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    Judge limits prosecution of Navy doctor accused of killing wife in Anne Arundel
    Attorneys for Dr. James Strachan Houston argued the case was tainted beyond reproach by the behavior of Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess and two police detectives.
    The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.
    Driver identified in Baltimore County crash that killed 2 elementary school girls
    Maryland State Police have said the crash is still under investigation.
    The Maryland State Police logo emblazoned on a lectern in front a police vehicle from a separate agency before a press conference, pictured outside the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barracks on 11/10/22.
    Deportation suspended for two women held in ‘inhumane’ Baltimore holding room
    Both women were sent by ICE to detention facilities in New Jersey and Colorado over the weekend.
    The George H. Fallon Federal Building at 31 Hopkins Plaza in downtown Baltimore, where ICE continues to hold detained immigrants.
    BWI sees record rainfall as atmospheric river brings flooding to Western Maryland
    After some record-breaking rainfall Tuesday night, the Baltimore area will likely continue to have cloudy, stormy weather over the week.
    The Baltimore area could see more showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
    Unlike their namesake team, Baltimore orioles are soaring in Cromwell Valley
    This is the time of year for Baltimore’s birds – those pint-sized songsters whose bold tangerine sets off beautifully against the green trees.
    A male Baltimore Oriole perches in a black walnut tree along Minebank Run at Cromwell Valley Park.
    After a day of burning, massive West Baltimore warehouse fire is contained
    Fire officials said a blaze in West Baltimore, which peaked at a seven-alarm incident late Monday, is contained as of Tuesday night.
    Fire officials said a blaze in West Baltimore, which peaked at a seven-alarm incident late Monday, is contained as of Tuesday night.
    200 people evacuated from Western Maryland school by boats
    Allegany County spokesperson Kati Kenney said responders used rescue boats to safely evacuate a school. About 150 students and 50 adults were evacuated during 15 boat trips.
    Cars are submerged in a parking lot of Westernport Elementary School as flooding forces the evacuation of the school, and downtown homes and businesses were inundated with rising floodwaters in rural Westernport, Md., Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
    Prosecution looks troubled in Anne Arundel County murder case involving polyamorous couple
    It’s still possible a panel of judges on the Appellate Court of Maryland could order the case frozen as they consider the prosecution’s appeal.
    Maryland's State Attorney Anne Colt Leitess speaks during a news conference following the sentencing verdict of Jarrod W. Ramos, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, in Annapolis, Md.  Ramos was sentenced on Tuesday to more than five life terms without the possibility of parole, according to prosecutors.
    Slow down! Baltimore County has 6 new speed cameras near schools
    Baltimore County officials are adding speed cameras near six schools — and they’ll even be active over the summer.
    Both speed cameras in the 2300 block of West Patapsco Ave. were stolen on Aug. 26. City police have charged a suspect and say he may be responsible for more than a dozen such thefts.
    MARC, Amtrak delays persist after massive fire in West Baltimore
    Six Amtrak trains on the MARC Penn Line are canceled for Wednesday morning following a massive fire at a warehouse next to the train tracks in West Baltimore.
    A silver train that says "MARC" on the front rides down a train track.
    Kelly Madigan was honored as ‘fraud fighter of the year.’ She soon may be out of a job.
    Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan was putting the finishing touches on her latest fraud investigation yesterday when her bosses told her she might be out of a job.
    Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan addresses the Baltimore County Council during a hearing on two bills proposed to enshrine her office in the county's charter and remove a waiting period to subpoena non-government records Nov. 28, 2023.
    Preakness weather forecast: Showers with a chance of storms
    The forecast for Preakness Stakes 2025? Showers and a chance of storms on the day of the big race.
    Horses race in the mud during the wet and rainy Preakness Stakes in 2024.
    Dozens displaced by 7-alarm fire at West Baltimore warehouse
    Over 220 firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in West Baltimore Monday night.
    Baltimore firefighters battle a 4-alarm blaze at a warehouse at 2205 W Lanvale Street in West Baltimore Monday evening, May 12, 2025.
    Letter: Gov. Moore, say no to reparations bill — and take bold action instead
    Larry S. Gibson says Gov. Wes Moore should veto a bill to study and report on reparations, and should instead act with boldness and immediacy to address the consequences of slavery.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore at the Maryland State House last month.
    Two firefighters hospitalized, one in critical condition, after downtown fire
    One firefighter is in critical condition after a downtown fire, Baltimore City Fire Department officials said.
    A Baltimore City firefighter on the scene of a fire in Downtown Baltimore on Sept. 22, 2024.
    Baltimore ‘baby bonus’ advocates hit another roadblock
    The Maryland Child Alliance is back to collecting signatures to create a fund for parents of newborns.
    Advocates formed the Maryland Child Alliance to establish a fund for parents of newborns in Baltimore.
    Expect traffic as roadwork begins on Jones Falls Expressway
    Drivers, especially motorcyclists, should be aware of uneven pavement while the project continues.
    The northbound view of I-83, from the 41st Street bridge. Post-mounted speed cameras monitor traffic in both directions at this location.
    Bob Embry, who shaped Baltimore philanthropy, retiring from Abell Foundation
    The Abell Foundation contributes $16 million to causes each year, and Embry has guided that giving.
    Robert C. Embry Jr., President of the foundation, is stepping down from his post.
    Letter: I am a mother and an abortion provider
    A mother and abortion provider says Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate moms and fight for reproductive choice.
    Artwork on the walls of the Women’s Health Center in Western Maryland includes a variety of positive quotes and affirmations.
    Propane tank explosion in Laurel leaves 1 injured, prompts parade cancellation
    A propane tank blew up while vendors were setting up for Laurel’s annual Main Street Festival.
    The City of Laurel canceled the Mainstreet Festival Parade after a propane explosion at the intersection of 4th and Main streets on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
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