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Patchy fog clears this morning; highs near 90°F today. Triple-digit heat builds midweek with heat indices near 110°F.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Three suspects robbed a 29-year-old man of his scooter at gunpoint on W. North Avenue in Charles North; detectives are asking for tips.
A theft at the Westminster Lowe’s turned into a Route 140 police chase; two men face charges after one was tracked to an Elkridge motel.
Community & Society in ...
Johns Hopkins eliminated roughly 110 administrative positions this week across its public‑health and business schools. The cuts come as the university continues to reel from federal research and aid funding losses.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Baltimore's three-day Caribbean festival returns to Druid Hill Park July 10–12 with J'ouvert, a Parade of Bands and family programming.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Maryland will extend a six‑month pause on new Medicaid enrollments for select behavioral‑health programs starting July 1, 2026, as officials review provider practices.
Food & Drinks in ...
Baltimore Restaurant Week runs July 24–Aug. 2 with more than 70 participating restaurants offering prix‑fixe menus across the city. Menus and reservations are on the official site.
Court filings say an Instagram group‑chat dispute between rival crews turned deadly at Penn Park on May 5, killing 15‑year‑old Dy Qual Harris; multiple teens are now charged.
Politics & Govt in ...
Early returns put incumbents Ashley Esposito and Kwame' Jamal Kenyatta-Bey ahead in Baltimore's school board primary as the board prepares for a new CEO and tough budget choices.
A man was found shot in the 3400 block of Leverton Street and died after being taken to Johns Hopkins Bayview. Homicide detectives are asking the public for tips.
Two people were shot Monday in Baltimore’s Montebello neighborhood; both are reportedly stable and detectives are investigating.
Two troopers wounded in an October pursuit were awarded the Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart Monday in Harrisburg.
A moped rider was killed after crossing in front of a Nissan in downtown Baltimore’s 500 block of MLK Boulevard; police released few details.
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