Baltimore’s four‑year graduation rate nudged to 71.7% for the Class of 2025 even as the district’s budget rose sharply, prompting debate over whether spending has matched outcomes.

Maryland regulators say roughly 60 social‑equity license winners could open by fall as the state pairs grants and an incubator with inspections to speed openings.

A Maryland bill would create a Henrietta Lacks Commission to oversee life‑sciences ethics, promote education about her life and report annually to the state. Supporters call it a way to honor Lacks and push for health equity.

A flurry of energy bills in Annapolis pitched solar expansion against a push to leave RGGI and measures to protect landowners, as lawmakers hunt for relief from high electric bills.

Authorities are searching for missing teens Arianna Langley and Ka’liyah Craig from Aberdeen, urging the public to help locate them after they used a rideshare to Joppatowne.

Baltimore’s juvenile chief prosecutor told WBAL that DJS lacks the staff and programs to provide individualized treatment as lawmakers weigh changes to juvenile jurisdiction. Advocates point to a watchdog report showing unsafe conditions at youth centers.

The Harford County Board of Education unanimously terminated Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson's contract amid controversy, following an investigation into an incident falsely reported as theft.

Maryland's traffic fatalities fell 18% in 2025 to 480, the first annual total below 500 since 2014. Officials credit a data-driven mix of enforcement, engineering and outreach.

Icy conditions on the Chesapeake have grounded Maryland oystermen during peak season, prompting a congressional request for federal disaster aid.

Baltimore experiences warm weather before a potential cool down and winter storm by the weekend, with uncertain details, as per the National Weather Service.

High winds in Maryland caused over 4,000 power outages, with gusts up to 60 mph. Residents used outage maps for updates as crews worked on restoration.

A student was arrested during an ICE protest walkout at a Baltimore County school, with disruptions cited as the cause. The protests were part of countywide student actions against ICE policies.

Two residents and a firefighter were injured in a Halethorpe house fire, with the cause being improper lighter use.