Maryland DHS Ends Foster Care Hotel Stays After Baltimore Teen’s Tragic Death, Sweeping Policy Changes Revealed
Maryland DHS ends the practice of placing foster children in hotels after the suicide of 16-year-old Kanaiyah Ward; the department is pushing for suitable placements and stricter oversight, amidst audits showing past indiscretions in child housing.
Man Killed, 7-Year-Old Boy Injured in Baltimore Shooting, Police Seek Public's Help in Investigation
Baltimore police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a man dead and a 7-year-old boy injured. The boy was a bystander in a car and is not related to the deceased. Mayor Scott is urging public help in the case.
Baltimore City Council Outlaws Emergency Scene Solicitation in Wake of Devastating Keswick Road Fire
Baltimore City Council passed a bill to ban solicitation by restoration companies at active emergency scenes, responding to aggressive tactics reported after a deadly fire. The bill awaits the mayor's signature to become law.












