House Bill 17 would let Maryland license online casinos and route proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, but fiscal notes show the move could shave about 10% off casino floors. The proposal sets licensing rules, a $1M initial fee and mandates live‑dealer studio investment.

Carnegie Science will vacate its Baltimore lab at Johns Hopkins and consolidate life‑science research in Pasadena through a partnership with Caltech. The shift could reshape local labs and outreach.

Anne Arundel County police are searching for a man who robbed a Verizon store at gunpoint in Odenton on April 2. Detectives ask anyone with information to call 410‑222‑4730.

A DoorDash pilot in Maryland funneled small monthly deposits—about 4% of pre-tip pay—into Stride Save accounts for roughly 4,000 drivers; most used the money for paid time off or emergency savings. The trial paid about $390,000 in total.

UMBC coach Ryan Moran has been cleared to return after an administrative review tied to a September allegation; he’s expected back on the sideline this weekend.

Johns Hopkins used patient-specific "digital twins" of diseased hearts to plan VT ablations; early results kept eight of ten patients free of arrhythmia after more than a year.

Mayor Brandon Scott’s $4.98B FY27 proposal pours money into public safety, infrastructure and neighborhood programs while aiming to close a $12M shortfall. The plan now moves to budget hearings this spring.

Councilman David Marks introduced a bill to cap the one-time development impact fee at $35,000 while Baltimore County reviews fee calculations.

Visit Baltimore elevated interim leader Kireem Swinton to president and CEO, locking in continuity as the city leans into conventions and marquee events. The board approved the move after a months‑long interim period.

CBP officers at BWI seized 247 pounds of marijuana destined for London in a haul officials say is part of a recent surge in outbound interdictions.

CareFirst has named Elevance Health Medicaid chief Kurt Small as its new president and CEO, bringing a government-program veteran to lead the Baltimore-based insurer.

Highs near 82°F today in Baltimore with isolated evening storms possible. Small Craft Advisories affect local waters through Wednesday noon.

A $245,000 federal award will fund Johns Hopkins' Safe Storage Project to distribute gun locks across Baltimore through hospitals and community events.