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Marquis Brown, 20, is on trial in Baltimore over an Oct. 3, 2023 Morgan State homecoming shooting that wounded five people.
Politics & Govt in ...
Councilman Ryan Dorsey has relaunched a bid to overturn the two-term, eight-year charter limits that roughly 72% of Baltimore voters approved in 2022.
One teen allegedly brandished what appeared to be a rifle during multiple downtown convenience-store thefts; police arrested three and recovered a toy rifle-style gel blaster.
A 16-year-old Towson High junior, Alexander Norenberg, died after a May 5 bicycle crash at West Joppa and Abell Ridge. School counselors are meeting with students following the loss.
A 30-year-old man was shot in downtown Baltimore on Sunday and taken to a hospital; police say his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Detectives are asking witnesses to call Central District or Metro Crime Stoppers.
Food & Drinks in ...
Zaxby's has started construction at Chesapeake Overlook in Perryville, MD, bringing a dual drive-thru and roughly 30 seats to the I-95 corridor.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A major renovation at Rod 'N' Reel restored its marina and added dining, pools and events as the resort prepares for summer and its 80th year. The Rock the Dock concerts return May 21.
Licensing moves pushed a Waverly Thai comeback, Loic Sany’s Nest and a Breakfast Club at Yard 56 closer to opening in Baltimore, though final inspections remain.
A new Fells Point corner bar from the Local Fry team pairs Korean banchan with a low-key, bar-first neighborhood vibe. Small, sharable plates and natural wines anchor the menu.
Wayne Jenkins, the former leader of Baltimore’s Gun Trace Task Force, filed a 26‑page handwritten petition from prison saying a life‑saving act and prison conditions justify a shorter sentence.
An appellate court refused to restore Dion Guthrie to the Harford County Council, ruling his no‑contest plea triggered automatic removal. His attorney says he will appeal to the Maryland Supreme Court.
A person was found shot and killed on the 1800 block of Durham Street in East Baltimore as homicide detectives processed the scene. Investigators are seeking tips.
Baltimore’s Board of Estimates approved a roughly $153M no‑bid contract with Axon for Tasers, AI‑capable body cameras and training, prompting procurement and privacy questions.
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