A 2025 Maryland law forces counties to allow backyard 'granny flats' by Oct. 1, 2026 — but builders warn costs, permits and HOA rules could keep many from getting built.

Jacksonville-based IQ Fiber launched service in Kent County, Delaware and pledged more than $150M in a phased buildout and a new Dover operations hub.

Annapolis police are investigating after a man's body was found beneath the College Creek Bridge near the U.S. Naval Academy on Monday.

Nancy Pelosi returned to Annapolis to accept a Maryland Senate honor and to celebrate her mother’s induction into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. The day mixed state ceremony with family remembrance.

Prosecutors dismissed the murder case against Zion Clayton after they could not locate a key witness. The Jan. 24, 2025 killing of Anthony McMichael remains under investigation.

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland will open a cooking and packaging hub at Edmondson Village Shopping Center as part of the center’s $40M renovation, officials say.

A Pasadena man was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors say he fired more than 20 rounds into a home in January 2025; ballistics and surveillance tied him to the scene. The judge also ordered five years of supervised probation after release.

Two men were shot Monday night on North Eutaw Street; both are in stable condition and police are asking for tips. Detectives are investigating the downtown shooting.

A judge pushed back Johnnie Teague’s trial after his attorney fell ill; jury selection is now set for April 10 as prosecutors prepare to try a case tied to the death of 16‑year‑old Jibreal Payne.

Four Baltimore police officers were indicted on misdemeanors tied to separate incidents in 2024 and 2025. Prosecutors say charges include assault, false reporting and misconduct.

Maryland’s Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a residency dispute that could decide who appears on the June primary ballot in Anne Arundel County.

Baltimore County has begun construction on a $32M replacement for the Wilkens precinct in Catonsville. The two‑story, 34,000‑sq‑ft station adds community space and upgraded security.

Reston-based Broad Street Realty filed for Chapter 7; a court-appointed trustee will liquidate its shopping-center portfolio amid prior investor control. Tenants and creditors now await a timetable for sales.