Anne Arundel County Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell presents a strategic plan for the new academic year focusing on holistic student development and academic excellence, with new policies on cell phone use, grading, and staff training.

A vigil was held at Franklin High School for Leslie Noble, a football player who died after collapsing at practice. His exact cause of death is unknown.

Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers is confident in the district's preparations for the new school year, including facility improvements and full staffing.

Howard County has received a $1.1 million HUD grant for home modifications to aid low-income seniors, part of efforts to create an age-friendly community and reduce healthcare costs.

Baltimore reached a $152.5 million settlement with Cardinal Health over opioid litigation, which Mayor Brandon Scott states reflects the city's commitment to hold firms accountable for the opioid crisis.

Advanced Placement exam answer sheets for over a hundred students at Western Tech have been lost, leaving them to choose between retaking the exams, accepting a predicted score, or a refund.

Arundel Mills mall will require minors under 18 to be accompanied by an adult after 3 p.m. on weekends as a response to community feedback for a family-friendly environment.

Morgan State University opens new dorms and renovates existing ones to accommodate its growing student population, enhancing the campus experience with modern facilities.

Howard County has launched the Fiscal Year 2025 Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) grants to foster after-school youth engagement, with applications due by September 10, 2024.

Mayor Scott attended National Night Out events in Baltimore, focusing on community engagement and public safety, with officials noting progress in reducing crime.

Unionized workers at Baltimore's Hilton Inner Harbor are ready to strike over wage and work condition disputes.

South Baltimore's Carroll Park neighborhood unveils a $3.5 million revitalized recreation center after nearly 20 years of disuse, providing a space for community and youth development.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools implement stricter cell phone policies to enhance classroom focus and potentially improve student mental health, as per Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell.