Erik Modisett, a Navy veteran and federal counter‑drone expert, died after a single‑vehicle motorcycle crash south of Hagerstown. Investigators are reconstructing the scene while colleagues recall his work building drone‑forensics capabilities.

A 32-year-old Abingdon woman was charged with child neglect after police say she left three young children in a running, unlocked car at a Walmart for about 40 minutes.

The 2019 Halethorpe home‑invasion killing of 28‑year‑old Drevon Williams remains unsolved; detectives and Metro Crime Stoppers are renewing appeals for tips.

Baltimore approved a roughly $24M dredging of Lake Montebello this week. The two‑year project will close short stretches of the loop while crews remove decades of sediment.

Baltimore police arrested two men and charged them with first‑degree murder in the 2025 Eastern District shooting death of Sir Bryant Alston.

Sky 11 footage shows a house taped off and a heavy police presence after a child was shot in Milford Mill. Officials have released limited details.

Triple-digit heat and hazy skies bake Baltimore on Wednesday, July 15. Heat Advisory runs 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sweet Factory opened at 8201 Coastal Highway in late June with an all-pink interior and a menu of bubble waffles, boba and milkshakes. The shop is offering free smoothies on Tuesdays.

Baltimore County detectives renewed a plea for tips in the unsolved 2005 killing of James Myers, whose body was found behind the Walmart on Carroll Island Road.

Baltimore County’s proposed Bill 68‑26 would force most smoke shops at least 1,000 feet from schools, parks and other shops and ban flashing storefront lights. Owners say the rule would unfairly punish legitimate retailers while officials cite enforcement sweeps and public‑health concerns.

A three-story corner building on Hampden’s Avenue — home to Ma Petite Shoe — is being offered at an online auction July 24–29, according to broker listings.

Baltimore heats up this week: highs near 956F today and triple digits likely Wednesday, with sticky nights and cooling centers available.

Atlas is opening an Italian chophouse and a tequila cantina at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel after a $15M renovation. The two concepts and expanded event space are set to debut in mid‑July.