Howard County, MD, announces closures of various services on Labor Day, including government offices and the animal shelter, with emergency services still operational.

Anne Arundel County received a $1.2 million DOJ grant for hate crime prevention, with Dr. Nikki Smith-Kea named Senior Project Manager for the initiative.

Jason Billingsley pleads guilty to two counts of attempted murder, shocking Baltimore with the details of his assault; a trial for another murder charge is pending.

Baltimore Police arrested a 38-year-old man, seized a loaded handgun, drum magazine, substances, and other property during a traffic stop on Eutaw Street.

Ravens' offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris has died at 70 after a long illness. He is remembered for his leadership and positive impact on and off the field.

Brianna Jarrells was charged with first-degree murder following a fatal stabbing in Catonsville; the victim was a 31-year-old woman. The incident is described as isolated with no public threat.

A fire in Parkville injured four children and two adults; one adult's injuries are life-threatening. The fire began after midnight and was controlled by 1:00 a.m. The cause is under investigation.

Gunfire interrupted a Baltimore street, leaving a woman injured. Authorities are investigating and urging public tips, while maintaining tipster anonymity.

The National Weather Service predicts heat, humidity, and possible severe thunderstorms for Baltimore, with warnings of damaging winds, hail, and high heat indices exceeding 100 degrees.

The Packers won 30-7 over Ravens in a preseason game notable for the absence of key players, as teams aimed to protect them before the regular season.

Baltimore's "Back to School Kick-Off" event, led by Mayor Scott, provided 2,000 students with backpacks and supplies, haircuts, and activities to prepare for the school year.

An 8-year-old girl fell from a zipline at Camp Letts in Edgewater, resulting in serious injuries, and was airlifted to a hospital. A private event had contracted an outside vendor for the zipline.

Howard County police start the H.A.S.T.E initiative to enhance safety in school zones with increased patrols, seat belt checks, school bus cameras, and speed cameras, continuing these efforts year-round.