Michelle Deal-Zimmerman

Michelle Deal-Zimmerman is senior content editor overseeing night news coverage. She has overseen coverage of travel, food, fashion, real estate and entertainment. Michelle is also a columnist and advisory member of The Sun's editorial board. She is a native Floridian and graduate of the University of Florida. Email her at nzimmerman@baltsun.com.

A building fire at The Castle in the Hampden neighborhood of North Baltimore.

100-plus Baltimore firefighters contain 3-alarm blaze in historic Hampden building

November 11, 2025 at 7:11 a.m.

Firefighters responded to the 3300 block of Keswick Road in North Baltimore for a building fire late Monday in a historic city landmark.

Several Southwest Airlines jets are lined up at BWI Marshall Airport, its East Coast hub, in this file photo. Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun

FAA reducing flights at 40 airports: 5 things Marylanders need to know

November 6, 2025 at 5:04 p.m.

After the Federal Aviation Administration said it was reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 markets to maintain travel safety, here's what to know.

Workers repair a sinkhole along Key Highway in Federal Hill on Monday.

Portion of Key Highway in Federal Hill reopens after sinkhole repaired

November 4, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

A portion of Key Highway in Federal Hill was closed to traffic Monday because of a sinkhole.

Howard County's Department of Recreation and Parks plans to build a new indoor sports facility in Elkridge. (Marissa Yelenik/Staff)

2.5-magnitude earthquake strikes in Columbia

October 27, 2025 at 6:42 p.m.

A small earthquake measuring about 2.5 in magnitude struck East Columbia late Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's website.

Truck causes bridge collapse in #Phoenix #BaltimoreCounty. Crews responded around 1720 to Carroll Rd & Philpot Rd, finding a septic truck on a collapsed bridge. No injuries or leaks reported. Expect detours in the area. (Courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department)

Septic truck causes Baltimore County bridge to collapse, fire officials say

October 20, 2025 at 6:57 p.m.

A small truss bridge collapsed after a septic truck drove over it Monday in Phoenix in northern Baltimore County, fire officials said.

Riders head toward Hunt Valley on the light rail. (Staff file)

Light rail service between Lutherville and Hunt Valley resumes after fire

October 9, 2025 at 8:40 p.m.

A fire Thursday afternoon disrupted light rail service between Hunt Valley and Lutherville, prompting shuttle buses and delays for commuters.

Christian Siriano appears backstage for TRESemmé X Christian Siriano on Sept. 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for TRESemme)

Beyoncé wore a dress designed by Annapolis native Christian Siriano. Now he’s sewn it all.

October 3, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Fashion designer and Annapolis native Christian Siriano has added another celebrity name to his style roster.

Signage and visitors entrances at the United States Naval Academy Gate One. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

5 things to know about the Naval Academy cheating scandal from the 1990s

September 26, 2025 at 6:34 p.m.

The 1990s Naval Academy cheating scandal has resurfaced amid leaked military records of Rep. Mikie Sherrill, prompting calls for an investigation and renewed scrutiny of academy honor code enforcement.

Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift appear on the New Heights podcast on Wednesday, Aug. 13. (Screenshot)

Taylor Swift’s ‘welcome to the NFL’ moment happened in Baltimore: ‘It was so magical’

August 14, 2025 at 5:28 p.m.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift touched grass for the first time on the field at M&T Bank Stadium last year and she hasn’t forgotten the moment.

Spear-wielding man who Howard County Police say stabbed brother is fatally shot by officer

June 9, 2025 at 11:27 p.m.

A 23-year-old man was pronounced dead on the scene in Columbia after a police-involved shooting, police say.

All Stories