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Futuristic-looking automated license plate readers are everywhere around Baltimore, mounted to traffic signals, light posts and overpasses. Here’s what you need to know about the increasingly pervasive technology.

A Q&A with singer-songwriter Lyn Lapid about her journey with songwriting, growing up in Howard County and what’s next.

Events across the capital region this week include College Park Day, ways to kick off spooky season and more.

Carol Middleton, a national figure in martial arts and women’s self-defense who founded the D.C. Self Defense Karate Association, died Aug 11.

WSSC Water on Wednesday lifted a request that its nearly 2 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties limit their water use to essential needs.

Bozzuto, a real estate development company, is relocating from Greenbelt to Maple Lawn, a mixed-use community in Fulton in early 2027.

Following a Sept. 25 incident, the Howard High School junior varsity football program has been suspended. Seven players were charged with second-degree assault.

The Annapolis Police Department is investigating after apparent human remains were discovered in a city park.

Remote Area Medical will provide free dental, vision and medical services at Prince George’s Community College on Oct. 3 and 4. Organizers say come early, as availability is limited and demand is high.

Police Commissioner Richard Worley, in a radio appearance Wednesday, provided an update on the East Baltimore mass shooting earlier this month that left seven wounded, including a 3-year-old boy.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s visit celebrates seven Baltimore schools joining his youth achievement program.

Luminis Health said MyChart, its online patient portal, is back online as it responds to a cyberattack. The company has still not said specifically what systems were targeted or who is investigating.

Restored kilns at Cromwell Valley Park still bring visitors.

Baltimore-based MCB Real Estate has two of the most ambitious real estate projects in Maryland. Now it needs to find the money.

Days after a powerful nor’easter pounded Ocean City’s beaches, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Baltimore District announced Tuesday that it has awarded a $25.7 million contract for the “renourishment” of the beaches.

The city of Annapolis raised the maximum fine for short-term rental license violations from $1,000 to $5,000.

Ronald Neverdon, 80, of Woodstock, worked at the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School from 1973 until his retirement in 2013.

Utility companies Baltimore Gas and Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco are seeking regulatory approval to provide $160 million in tax refunds to customers, though the companies say it’s too early to know exactly how that’ll show up on Marylanders’ bills.

A jury convicted Kaloyan Stoev for the January 2025 killings of Marcell Hebron, 26, and Leilani Marroquin, 27, in April.

The water remains safe to drink, but WSSC is advising customers to limit their water use.