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.

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.