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A 36-year-old man died after a Thursday night stabbing on the 1400 block of McCulloh Street in West Baltimore. Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to call.
Politics & Govt in ...
Council hearings pushed the DOT to make operational changes — mapped lights and 24/7 parking enforcement — but unsigned contracts and a 311 backlog mean many repairs are still delayed.
Anne Arundel's school board approved a $1.92B FY2027 request with new hires, pay tweaks and major construction projects.
A late‑January multi‑agency sweep in Baltimore produced hundreds of arrests, multiple federal indictments and a U.S. Marshals‑led roundup of fugitive suspects.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Baltimore extends Harbor Connector Route 2 with a new stop at Maritime Park to improve waterfront transit, with enhanced service hours and frequencies starting March 2.
A 17-year-old was shot Wednesday evening on High Street in Cambridge and was flown to Shock Trauma. Police are asking neighbors and anyone with video to contact investigators.
An alleged box‑cutter stabbing in Anne Arundel became a flashpoint after ICE took custody and DHS criticized Maryland's new limits on local cooperation with ICE.
Travis Gary pleaded guilty to possession of 193 fentanyl capsules seized in a Hagerstown raid; Judge Boyer sentenced him to 12 years, with five years not eligible for parole.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Baltimore's AFRAM Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary with performances by Charlie Wilson, Mario, The LOX, and others during the Juneteenth weekend.
Lawmakers filed bills this week to let grocery stores sell beer and wine, setting up hearings and a renewed fight between retailers and liquor-store owners.
Anne Arundel Councilman Pete Smith shared a video showing a volunteer being taunted with racial slurs while canvassing, calling the episode "real life."
Community & Society in ...
Baltimore County’s four‑year graduation rate fell to 84.3% for the Class of 2025 — the lowest in 14 years — prompting sharp criticism from a board member and a district defense pointing to immigrant‑related fears.
A kitchen fire in Woodlawn injured three firefighters and displaced residents. The American Red Cross is helping those left without homes.
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