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Anne Arundel schools’ latest test scores are flat, like much of Maryland’s
This year’s MCAP scores mostly sustain post-pandemic growth, though other districts have recovered faster.
Second Towson ‘Peeping Tom’ case ends with deal ordering man to stay away from victims
A second Towson 'Peeping Tom' case ended with a court deal requiring the defendant to stay away from the victims as prosecutors acknowledged concerns about proving the misdemeanor charge and called for changes to Maryland law.
Baltimore judge says she’s ‘obsessed’ with inspector general’s independence, but delays ruling
A judge overseeing an increasingly bitter legal dispute between Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming declined on Tuesday to reach an immediate decision.
Advocates for trans students urge Maryland to fight Trump administration threats
The testimony comes one day after the U.S. Education and Justice departments alleged that Anne Arundel County’s school system violated federal student privacy law by withholding a student’s gender identity from their parents.
Montgomery County Council approves up to $420 million in Viva White Oak bonds
The Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to approve up to $420 million in bonds for the Viva White Oak project.
Police identify teen fatally stabbed outside Southwest Baltimore church
A 19-year-old woman died after being stabbed Saturday night, according to Baltimore Police.
Suspended DC cop pleads guilty to assault in Anne Arundel road rage case
A suspended police sergeant pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of second-degree assault stemming from a December 2025 road rage incident.
Police arrest 49-year-old man in Canton flasher case
Baltimore Police arrested a man they believe is responsible for a series of flashing incidents in Canton.
Maryland school test scores: See how your school performed on the MCAP in 2026
Statewide scores have hardly budged since last year.
Baltimore students’ English test scores are rising fast, even as they struggle in math
Baltimore schools’ post-pandemic gains are some of the highest in the state in English.
Beaver that attacked teen at Maryland park tests positive for rabies
A beaver that bit a 13-year-old at Cunningham Falls State Park tested positive for rabies, according to the Maryland Department of Health.
Montgomery County schools’ test scores show one grade is outpacing the rest
Montgomery County students made modest gains in reading and math, though not all groups improved.
Ravens renewing Under Armour Performance Center lease with Baltimore County
The deal means the Ravens will be in Owings Mills through at least 2038.
Baltimore County schools improve test scores for a third year but still trail the state
English proficiency on the MCAP stands at 46.1% in Baltimore County, while math proficiency is at 21.9% — both below statewide averages.
Howard County test scores: 10 top schools in a year of slow growth
Here's how Howard County’s top 10 schools shook out on the annual state math and English exams.
Maryland men’s basketball to renew century-old rivalry with South Carolina in Baltimore
Maryland men’s basketball will play South Carolina for the 59th time. It will be the teams’ first matchup since 2005 and their first ever in Baltimore.
Prince George’s school test scores hold steady — and so do achievement gaps
Prince George’s County Public Schools’ standardized test scores crept up slightly in English and math, but disparities across race, disability and language persist.
Maryland students still struggle with high school-level math: See your school’s scores
Maryland students continue to struggle with high school-level math, with only 21.3% passing the Algebra I MCAP exam and disparities across districts and demographic groups.
Mo Gaba still inspires 6 years after his death. That gives his mother solace despite the pain.
“The pain is still going to be there, but stuff like that makes me happy, to know that his legacy still lives on, and people still miss him and still remember him,” Sonsy Gaba said.
Data Dashboard: Latest data shows gun violence among youth falling
While shootings victimizing teens between ages 13 and 18 remain above pre-pandemic levels, they have fallen sharply this year compared to the same time period in 2023, a Banner analysis has found. This dashboard is updated with the latest data from BPD.
