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Rain chances increase Thursday morning as a frontal system nears the region, with the bulk of the rain likely arriving this afternoon.

Fort Meade officials say there were no indications of self-harm or foul play in the death of a soldier in the barracks, but the Criminal Investigative Division has taken over the investigation.

The newly appointed director comes to Baltimore County government after about 11 months at WUWTA, a health care software company.

The metal framework extending above the waterline is currently slated to be removed by the end of April.

Erica Harrison, 39, was with the Baltimore City Fire Department for about 2 ½ years.

Filmmaker and Baltimore native John Waters isn’t calling anyone a “Liarmouth,” but said rumors about Aubrey Plaza starring in his next movie aren’t true.

After previously not confirming it, John Waters has found his leading lady in Aubrey Plaza for his coming movie “Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance.” He intends to film the movie in Baltimore.

The devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge prompted racist falsehoods to spread like wildfire online. Maryland Port Commissioner Karenthia Barber found herself in the crosshairs of a far-right disinformation campaign against “DEI” — diversity, equity and inclusion — alongside her co-commissioner Sandy Roberts.

The Caucus of African American Leaders unanimously voted to ask that two bridges in the state, including the Francis Scott Key Bridge, be renamed.

Don’t throw them out. Donate them, instead.

Hassan and his mate, Zuri, were a little confused when the light began to wane around 3 p.m.

Hip-hop and R&B legend Missy Elliott will rock CFG Bank Arena Aug. 1 for her “Out of this World” tour. She will be joined by rapper Busta Rhymes and R&B singer Ciara.

The National Weather Service predicts the best chance of seeing Monday's solar eclipse thorugh cloud coverage will be along or east of I-95.

According to department spokesperson Chief Kevin Cartwright, there were no injuries reported and the fire has been extinguished.

A memorial area, complete with a special mural, has taken over the side of the road in front of the blockade to Fort Armistead Park.

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The Maryland House of Delegates welcomed a new student page on April Fool's Day.

Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, or Bike AAA, has launched a bike safety program for youngsters.

President Joe Biden visited Baltimore Friday afternoon for an aerial tour of the collapsed France Scott Key Bridge and a meeting with families of the six construction workers killed in the disaster.

Morgan State is increasing security measures to prevent violence on campus since the shooting in October.