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    ICE awards $113 million to build out Hagerstown detention center
    The contract brings total Department of Homeland Security spending to at least $215 million on the proposed detention and processing site that has sparked massive controversy in Western Maryland.
    Demonstrators pack the seats of a Washington County Commissioners meeting, in protest against a newly-purchased ICE facility in Williamsport, at the Washington County Administration Building, in Hagerstown, MD on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
    Meet-up of young people leads to 3 arrests at The Avenue at White Marsh
    The arrests came after a crowd of youth came to The Avenue for a meet-up and caused disturbances, Baltimore County police said.
    A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
    Child dead after early-morning Baltimore house fire
    A child is dead after a dwelling fire broke out in Baltimore early Saturday morning, fire officials said.
    MARCH 7, 2026 - A dwelling fire broke out in Upton early Saturday morning leaving one child dead, according to fire officials.
    Teenager killed in ‘targeted’ shooting inside Baltimore home
    A teenager was killed inside a Baltimore home on Friday evening after a “targeted” shooting, police said.
    A minor was shot and killed inside a Medfield home on the 1400 block of W. Old Coldspring Lane on Friday.
    Baltimore County unveils plan to add public art to streets
    Baltimore County is brightening its streets with an initiative that invites residents to create art on roadways.
    A section of a roadway is seen getting painted pink.
    After fire, restaurants rally to support Falkenhan’s Hardware employees
    Debbie Falkenhan, owner of Falkenhan’s Hardware, which closed in December after a fire, said she hopes to reopen in Hampden before 2027.
    Regulars of Falkenhan’s have missed the family-owned store since Dec. 15, when fire engulfed the neighborhood staple on the corner of Chestnut Avenue and West 34th Street.
    Pit bull euthanized after biting owner, charging Baltimore police and drawing gunfire
    A pit bull was recently euthanized after biting its owner and charging at a Baltimore Police officer, officials said.
    March 5, 2026 - A pit bull was euthanized after biting its owner and chatting at a Baltimore Police officer in the 6500 block of Hartwait Street on Thursday.
    Baltimore County adds pickleball, other amenities to Windsor Mill’s Rockdale Park
    The park is getting a $3 million upgrade thanks to a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, according to a county spokesperson.
    Baltimore County leaders break ground during a ceremony celebrating improvements to Rockdale Park on Friday.
    Gas prices climb in Maryland amid war with Iran
    As the war with Iran rages on, drivers in Maryland and across the country are feeling pain at the gas pumps.
    Pumps at an Exxon gas station on North Howard Street.
    Matthews Wright was a skilled educator and consultant who gave back to Baltimore
    Matthews Wright, an educator, consultant and Baltimore community leader, died Feb. 19 of a massive pulmonary thromboembolism. He was 79.
    Matthews Wright.
    Maryland Democrats worry about impact of Legionella ‘outbreak’ in Baltimore federal building
    Legionella bacteria have been detected in Baltimore’s George H. Fallon Federal Building, which houses ICE holding rooms, prompting Maryland lawmakers to raise concerns.
    Legionella bacteria have been detected in Baltimore’s George H. Fallon Federal Building, which houses ICE holding rooms.
    Baltimore group fights addiction, homelessness with gentle touch — and soup
    Starting last year, community groups like Helping Up Mission began to receive tens of millions of dollars from the city’s opioid restitution fund to combat an ongoing overdose crisis.
    Peter Griffin, left, director of outreach and intake for Helping Up Mission, and Keith Dunkley, right, greet Ruben Gregg during a stop with the nonprofit’s Mobile Street Outreach team in Baltimore last month.
    No free checked bags? Assigned seats! Southwest Airlines has broken my heart.
    Southwest is BWI’s largest carrier, accounting for roughly 74% of flights out of Baltimore — and the budget carrier’s recent changes are breaking some loyal customers’ hearts.
    Southwest is BWI’s largest carrier, accounting for roughly 74% of flights out of Baltimore — and the budget carrier’s recent changes are breaking some loyal customers’ hearts.
    Lionel Messi is set to play at M&T Bank Stadium. Beware of field invaders.
    Dozens of fans have illegally stormed onto the field to get a closer glimpse of their hero, Lionel Messi, over his storied career. That poses a unique security challenge ahead of the 38-year-old soccer legend’s expected first-ever appearance at M&T Bank Stadium.
    ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 01: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the MLS match between Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF at Inter&Co Stadium on March 01, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
    Police shooting of autistic man raises concerns at Howard’s celebrated housing complex
    Patuxent Commons residents are feeling uneasy after police shot and killed 25-year-old resident Alexander LaMorie, an autistic man, who authorities say refused commands to drop a knife.
    Patuxent Commons, a subsidized housing development for adults with disabilities, opened recently to great fanfare. A police-involved shooting Sunday rattled residents and has their families worried.
    Samuel Brown’s family condemns police officer’s ‘brute force’ in deadly confrontation
    Samuel Brown Jr. family attorney Billy Murphy said Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel should be fired and prosecuted after 'brute force' used in deadly encounter.
    Samuel “Big Sam” Brown’s daughter Deja Brown speaks during a press conference at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy law firm on Thursday.
    Private owner of planned Elkridge ICE facility sues Howard County, elected officials
    The private owner of a planned ICE facility in Elkridge claims Howard County officials obstructed the federal government’s authority to enforce immigration law and open detention sites.
    The owner of a planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Elkridge is suing Howard County government.
    Naval Academy alerts public of suspicious person taking photos of security area
    Navy officials sent out an alert for a person who they said had taken photos of a closed gate and empty security personnel areas at the Naval Academy on Wednesday morning.
    The U. S. Naval Academy is urging the public to be on the lookout for a suspicious person seen taking photos of a closed gate and security areas.
    Baltimore’s top educator wants to end the iPad kid epidemic
    Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises announced strict screen time limits for kindergarten through second grade students.
    Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises announced strict screen time limits for kindergarten through second grade students.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from an Irish dinner to an Ultra 50K
    From an Irish dinner to an Ultra 50k, here are seven things to do in Howard County from March 5 through March 11.
    The Mid-Maryland Trail Festival 50K and 50K Relay, pictured here in 2025, returns March 7 after the event was postponed in January thanks to Winter Storm Fern.
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