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    Anne Arundel passes bill to allow tiny home developments amid housing shortage
    Anne Arundel County lawmakers on Tuesday narrowly passed legislation paving the way for tiny home developments.
    11/4/2024, Baltimore, Maryland 

The Hope Village community before the ribbon cutting ceremony in East Baltimore, Md. on Nov. 4, 2024.  

Photograph by Gabriella Demczuk
    Baltimore County Council approves emergency ban on immigration detention centers
    The legislation marks the latest attempt by local lawmakers to push back against Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation campaign, which has come under heightened scrutiny after federal agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens during protests in Minneapolis.
    February 17, 2026 - Councilman Julian Jones addressed reporters outside the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson. Jones introduced emergency legislation to ban new detention centers from operating in the county.
    The case for the Orioles to carry 3 catchers | Banner Baseball Show
    Keeping Sam Huff on the initial 26-man roster could help keep Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo healthy.
    Police release identity of 6-year-old who died in ‘accidental shooting’ in Montgomery Village
    A 6-year-old boy shot himself in the face and died on Tuesday in Montgomery Village, Montgomery County Police said.
    The Nationals’ direction under Paul Toboni includes ample data without losing the human element
    “There’s a lot of new things around here, but it’s exciting to learn it and see how it’s going to help us develop into better pitchers, better everything, and win a lot of ball games in the future,” left-hander Mitchell Parker said.
    Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni speaks during a baseball press conference on Nov. 17, 2025.
    Warm weather continues this week, but possible weekend snow looms
    The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Central Maryland for Wednesday morning.
    There’s some rain in the forecast this week, but also warmer temperatures.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from a Taylor Swift talk to an emo prom
    This week’s list of things to do in Baltimore County is an especially zany one. Here are seven events for the week ending Wednesday, Feb. 25.
    Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH on June 30, 2023.
    Johns Hopkins bought a D.C. office building. A Baltimore landlord feels jilted.
    Virginia-based American Real Estate Partners is suing Johns Hopkins University for breaking a lease at downtown Baltimore’s Candler Building. The university blamed cuts to grant funding for the break, but then bought office space in Washington, D.C.
    The Candler Building at 700 E. Pratt St. in Baltimore.
    The Dish: Where to eat this Black History Month
    Charm City and its food scene were built on the contributions of Black Baltimoreans. Here are some of the eateries shaping the region that are worthy of trying this Black History Month.
    Duck confit gumbo from Rooted Rotisserie.
    Man found dead in Potomac senior living facility authored a novel about a murder
    The 87-year-old man found fatally shot on Valentine’s Day at a senior living facility in Potomac had practiced law in Maine and authored a novel about a murder. There are are no suspects in his death.
    Cogir Potomac Senior Living
    In 1855, 2 Black brothers bought land in Perry Hall. Their family still owns it.
    James Harvey, who still lives on Cross Road, descends from the first Black people to own property in Perry Hall.
    James Harvey walks the grounds outside Dowden Chapel in Overlea.
    The bad news behind Baltimore’s remarkable decline in drug overdose deaths
    Baltimore’s overdose crisis does not appear to be ebbing, but evolving, according to interviews with experts. A mix of other chemicals — often less immediately lethal but dangerous in other ways — has grown increasingly common.
    Brandon Powell in the Little Italy neighborhood in Baltimore last month.
    Retrial begins for suspect in deadly Edmondson Village Shopping Center mass shooting
    Daaon Spears, 19, of Edmondson Village, is standing trial again this week in Baltimore Circuit Court on charges including first-degree murder.
    One person has died and four others were injured in a mass shooting at the Edmondson Village shopping center Wednesday morning.
    Why were hundreds lined up on Eutaw Street? ‘Survivor,’ of course.
    A riddle mentioning “a tower that once stood tallest” drew hundreds of “Survivor” fans to downtown Baltimore on Monday.
    Fans pose with an Immunity Idol at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower in Baltimore on Monday during the “Survivor 50 Challenge.”
    Correctional officer accused of assault at Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center
    Dawaun Gough, 34, is charged in Baltimore Circuit Court with second-degree assault, misconduct in office and making a false entry into public documents.
    Baltimore Juvenile Justice Center at 300 N. Gay St. opened it’s doors in October 2003.
    Baltimore’s mayor says his tax plan will help homeowners. City Council isn’t so sure.
    Discussions about Mayor Brandon Scott’s tax relief plan got off to a rocky start before a Baltimore City Council committee Tuesday.
    Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer pushed back on claims that Mayor Brandon Scott’s plan would reduce property taxes for homeowners.
    After 8 years as Annapolis mayor, Gavin Buckley is running for Anne Arundel County Council
    Gavin Buckley’s retirement from politics didn’t last long. Just months after completing eight years as mayor of Annapolis, Buckley has filed to run for Anne Arundel County Council.
    Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley speaks during a dedication ceremony in 2025. Just months after completing eight years as mayor of Annapolis, Buckley has filed to run for Anne Arundel County Council.
    Anne Arundel County leaders condemn apparent racist abuse of campaign volunteer in Crofton
    Anne Arundel County Councilman Pete Smith, a Democrat running for county executive, said a campaign volunteer was recently subjected to racist abuse while canvassing.
    Anne Arundel County Councilman Pete Smith, a Democrat running for county executive, said a campaign volunteer was recently subjected to racist abuse while canvassing.
    The Black Olive owners file bankruptcy to halt foreclosure auction of its building
    To avoid a foreclosure auction on its Bond Street building in Fells Point, The Black Olive owners file for bankruptcy.
    On Tuesday, the auction for the building that housed The Black Olive was canceled.
    Video shows moments after fatal police-involved crash in Howard County
    The Maryland Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday released body camera footage from the Jan. 17 fatal single-vehicle crash involving a juvenile driver and the Howard County Police Department.
    The Maryland Attorney General's office on Tuesday released body camera footage from the Jan. 17 police involved fatal single-vehicle crash involving a juvenile driver in Columbia.
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