Baltimore’s education committee will hear testimony on Feb. 19 about proposed closures affecting Dallas F. Nichols, Renaissance Academy and Baltimore Collegiate. The hearing brings renewed pressure on the district and the school board.

A $102 million DHS purchase of a massive Williamsport warehouse has split Hagerstown, sparking protests, a county resolution and rapid moves by nearby counties to block conversions.

Anne Arundel police will add 'Anne Arundel County Police' patches to officers' vests to avoid being mistaken for ICE after the Glen Burnie shooting.

Anne Arundel County received over $8 million in federal funding for public safety, infrastructure, and support, including domestic violence prevention and emergency response enhancement.

Baltimore Mayor Scott announced key appointments for housing and planning, aiming to address urban development and the city's vacants crisis, including new roles for Timothy Keane, Ren Southard, and Alice Kennedy.

Maryland is automatically mailing unclaimed-property checks under $5,000. Early batches averaged about $500 and thousands more are expected.

A proposed constitutional amendment would stop judges expelled for serious misconduct from running to reclaim their seats.

Lawmakers filed bills this week to let grocery stores sell beer and wine, setting up hearings and a renewed fight between retailers and liquor-store owners.

Maryland's Gov. Moore signed emergency bills to end 287(g) agreements, limiting local law enforcement's role in immigration enforcement, with full termination of existing agreements by July 2026.

Anne Arundel Councilman Pete Smith shared a video showing a volunteer being taunted with racial slurs while canvassing, calling the episode "real life."

Trump and Maryland Governor Moore dispute responsibility for Potomac River sewage spill, each blaming the other while efforts to mitigate the spill's impact are underway.

Social Circle leaders and neighbors have mobilized after news that DHS may convert a million‑plus warehouse into an ICE detention hub, raising infrastructure and legal fights. Local officials are demanding transparency and several counties have already moved to block similar projects.

Baltimore County officials are addressing concerns over a potential new ICE facility in Hunt Valley, with emergency meetings and proposed legislation to prevent new detention centers.