The Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore closed on New Year's Eve, leaving 69 employees jobless and contributing to the number of businesses shutting down in the harbor area.

Immigrant rights supporters rallied in Towson for bills to limit local agencies' cooperation with ICE and establish an Office of Immigrant Affairs, while opponents cite concerns over sanctuary status and law enforcement.

The Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys may close due to financial issues and under-enrollment, despite its positive impact on alumni and high graduation rates. A public hearing will determine its fate.

A Rosedale woman won $1 million in a Maryland Lottery raffle that coincided with her late mother's birthday. She plans to use the money for retirement, a new car, and home renovations. The winning ticket was bought at a Pikesville 7-Eleven.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has initiated a hiring freeze for non-instructional positions due to a projected budget shortfall, while prioritizing personnel costs to minimize classroom impact.

A fundraiser was held at Fallston Barrel House to support the Axelsson family after a fire, with efforts focusing on finding their missing dogs, Teddy and Mac.

Two of Baltimore's first newborns of 2026 arrived at Sinai Hospital with a boy at 12:35 a.m. and a girl, Sage Marie, at 12:52 a.m. Local news covered the joyous event, a symbol of new beginnings.

Baltimore reports a historic drop in violent crime for 2025, with the fewest homicides in nearly 50 years and significant declines in nonfatal shootings, attributing success to collaborative community efforts.

Protestors in Baltimore are demanding Maryland end its cooperation with ICE after an ICE-involved shooting incident, calling the agency's actions sloppy and harmful to the community.

Baltimore County announces a two-week Christmas tree recycling program starting January 5, 2026, with curbside collection requiring trees to be free of decorations and not bagged.

Over 136,000 Powerball tickets won prizes in Maryland during the Christmas Eve drawing, with a $100,000 ticket sold in Annapolis and four $50,000 tickets across the state.

Howard County announces New Year's service changes, including closed government offices and altered waste collection schedules. Essential services like 9-1-1 will remain operational.

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.