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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A person was shot by Baltimore police in the 3300 block of Wilkens Avenue; investigators have set up a media staging area at Wilkens and Caton avenues.
Two men were shot Wednesday night in northwest Baltimore; both were taken to hospitals and detectives are seeking tips.
Politics & Govt in ...
Pandemic‑era videos showing Bobby LaPin apparently unclothed have resurfaced as he challenges Senate President Bill Ferguson. LaPin says they were meant to cheer people up and insists his campaign is serious.
A Baltimore man pleaded guilty and was sentenced after a Feb. 20, 2025, shooting at Pleasant View Gardens that killed one resident and injured another. The plea follows an earlier mistrial.
Weather & Environment in ...
Breezy start gives way to a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and a wet, gusty night.
Retail & Industry in ...
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.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Cockeysville topped a statewide ranking as Maryland's hottest housing market after average sale prices topped $680,000, even as first‑quarter transactions slipped.
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