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.

Two men were shot Monday night on North Eutaw Street; both are in stable condition and police are asking for tips. Detectives are investigating the downtown shooting.

Light showers Monday morning, then a sharp warm‑up — highs in the 80s by midweek and a chance of thunderstorms.

Gusty southwest winds and low humidity raise wildfire risk in Baltimore today; avoid outdoor burning and secure loose items.

Tobacco companies asked a judge to dismiss Baltimore's cigarette‑filter pollution suit, saying the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement bars the claims. Baltimore says the case targets environmental harm and seeks cleanup costs.

Four men were injured when debris fell at the Yellow Springs Elementary construction site in Frederick; one was airlifted with serious injuries.

A Worcester County judge gave an Ocean City man 40 years after a Dec. 2024 parking‑lot crash that killed a 59‑year‑old pedestrian. Police say surveillance and witnesses tied the suspect to the scene.