Baltimore's 50th AFRAM Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup
Mario, Charlie Wilson, and The Lox to headline the iconic Black cultural celebration
Baltimore YouTuber Brings City's History to WYPR Podcast
Baltimore County Moves to Ban Private Detention Centers
Crime
Corrections Officer Indicted for Alleged Assault at Baltimore Juvenile Facility
Prosecutors say the officer falsified a report about the incident involving a detainee.

Baltimore Pet Crematorium Owner Pleads Guilty to Scam
Rodney Ward gave some customers sand instead of their pets' ashes
Shooting Outside Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Injured
Police say the incident occurred in the parking lot of a TGI Friday's restaurant near the mall.
Travel
Maryland Officials Seek Public Input on Chesapeake Bay Bridge Expansion Plans
Residents weigh in on proposals to build new bridge spans and address safety concerns.

MDTA Officials Hold Public Hearing on Bay Bridge Construction
Marylanders provide input on plans to improve safety and traffic on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-695 Near I-795 Causes Lane Closures
Afternoon rush hour traffic expected to be impacted
Lifestyle
Family Preserves Historic Dowden Chapel and Cemetery, Believed to Be Underground Railroad Stop
The chapel and cemetery in Nottingham, Maryland have been in the Harvey family for generations.

University of Maryland Launches New PharmD Curriculum
The M-Pact program aims to emphasize career exploration, critical thinking, and a 'pharmapreneurial' mindset.
Road Closures & Parking Restrictions for Baltimore's Black History Month Parade
Temporary street closures and parking restrictions announced for the annual event.
Weather
Partly Sunny Tuesday with Warmer Temps in Maryland
Meteorologist forecasts partly cloudy skies and above-average temperatures for the region.

Patchy Fog and Clouds Across Maryland, Weekend Storm Potential
A gradual warm-up continues through Wednesday, but uncertainty remains around the extent of the warming.
Foggy Tuesday Morning Gives Way to Milder Afternoon in Baltimore
Warmer weather to stick around for a couple days before cooler, rainier pattern returns
Politics
Baltimore IG Pushes Back on 'Unfettered Access' Claim Amid Mayor Dispute
Inspector General Isabel Cumming says new limits on her office's access to city records have hindered investigations into waste, fraud and abuse.

Judge Rules Salvadoran Man Can't Be Re-Detained by ICE
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has an American wife and child and has lived in Maryland for years.
Advocates Rally to Protect Immigrants' Rights, Limit ICE Cooperation
Proposed legislation in Maryland aims to restrict local law enforcement's involvement with federal immigration authorities.