An NWS storm survey found a brief EF‑1 tornado touched down in Cooksville, with estimated peak winds near 90 mph and a short damage path. The same storm system produced damaging winds across nearby counties.

Amy Miguez, a Severna Park resident and 25-year APD veteran, is serving as Annapolis acting police chief after Edward Jackson's removal. The city will run a search for a permanent chief that will require City Council confirmation.

Parkville’s old VFW will be reborn as the EPICENTER community center and a Mountain Christian Church campus. A March 25 groundbreaking launches a $1.1M public phase of a $9M plan.

A Point of Rocks couple turned a stop at an Exxon into a $50,000 win on the Maryland Lottery’s $5 Winning Streak scratch-off and claimed the prize earlier this week.

A Wicomico County judge on March 12 sentenced 18-year-old Mykel Elliott to life plus 60 years for his role in a 2023 downtown Salisbury shooting, prosecutors said.

Baltimore DPW says routine testing found a small TTHM exceedance at a Sparks monitoring site; about 600 services were notified and officials say the water remains safe.

Securityhunter will relocate its corporate HQ to Windsor Corporate Park, signing a 27,120-sq-ft lease and moving nearly 100 employees this summer.

Federal funds will send $3 million to Turner Station for stormwater and shoreline projects aimed at cutting chronic flooding and protecting roads. Planners say design and permitting come first.

Lawmakers in Annapolis are closing in on a budget, but a contentious 3% tax on data and IT services has lawmakers and business groups sparring over repeal or carveouts.

Coaches, players and elected officials are gathering this Saturday at Patterson Park to push back against the city's plan to close the Mimi Dome. The rally aims to show how many youth programs would be affected.

The Maryland Senate advanced SB 439 to bar many departments from disciplining registered medical‑cannabis patients among firefighters and rescue workers. The measure now moves to the House amid safety and testing concerns.

Enoch Pratt's president used donor money for international trips, and Penn‑North neighbors say the cash should have fixed a stair‑only branch that blocks access. Tensions between community priorities and donor spending are rising.

Mid-30s this morning, highs near 52°F; gusty south winds will peak this afternoon with advisories in effect and a Small Craft Advisory on the Bay.