Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises was named 2026 Maryland Superintendent of the Year for her impactful tenure in Baltimore's public schools. Her tenure saw gains in student literacy and arts investment.

Maryland's Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency and allocated $10 million to food banks amid a SNAP benefits lapse due to the federal government shutdown.

Families sue a GPS monitoring company for negligence after two teens were killed by an individual who violated his ankle monitor terms. The company's license was surrendered after the incident.

A cold front brings gusty conditions to Baltimore, with wind advisories and possible snow in higher elevations. The weekend sees stabilizing weather with moderate temperatures and potential late Saturday precipitation.

A sex offender was arrested in Baltimore County for charges related to juvenile sex trafficking; the ongoing probe is a joint effort by local police and the FBI.

Maryland State Senator Dalya Attar has been indicted on federal charges of extortion and conspiracy, involving the use of surveillance devices against political rivals.

Veterinary sedative medetomidine linked to Baltimore mass overdoses, reducing the efficacy of Narcan. Outreach teams distribute harm reduction resources.

Maryland DHS Secretary Rafael Lopez was intensively questioned by a legislative committee about issues in foster care and the delayed ban on hotel placements for children, following an audit revealing serious shortcomings.

Baltimore police are investigating after a man, 42, with a gunshot wound entered a hospital. The incident occurred at 10:01 p.m. Tips are sought; the victim is stable.

Maryland's first modular roundabout in Harford County opens ahead of schedule, aiming to reduce accidents using sustainable materials, including recycled milk jugs, and saving $1.5 million.

A Baltimore officer was suspended after a video showed him seemingly trying to hit a civilian with his patrol car. An internal investigation is underway.

The National Weather Service predicts varied weather for Baltimore, with rain and potential thunderstorms today, possibly clear skies and seasonable temperatures over the weekend, and generally dry weather next week.

The Maryland SPCA has stopped dog intakes for a month due to a case of canine influenza H3N2 but continues adoptions with no fees, focusing on pet-free homes for contagion control.