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Baltimore homicide detectives renewed a June 10 appeal seeking tips in the Jan. 15 killing of Treyvon Matthews. Officials ask anyone with footage or information to call.
A late-night apartment fire in the 2300 block of Round Road left one person dead and investigators are probing the cause.
A suspected drug transaction in Edgewood ended when a driver fled deputies and crashed into multiple vehicles; the car caught fire and the driver died. State investigators are on scene.
An en banc Maryland appeals court ruled that officers cannot stop people solely for carrying a handgun, reversing a Baltimore stop and narrowing stop‑and‑frisk authority.
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Only one in five Maryland students pass the Algebra I exam, and many head to college needing remedial math.
Politics & Govt in ...
Two Howard County councilwomen are making a final push in the Democratic primary, pitching budget smarts and school funding as the June 23 contest approaches.
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Mostly sunny Monday and mild start; temperatures climb to near-record highs midweek with scattered storms. Check cooling centers and tide advisories.
A 15-year-old was shot Saturday near Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School in southeast Baltimore. Detectives are investigating and asking for tips.
Sheriff Sam Cogen downplayed Mayor Brandon Scott’s endorsement of Sabrina Tapp‑Harper, saying it won’t change how the sheriff’s office operates as the primary nears.
A federal jury found Patrick Britton‑Harr guilty on six wire‑fraud counts tied to AeroVanti’s “Top Gun” membership. Prosecutors say nearly $15 million in member funds were diverted to personal spending.
Baltimore officials said a sweep recovered more than 73 pounds of illicit cannabis and about 18,000 tobacco items, resulting in multiple arrests. The operation targeted unlicensed retail sales.
An 11‑year‑old and a 26‑year‑old were wounded when gunfire erupted at a Upton playground last Wednesday. Police released video and are asking the public for tips.
Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an MTA bus and a work van collided on West Baltimore Street; authorities say the cause is under investigation.
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