Dense morning fog and low clouds slow Baltimore's Friday commute. Expect spotty showers today and a warmer, unsettled weekend with isolated storms.

The Board of Estimates approved a roughly $1.46M sole‑source deal to give BPD access to Thomson Reuters’ CLEAR plate‑reader service, drawing swift criticism from privacy advocates.

Baltimore-based Atlas Restaurant Group has leased the lobby restaurant spaces at downtown Houston's Texas Tower, adding to its River Oaks and Montrose locations.

Baltimore sued six social casino platforms this week, alleging offshore operators ran sweepstakes-style gambling that targeted young users and extracted millions.

Baltimore police arrested a man tied to dozens of downtown thefts and say passports, IDs and high‑value jewelry were recovered during a search warrant. Investigators say more incidents remain under review.

Family‑run Yossef’s Laffa‑Milia opened a storefront on South Dolfield Road in Owings Mills after building a following as a food truck. The kosher counter held a soft opening and plans a full March launch.

A stepfather shot his stepson after the son allegedly assaulted his mother on Lisa Avenue in Odenton; police have issued a warrant and detectives are investigating.

A City Council panel meets March 3 after a review found combustible gases detonated in a Sept. 29, 2024 downtown manhole fire that blew covers and cut power.

A judge postponed the Edmondson Avenue murder trial after a co‑defendant swapped attorneys; a pre‑trial conference is scheduled for April 3.

Freezing rain this Tuesday morning may make bridges and elevated surfaces slick. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect into the late morning.

After the state backed away from building a training center at Shamrock Farm, Carroll County legislators moved quickly to secure first purchase rights. The bill would give local officials a chance to determine the property’s future.

Baltimore County police say a 19-year-old was shot Friday in Dundalk; detectives are asking for tips after officers found the victim on Avondale Road.

The Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis closed Gate 1 and suspended general public visits starting Feb. 28, instituting 100% ID checks and shuttle rules for events.