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Can a referendum protect IG records access? Mayor Scott’s lawyers say no.

Baltimore Councilman Mark Conway introduced a proposed ballot question to ensure that Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming has access to city records.

New data shows a worrying trend: Baltimore harbor’s health is in decline

The water in Baltimore's Inner Harbor is bright green on Wednesday as Blue Water Baltimore calls the event the most widespread "pistachio tide" they've seen.

Baltimore to spend $153M on no-bid deal for police Tasers, AI body cameras

The Baltimore Police Department released the police body camera footage and CitiWatch footage, a still of which is shown here, from the police-involved shooting of 35-year-old Tavon Newton on April 2.

Annapolis Mall, adjacent Sears parcel acquired by major shopping center owner

Annapolis Mall and the adjacent 13.1-acre vacant Sears parcel were acquired by a California-based shopping center company.

Pete Alonso and Adley Rutschman look more like themselves in Orioles’ win over Marlins

Pete Alonso rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning Wednesday night at Miami.

Xfinity’s monthlong blackout of WMAR ends, and customers will get a small credit

For more than a month, some viewers seeking to tune in to WMAR-2 were met with the message: “This channel is unavailable.”

5 takeaways from the Baltimore County executive debate stages

APRIL 29, 2026 - Baltimore County Executive candidates take to the stage at Goucher College. From left: Rob Daniels, Julian Jones, Izzy Patoka, Mansoor Shams, Kimberley Stansbury, Nick Stewart, and Pat Young.

Amtrak cancels controversial vent for West Baltimore tunnel project, citing cost savings

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 30: An Amtrak train moves through the Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel before an event featuring U.S. President Joe Biden at the site on January 30, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. The tunnel is 150 years old and is the biggest chokepoint in the rail system between New York City and Washington, DC and frequently causes delays of Amtrak, Maryland commuter trains and freight rail traffic. Biden is discussing how funding from the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will aim to rebuild and replace the tunnel.

Moore decries antisemitic graffiti found at Montgomery County elementary school

Darreonna Davis

May 6, 2026

Officials discovered antisemitic graffiti painted on Brookeville’s Greenwood Elementary School building on May 2, the school’s principal said in a letter to families.

Fire Department contains acid leak from railcar at South Baltimore rail yard

May 6, 2026

The Baltimore City Fire Department said it has contained a hydrochloric acid leak from a rail car in South Baltimore and that it poses “no threat to the surrounding community.”

East Baltimore building partially collapses, rattling neighborhood

Darreonna Davis and Sara Ruberg

May 5, 2026

TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 - A partial building collapse occurred in East Baltimore.

2 charged in armed carjacking outside Towson Town Center as safety concerns mount

May 5, 2026

Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 — Towson Town Center started as an open-air mall along Fairmount Ave. called Towson Plaza in 1952. Over the years it was enclosed and expanded into what in now the four-story Towson Town Center.

Baltimore County Council passes protections for animals in wake of hoarding case

May 5, 2026

Baltimore County Animal Services personnel remove a dog from a home in Halethorpe where dozens of animals were seized in February.

Pasadena woman charged with misspending $242K in youth sports funds on bills, Disney trip

May 5, 2026

A Pasadena woman was charged with spending funds from the youth sports club for which she served as treasurer.

Baltimore City schools’ budget could cost kids their favorite staff members

May 5, 2026

The Baltimore City school board will vote on next year’s budget Tuesday evening.