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Maryland’s Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a residency dispute that could decide who appears on the June primary ballot in Anne Arundel County.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Washington County grand jury found a juvenile acted in self-defense in the Feb. 21 Hancock shooting that killed Brian Keith Lavoie Jr.; officials declined to release more details.
Two people were arrested in Chambersburg after a pre-dawn search tied to Howard County warrants alleging child abuse that resulted in a child's death.
Retail & Industry in ...
Evonik will wind down silica production at its Havre de Grace plant by mid‑2026, ending decades of manufacturing and cutting dozens of local jobs.
A Baltimore man pleaded guilty and got 20 years after prosecutors say cellphone records, surveillance and DNA tied him and others to the death of a Pikesville man found in a Walkersville field.
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A tiny new bar called the Birdhouse opened across from Camden Yards and leaned on cheap drinks and old‑school energy to find Opening Day customers.
Maryland’s high court barred Anne Arundel’s top prosecutor from leading the James Houston murder prosecution while allowing a narrow appeal over a court 'firewall.'
A state panel found that Anne Arundel’s school board violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act during fall 2025 redistricting deliberations, renewing local transparency concerns.
Community & Society in ...
Maryland’s new Clear Before You Drive Act makes removing snow and ice from vehicle roofs, hoods and windows a legal duty, with escalating fines and safety exceptions. The law takes effect Oct. 1, 2026.
Baltimore County police searched the neighborhood around Sparrows Point Middle and High after a suspected felon was reported nearby, prompting a heavy police presence as investigators canvassed the area.
A Baltimore father remains in critical condition after being thrown 30 feet off a cliff in a March 5 crash. His family has launched a fundraiser to cover mounting care needs.
Lawmakers in Annapolis debated allowing historical horse‑racing terminals at off‑track betting parlors — a change that could shift thousands of machines and send the issue to voters.
Jury selection began March 24 in Baltimore for Anthony Berry, accused in a Feb. 18, 2024 Fells Point double shooting that left two men hospitalized. The defendant faces multiple attempted murder and weapons counts.
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