Baltimore reports a historic drop in violent crime for 2025, with the fewest homicides in nearly 50 years and significant declines in nonfatal shootings, attributing success to collaborative community efforts.

The National Weather Service reports mixed precipitation and cold conditions for Baltimore and surrounding areas in the coming days, with slight snow accumulations and strong wind gusts expected.

Volunteers at the Basilica in Northeast D.C. packed over 2,000 Christmas dinners for delivery to those in need across various neighborhoods, continuing a tradition spanning over five decades.

Over 136,000 Powerball tickets won prizes in Maryland during the Christmas Eve drawing, with a $100,000 ticket sold in Annapolis and four $50,000 tickets across the state.

A Christmas fire in Westminster caused $250,000 damage, displacing four adults. The fire was accidental, caused by smoking material. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is assisting the displaced.

A Baltimore detective was struck by a patrol car during a chase and is hospitalized but stable; the suspect was caught, and an investigation is ongoing.

The article details fluctuating weather conditions in Baltimore, with warm and cold fronts alternating, mixed precipitation, and changing temperatures affecting the area's holiday weather outlook.

Police report a shooting after a chase in Gambrills; victims escaped injury, and an investigation is underway.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces the city's first project labor agreement with the Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building Trades Council to improve job quality and labor participation.

Baltimore faces brisk winds and potential precipitation early in the week, with a green Christmas expected due to above-normal temperatures and rain chances.

AACPS mandates a half-credit financial literacy course for graduation starting with the 2026-27 freshman class, as announced by Superintendent Mark Bedell.

The MDTA approved a plan to rebuild the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two four-lane spans, potentially adding a bike/pedestrian path, at a cost up to $17.1 billion, starting in 2032. The Key Bridge rebuild has doubled in cost to $5.2 billion.

A Baltimore man, Devin Shadle, was charged with the murder of Davon Smallwood after a deadly shooting in south Baltimore. He was previously acquitted of different charges due to insufficient testimony.