Judge Althea M. Handy refused a last-minute delay as jury selection began this week in the Westfield Avenue stabbing case. The defense had sought time to review doorbell footage.

A wave of scam texts telling Baltimore drivers to appear in court over fake tolls is circulating. Officials say don’t click links and report suspicious messages.

A 28‑year‑old man was wounded in an early‑morning shooting on the 2900 block of Boarman Avenue. Northern District detectives are asking anyone with information to call 410‑396‑2455.

Joshua Greenberg says a 2023 Bolton Hill raid and a false affidavit forced him to sell his law firm. He filed a federal suit this week accusing Baltimore officers of fabricating charges.

House Bill 980, dubbed Kanaiyah’s Law, gets a House Judiciary hearing Thursday as Ward’s family prepares to testify. The bill would create an independent child-welfare ombudsman and ban unlicensed placements.

A new OIG synopsis says mayoral staff skipped required p‑card waivers on hundreds of transactions and charged about $52,589 for food at Orioles and Ravens games. The report urges tighter oversight and policy updates.

Families told lawmakers in Annapolis that a 291‑page package of DDA rule changes posted on Feb. 4 will add heavy documentation and staffing rules to self‑directed care.

A 72-year-old man was arrested after an alleged gasoline-fueled fire and explosion at a Randallstown home sent family members fleeing. Charging documents say the blaze was set intentionally.

Springboard Community Services is converting two downtown buildings into a 25,000‑sq‑ft Youth Training Center that pairs housing with job training and counseling, aiming for spring 2027.

Baltimore police say they made 37 vehicle stops, issued nine citations and towed four cars after breaking up a Hawkins Point takeover. The action follows a similar sweep earlier this month.

Icy patches could make Baltimore's morning commute slick, with gusty northwest winds arriving later. Allow extra time and treat bridges as potentially icy.

A 39-year-old was arrested after a teller-note bank robbery in downtown Baltimore; authorities say he fled with an unknown sum before being detained nearby.

State environmental regulators cited Baltimore after tests found orange paint chips from the West 28th Street bridge contain high levels of lead and PCBs.