brings the Son of Spergy Tour to Baltimore tonight. The Canadian R&B singer is scheduled to perform at CFG Bank Arena at 7:30 p.m., with Faye Webster listed on the bill. The Baltimore engagement is one of several significant R&B concerts taking place nationally Tuesday, alongside shows by Usher and Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and Akon, and PJ Morton. Caesar’s music occupies a distinctive place in contemporary R&B. His arrangements often favor space, live instrumentation

Blu and producer Sndtrak are preparing a new collaborative album rooted in Los Angeles. The pair released “LA” Tuesday as the title track from an album scheduled for September 4. HotNewHipHop included the record among its highlighted new songs for July 28. For Blu, Los Angeles has never functioned only as a location. The city appears throughout his work as memory, neighborhood, artistic community and source of contradiction. Its sunshine and creative opportunity exist beside

A Texas judge has reportedly ruled that prosecutors may introduce selected rap lyrics during Yella Beezy’s upcoming murder-for-hire trial connected to the killing of Dallas rapper Mo3. The ruling does not mean that every Yella Beezy recording can be presented to the jury. It allows prosecutors to use specific material that the court has determined may be relevant to the case. Yella Beezy has not been convicted and is entitled to the presumption of innocence throughout the tri

B2K is moving its reunion beyond touring and nostalgia. Omarion, Raz-B, J-Boog and Lil Fizz have released “Mileage,” the first single from the group’s forthcoming fourth studio album. The still-untitled project is expected this fall and will mark B2K’s first new album in more than 20 years. The group began rebuilding its public momentum after officially reuniting in 2025. That was followed by the Boys 4 Life Tour and a VERZUZ event against Pretty Ricky, where B2K previewed th

Ja Morant is headed to Portland in one of the most consequential moves of the NBA offseason. The league’s official offseason transaction tracker identifies the former All-Star guard as moving from Memphis to Portland. The tracker was updated shortly after midnight Tuesday as teams continued completing trades, extensions and free-agent agreements. The move ends one of the league’s most complicated recent relationships between a franchise and its foundational player. Morant bec

Trim is extending the life of “Nobody” by turning the record into a cross-regional collaboration. The newly released remix features Monaleo and G Herbo, adding two recognizable voices to the record’s hard-edged production. HotNewHipHop reports that the July 24 version follows an earlier remix featuring Monaleo and now includes a new contribution from Herbo. The pairing gives the record multiple points of entry. Monaleo brings the confidence and rhythmic control associated wit

Cardi B demonstrated this weekend that a major performance does not always require a stadium-sized venue. The Bronx rapper appeared at New York’s recently opened Pacha nightclub for a one-night performance built around records including “Bodak Yellow,” “WAP,” “Up” and “Outside.” She also shared images from the appearance through her Instagram account, helping the performance continue circulating after the event ended. The smaller club environment gave the appearance a differe

Lil Wayne is returning to Bangor tonight with an opportunity to repair the relationship between a major touring artist and an audience that was left waiting. The rapper and 2 Chainz are scheduled to perform at Maine Savings Amphitheater as part of the 20 Years of Carter Classics tour. The concert was originally scheduled for June 30 before being moved to July 28. Ticketmaster confirms a 7:30 p.m. start and says tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. The post

Tonight, Power1047 takes it back to the era when R&B hooks met unforgettable rap verses. This edition of The Grown & Sexy Slow Jams features true ’90s and 2000s hip-hop soul from Total, SWV, Mariah Carey, Case, Mýa, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige and more. Turn the lights down and let the classics play. Tonight’s Tracklist 1. Total featuring The Notorious B.I.G. — “Can’t You See” Year: 1995 The ideal opening record: smooth Bad Boy-era harmonies, a hypnotic groove and Biggie’s unmista

Nivea is speaking publicly about a deeply personal health challenge while making clear that her creative life is continuing. The Grammy-nominated R&B singer revealed that she was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, commonly known as CML, in early 2026. She said the diagnosis was confirmed after two bone-marrow biopsy procedures and that treatment has been progressing well. Nivea discussed the diagnosis during an appearance on Cadillac Chronicles, describing the experienc

Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray in connection with a February 2023 incident at a London nightclub. Brown and his vocal coach, Omololu Akinlolu, admitted using or threatening unlawful violence during an appearance at Southwark Crown Court. Prosecutors said they would not proceed with more serious charges alleging attempted grievous bodily harm and assault causing actual bodily harm. Both men had denied those allegations. Sentencing is scheduled for October 26. The cou