Howard County's Toys for Tots distributed toys to nearly 4,000 children, setting a record, with partnerships led by County Executive Calvin Ball and others.

A young man died in a hit-and-run incident on Orleans Street in Southeast Baltimore; police are investigating.

An Annapolis man received a 10-year prison sentence for armed robbery of a taxi driver, which was supported by video evidence showing his crime involving a BB gun.

The investigation into the death of inmate Jordan Polston at North Branch Correctional Institution in Maryland is ongoing, with the cause of death pending autopsy results.

Firefighters battled a significant house fire in Abingdon; neighbors assisted in evacuating residents. The cause is believed to be a discarded cigarette.

The latest National Weather Service forecast indicates varied weather for Baltimore, with a cold front and high pressure, followed by possible light precipitation and warmer temperatures later in the week.

Three puppies abandoned along a Belcamp walking trail in October are now healthy and ready for adoption after months of care by the Humane Society of Harford County.

Baltimore is set to experience strong wind gusts that could lead to tree damage and disrupt outdoor items, with a high wind warning in effect. Additionally, snow and dropping temperatures are expected in higher elevations.

The Days Cove Landfill in Maryland is set to close by 2033, ceasing operations and becoming a park post-closure. The controversial proposal to increase leachate discharge has been withdrawn.

Inmate Wallace Dudley Ball pleaded guilty to murdering his cellmate at Jessup Correctional Institute. Already serving a life sentence, his plea adds to his term. Evidence and a confession supported the case.

A mother and daughter from Parkville were sentenced for a Medicaid fraud scheme, with the mother getting 10 years in prison and the daughter probation and a repayment order.

Johanna Gibbs, 76, was found dead in Edgewater; her boyfriend, Bruce Dunham, 72, was charged with her murder. Police are investigating the incident, awaiting autopsy results for cause of death.

An Annapolis man was arrested for sexually soliciting a minor online. The Maryland State Police and local agencies conducted the arrest and investigation.