Mayor Brandon Scott swore in Veronica McBeth as Baltimore's Transportation Director and Jon Laria as Planning Commission Chair, emphasizing the importance of equitable and innovative city development.

Howard County's Council held a contentious meeting with many residents speaking out about W.R. Grace & Co.'s proposed plastic recycling plant in Columbia, amid fears of chemical pollution despite the company's assurances of safety.

A seven-year-old boy in Bel Air alerted his family to a fire, enabling their escape. The fire damaged a consignment store below their apartment and raised fire safety awareness in the community.

A single vehicle crash in East Baltimore caused a fatality and injured two others when the car caught fire. The incident is under investigation by Baltimore police.

Annapolis police found drugs and a stolen, loaded gun during a traffic stop; the male passenger, a felon, was arrested while the female driver received a citation.

Nicole Johnson was sentenced to 50 years for child abuse after her niece and nephew's bodies were found in her car during a 2021 traffic stop in Baltimore County.

Maryland's Supreme Court has issued a stay on the removal of Harford County Councilman Aaron Penman, who faced ethical violation charges due to his dual roles in the county council and sheriff's office.

Alexis Perez Suarez of Baltimore faces federal charges for flying a drone illegally during an NFL game, violating FAA restrictions and safety concerns.

GameOn bar and arcade is closing its Federal Hill location by March's end, planning to move to a larger venue in the Baltimore/DC area. Other local businesses have also closed recently, indicating a trend in Baltimore City.

A Houston man is indicted for the sexual exploitation of minors, including creating and possessing child abuse material. He faces possible life imprisonment if convicted.

Nassir Jenrette was arrested in Baltimore for a January stabbing in York County, PA, facing attempted murder charges.

A high school student was shot during a soccer game in Annapolis; the victim is alive and alert. Police are investigating the incident, which is among three gun violence cases in the city this year.

Masked assailants robbed a man behind Hoyt’s Cinema in Linthicum; the victim is stable after minor injuries. Police seek information on the February 1 incident.