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    No charges filed against Baltimore County Police officer in ‘Big Sam’ death
    The Maryland attorney general’s office said Officer Derek Hadel “did not commit a crime.”
    Samuel "Big Sam" Brown Jr. was known as the "go-to-guy" in the Baltimore community, Roberto "DJ Quicksilva" Silva said.
    Do students have too much Chromebook time? One Maryland district will find out.
    The screen time audit comes as parents across the country are revolting over how much of class is spent on computers.
    A child uses a laptop.
    A Maryland teacher of the year was detained by ICE weeks ago. His day in court is coming.
    After more than three weeks in immigration detention, a University of Maryland School of Pharmacy instructor is expected to appear in court for the first time Friday.
    Berhanu Kibret, a University of Maryland School of Pharmacy instructor arrested by immigration agents on July 21, 2026, participated in a professional development fellowship for early career faculty members this year.
    A newscast without anchors? Maryland’s oldest TV station tries a new format.
    While the change to two evening broadcasts may be a minor adjustment for Baltimore area viewers, it highlights a major shift in how technology is reshaping local TV news.
    While the change to two evening broadcasts on WMAR-2 may be a minor adjustment for Baltimore area viewers, it highlights a major shift in how technology is reshaping local TV news.
    Grandmother who drove 11 miles after grandson’s fatal fall on I-97 faces prison
    A grandmother from Hagerstown faces prison after failing to notice her 7-year-old grandson’s fatal fall from her car.
    Exterior of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
    Which restaurants and spots did BTS visit in Baltimore?
    RM, leader of the seven-member K-pop group BTS, was spotted “namjooning” at the Baltimore Museum of Art over the weekend.
    BTS electrifies the crowd at M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 10, 2026.
    Howard County wants to add 18 new school zones for increased traffic enforcement
    The Howard County Department of Public Works is looking to add 18 new school zones for traffic safety measures.
    Howard High School in Ellicott City, Md. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.
    One of Maryland’s oldest brewpubs aims to fill gap in Anne Arundel’s beer scene
    Oliver Brewing Co., which traces its roots to 1993, will fill a gap in Anne Arundel.
    Oliver Brewing is moving to Millersville to open an expanded taproom, where customers will be able to indulge in their craft beers.
    A father put up a cross where his son was killed. Neighbors complained.
    With no burial site to visit, Gavin Hopkins’ family and friends instead go to the place where he died.
    Brad Hopkins put up a cross where his son, Gavin Hopkins, 20, died in a motorcycle crash. The Maryland State Highway Administration has since removed it.
    North Carolina man arrested for allegedly urinating on family at Morgan Wallen concert in Baltimore
    A North Carolina man has been arrested and charged with urinating on a family at Morgan Wallen’s Baltimore show last month, Maryland officials announced Wednesday.
    The exterior of M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Monday, October 14, 2024.
    Mold and mushrooms reported inside Baltimore homeless shelter, OIG reveals
    The city's Office of Inspector General investigated complaints involving three hotel-turned-homeless shelters. It found a range of problems.
    The city's Office of Inspector General investigated complaints involving three hotel-turned-homeless shelters. It found a range of problems.
    Amid overcrowding, Patapsco Valley State Park aims to open 10 miles of new trails
    To alleviate heavy foot traffic in Patapsco Valley State Park, officials and volunteers are launching projects this fall that will open access to the Woodstock area, one of the least-used sections of the park.
    The Friends of the Patapsco Valley State Park will begin work this fall to add more trails, like the one pictured here, to the park's Woodstock area.
    Low-grade tornado touched down in Baltimore, Dundalk during Monday’s storms
    A tornado hit Baltimore and Dundalk Monday afternoon amid heavy winds and rainfall, weather officials confirmed.
    This summer has seen its share of volatile storms. A tornado was confirmed to have touched down Monday in Baltimore and Dundalk.
    Baltimore’s Ambrose Kennedy Pool vandalized, closes for cleanup
    Ambrose Kennedy Pool was closed Wednesday due to vandalism, officials said, the latest in a string of such incidents at public pools across the city.
    Baltimore’s Patterson Park Pool has been vandalized twice this summer. On Wednesday, Ambrose Kennedy Pool became the latest city pool to close after a vandalism incident.
    Man charged with murder in shooting death of Towson woman
    Michael Burnett, 37, was charged with first-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the death of India Johnson, 32.
    India Johnson’s relatives gather outside of the Maryland District Court courthouse in Towson on Wednesday after a bail review hearing.
    Streeter: Dirt bikers deserve a peaceful place to exist in Baltimore
    COLUMN: Dirt bikes, part of Baltimore City’s Black culture for decades, are illegal on the streets. Advocates want to talk to law enforcement and others to figure out how to promote a safe way to continue that history.
    Members of Baltimore's dirt bike community came together to celebrate B-360 Day at the B&O Railroad Museum on March 26. 2023. Participants got to ride bikes in the sectioned off lot and learn about safety.
    Ex-Baltimore officer pleads guilty to ‘remarkably stupid’ doctor’s note scheme
    Harrison Brandon, 28, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to misconduct in office and received two years of probation. He was also ordered to perform 120 hours of community service.
    Former Baltimore Police Officer Harrison Brandon was charged with forgery, identity fraud, theft and misconduct in office.
    Construction permits filed for Inner Harbor, Harborplace redevelopment
    This month, a contractor for Baltimore-based MCB Real Estate filed an application with the city for construction permits on several parcels along and near Baltimore’s waterfront.
    Water levels are low in Baltimore's Inner Harbor as the tide starts to come in on Thursday.
    Ever wanted to own a parade train car? This might be your chance.
    The parade train was listed on Facebook Marketplace in Essex a few weeks ago for $35,000.
    Harry Campbell poses next to his vintage parade train car parked outside his repair shop in Essex.
    The Howard County Fair is back. Here’s how to master the fair.
    The 80th annual Howard County Fair runs through Aug. 15. It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    The 80th annual Howard County Fair runs through Aug. 15. It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m in West Friendship.
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