The Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center has expanded its Behavioral Health Unit to provide enhanced mental health care, tripling its capacity to 24 beds, and improving emergency services.

Parkville High School closed early due to a power issue, affecting classes and extracurricular activities, with no immediate timeline for power restoration.

Baltimore celebrates progress in violence reduction thanks to the Youth Advocates Program's strategy, with significant drops in homicides and shootings. Mayor Scott and YAP highlight community engagement and personal success stories.

White Marsh Mall will reinstate accessible parking spaces near the food court after a civil rights complaint about EV chargers displacing disability parking.

Baltimore community leaders demand reforms after a DPW worker's death, advocating for better working conditions and the reclassification of sanitation workers.

Baltimore County activates its freezing weather shelter plan, providing overnight shelters and daytime warm spaces for homeless residents during cold spells until April 15.

The Baltimore City Public Schools settled a lawsuit alleging inflated grades and attendance, agreeing to fund audits over three years. Reports reveal high promotion rates for frequently absent students, sparking concerns over educational standards.

Baltimore's Brooklyn neighborhood celebrates over a year without homicides, thanks to the Safe Streets initiative, marking a transformation after a mass shooting in July 2023.

Mary Pat Clarke, Baltimore's first woman City Council President, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of public service and commitment to the city.

The Havre de Grace community mourns the loss of 14-year-old Jai'den Winchester, a high school football quarterback, after a fatal shooting. A vigil was held, and a 16-year-old faces murder charges.

Baltimore DPW will close on Election Day, halting trash and recycling services. Make-up services are scheduled for Saturday, November 9. The 311 call center remains open for water and sewer issues.

DoorDash provides $100,000 in relief grants to Baltimore restaurants affected by the Key Bridge collapse, as part of a collaboration with Governor Moore and the Restaurant Association of Maryland.

Waste Management Services in Anne Arundel County will have a regular curbside collection but close facilities on Election Day. The "Recycle Coach" app is promoted for convenient recycling. Operations resume the day after the holiday.