An accidental fire at Böttcher Systems in Belcamp tore through exhaust vents and caused about $1M in damage, state investigators say.

A state board approved a lease forcing the Days Cove landfill to stop taking rubble by Dec. 31, 2029 and fund capping and restoration of roughly 114 acres. The deal includes a $5M penalty and new escrow oversight.

A Baltimore woman expected 48 hours of nursing care after a waiver approval — then learned the financial sign‑off was still stalled amid a statewide backlog. Families and advocates say delays are leaving people without essential home care.

Six Maryland parks will require day‑use reservations starting Memorial Day weekend to reduce traffic and avoid sudden capacity closures. Book ahead at parkdayuse.maryland.gov.

A 32-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at Roxbury Correctional Institution late Wednesday; Maryland State Police have identified a suspect and an autopsy is planned.

Fourteen years after Janell Clayborne was found dead near the Patapsco River, her sons are renewing a public plea as detectives await DNA test results.

A Stevensville cheer academy owner has been arrested and indicted on charges alleging the sexual abuse of a 9-year-old, authorities say.

Cool, rainy start Friday with heavier showers into Saturday and gusty east winds. Small craft advisories and tidal rises possible; Memorial Day looks warmer but unsettled.

ChristianaCare will close Union Hospital’s Family Birth Center on June 30, moving deliveries to its Newark campus while keeping prenatal and postpartum outpatient care in Elkton.

Soul Smoked BBQ will open inside Broadway Market next Friday as the market rolls out a Night Market summer series to run into September.

The Justice Department will create an Antisemitism Advisory Committee and launch a 15‑city tour to advise federal leaders and boost local responses to rising anti‑Jewish incidents.

A Powerball ticket sold at a Nottingham 7‑Eleven matched the May 20 draw and is worth $50,000. The winner has not yet claimed the prize.

Anne Arundel County's school board voted 7-1 to restore class rank for high school students; rankings will be shared by request and the district plans to monitor use.