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.

The Carroll County tax office is experiencing delays in processing tax payments due to high mail volume but assures taxpayers that discounts will be honored for payments postmarked by due dates.

Anne Arundel County received a $1.2 million DOJ grant for hate crime prevention, with Dr. Nikki Smith-Kea named Senior Project Manager for the initiative.

The Baltimore City Council investigated the DPW after a worker's death, revealing poor working conditions. The DPW Director promised reform and accountability in response.

Dartanion Swift-Williams is appointed as Baltimore's Chief Data and Performance Officer, a role focused on enhancing the city's data management and public services.

The Baltimore Police are struggling with staff shortages despite incentives and are warned by a judge about risks of thin policing amid efforts to meet federal decree compliance.

Mayor Scott appoints Dr. Sharfstein and Michelle Spencer as part-time health policy advisors in Baltimore during the search for a new Health Commissioner.

Jeffrey Shorter has been named the new Chief of City School Police in Baltimore, bringing his 28-year experience from the Baltimore Police Department to oversee the city's school police force.

The Baltimore City Circuit Court ruled the "Baltimore Baby Bonus" amendment unconstitutional, halting the initiative for $1,000 payments to new parents.

Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson receives a no-confidence vote from union officers, but Mayor Buckley continues to back him, amidst debate over police leadership.

The Carroll County Government Office Building's power has been restored after an outage, but permit issuance and water/sewer billing systems are still down. County IT staff are working on repairs.