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Legislation may change how Baltimore County School Board members are chosen
A battle over control of the Baltimore County School Board is flaring in Annapolis, where...

Doctors George and Marguerite Moran, married 58 years, die 22 days apart
The two physicians were longtime partners in marriage and medicine.

UMB’s ‘college town’ plan for downtown Baltimore’s west side clears hurdle
A $300 million project to transform the downtown campus of University of Maryland, Baltimore into...

Permanent repairs for Potomac River spill could take nine months, officials say
DC Water says a massive Potomac River sewage spill is partially contained, but watchdogs and...

Dozens of Arundel High students to face consequences after immigration enforcement protest
Dozens of Arundel High students face consequences after walking off campus during a protest against...

Bay Bridge replacement advances toward final approval, MDTA says
Maryland Transportation Authority says the Chesapeake Bay Bridge replacement is nearing final approval, with design...

FOX45: Anne Arundel County Police arrest man tied to Pasadena machete-and-gun robbery
Authorities in Anne Arundel County were able to track down the suspect.

New Alex. Brown & Sons tenant, vegan eatery shutters: 5 Baltimore-area restaurant openings, closures
Several Baltimore City and County restaurants have announced their upcoming openings or closures. Here the...

FOX45: 2 rescued after falling through the ice at Mariner Point Park
Two people were rescued Friday afternoon after falling through the ice at Mariner Point Park,...

‘Deeply disturbing’: Baltimore ICE conditions raise questions for DHS
Maryland Democrats wrote to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, decrying...

Aberdeen mother charged in death of infant pleads guilty to child abuse
The child's injuries included skull fractures, brain bleeds, a broken left leg and bruising on...

ICE office in Hunt Valley? County executive to call emergency council session.
The Baltimore County executive is calling for an emergency council session after learning that Hunt...

Poll: 70% of Maryland Democratic primary voters back redistricting amid Senate opposition
A new poll finds 70% of likely Maryland Democratic primary voters support mid-decade redistricting, even...

Emma’s Tea Spot to relocate to Beverly Hills after building sale
After nine years in Hamilton Hills, a British tea parlor Emma's Tea Spot will soon...

Morgan State paid $20.7M to security company without contract, audit says
A legislative audit of Morgan State University found lapses in procurement, payroll and security processes,...

Maryland’s Most Wanted: Man convicted in 2000 homicide on Halloween wanted, agents say
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Vincent Leroy Gilliam failed to comply with the terms...

Valentine’s Day: Restaurant industry couples reflect on personal and professional partnerships
In Maryland's expansive restaurant industry, some business partners also happen to be life partners. The...

Arundel High students walk out in protest of ICE | PHOTOS
Hundreds of students walked out of classes at Arundel High School to protest ICE activity...

Trooper strikes pedestrian in fatal Waldorf crash, police investigation suggests
A pedestrian was fatally struck in a crash involving a Maryland State trooper late Thursday...

Maryland oyster industry reflects on low demand, challenging season
"Bay oysters don't have the same appeal as other markets in the region."

In a noisy political era, Maryland’s new House speaker aims to turn down the volume
As partisan divisions harden nationally, House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk is leaning toward relationship-building.

Gun violence down in Anne Arundel; school shooting draws focus to firearm safety efforts
A shooting at a Glen Burnie school sparked firearm safety debates. Anne Arundel, however, has...

Two cats missing in Aberdeen after unattended candle sparks Harford house fire
An unattended candle is believed to have started a house fire in Aberdeen Thursday night.

FOX45: Baltimore spent $500K on Artscape talent without approvals, IG says
Baltimore’s Office of the Inspector General found the city exceeded the approved budget for Artscape...

3-year-old accidentally shoots himself in West Baltimore
A 3-year-old boy accidentally shot himself late Thursday night in a West Baltimore home, police...

Baltimore City vehicles racked up 4,000 tickets worth $452K in 2025; most fines waived
Baltimore City employees driving government-owned vehicles accumulated more than 4,000 traffic citations last year, totaling...

Underground fire aftermath still hurting business downtown: ‘We’ve had to leave Charles Street to make money’
More than a year after an underground fire shut down part of Charles Street near...

FOX45: Former Ravens RB Jamal Lewis receives presidential pardon
Lewis was charged in 2004 with conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute five...

State utility regulators approve discounts for low-income customers
Some relief is on the way for low-income consumers of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co....

Republicans urge Moore administration to speed up Potomac sewage spill response
Maryland Senate Republicans are urging Gov. Wes Moore’s administration to escalate its response to a...

President Trump fires back — and turns Wes Moore’s claims into a national accountability test: AI analysis
AI: The escalation also raises the stakes for Moore in ways the speech itself did...

Wes Moore claims wins, but also owns the failures he didn’t mention: AI analysis
Moore acknowledged that he “hasn’t gotten it all right,” a line that disarms criticism rhetorically....

Raskin tours Baltimore ICE facility amid overcrowding concerns
Rep. Jamie Raskin toured Baltimore’s ICE holding facility following online scrutiny of overcrowded conditions, calling...

Baltimore firefighters contain 3-alarm blaze at St. Paul Street home
A St. Paul Street dwelling caught fire Thursday afternoon, according to Baltimore City Fire Department.

2 Chainz, Mýa to headline 2026 CIAA tournament lineup
The CIAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament, a major economic driver for Baltimore, will return...

Edward L. Reisinger, longtime Baltimore City Council leader, dies
Edward L. Reisinger, a longtime Baltimore City Council member and former vice president known for...

New Harford liquor license rules might impact Brookside Market, John Brown Butchery
Harford County is weighing liquor license changes that could impact new eateries coming to downtown...

A year after ‘Valentine’s Day massacre,’ Maryland lawmakers seek impact of mass layoffs
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. April McClain Delaney want the government to study how mass...

Tensions around Harford County funding grow ahead of public hearing next week
Resident input on the FY27 budget is sought as tensions build around county funding.

Theravada Buddhist Monks visit Annapolis | PHOTOS
Nearly two dozen Theravada Buddhist Monks visited Annapolis Thursday. The monks have been walking for...

After Bulson’s firing, Harford community looks to shift the conversation
The Harford County community has differing opinions about Bulson's ouster and what's next.

Maryland General Assembly passes ban on ICE agreements with local law enforcement
The Maryland General Assembly sent legislation prohibiting local formal agreements with ICE Thursday to Gov....

Mayor Scott, D.C. United push for Baltimore soccer stadium, pro teams
D.C. United CEO Jason Levien said the project has moved into funding discussions with state...

Baltimore-themed valentines: Show your love for them — and Charm City
Download shareable Baltimore-themed valentine greetings inspired by the Orioles, Ravens, Inner Harbor, salt boxes, crabs,...

Eastern Shore painter Patrick Henry hits 60-year milestone with new exhibit planned
Eastern Shore painter Patrick Henry is marking 60 years as an artist with a new...

Tame Impala to play Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena
Tame Impala will bring its psychedelic, electronic beats to Baltimore this July.

Rapper J. Cole surprises DMV fans, receives invitation from Gov. Moore
J. Cole drew large crowds at Howard University while promoting his new album and invited...

Amazon driver helps rescue 84-year-old woman from Harford County house fire
An Amazon delivery driver helped rescue an 84-year-old woman from a Wednesday morning house fire...

Maryland athletics has transformed since joining the Big Ten. Here’s what data shows.
A dozen years into its move to the Big Ten, the University of Maryland has...

Baltimore County residents urge leaders to spare schools from cuts, larger class sizes
Funding for Baltimore County Public Schools is a top priority for county residents, as well...

Gov. Moore won’t answer questions about wrongdoing in his administration
Gov. Wes Moore has promised transparency. But amid allegations of wrongdoing inside state government, the...

Bethesda squatter standoff results in another arrest, eviction — and a political reckoning
A bitter, nine-month standoff over a $2.3 million Bethesda mansion reached a breaking point this...

$1.4M federal grant revives Berlin’s historic Flower Street site
Berlin secures a $1.4M federal grant to redevelop the historic Flower Street site into a...

Baltimore County paramedic wasn’t charged with sex crime in bodily fluid case. Why?
Prosecutors say a Baltimore County Fire Department masturbated into food at the station. Why doesn't...

FOX45: Maryland AG says Baltimore misinterpreted letter used to block IG access
"This is not an opinion of the attorney general. This is an advice letter," Anthony...

Outdoor School saved: Carroll Board of Education adopts fiscal 2027 budget
The school board voted 4-1 to adopt the amended operating budget and ask the Carroll...

Moore vs. Maryland Senate escalates after State of State address
“It was kind of a shame on you, but ‘Thank you, let’s work together’ moment,”...

A history of underestimating staff exits saves millions for Baltimore County Schools
Baltimore County Public Schools’ budgeting for employee turnover is under scrutiny after officials acknowledged the...

3 teens plead guilty, 1 to attempted murder, in May shooting at Columbia park
The shooting took place May 20 in the parking lot of Blandair Park.

2 arrested after theft in Hampstead leads police to $16,000 regional shoplifting ring
Police recovered over 800 stolen retail items valued around $16,000 total.

Reactions to Moore’s state address highlight lingering division in Annapolis
Gov. Moore’s State of the State address drew praise from Democrats, sharp criticism from Republicans...

Ocean City checking signatures as referendum push moves forward
Ocean City residents could soon head to the polls again, as election officials begin verifying...

Howard Schools cancels after-school activities at 3 high schools; threat investigation underway
The Howard County Public School System canceled after-school activities at three high schools "while a...

Ex-Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley running for Anne Arundel County Council
Former Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley is running for Anne Arundel County Council. "I want to...

‘They dropped the ball’: Carroll sheriff says court erred by releasing man now charged in fatal stabbing of wife
The man charged in the death of his estranged wife in Ellicott City on Sunday...

Ocean City advances pedicab plan to replace Boardwalk tram
Ocean City officials advance a pedicab service to partially replace the Boardwalk tram, shuttered after...

Burglar drops items while fleeing Charles Village home, police say
Baltimore Police are investigating a burglary in Charles Village after a resident fired shots and...

Howard County to sell Ellicott City buildings bought during flood mitigation planning
Howard County has gotten the go-ahead to sell several buildings on Old Ellicott City's Main...

Howard school board increases summer program fees, considers others
Amid another tough budget year, the Howard County Board of Education voted to raise fees...

Capital calendar (Feb. 15-22)
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5 Things to do in Baltimore, Feb. 13-19
Celebrate Black History with events at the museum and a bookstore, see an 80's pop...

Gov. Wes Moore emphasizes unity amid ongoing tension with Trump, Ferguson
Gov. Wes Moore on Wednesday struck a neutral note in his fourth State of the...

Annapolis Restaurant Week to dish up specials citywide
Annapolis Restaurant Week will dish up specials citywide next week. Over 30 eateries are participating.

Maryland House GOP pushes bills in response to Wootton High shooting
In the wake of the Montgomery County high school shooting, state House GOP renewed their...

Driver in fatal I-695 crash gets new traffic charges after serving sentence
One of two motorists convicted after the 2023 crash that killed six highway workers on...

48-year-old pedestrian dies nearly a week after Catonsville crash, police say
Baltimore County Police say Jarrett Ayers died Tuesday, almost a week after he was struck...

Howard calendar (Feb. 15-22)
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Baltimore Blast, ex-goalie to go to settlement hearing over alleged defamation, contract suit
A former Baltimore Blast goalkeeper will face the team in a September settlement hearing over...

How is Baltimore using opioid funds? Track where $579.9M is going.
As Baltimore prepares to award its first competitive grants from opioid settlements and judgements, a...

Goddard wins two NASA Earth missions to help predict, reduce harm from environmental disasters
Two new satellite missions will help NASA scientists better understand Earth and improve the ability...

How much do Baltimore nonprofits getting opioid funds pay top executives?
More than a dozen Baltimore nonprofits that have received or are slated to receive nearly...

Possible signs of ancient Martian life: What did NASA really discover?
"Scientists combined lab radiation experiments, mathematical modeling and Curiosity data to 'rewind the clock' about...

Harford Briefs: Students compete in Exploring Educational Competition
News about people, places and organizations in Harford County

FOX45: Heated exchange at Howard County public hearing on ICE detention centers
A heated debate unfolded during a public hearing on Friday regarding emergency legislation prohibiting permits...

Mayor Jared Littmann faces public on police chief firing | PHOTOS
Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann answers questions from community members about his decision to fire Police...

Fatal Inner Harbor shooting nets 30-year prison sentence
A 20-year-old man was sentenced to life, suspended down to 30 years of jail time,...

Anne Arundel residents voice support for pedestrian, bike path across Chesapeake Bay
Residents said they would like a shared-use pedestrian and bicycle path included in plans for...

Annapolis mayor defends firing of police chief amid community backlash
Mayor Jared Littmann said he was surprised former Police Chief Ed Jackson did not resign....

Baltimore IG: New rules would have hindered more than 100 oversight probes
Baltimore's inspector general hit back against new restrictions on her office's access to city records,...

Baltimore City Council eyes Uber, Lyft per-ride tax hike to boost revenue
A new bill introduced in December last year will see a tax increase on Ubers,...

Baltimore City Council passes bill to boost pay for security guards
The Baltimore City Council voted Monday evening to pass a bill raising wages and increasing...

Baltimore Public Works, City Council targeted by former director’s civil rights lawsuit
A former employee of the Department of Public Works has filed a federal lawsuit against...

Wes Moore’s State of the State: Will governor target President Trump?
Matthew Crenson, professor emeritus at Johns Hopkins University, said focusing on Trump in the State...

Maryland GOP urges Democrats to slow emergency bills ending ICE agreements
Maryland Republican lawmakers are urging Democratic leaders to slow down emergency legislation that would end...

Maryland AG clarifies letter that led to new restrictions on Baltimore watchdog office
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said Baltimore’s new limits on inspector general access reflect long-standing...

Maryland Senate passes voter protections; moves bill to the House
The Maryland State Senate passed a Voting Rights Act on Tuesday, sending the bill to...

Pamela Lennon, advocate for arts education in Maryland schools, dies
Pamela Lennon, a longtime Maryland art educator and community volunteer who championed access to the...

$5,000 donated by Lions Club will help repair vandalized Sykesville concession stand
When the Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club heard about destruction at a park, it stepped in and...

Retro Baltimore: Valentine’s Day highlights
Feb. 14, 1913: Romance takes a back seat in Baltimore during a smallpox scare.

Berlin residents push back on Ocean City sports complex proposal
Berlin residents object to an Ocean City proposal for a large sports complex near the...