Former Baltimore City Council candidate found guilty of COVID-19 relief fraud
A former Baltimore City Council candidate has been convicted of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs of nearly $1.7 million, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
Baltimore County officer, alleged gunman shot in precinct parking lot near UMBC, police say
A Baltimore County officer and an alleged gunman were injured in a shootout Thursday afternoon in the Catonsville precinct parking lot during a shift change, according to police.
Baltimore City Mayor's Office to host job fair for displaced federal employees
The Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED) is hosting a job fair to help displaced federal workers interested in changing careers find work.
Banditos restaurant to sell Federal Hill location
Banditos Tacos & Tequila is closing its Federal Hill location after 14 years.
Howard County students protest over new classroom cellphone policy
Howard County students from multiple schools peacefully protested over a newly enacted cellphone policy in the county's public schools Wednesday.
Baltimore bookstore to host community meeting following racist attacks
A Baltimore bookstore is set to hold a community meeting following continuous racial harassment and intimidation online.
Johns Hopkins University threatened with funding cuts over antisemitism claims
In a letter sent out Monday, the Education Department warned 60 colleges, including Johns Hopkins University, that they could lose federal funding if they fail to make campuses safe for Jewish students.
Maryland health department announces grant funding opportunities to reduce gun violence
The Maryland Department of Health plans to address gun violence through two new grant opportunities.
BGE customers saw lowest number of service interruptions in history in 2024
Baltimore Gas and Energy (BGE) said its customers experienced the fewest electric service interruptions in company history in 2024.
Sports wagering contributes $6.3 million to Maryland during February
Sports betting contributed $6.3 million to Maryland in February, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming.
City of Baltimore, DPW cited for "serious" violation after heat death of worker
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste was cited for a "serious" violation for failing to protect its employees from dangerous heat, according to the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Agency (MOSH).
Baltimore Baby Bonus proposal could make a return
The Baltimore 'Baby Bonus' proposal could make a comeback.
Maryland joins 19-state lawsuit over mass firings of federal employees
Maryland has joined 18 other states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the mass firings of federal employees.
Baltimore Mayor Scott, Baltimore Police, DOJ seek to end federal oversight in two areas of consent decree
In a joint motion, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, Baltimore City Police, and the DOJ asked a federal court to release the city's police department from oversight in two sections of its consent decree.
73% of Baltimore-area residents are concerned about the impact of climate change, JHU report says
Nearly three-quarters of Baltimore-area residents fear climate change will personally harm them during their lifetime, according to a new survey released Thursday.