Smoke and heat combine in Baltimore today: highs near 98°F and a Code Orange air-quality alert for sensitive groups. Thunderstorm chances increase Saturday.

A 19-year-old was killed and an 18-year-old critically wounded in a West Baltimore shooting on the 2800 block of West Lanvale Street. Homicide detectives are seeking tips.

At a packed Essex town hall, neighbors pressed county leaders over a rash of juvenile incidents and carjackings while officials pointed to arrests and youth programs.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed on Liberty Road early July 14; police say the driver briefly fled then returned and the Crash Team is investigating.

Security-camera footage shows a Belcamp dog accidentally turn on a toaster on July 10, sparking a blaze that killed three pets and damaged the home.

Neighbors sued to block a planned 200‑foot, 1‑million‑gallon tower at the Moose Lodge, saying the county ignored the adopted water plan and community input.

Gov. Wes Moore expanded Maryland’s enterprise zones on Monday, adding 120 acres in Baltimore and enlarging Chestertown’s zone to steer tax breaks and jobs to under-resourced neighborhoods.

The Red Cross says the national blood supply plunged this summer and has declared an emergency. Baltimore donors are being asked to schedule appointments now.

Baltimore County police say a 26-year-old man was found shot to death on Whitehead Court in Gwynn Oak; detectives are investigating and seeking tips.

Chick‑fil‑A has exited plans for a Route 140 Westminster site, leaving the developer to find a new tenant while a county road requirement holds up construction.

A 7,500‑gallon diesel tanker crashed on South Hanover Street early Friday; crews contained a roughly 20‑gallon leak, transferred product and closed the block overnight.

Muggy Friday morning; storms possible after 2 p.m., highs near 90°F. Brief downpours could slow the evening commute.

Anne Arundel's new eviction ordinance raises notice but allows quick disposal after sheriff‑led evictions, prompting warnings from tenant advocates about due‑process risks.