A machine malfunction at McCormick's Hunt Valley plant prompted a HazMat response on Monday; one person was seriously hurt and two others treated, officials say. Crews say there is no community threat.

Maryland will unveil a transit-oriented development strategy to redevelop state-owned land around Baltimore Metro stations, starting with an RFQ for Rogers Avenue. The plan pairs station-area housing with new railcars to try to boost ridership.

UMD modeling suggests warming could shift Lyme risk west, shrinking cases near the coast while increasing them in hillier western counties. Public‑health planning will need to follow the map.

Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks and Rep. Sarah Elfreth pressed the FAA to speed changes at BWI, citing noise, soot and health costs.

Baltimore Business Journal’s new ranking lists 172 manufacturers employing over 25,000 locals and spotlights sector strengths, state grants and hiring signals across the region.

Jared Taylor, a white nationalist, will speak at Salisbury University on April 29 after a March postponement. Organizers face a roughly $3,500 security fee and widespread criticism.

Harford County officials say medetomidine — a potent veterinary sedative nicknamed "rhino tranq" — is showing up mixed with fentanyl and complicating overdoses.

Baltimore Police launched a voluntary 'Neurodivergent Individuals Secure Database' collecting contact and communication details to help officers during field interactions.

Gerry Sandusky, WBAL-TV's longtime sports director and the Ravens' radio voice, announced his retirement; his final 11 p.m. newscast is set for April 17, 2026.

A $1.09M federal appropriation pushes PUREWater Westminster closer to reality — the city’s first indirect potable‑reuse plant to top off Cranberry Reservoir and bolster drought resilience.

The Beer Farm at Homestead Gardens has reopened in Davidsonville with live music, rotating food trucks and a long local beer list for spring. Families and leashed dogs are welcome.

A 34-year-old man is in critical condition after a northwest Baltimore shooting on March 30; investigators say the shooting happened on Oakford Avenue and are seeking tips.

Four Baltimore police officers were indicted on misdemeanors tied to separate incidents in 2024 and 2025. Prosecutors say charges include assault, false reporting and misconduct.