Legislation signed into law in Baltimore County to hold "reckless pet owners accountable"
A package of legislation aimed at protecting pets was signed into law in Baltimore County with the goal of holding pet owners accountable.
Anne Arundel County firefighters say staffing shortages continue to put a strain on crews
Anne Arundel County firefighters say staffing shortages are continuing to strain crews across the county as population growth and emergency calls increase.
Anne Arundel County leaders celebrate new Crownsville fire station
Anne Arundel County leaders celebrated the official ribbon-cutting Thursday for the new Crownsville Fire Station 6, a $15 million facility officials say will expand emergency coverage and improve firefighter safety.
Outdoor dining lease agreement for 5 downtown Annapolis restaurants is expiring
Annapolis leaders said they are working toward individual street cafe leases for each business while balancing upcoming construction, public safety concerns, and major events downtown.
Treasurer accused of stealing $240k from Maryland youth athletic club
Investigators said the money was meant to support children in the Pasadena Buccaneers Athletic Club, a volunteer-run organization that provides youth sports programs.
Baltimore County attorney killed by son-in-law in dispute over kids, police say
A father from Bel Air, Maryland has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his father-in law, a Baltimore County attorney.
2 teens arrested in connection with Baltimore carjackings
Two teens were arrested in connection with two separate carjacking incidents in Baltimore, police said.
School forfeits 2 softball games after "inappropriate actions" toward Black player
The Chesapeake High School varsity softball team forfeited two games after what officials described as "inappropriate actions" directed at a Black player during a game last week.
New $18 million Anne Arundel County fire station to replace iconic community building
A new fire station is on the way to Cape St. Claire, replacing an iconic building that has served the community since the 1950s.
Historic Johns Hopkins home purchased by nonprofit to turn into wellness campus
A historic home in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that is tied to Johns Hopkins has been sold after more than a year of efforts by a local nonprofit to purchase and preserve it.
Highway officials seek public input on safety improvements for Maryland 450
The Maryland State Highway Administration is asking for public input on possible improvements along MD 450, also known as West Street, during a public workshop scheduled for Wednesday.
Couple found dead in Baltimore County home, sparking murder–suicide investigation
An elderly couple was found dead inside their Nottingham home in what Baltimore County police are investigating as an apparent murder-suicide.
Phylicia Barnes' family in courtroom as man acquitted of her murder is on trial
Michael Johnson, 42, was tried and acquitted in the murder of 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes more than a decade ago.
63-year-old woman killed in Anne Arundel County's first deadly fire of 2026
A 63-year-old woman died in a house fire Tuesday night in Pasadena, Maryland, according to Anne Arundel County Fire officials.
Maryland pizza shop owner acted in self-defense in deadly shooting, attorney says
A Glen Burnie, Maryland, pizza shop owner is being held without bond after police say an altercation outside his business ended in a deadly shooting on Saturday, April 18.