Baltimore County proposal to ban law enforcement officers from wearing masks fails
A Baltimore County bill aimed at preventing immigration and other law enforcement officers from wearing masks has been voted down by councilmembers.
Severe storms in Maryland cause scattered flooding, wind damage, power outages
Baltimore City saw some localized street flooding, including at the end of Thames Street, an area that typically sees high water during storms.
Flights delayed at BWI, DC airports due to "strong chemical smell" at air traffic control center
Three major airports in the Baltimore, DC region, including Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), went under a ground stop Friday afternoon, affecting hundreds of flights and thousands of travelers.
BGE customers fed up with high bills as Baltimore leaders discuss options
The Baltimore City Council discussed skyrocketing gas bills during a hearing Thursday evening.
Maryland lawmakers weigh bill on medical marijuana use for off-duty firefighters
House members in Maryland's General Assembly are weighing legislation that would allow firefighters across the state to use medical marijuana while off-duty.
Alleged Legionella outbreak reported at Baltimore ICE facility, state leaders say
An alleged outbreak of Legionella bacteria at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Baltimore is prompting concerns from Maryland lawmakers.
Private owner of planned Howard County ICE facility sues county
The private family-owned company that rented out an Elkridge, Maryland, building to the federal government to be partially used as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility is suing Howard County.
Serial burglar arrested for string of thefts at downtown Baltimore hotels
A man whom police are calling a serial burglar was arrested for a string of thefts that resulted in $20,000 of stolen property from several hotels in downtown Baltimore, according to police.
Howard County families say crumbling schools are an afterthought as board votes on budget
The Howard County School Board voted on its 2027 fiscal year budget and finalized future spending plans, but families are concerned about the crumbling schools that have been forgotten.
Man arrested for shooting at Maryland trooper accused in separate murder
A 22-year-old man who was arrested for shooting at a Maryland State Police trooper is also the suspect in a separate murder, law enforcement officials said.
Man charged for fatal school bus crash that killed a Harford County student
A man is facing charges in connection with a school bus crash that killed a Harford County high school student and left another injured in September 2025, according to the State's Attorney's Office.
Baltimore officer fires gun after getting struck by stolen car
Three 14-year-olds are facing charges after allegedly hitting a Baltimore Police officer with a stolen car while fleeing the scene of a reported attempted break-in, according to department officials.
Howard County passes bills to impede federal immigration enforcement
Howard County Council voted Thursday to pass two emergency bills aimed at impeding federal immigration enforcement in the county.
Community pushes back against ICE detention center plan in Howard County
The Howard County Council will vote Thursday on emergency legislation that would prevent privately-owned buildings from becoming detention centers.
Organizations celebrate 100th anniversary of Black History Month
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is celebrating the centennial of what began in 1926 as Negro History Week.