Lawmakers in Annapolis debated allowing historical horse‑racing terminals at off‑track betting parlors — a change that could shift thousands of machines and send the issue to voters.

The NAACP has named former DOJ civil‑rights chief Kristen Clarke as its general counsel to lead voting‑rights, gerrymandering and First Amendment litigation. The hire deepens the group’s courtroom team ahead of a high‑stakes election cycle.

Broadmead will convert a 60+‑acre Sparks office campus into Broadmead at Ridgebrook, repurposing three buildings into about 80 independent living homes. The plan mixes adaptive reuse with new amenities.

The Maryland House advanced a bell‑to‑bell phone policy this week that would require districts to store students’ devices during the school day, setting up a clash with local leaders.

Maryland's top court ruled March 24 that climate suits by Baltimore, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are preempted by federal law and fail under state tort doctrines.

EPIQ Solutions signed a 36,120-square-foot lease at Arcadia Business Park and will relocate about 90 engineering and manufacturing employees to Frederick.

Jury selection began March 24 in Baltimore for Anthony Berry, accused in a Feb. 18, 2024 Fells Point double shooting that left two men hospitalized. The defendant faces multiple attempted murder and weapons counts.

A proposed PSC order filed March 19 would allow BGE's multi‑county transmission plan tied to the Brandon Shores closure to move ahead, and opponents have a narrow appeals window.

A 90‑lb Rottweiler named Trooper survived being struck near the I‑695/I‑795 overpass on March 12 and was rescued by Baltimore County Animal Services. He’s stable but needs a foster while he recovers.

Hagerstown officials are weighing multi‑year water and sewer rate increases to cover aging infrastructure and rising demand.

A man whose 2024 murder conviction was overturned on appeal was mistakenly released March 3, 2026 and re-arrested March 24 in west Baltimore.

A Baltimore judge gave a grandfather six years in prison after his 13‑month‑old grandson, Messiah, died of drug toxicity while in his care. The case has renewed focus on fentanyl risks in homes.

Police searched Johnston Square after reports of gunfire Tuesday night. Detectives photographed a minivan with a bullet hole while investigators worked the scene.