Baltimore City Council passed a non-binding resolution urging DPW to expand aid for residents facing sewer back-ups. Few affected households received support, despite many reported incidents.

Dr. Myriam Rogers, Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, proposes a $2.98 billion budget for 2025-26, marking a 6.5% hike to enhance education and staff welfare.

The Maryland Zoo introduces Kipepeo, a new 12-foot-tall giraffe, to the public after the recent loss of giraffe Willow. Visitors can see Kipepeo on select days each week.

A Maryland man faces charges after police found drugs and a loaded handgun in his car during an interrupted suspected drug deal.

Baltimore experiences cold temperatures and high winds, with potential snow showers forecasted by the National Weather Service. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect with possible significant snowfall in certain areas.

Baltimore Councilman Mark Conway proposed a bill to investigate the causes of student absenteeism in city schools, aiming to boost attendance and prepare students for future opportunities.

Baltimore County Police renew their appeal for information on the 42-year-old cold case of Sharon Miller, urging the public to provide any potentially helpful details.

Malik McCormick admitted to killing his pregnant girlfriend, resulting in a pending prison sentence. The case highlights intimate partner violence and ends without trial, sparing the family further trauma.

Riptide seafood restaurant in Baltimore will close on January 15, 2025, after six years due to financial issues worsened by the pandemic and local crime.

St. Agnes Catholic School in Catonsville is closing after this school year due to financial issues and a 25% drop in enrollment since 2011, despite efforts and support from the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

A 28-year-old man was shot in Northwest Baltimore and sought help at a local school. The incident is under investigation; no suspects have been identified.

Baltimore anticipates cold days with potential snow showers as forecasted by the National Weather Service, with a focus on mountain snowfall and cold temperatures region-wide.

A series of mailbox explosions in Carroll County, Maryland, is being investigated by the State Fire Marshal's Office after reports of vandalism using fireworks with no injuries.