Baltimore reports a historic drop in violent crime for 2025, with the fewest homicides in nearly 50 years and significant declines in nonfatal shootings, attributing success to collaborative community efforts.

Baltimore's Port Discovery Children's Museum hosted a daytime New Year's event with a noon countdown for families, featuring crafts, balloons, and sensory-friendly options.

Tommy Bahama and other stores are closing at Towson Town Center, with crime and economic concerns cited as reasons, while local commerce remains hopeful, offering incentives to new businesses.

A utility pole fire in Bel Air caused road closures and power outages, affecting local businesses and traffic. Power was mostly restored by evening; the cause remains under investigation.

A cold front hit Baltimore, causing temperature drops, gusty winds, and potential snow. Later, high pressure will bring calmer conditions, though more wintry weather may follow on Saturday.

Baltimore County faces scrutiny for wasting over $737,000 on ineffective PRiSM software that failed to ensure minority hiring targets in contracts, as highlighted in an OIG report.

Armed robbery at a Glen Burnie 7-Eleven; suspects fled with cash and remain at large. Police seek public assistance.

A report revealed that a combination of combustible gases caused a manhole fire in Baltimore, leading to damage and power outages. The mayor and city officials are working on proactive safety measures.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces personnel changes in Baltimore's government, including the promotion of Tracy Falon King to Director of Communications and other strategic appointments aimed at improving arts, communication, and health services.

The National Weather Service reports mixed precipitation and cold conditions for Baltimore and surrounding areas in the coming days, with slight snow accumulations and strong wind gusts expected.

New speed and height-monitoring systems are being installed in Baltimore school zones and truck-restricted areas to improve safety, with operation times and various fines detailed for traffic violations.

A 66-year-old man, Donald Knight, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Dundalk, and the Baltimore County Police's Crash Team is investigating the incident.

Protestors in Baltimore are demanding Maryland end its cooperation with ICE after an ICE-involved shooting incident, calling the agency's actions sloppy and harmful to the community.