Getting Around Baltimore: Light RailLink, Metro and MARC
The Maryland Transit Administration runs the buses, rail lines and commuter services that link Baltimore to the airport, the stadiums and the suburbs. Here is how the system fits together.
Maryland Reporter
Daniel Carter reports on Maryland and Baltimore for Maryland Herald, covering communities, transport, the outdoors and life across the state.

The Maryland Transit Administration runs the buses, rail lines and commuter services that link Baltimore to the airport, the stadiums and the suburbs. Here is how the system fits together.
By Daniel Carter · · 2 min read

The Bay Bridge opened in 1952 as the world's longest continuous steel structure over water. A short guide to its history, its length and the two shores it connects.
By Daniel Carter · · 2 min read

The Maryland State House in Annapolis dates to 1779 and is the oldest state capitol still used by a legislature. It also once hosted the Congress that ratified the Treaty of Paris.
By Daniel Carter · · 2 min read

Fort McHenry's defense of Baltimore in September 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the national anthem. Here is what happened and what to see.
By Daniel Carter · · 2 min read
Ninety days a year, 188 lawmakers in Annapolis pass laws and the state budget. A plain guide to the session, the two chambers and how a veto is overridden.
By Daniel Carter · · 2 min read
The Maryland Poison Center answers calls around the clock, free of charge, from pharmacists and nurses. Here is what it does, who staffs it and when to call 911 instead.
By Daniel Carter · · 2 min read
Anyone in Maryland can call or text 988 to reach the free, confidential Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at any hour. Here is what it offers and when to call 911 instead.
By Daniel Carter · · 2 min read
When Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened in 1992, it set a template for a generation of ballparks. A short history of the opening game and what made it different.
By Daniel Carter · · 2 min read
The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, ideally by the end of October. Here is what the guidance says about timing and what to do if you miss the window.
By Daniel Carter · · 2 min read
The Ravens were founded in 1996, have played at M&T Bank Stadium since 1998 and have won the Super Bowl twice. A quick guide to the team and its home.
By Daniel Carter · · 1 min read
The Preakness is the second jewel of the Triple Crown and a Baltimore tradition since 1873. A guide to the race, its distance and the black-eyed Susans.
By Daniel Carter · · 2 min read