Maryland legislators discussed an emergency policy that would mandate sharing students' violent criminal history between school districts, following a safety incident and gap revelations in existing communication protocols.

Nick Mosby called for a presidential pardon for his ex-wife, Marilyn Mosby, who was convicted of mortgage fraud, during his final duty as Baltimore City Council President.

Mayor Brandon Scott was inaugurated for a second term at Morgan State University, focusing on crime and property tax reduction while aiming to revitalize neglected Baltimore communities.

Johnny Olszewski resigns as Baltimore County Executive to join the U.S. House of Representatives, effective January 3, 2025. A list of potential successors is being considered.

Governor Wes Moore appoints Marnell Allan Cooper to the Baltimore City District Court, highlighting his legal expertise and commitment to serving the local community.

Federal prosecutors argue to uphold Marilyn Mosby's convictions for perjury and mortgage fraud, countering her appeal. They assert her actions were fraudulent, despite her claims of financial hardship under the CARES Act.

Anne Arundel County's Crisis Intervention Team received a platinum certification from CIT International for excellence in managing behavioral health crises.

Baltimore's MONSE will enact reforms following an audit revealing poor financial monitoring, including untracked payments for its Safe Streets program.

The Harford County Sheriff's Office plans to use a federal grant to enhance law enforcement capabilities by acquiring new equipment aimed at reducing property crimes, violent offenses, and traffic incidents.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed an order to establish a workgroup planning the US 250th anniversary in 2026, emphasizing inclusive celebrations and historic reflection.

The Baltimore Inspector General found fictitious names on Safe Streets contracts; one MONSE employee was fired, and no funds were paid to fake employees. MONSE commits to review and improve grant management.

The Baltimore City Council approved a bill to raise taxes on vacant properties to combat urban blight, with the new rate set to be three to four times the standard.

Maryland's environment department denied a permit for Halle Companies' Chesapeake Terrace Landfill, which County Executive Pittman supported, citing public health concerns.