Hawaii-born L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opened two Maryland restaurants in Towson and Columbia under franchisee Mike Wu, featuring the brand's iconic "Hawaii's Plate Lunch."

Tampa‑based Melting Pot is searching for a franchisee to open a third Greater Baltimore location south of the city; buildout and training could take about 18 months.

Dense fog and patchy showers will slow Thursday’s commute in Baltimore. NWS warns visibility could drop to a quarter mile this morning.

Waymo urged Maryland lawmakers to pass bills clearing the way for robotaxis in the Baltimore region, citing safety data while residents and advocates voiced concerns. The legislation would set vehicle rules, reporting and law‑enforcement plans.

Maryland’s Attorney General declined to prosecute the Baltimore County detective who shot and killed a masked man armed with a bow and arrow in Arbutus. The IID’s declination says both weapons were discharged nearly simultaneously.

Baltimore sued six social casino platforms this week, alleging offshore operators ran sweepstakes-style gambling that targeted young users and extracted millions.

Court filings show 100 East Pratt — the Inner Harbor office tower hit by major vacancy after T. Rowe Price left — is in receivership and being marketed for sale. The outcome could reshape downtown’s office future.

A judge dismissed charges against Jonathan Lee Brunson after prosecutors said they lost contact with the victim and key witnesses from a July Caribbean Festival shooting.

A 17-year-old was shot in the 2100 block of Westwood Avenue on March 3; police say his injuries are non-life-threatening and detectives are investigating.

A Cochrane review finds daily low‑dose aspirin shows little short‑term benefit against colorectal cancer and raises bleeding risks.

Baltimore police arrested a man tied to dozens of downtown thefts and say passports, IDs and high‑value jewelry were recovered during a search warrant. Investigators say more incidents remain under review.

A Baltimore man was ordered to serve 125 months in federal prison after a jury found he possessed a loaded FN Five‑seveN inside a city eatery despite prior felonies.

Campaign filings show Del. Gary Simmons spent nearly all of his 2025 donations on meals, out‑of‑state trips and resort charges, prompting review under Maryland campaign law.