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

Local reporting and state tallies show nine cold-related deaths last week, raising Maryland’s winter toll to 55 amid a prolonged freeze. Officials urge caution and warming centers.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore, after being disinvited from a White House dinner, reaffirms his commitment to bipartisanship and working with fellow governors on pragmatic policies.

Sabrina Tapp-Harper, a retired Baltimore Police commander, announced her candidacy for City Sheriff, running on a platform of public safety and accountability. She aims to use her extensive law enforcement experience to improve the Sheriff's Office.

Matthew Crawley was sentenced to life plus 35 years for murdering his childhood friend, Taijah Addison, in Baltimore shortly after his release from prison.

A Dec. 9, 2025 audit found Maryland’s personnel office let payroll and benefits controls lapse, driving big overtime hikes and millions in taxpayer‑funded payments.

Baltimore's liquor board shifted most evening inspections into daytime shifts, prompting councilmembers and nightlife leaders to demand answers as a House hearing is set.

Federal agents and U.S. Marshals are hunting Ricardo Calix Mejia, wanted on attempted‑murder charges after an 'unprovoked' house‑party stabbing in Baltimore. Investigators ask the public for tips.

A water main break on Pulaski Highway in Baltimore County has reduced eastbound traffic to one lane, with repair efforts involving multiple agencies expected to take days.

Anne Arundel County received over $8 million in federal funding for public safety, infrastructure, and support, including domestic violence prevention and emergency response enhancement.

Maryland is automatically mailing unclaimed-property checks under $5,000. Early batches averaged about $500 and thousands more are expected.

Geno's Steaks will open its first Maryland shop at Power Plant Live in downtown Baltimore and is running a sweepstakes that awards one cheesesteak per week for 52 weeks.

Dense fog reduces visibility this morning in Baltimore. A wetter stretch is likely Thursday–Friday.