The Ravens and the Bisciotti Foundation have committed $3.75 million to the Healthy Harbor Initiative, supporting Baltimore's Mr. Trash Wheel and oyster planting to clean up the harbor.

Baltimore County reports a 30% decrease in overdose deaths in 2024 compared to 2023, and a 49% reduction since 2021, attributing success to prevention efforts.

A UMBC Poll reveals Baltimore residents' distrust in local government, concerns about taxes and public safety, and varied satisfaction with government services and utilities.

Baltimore reflects on Freddie Gray's death 10 years ago, highlighting ongoing police reforms and the city's struggle with accountability, despite no convictions for the involved officers.

Jack Fitzgerald, the founder of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, known for his "FitzWay" of transparent car dealing and customer safety advocacy, has died. His company, now employee-owned, confirmed his passing without disclosing his age or cause of death.

MCPS extended the school year to June 17 due to snow days, meeting the 180-day requirement despite the MD Education Department denying a waiver for missed days.

Vicki Brick, CEO of Brick Bodies Fitness Services, passed away from ovarian cancer, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and leadership in the family-owned gym business.

Ocean City's Boardwalk Tram Service will stay suspended after a fatal accident last year resulted in a child's death. Town officials confirmed the decision due to safety and financial considerations.

Annapolis starts enforcing its gas-powered leaf blower ban, aiming to reduce noise and air pollution and encourage electric alternatives. Violators face fines after an initial grace period.

The family of Joyce Evans, wrongly declared dead by the SSA, has sued the agency, citing the severe impacts of the error on her well-being and finances.

Johns Hopkins University-owned company Broadway Services is closing, resulting in over 1,000 job cuts by summer. Transition plans are underway for affected employees.

Howard County has initiated the YES! Council, led by Calvin Ball, to tackle youth violence and increase community ties, with a $100,000 budget for mentorship and prevention programs and aims to present progress by December 2025.

Money Power Day in Baltimore, at Poly-Western High School, offered the public free financial education through exhibitors and workshops covering various finance-related topics.