A draft 2026 stock assessment finds juvenile blue crabs down roughly 50% since 2010, forcing watermen and managers to weigh new restrictions.

A bid to fast‑track a charter amendment restoring the inspector general’s records access failed 13-1 Monday, sending the proposal back to committee amid ongoing legal disputes.

Nine Eastern Shore residents were indicted in Anne Arundel County on charges including Medicaid fraud, identity theft and conspiracy. Initial court dates are set for June and July.

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. plans a Downtown Columbia shop, moving into a storefront left empty since 2024. The chain is expanding into Maryland after recent openings nearby.

A Bolton Hill resident says she fought off a stranger who climbed into her bed early Friday; police are reviewing camera footage and neighborhood groups are on alert.

A Friday night carjacking in the 1200 block of Putty Hill Ave was tied to several hit-and-runs; police located the vehicle and say the investigation is ongoing.

An Annapolis man faces assault and firearm charges after police say he pointed a handgun at a minor near Spa Drive. Officers recovered multiple guns and the case is pending in local court.

Cockeysville topped a statewide ranking as Maryland's hottest housing market after average sale prices topped $680,000, even as first‑quarter transactions slipped.

Salisbury says funding shortfalls forced it to pause the Maryland Folk Festival for 2026. City officials are exploring a possible fall 2027 replacement.

A 37-year-old man was shot early Thursday on the 6200 block of Eastern Avenue in Southeast Baltimore. Detectives are asking witnesses to call 410-396-2422.

Cool morning with highs near 66°F and mostly light winds. Showers are likely Saturday and return Sunday night into Monday; plan for damp commutes.

Solar Gaines will relocate to Hunt Valley's North Park and Hannah’s Café will open a second location there this summer, bringing jobs and a new lunchtime option to the park.

Rain and possible thunderstorms arrive during Wednesday's commute. Gusty south winds and a Small Craft Advisory could complicate waterfront plans.