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Dash-cam footage and GPS traced a stolen Elkton service truck to Philadelphia; police say a suspect was later arrested in Fredericksburg and faces felony theft charges.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Maryland's measles count climbed to 12 as health officials flagged a possible exposure at Carroll Hospital's Westminster ER. Officials urged residents to check MMR status and call providers if symptoms appear.
A two-alarm fire at a seven-story senior building in East Baltimore forced residents out after crews found an underground blaze and elevated carbon monoxide. No injuries were reported.
Court papers say a YouTube post revealed the identity of a protected witness in a Baltimore murder‑for‑hire case, prompting an emergency hearing and legal scramble.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
An early Johns Hopkins phase 1 trial found the mKRAS‑VAX vaccine provoked strong KRAS‑specific T‑cell responses in high‑risk patients; longer trials are needed to prove prevention.
A Baltimore man pleaded guilty to charges in a Jan. 4 wrong‑way I‑95 crash that killed two and left two children gravely injured. Sentencing is set for Nov. 5.
At a Towson town hall, families demanded tougher juvenile accountability and answers about a 2025 Lansdowne killing as officials outlined prevention steps.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny and comfortable Friday with a high near 85. Heat and storm chances return Monday–Tuesday.
Two masked men threatened a Glen Burnie 7-Eleven clerk with a handgun on July 22. No injuries were reported and detectives are seeking tips.
Baltimore is poised to approve an $11M settlement for Anthony Hall after he spent more than 25 years in prison. The mayor-controlled board will consider the deal in early August.
A 15-year-old Columbia student was arrested after an unloaded handgun was found at Hammond High's summer session. Authorities say no threats were made and charges are pending.
An Aberdeen traffic stop on July 22 led to the seizure of a loaded handgun, roughly six ounces of suspected crystal meth and more than $2,500 in cash; a Havre de Grace man was arrested.
A 29-year-old man accused in a Feb. 28 Inner Harbor shooting rejected a plea and will face a three-day jury trial beginning Oct. 1. A suppression hearing is set for Aug. 7.
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