Maryland proposes a rule to bar early placement of young children on alternate assessments that often end in a certificate, not a diploma. The move follows federal warning and statewide rulemaking.

The foundation that helped launch Johns Hopkins' Carey Business School has given $50M to expand the school's MBA offerings.

Two Southwest jets clipped wingtips while pushing back at BWI on May 6; no injuries were reported and the FAA has opened an investigation.

A national JWI study finds many young Jewish women are hiding their identities, dating less and reporting worsening mental health since Oct. 7; Baltimore providers say demand spiked.

A 16-year-old pleaded guilty May 5 to first‑degree murder in the Druid Hill Park killing of Davonne Hare. Sentencing is scheduled for June 2 in Baltimore City Circuit Court.

A Pittsville mother urged a Wicomico County court to pair accountability with mercy after a drunken, high-speed crash killed her son. The driver was sentenced to 10 years, with most of the term suspended.

A 37-year-old rider died after his dirt bike collided with an SUV on Liberty Heights Avenue in NW Baltimore; Crash Team investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

Wico Street Beer Co., the arcade‑themed Pigtown taproom, will close at the end of May after a three‑year run. The closure highlights pressure on Baltimore’s small breweries.

Rep. Johnny Olszewski introduced the ROBE Act on May 4, a proposed constitutional amendment to set 18‑year terms for Supreme Court justices amid ethics and Voting Rights Act concerns.

All Things Go returns to Merriweather Post Pavilion Sept. 25–27 with Hayley Williams, Mitski and Brandi Carlile headlining. Presale opens May 6 at 10 a.m. ET.

A truck struck the low-clearance Seven Valleys railroad bridge one day after repairs, renewing concerns about repeated hits and rising repair bills.

Titan Hospitality has closed The Lodge Pasadena, saying business no longer supported the location. The company is directing patrons to The Lodge Annapolis.

A single-vehicle crash near Loch Raven Reservoir Friday left an adult dead and three juveniles hospitalized.