A Baltimore judge gave a grandfather six years in prison after his 13‑month‑old grandson, Messiah, died of drug toxicity while in his care. The case has renewed focus on fentanyl risks in homes.

Howard County is considering a zoning rewrite to make it easier to convert Route 1 motels into mixed‑use projects and housing, with a 15% moderate‑income requirement built in. Officials say incentives and purchase rules would steer investment toward higher‑quality uses.

A Maryland high‑court decision narrows public‑nuisance law and puts Baltimore’s jury victory against opioid distributors in legal doubt.

A video shows two men assaulting a Baltimore police officer on the 1100 block of E. North Avenue; police arrested both suspects and said charges will follow. One suspect was tased and an officer was treated at a hospital.

Officer Mamoudou Diallo pleaded guilty to misconduct in office after a 2024 false arrest involving an eight‑months‑pregnant woman; the judge entered probation before judgment and ordered community service.

Barn & Lodge is finally coming to The Rotunda after a two-year delay. The operator and neighbors signed an MOU limiting outdoor music and patio operations.

A West Baltimore rehab has been stalled for three years as permit delays and portal problems leave the developer roughly $100K into a condemned property. City officials point to data showing faster turnaround while builders say the portal still jams.

Top Democrats say pausing the gas tax would gut hundreds of millions in road and transit funding even as pump prices surge nearly 90¢ in a month. The split leaves lawmakers weighing short‑term relief against longer‑term budget harm.

WBAL’s grocery calculator turns CPI data into a personalized grocery bill; national food prices are up, but Baltimore’s trend looks flatter. See how your list compares.

U.S. Marshals and Baltimore police are searching for Arvetra "Dwayne" Johnson, 55, wanted on a supervised‑release violation and believed to be in West Baltimore.

Family and lawyers say Tiago Sousa‑Martins, shot by ICE on Dec. 24, 2025, has missed recommended follow‑ups and struggled to get medication while detained. Local and federal probes are open.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting Thursday on the 900 block of Southerly Road in Towson as Baltimore County police investigate.

Council members heard from parents and providers about long waits, higher tuition and a shrinking supply of child‑care slots. A city analysis shows deep shortages — especially for infants.