Maryland has expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine to cover the entire state; businesses must get permits and residents are urged to report sightings as hatch season begins.

NHTSA unveiled "Pathways to Safer Streets" in Baltimore — a national push that pairs tougher enforcement with data tools and funding for prehospital blood transfusions.

Baltimore's average regular gas price fell 11.4 cents last week to $3.99 per gallon, per GasBuddy data — but analysts warn the relief could be short‑lived.

Westminster police found two people dead inside a home Sunday morning and are investigating an apparent domestic‑violence murder‑suicide. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

A hunter suffered a gunshot to the head near Oldtown Saturday and was flown to a Baltimore‑area hospital. Authorities say the shooting happened near Daily Road and Green Ridge Road.

A Middle River barber claimed a $50,000 Pick 5 prize after last Thursday's drawing and says he'll pay bills, renovate his home and take a vacation.

Warm Friday tops out near 82°F with gusty winds; rain and a sharp cooldown arrive late Saturday into Sunday.

Baltimore Police trained this month in SafeWrap, a jiu‑jitsu lateral restraint designed to avoid chokeholds and face‑down holds as use‑of‑force rules are updated.

A SeoProfy analysis shows Maryland ranks third in the nation for AI job density, with 103 active listings and 36.4 jobs per million working‑age residents. The finding highlights the state's federal research and defense corridors as hiring magnets.

A nurse who became a Maryland state senator, Paula Hollinger died March 25 at 85. Her bedside know‑how helped shape abortion protections and health workforce laws.

Little Italy's Crave is opening a second location in Baltimore County after rebranding from Waffle-Licious in 2025.

Baltimore police arrested a 21-year-old and a 15-year-old after a late-night stolen-vehicle chase ended in Southwest Baltimore. The BPD aviation unit Foxtrot helped locate the car.

Prosecutors entered a nolle prosequi April 13, dismissing charges against a co-defendant in the Jan. 19 Washburn Avenue shooting that left one man dead. The decision removes one defendant from the case but does not bar future filings.