A Powerball ticket sold at a Nottingham 7‑Eleven matched the May 20 draw and is worth $50,000. The winner has not yet claimed the prize.

Maryland will pilot direct cash for expectant mothers in Cherry Hill, Park Heights and Hagerstown, with roughly 150 slots and linked services.

A concise look at who’s on the ballot in Maryland’s District 9 — incumbents, challengers, which candidates answered questionnaires and the local issues shaping the June 23 primary.

Harford County attorney Jim Rutledge is running for Maryland attorney general on a crime‑first platform, prioritizing gang prosecutions and cybercrime enforcement.

A Baltimore man surrendered to detectives and faces first-degree assault and reckless endangerment charges after MDTA police say he pointed a gun at another driver on I‑895.

Maryland reached a $4.1M settlement with Ridgely's Reserve developers over construction runoff that fouled the Gunpowder River. The deal splits $2M in penalties and $2.1M for restoration grants.

An OIG synopsis says Baltimore paid 15 city employees $312,555.86 while on permission leave and urges the city to adopt clear, equitable administrative-leave rules.

A Hagerstown man was indicted May 18 in the Clear Spring triple homicide and house fire; investigators say K‑9 units found accelerant and autopsies ruled the deaths homicides by gunshot.

Heritage Smokehouse will close its Govans restaurant after five years, owners told the Baltimore Business Journal. The Marshes say they may test new formats or partner with other operators.

West Garrett Place at 257–275 West Street — a 76,139-rentable-sf mixed-use complex with a 288-space garage — is listed for sale, offering rare scale and conversion upside at the Arts District gateway.

Two men were wounded early Monday in West Baltimore; both are expected to survive. Detectives are asking witnesses to call 410‑396‑2477.

A judge sentenced three Jessup staffers after prosecutors tied them to smuggling schemes involving drugs and contraband phones. The rulings come as the state prepares to close MCI‑J.

Sunny Saturday with highs near 83°F. Near‑record heat likely Monday–Tuesday and a storm risk Wednesday.