Goodwill hosted its 67th annual Thanksgiving dinner for over 2,000 people, providing not only food but also support services, with local volunteers including the city's mayor and police commissioner.

Morgan State University becomes the third-largest HBCU in the U.S. with a record enrollment of nearly 11,000 students, including a diverse freshman class.

Baltimore County unveiled a memorial art installation at Lake Roland to honor the over 3,100 local COVID-19 victims, featuring a designed pathway and gathering circle.

Howard County has launched a security grants program offering $250,000 to nonprofit and faith-based organizations to enhance protection against hate crimes, with applications due by December 20, 2024.

Baltimore DPW worker Ronald Silver II died of hyperthermia on the job, highlighting serious concerns about the city's extreme weather working conditions.

Vincent Leggett, a prominent figure in preserving Black history in the Chesapeake Bay area, has passed away at 71. He founded "Blacks of the Chesapeake" and was recently awarded for his achievements.

Baltimore's Archdiocese is consolidating 61 parishes into 30, leading to church closures and congregation mergers due to decreased memberships and financial strains.

Baltimore awards $2.4 million through the Community Catalyst Grants program to support neighborhood organizations aiming to revitalize historically neglected areas.

A winning $50,000 Maryland Lottery ticket was sold at Perry Hall's Honeygo Wine & Spirits, but remains unclaimed. The winner must claim the prize within 182 days.

The schedule for curbside collection and facility operations during Thanksgiving by the Department of Public Works has been released, with special instructions for Pasadena residents affected by a labor dispute.

Baltimore's Vanguard Collegiate Middle School was celebrated for reducing chronic absenteeism by 27%, winning the 'Mayor’s Attendance Challenge' for the first quarter.

A Gwynn Oak landscaper won $500,000 from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket, planning to invest the money wisely while not changing his modest lottery-playing habits. Also, the selling 7-Eleven store will receive a $1,000 bonus.

Howard County offers Drought Relief Grants up to $30,000 for local farmers impacted by extreme heat and drought, with applications managed by the HCEDA.