House Bill 17 would let Maryland license online casinos and route proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, but fiscal notes show the move could shave about 10% off casino floors. The proposal sets licensing rules, a $1M initial fee and mandates live‑dealer studio investment.

A jury convicted Austin Potocki in an ambush‑style Dec. 13, 2024 shooting near Finksburg that killed Benjamin Billings and injured David Anderson. A pre‑sentence investigation was ordered.

Surveillance footage shows masked burglars smash a Canton Wanna Smash and take cash, a safe and bottles. Owners say losses top $8,000.

Carnegie Science will vacate its Baltimore lab at Johns Hopkins and consolidate life‑science research in Pasadena through a partnership with Caltech. The shift could reshape local labs and outreach.

Baltimore favorites Fuzzies Burgers and Stuggy’s debuted at Nationals Park, adding smash burgers, crab‑mac dogs, vegan nachos and new dessert stalls to the concourse.

An 18-year-old was arrested after shots were fired at Myrtle Point Park in California, Maryland; a 17-year-old was detained at the scene and no injuries were reported.

UMD modeling suggests warming could shift Lyme risk west, shrinking cases near the coast while increasing them in hillier western counties. Public‑health planning will need to follow the map.

A package of eight bills in Annapolis would let workers skip political meetings and change firefighter overtime rules.

Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks and Rep. Sarah Elfreth pressed the FAA to speed changes at BWI, citing noise, soot and health costs.

Baltimore police say a teen with a long arrest history — including stolen-auto, robbery and aggravated assault arrests — was detained at the juvenile justice center after a confrontation.

Baltimore hits the mid‑80s Saturday before a wet Sunday and a sharp cooldown. Boaters face a Small Craft Advisory into Sunday morning.

A settlement with Lindsay Auto, the FTC and Maryland's attorney general could make more than $75M available to buyers who paid above advertised prices. The state will receive a $3.1M civil penalty.

Zillow places Baltimore at No. 9 on its 2026 list for first-time buyers, citing lower rent burdens and a higher share of affordable listings than many big metros. Local grants may help close the gap for renters ready to buy.