After a mistaken deportation to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego García’s return has prompted court battles that have curbed ICE even as prosecutors pursue smuggling charges.

A cat found near Dover Road in Reisterstown tested positive for rabies. Baltimore County officials identified a possible human exposure and are urging medical care and pet vaccinations.

Richard Holland, charged in an Oct. shooting that wounded a 31-year-old, rejected a plea and will face a jury on July 21.

Leidos filed a WARN notice to lay off 71 employees at its Fort Meade facility, with separations starting May 31, 2026. The filing lists the site at 6910 Cooper Ave.

The Hartford has agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims tied to the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy, a milestone for hundreds of survivors. The deal includes a policy buyback and feeds into a proposed fund meant to compensate roughly 920 claimants.

Near‑unanimous votes in Annapolis create an AG‑led commission to investigate deaths and unmarked graves at the Cheltenham youth facility.

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.