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A three-story corner building on Hampden’s Avenue — home to Ma Petite Shoe — is being offered at an online auction July 24–29, according to broker listings.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A vacant K–8 campus on Greenspring Avenue burned late Monday night. The former Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. school closed in 2020 and the city now oversees the property.
Community & Society in ...
A national analysis using 2023‑24 data ranks Maryland among the most racially segregated states, with segregation driven largely by district and housing lines. Advocates are pushing state‑level fixes.
Security-camera footage shows a Belcamp dog accidentally turn on a toaster on July 10, sparking a blaze that killed three pets and damaged the home.
Politics & Govt in ...
The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks Mississippi 16th in education while Maryland slips to 20th. State leaders point to stable testing and a Read‑By‑3 policy as likely drivers.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Neighbors sued to block a planned 200‑foot, 1‑million‑gallon tower at the Moose Lodge, saying the county ignored the adopted water plan and community input.
Jury selection began July 13 after a plea offer was rejected in the 2025 killing at N. Arlington and Riggs; the defendant faces murder and weapons charges.
Two 13‑year‑olds were arrested after separate armed carjackings on July 11; officers located the suspects in Woodlawn and the investigation is ongoing.
Weather & Environment in ...
Baltimore heats up this week: highs near 956F today and triple digits likely Wednesday, with sticky nights and cooling centers available.
Gov. Wes Moore expanded Maryland’s enterprise zones on Monday, adding 120 acres in Baltimore and enlarging Chestertown’s zone to steer tax breaks and jobs to under-resourced neighborhoods.
A Baltimore outreach coordinator was indicted after prosecutors say he raped and impregnated a 15‑year‑old, court records show.
Video shows two rescue boats burning in Baltimore Harbor on Monday; footage shows flames across both vessels while details remain scarce.
A Baltimore man will serve 50 years after prosecutors say he threatened a witness in an arson case. The extra term was announced July 13, 2026.
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