Howard County is asking voters to allow bonds to fund affordable housing, a move officials say would create steady capital for new and preserved units.

Defense says prosecutors copied pages of his legal notes after officers searched his cell; his lawyer has moved to dismiss and a judge will hear the motion on April 13.

A Johns Hopkins analysis of Healthy Minds data shows large long‑term increases in depression and suicidal ideation among college students even as some short‑term measures improve.

Aldi is recalling limited lots of Simply Nature frozen spinach bites after an FDA notice flagged possible rodent hair. The action affects select boxes sold in Maryland and Pennsylvania; customers are advised not to eat the product and can return it for a refund.

A Canton tobacco-shop clerk says three juveniles sprayed her with a fire extinguisher during a late-night robbery; police say no arrests have been made. Authorities are seeking tips.

NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis is teaming with Baltimore County Public Schools to pilot the Rising Together mental‑health screening in 15 middle schools to identify and connect at‑risk students early.

Bowie's Pho Foodie quietly opened a North Laurel outpost at 8851 Gorman Road with a soft opening and 10% off orders through April 30.

Hazmat crews cleared Pleasant Plains Elementary after a school bus returned following an onboard pepper‑spray discharge; about 11 people were evaluated on scene.

Baltimore approved a $1.6M contract with McAfee Election Services to staff the 2026 elections — an emergency, no‑bid deal officials say will be the last of its kind amid warehouse and reporting concerns.

House Bill 1418 would bar Maryland schools and contractors from hiring or keeping employees charged with certain serious crimes after local reporting exposed vetting gaps. Sponsors point to a state audit and Harford County cases as the rationale for a statewide fix.

Le Jardin Rosé Bistro & Cafe will close its Old Ellicott City Main Street location at the end of March. Owners have not disclosed where they plan to reopen.

The Baltimore Symphony will play Oregon Ridge on July 3–4, 2026, expanding its Fourth weekend programming with fireworks and community anthem auditions.

Baltimore County recorded its fewest violent crimes in five years in 2025, with homicides down sharply and clearance rates rising. Officials point to prevention and focused investigations.