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 The controversial proposal to increase leachate discharge has been withdrawn.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.

Baltimore and Central Virginia anticipate variable weather, including possible light snow accumulations and chilly temperatures, with a colder arctic system to follow.

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for western Maryland, predicting significant snowfall and strong winds, affecting travel and visibility.

Darius Bond received a 15-year sentence for a fatal hit-and-run with a stolen car in Carroll County, killing Terry Crowl. Bond also faced charges for carrying a stolen loaded gun.

The body of Mohammed Halawa, a missing 26-year-old from Clarksville, was found with no signs of foul play in a wooded area after he disappeared on December 4.

Weather advisories are in effect for the Baltimore and D.C. regions for freezing fog, low visibility, and a cold front, with expected light snow showers and colder temperatures.

Baltimore has seen an increase in street thefts targeting students for their winter jackets and Citizen watches, with suspects mainly between 15 and 18 years old. Police advise caution and seek tips from the community.

The Cheesecake Factory will close its Harborplace location in Baltimore on Jan. 24, 2026, affecting 115 jobs. The move reflects the area's retail decline; however, local officials are optimistic about redevelopment efforts.

A brief period of high pressure in Baltimore will be followed by a cold front and chilly temperatures next week, with Winter Weather Advisories and possible precipitation uncertainties.