A Halethorpe man was arrested and charged Monday with first‑degree murder in the 2002 disappearance of his wife, Michelle Rust. The arrest follows years of cold‑case work by Baltimore County detectives.

An armed robbery at the Exxon at the Mills left the suspect at large early Tuesday in Hanover. Detectives say the man displayed a handgun and fled with merchandise; tips are requested.

A Maryland WARN filing shows Stoney River’s Towson restaurant will close June 26, 2026, and lists 68 employees in the layoff notice.

A class-action complaint alleges MedStar rheumatologist Dr. James Roberson performed unnecessary exams and improper touching; more than 100 patients across Maryland and Virginia are named. Plaintiffs seek over $5 million.

A driver fled a traffic stop in Pasadena, crashed and tried to hide suspected drugs under a parked car before police arrested him and seized a handgun and narcotics.

Payroll data show Gov. Wes Moore and several top aides were among Maryland's highest-paid state employees in 2025, prompting scrutiny as lawmakers enacted cuts and tax changes.

A two-alarm commercial blaze broke out in East Baltimore on Tuesday morning, drawing a major response from city firefighters. Updates are pending from officials.

Maryland has expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine to cover the entire state; businesses must get permits and residents are urged to report sightings as hatch season begins.

Baltimore County police are investigating reports that men have been peering into windows and recording residents near Towson University. Officials want surveillance footage and tips to identify suspects.

Howard County won $6 million in federal funds to help build Artist Flats mixed‑income housing at the former Toby’s site and to fund a Guilford Road bike path and a local STEM program.

Tradepoint Atlantic has broken ground on a $1 billion Sparrows Point container terminal that company leaders say will boost Port of Baltimore capacity and bring jobs. The build includes dredging, a new wharf and on‑dock rail aimed at modern containerships.

A jury was seated Monday as Michael Maurice Johnson faces attempted murder and rape charges in Baltimore County; opening statements are set for Tuesday.

A Coppin Heights groundbreaking on April 20 launched a West North Avenue revitalization, starting with three gut-and-rehab projects and a block-by-block plan for long-vacant homes. Community leaders framed The Mill on North as an early anchor.