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.

Former Baltimore City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke passed away at 83. She was noted for being the first woman elected as council president. Funeral arrangements are set, with donations encouraged to honor her legacy.

Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie vacated his seat after a no-contest plea to theft charges, resulting in a year of unsupervised probation. His council seat is now deemed vacant.

Eight interim board members, including leaders, have resigned from Baltimore's BOPA following the city's decision to end its contract with the organization.

McKesson and AmerisourceBergen were found liable for fueling the opioid crisis in Baltimore with the jury awarding the city $266 million in damages, as stated by Mayor Scott.

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.