Baltimore County reportedly misspent over $17K on tolls due to E-ZPass mismanagement, as revealed by the OIG and covered by CBS News Baltimore and WMAR-2 News.

Mary Pat Clarke, a prominent Baltimore political figure and former City Council president, died at age 83. She was remembered for her deep community commitment and impactful legislative work.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announces the city's winter weather readiness with a comprehensive plan including a $6.8 million budget and extensive snow equipment.

The U.S. Attorney's Office and the University of Maryland co-hosted a cybersecurity conference amid a global increase in data breaches, aiming to educate leaders on threat management.

Baltimore has ended its contract with the BOPA due to the agency's financial issues, including a large projected deficit and unreconciled financial records. The decision follows intense scrutiny over BOPA's operations and spending.

Baltimore voters rejected a proposal to reduce city council seats from 14 to eight, with over 60% opposing it amid concerns of reduced representation.

An anonymous legal filing threatens to delay flood resilience efforts at Annapolis's City Dock, despite previous approvals and significant community involvement in the project planning.

Joseph Dixon was sworn in as Baltimore County's first African American fire chief, succeeding Joanne Rund, the first female chief, and taking over from interim chief Scott Ebbert.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball concluded an 11-day European Trade Mission to boost IT, cybersecurity collaborations, and explore academic and business opportunities.

Maryland's juvenile justice reform now includes GPS monitoring for young felons and extends DJS oversight to children as young as 10, aiming to address crime surges and public safety concerns.

Heang Tan, nominated to head Baltimore County's Department of Aging, would be the first Asian woman to lead a county department. She has over 20 years of relevant experience.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo appoints Annapolis Fire Chief Trisha L. Wolford to the FirstNet Authority Board responsible for rolling out a broadband network for first responders.

President Biden will announce $3 billion in grants for eco-friendly port upgrades, including $147 million for Baltimore to become a zero-emissions facility.