Experts Advise Caution, Community for Older Adults Navigating Modern Dating
Matchmakers and health professionals offer guidance on finding companionship after 60 while avoiding online scams
79-year-old man dies in Dundalk fire
BGE Pushes for Power Plant Ownership in Super Bowl Ads
Travel
Carnival Expands Baltimore Operations with Second Homeported Ship
Cruise line adds Carnival Miracle to its Baltimore fleet starting in 2027.

Nose Gear Collapses on Parked FedEx Cargo Plane at BWI-Marshall
No injuries reported as airport emergency crews respond to incident involving grounded aircraft undergoing maintenance.
Two Major Runways Closed at BWI Airport for Inspection
Flights diverted and delayed as crews conduct runway checks
Crime
Bill Would Add Criminal Charge for Leaving Unsecured Gun Accessible to Children
Proposed legislation in Maryland aims to stiffen penalties for adults who fail to properly store firearms around minors.

Baltimore Police Shut Down Troubled East Baltimore Motel
Rarely-used padlock law used to close Executive Inn for one year due to violence and calls for service.
Baltimore Police Officer, Civilian Injured in Car Crash
Incident occurred in East Baltimore on Friday
Weather
Frigid Super Bowl Sunday Forecast for Maryland
Parts of the state expected to experience bitter cold temperatures on game day.

High Winds Cause Widespread Power Outages Across Maryland
Over 4,000 Marylanders left without electricity as gusts reach up to 60 mph
Strong Winds and Extreme Cold Hit Maryland
Residents urged to prepare for hazardous winter weather conditions this Saturday
Lifestyle
Young, Single, Black Women Transforming Baltimore's Neighborhoods
A new generation of first-time homebuyers are revitalizing the city through affordable housing programs.

Opinion: Alcohol Sales Aren't the Answer to Food Deserts
Michael Eugene Johnson argues against allowing beer and wine sales in Maryland grocery stores, citing potential harm to public health and local businesses.
Free Admission to Maritime Park for Black History Month
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park offers free entry on select Saturdays in February.
Business
Maryland House Caps Utility Executive Salaries
Legislation limits amount of ratepayer money that can be used to pay supervisor compensation over $259,000.

Baltimore County Halts Data Center Development
Lawmakers seek to understand impacts as other counties also pause permitting.
Stephanie Erney Joins NFM Lending as Branch Manager
Experienced mortgage professional to lead growth initiatives and deliver high-touch home-financing experience