Baltimore records first 2 homicides of 2026 after highlighting record-low in 2025

Baltimore recorded its first two homicides of 2026, days after touting a record low in 2025.

• Jan 6

Baltimore's Little Italy arson suspect detained by neighbor until officers arrived

A man was arrested for allegedly setting seven separate fires in Baltimore's Little Italy neighborhood, according to police.

• Jan 6

Wet, gloomy weather arrives in Maryland just in time to kick off the weekend

Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to welcome rain impacting plans.

• Jan 9

Johns Hopkins doctor concerned over CDC's new child vaccine recommendations

The CDC's update slashed the number of required vaccines for children and created categories for vaccines.

• Jan 6

Baltimore Ravens fire head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons

In 18 seasons, Harbaugh coached the Ravens to a 13-11 postseason record and one Super Bowl championship.

• Jan 13

Harford County calls for investigation after reported theft from superintendent

Harford County officials are calling for an investigation into School Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson.

• Jan 7

Baltimore County teachers' union calls for protections for immigrant students

Members of the Teachers Association of Baltimore County (TABCO) called on the school board to protect immigrant students from unlawful enforcement efforts.

• Jan 6

Maryland agency warns BGE customers about 2026 rate increases

On Jan. 1, 2026, Baltimore Gas and Electric's (BGE) gas rates increased by 4.2 cents, and its electric distribution increased by 0.1 cents, impacting energy bills for homeowners and business owners in Maryland.

• Jan 6

Illegal car exhibitions dismantled across several Maryland counties

Multiple large-scale illegal car rallies were broken up, with several arrests, across three Maryland counties this past weekend.

• Jan 5

7 people in Maryland have died of the flu since September, health officials say

Seven people have died, and more than 1,900 with lab-confirmed flu have been hospitalized in Maryland since September 2025, according to the state's Department of Health.

• Jan 5

Oversalting in the winter has caused problems for Baltimore County waterways

The Baltimore County Department of Environment and Sustainability encourages appropriate salting during cold weather months.

• Jan 5

Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew Snook remembered as hero at funeral in Newark

Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.

• Jan 5

Complaint raises ethical concerns in Howard County inspector general selection process

Kelly Madigan's path to becoming Howard County's first inspector general is now being put into question, after a complaint is alleging "serious ethics violations."

• Jan 5

Money behind Maryland woman's murder, suspect leaving for India, father says

The father of a woman who was killed in Howard County is speaking about his daughter's death amid conflicting reports the suspected killer has been captured.

• Jan 6

Impaired driver charged for deadly wrong-way crash on I-95 in Howard County

An impaired driver was arrested and charged for a Sunday morning crash that left two dead and two others injured in Howard County, according to the Maryland State Police.

• Jan 5

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