A federal appeals court sent the long-running negligence suit against DeRay McKesson back to a jury, reviving claims tied to a violent turn at a 2016 Baton Rouge protest. The order deepens a test of how state tort law and the First Amendment collide.

U.S. Marshals and Baltimore police are searching for Arvetra "Dwayne" Johnson, 55, wanted on a supervised‑release violation and believed to be in West Baltimore.

Former Ravens running back Terrance West has been charged after an alleged fight with a contractor at his Upper Marlboro home. Charging documents say the dispute began over carpet stains; West is due in court May 1, 2026.

Family and lawyers say Tiago Sousa‑Martins, shot by ICE on Dec. 24, 2025, has missed recommended follow‑ups and struggled to get medication while detained. Local and federal probes are open.

A Commerce report says Maryland incentive programs supported about 24,000 jobs in fiscal 2025, with manufacturing taking the largest share of the gains.

A 29-year-old was pulled from a ceiling crawl space after an alleged Dollar General theft; officers used pepper spray and he was treated before being booked. The incident happened in East Baltimore.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting Thursday on the 900 block of Southerly Road in Towson as Baltimore County police investigate.

Prince George’s Del. Adrian Boafo has launched a bid to replace Steny Hoyer and already holds Hoyer’s endorsement. The crowded Democratic primary heads to a June 23 vote.

Three New Jersey teens were arrested in Greenwich in connection with the theft of a $15,000 1947 Martin D‑28 from Music Land in Bel Air. The guitar remains missing as extradition is underway.

State engineers say they found gaps and a pattern of falsified inspection records tied to a former BGE inspector, and consumer advocates want a broader PSC probe. City leaders want answers on safety and whether ratepayers were billed for unverified work.

A Maryland bill to stock tampons in both men’s and women’s public restrooms has split Annapolis, with supporters citing access and critics warning about costs.

Baltimore homicide detectives renewed a March 20 appeal for information in the December killing of K'von McDowell. Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for up to $8,000.

Baltimore finalized a strategic plan to cut fatal overdoses 50% by 2040, directing opioid settlement dollars to naloxone, mobile treatment and community grants.