Baltimore County certified its June primary on Monday, finalizing razor‑thin wins for Ruben Amaya and Arkia Wade and locking in November council matchups. The expanded nine‑seat council could look notably younger and more diverse next term.

Charging documents say a dispute over payment for a phone setup ended in the June 20 stabbing death of 56-year-old Shonda Singleton; Toi Stukes faces murder charges.

Six candidates used Baltimore County’s new Fair Election Fund in the June primary, but steep qualifying rules left many hopefuls shut out and sparked calls for changes.

An Annapolis man was sentenced to life after a jury found him guilty of killing his cellmate inside Eastern Correctional Institution’s segregation unit; the case is now on appeal.

A Cumberland man was convicted after investigators say he impersonated women to access private boudoir photos stored on online platforms.

Hagerstown police arrested a man within 10 minutes after a Murph Avenue shooting; no injuries were reported.

One year in, AVAM’s new director is rolling out a five-year plan to grow the museum’s endowment, reopen an on-site restaurant and deepen neighborhood ties as attendance climbs.

Maryland will expand energy‑assistance benefits starting July 1, boosting some grants up to 32% and issuing $48 million in supplemental electric aid.

Two teenagers were robbed at gunpoint in Patterson Park on Tuesday night, leaving neighbors shaken and police asking for tips.

Crews aboard the DB Avalon routed dredged sediment to the Cox Creek STAR site as Maryland and USACE push to turn spoil into habitat and building materials. The move pairs daily dredging work with pilot reuse programs and Mid‑Bay island restoration plans.

Garrett County confirmed a raccoon tested positive for rabies after a June 21 encounter in Swanton; the exposed dog got a booster and will be observed for 45 days.

A Baltimore caregiver pleaded guilty to felony theft after authorities say she used a 90‑plus resident's bank account to pay her rent. She was ordered to repay $3,722.66 and faces supervised probation.

Prosecutors dropped a 15-count case against a Baltimore teen after they said a crucial eyewitness could not be reached. The dismissal leaves open the possibility of refiling if the witness turns up.