The Anne Arundel school board voted June 10 to give Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell a new four‑year contract, citing falling absenteeism and stronger staff retention.

A Howard County zoning decision cleared the way for a Sheetz on part of Rosa Bonheur Memorial Park, and plot owners say pet and human graves are at risk.

Families in federal court in Baltimore are asking a judge to block DOJ subpoenas for transgender youths’ medical records, calling the sweep a threat to privacy and care.

Two 13-year-old boys and a 17-year-old were hospitalized after a cutting assault in Cameron Village; police are questioning a teen person of interest.

Two Howard County middle school students were charged after an alleged knife demand at Mayfield Woods Middle School; officials say the weapon was recovered and no injuries were reported.

A Safe Streets worker was arrested on attempted murder charges after a Park Heights shooting; Mayor Brandon Scott called the conduct "a disgrace" and vowed accountability.

A 33-year-old Elkton drag racer died after a nitrous oxide cylinder exploded outside his home; state fire marshals are investigating.

Baltimore County police were on scene Sunday in Pikesville investigating a shooting in the 900 block of Milford Mill Road; officials released no immediate details.

A Hagerstown man was arrested after witnesses say he threatened juveniles with a shotgun on Dogwood Drive. Authorities say a special response team took him into custody and no one was hurt.

A proposed charter change would remove “consecutive” from Frederick’s term‑limit language, capping council members and the county executive and possibly barring sitting leaders from running again.

A 27-year-old Aberdeen woman was sentenced to 17½ years after pleading guilty to trafficking and sexually exploiting two children. Prosecutors say she used Kik and online payments to sell explicit images.

Baltimore will hit the mid‑90s today and Saturday and a Code Orange air‑quality alert is in effect. Sensitive people should limit strenuous outdoor activity.

Queen Anne’s County approved a 12‑month moratorium on data‑center applications. Officials say the pause will let them study water, power and land‑use impacts.