Mayor Keith Sydnor of Laurel has established a temporary summer juvenile curfew, active from July 11 to August 31, for minors under 17, with certain exceptions.

Three people were honored in Howard County for their heroic rescue of a drowning woman at Centennial Lake, receiving recognition from County Executive Calvin Ball and other officials.

Mayor Brandon Scott has launched the Charm City Cleanup Initiative to tackle cleaning needs in Baltimore with combined efforts from the city services and community engagement.

The Dundalk Heritage Fair faced cancellation due to a $45,000 budget shortfall, but the community raised over $130,000 to save it, allowing the 50th event to proceed as planned.

Maryland residents to get utility bill credits due to the "Next Generation Energy Act." The Maryland Public Service Commission will issue two rounds, averaging around $80 each, to curb rising energy costs.

Baltimore City schools will ban student cell phone use during school hours, following successful trials, to reduce distractions and improve learning environments.

Baltimore's Hispanic population grew by nearly 5% while the Black population declined by 0.8% from July 2023 to July 2024, as part of Maryland's broader diversification. The city's white population remained stable.

Howard County offers free gun locks at libraries to prevent suicides and accidental shootings, emphasizing safe storage and community connection as key strategies in addressing this public health issue.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott of Baltimore is hosting Community Listening Sessions to address the opioid crisis and engage residents in using pharmaceutical settlements.

An Essex woman won $5 million from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off, accelerating her retirement plans and intending to share her winnings with family and her faith community.

Protests in Baltimore erupted against President Trump's decision to bomb Iran's nuclear sites, with concerns about escalation and constitutionality raised by local demonstrators and Maryland lawmakers.

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Juneteenth event in Baltimore, drawing 4,000 people with activities that highlighted Black culture and history.

A Baltimore community mourns the police shooting death of arabber Bilal "BJ" Abdullah Jr., sparking attention to the city's arabbing tradition. An investigation is ongoing.