The Harford County Sheriff's Office has fully transitioned to encrypted communications to protect sensitive information, aligning with FBI's CJIS Security Policy requirements.

Joseph W. Dixon is nominated as the first Black fire chief in Baltimore County history, with a 30-year career and experience as Assistant Fire/EMS Chief. Pending approval, he'd succeed Interim Chief Ebbert.

Baltimore has reached a settlement with Walgreens over opioid litigation, adding to the city's recovery of $402.5 million. The terms will be disclosed on October 3 as Baltimore continues to pursue other pharmaceutical companies.

Baltimore reaches an $80 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals to address the opioid crisis, projecting collection by mid-2025 and allocating funds for various local initiatives.

Baltimore residents, alongside Thiru Vignarajah, have filed a petition for a more comprehensible ballot question concerning the Harborplace redevelopment, arguing the current phrasing is misleading.

Baltimore will receive over $6 million from HUD for homeless services, an effort applauded by Mayor Scott and the MOHS, providing critical support for the city's most vulnerable residents.

The Baltimore Police Department is launching a pilot childcare support project in January 2025, offering 100 members a monthly subsidy of up to $250 to assist with childcare costs.

Baltimore settled with JUUL Labs for $7.5 million, rejecting a smaller payout, to address the e-cigarette company's marketing practices towards youth.

Calvin Ball showcased educational improvements under the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, highlighting increased funding, better teacher salaries, and enhanced student programs in Howard County.

The Maryland Supreme Court ruled Baltimore's proposed 'Baby Bonus' unconstitutional, barring it from the November ballot, after a campaign for a $1,000 new parent support payment.

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced Jeff Amoros's departure as Chief of Staff and Jenny Proebstle's promotion to the position, effective September 16.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott signed an order outlining the management of $242.5 million from pharmaceutical settlements for Baltimore’s opioid crisis response.

Anne Arundel County Fire Department acquired a new 50-foot Metal Shark Defiant NXT Fireboat to enhance its firefighting and rescue capabilities along its 500-mile shoreline.