The Baltimore County Council has shortlisted five candidates to replace outgoing County Executive Johnny Olszewski, with speeches scheduled for the finalists to present their cases.

Ryan Lee has been appointed Chief of Detectives at the Baltimore Police Department after serving as Boise Police Chief and working in Portland. He brings experience in leadership and community policing.

Isabel Cumming has been reappointed for a second term as Baltimore's Inspector General, having led an office that addressed waste and fraud, and responded to 827 complaints in 2024.

Residents at a Baltimore County Council hearing voiced their preferences for the next County Executive, emphasizing ethics, experience, and fair compensation.

Anne Arundel County's police chief supports two officers indicted for Misconduct in Office, related to a deadly accident, and emphasizes their right to due process.

The U.S. House passed a bill to rename a Baltimore post office after Congressman Elijah Cummings, a gesture honoring his service and legacy. The bill awaits Senate approval.

Anne Arundel County received its sixth consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for excellence in budgeting.

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.