Garrett County confirmed a raccoon tested positive for rabies after a June 21 encounter in Swanton; the exposed dog got a booster and will be observed for 45 days.

A Baltimore caregiver pleaded guilty to felony theft after authorities say she used a 90‑plus resident's bank account to pay her rent. She was ordered to repay $3,722.66 and faces supervised probation.

Attorney General Anthony Brown will review 41 deaths tied to police restraint that a 2025 audit flagged as misclassified, assessing whether any cases should be reopened.

Opening statements began June 30 in Dewitt Jackson’s trial over the December slaying of 18‑year‑old Bryan Stansbury. Prosecutors say cellphone records and a burned SUV will be key evidence.

Prosecutors dropped a 15-count case against a Baltimore teen after they said a crucial eyewitness could not be reached. The dismissal leaves open the possibility of refiling if the witness turns up.

Nico’s Bagels & Brunch will open a second Edgewater location on July 9 with a ribbon cutting, free breakfast for early guests and a $30,500 donation to a suicide‑prevention nonprofit.

A federal appeals court has allowed two Black Maryland officers' hostile‑work‑environment claims to proceed, denying qualified immunity to a state police sergeant over alleged exclusion and racist conduct.

A 15-year-old was wounded in a shooting and two juveniles allegedly carjacked a man in West Baltimore; police say the stolen vehicle is missing and no arrests have been announced.

Triple-digit heat and a dangerous heat index will bake Baltimore on July 2–4. Cooling centers will be open and air quality is flagged for sensitive groups.

An advisory board recommends moving business‑attraction work into an independent public‑private agency to help Baltimore County attract investment and grow jobs.

The Energy Department has authorized PJM to squeeze extra generating capacity and tap backup resources as a Mid‑Atlantic heat wave threatens record electricity demand this week. The move carries tradeoffs for air quality and ratepayers as officials race to keep the lights on.

A 30-year-old man was shot early Wednesday on Pascal Avenue in Curtis Bay and remains in critical but stable condition while detectives investigate.

Baltimore’s Board of Estimates approved $605,000 to settle four lawsuits, including a $225,000 payout after a pedestrian was struck by a city fire vehicle. The moves add to growing legal costs tied to police and city vehicles.