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A Baltimore man accused in a May group shooting has been ordered to a summer jury trial after rejecting a long plea offer. Surveillance footage and court filings are central to the case.
A Baltimore woman was sentenced April 1 after a March 16, 2025 Rt. 97 head-on crash that killed a 78-year-old Westminster man, prosecutors say.
Retail & Industry in ...
A beloved Fallston candy maker will close its Belair Road storefront after decades; owner Allison Borsella is hunting for a new location for the family recipes.
A man being detained at Baltimore’s Sex Offense Registry Office slipped out of his handcuffs and fled Tuesday morning; police have issued a warrant and are searching for him.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Rockwell, a Fells Point staple, will close later this spring after more than a decade in business. The announcement followed the owners opening a new bar nearby.
Jurors heard testimony Monday as the trial of Jamal Burton resumed over a Sept. 7 shooting on Stonecroft Road. Body‑worn video and lab evidence were shown as the case continues this week.
A machine malfunction at McCormick's Hunt Valley plant prompted a HazMat response on Monday; one person was seriously hurt and two others treated, officials say. Crews say there is no community threat.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Maryland will unveil a transit-oriented development strategy to redevelop state-owned land around Baltimore Metro stations, starting with an RFQ for Rogers Avenue. The plan pairs station-area housing with new railcars to try to boost ridership.
Weather & Environment in ...
UMD modeling suggests warming could shift Lyme risk west, shrinking cases near the coast while increasing them in hillier western counties. Public‑health planning will need to follow the map.
Politics & Govt in ...
Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks and Rep. Sarah Elfreth pressed the FAA to speed changes at BWI, citing noise, soot and health costs.
Baltimore Business Journal’s new ranking lists 172 manufacturers employing over 25,000 locals and spotlights sector strengths, state grants and hiring signals across the region.
Jared Taylor, a white nationalist, will speak at Salisbury University on April 29 after a March postponement. Organizers face a roughly $3,500 security fee and widespread criticism.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Harford County officials say medetomidine — a potent veterinary sedative nicknamed "rhino tranq" — is showing up mixed with fentanyl and complicating overdoses.
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