Baltimore Officer Shot During Hostage Situation
Police Commissioner provides update after incident in Northwest Baltimore
Widespread Showers Expected Across Baltimore on Wednesday
Maryland Governor Candidate Vows to Cut Vehicle Fees, Gas Tax
Lifestyle
Maryland Bill Aims to Eliminate Provisional Driver's Licenses for Adults
Vocational school students face barriers to employment due to provisional license requirements

Baltimore Area Celebrates St. Patrick's Day in 2026
From parades to pub crawls, the region embraces Irish culture and heritage.
Hampden Community Rallies to Support Falkenhan's Hardware Employees After Fire
Neighborhood volunteers organized a sold-out fundraiser at Union Craft Brewing to assist workers impacted by the December blaze.
Crime
3 Baltimore Police Officers Indicted on Theft, Misconduct Charges
One former and two current officers accused of wage theft and other offenses

Police-Community Meeting Planned After Teen Arrests at White Marsh Mall
Baltimore County officials to address security concerns following weekend incidents.
Witness Video Shows Police Response to Baltimore Hostage Standoff
An officer was shot and the suspect was killed by a SWAT team sniper during the incident.
Politics
Maryland AG Sues ICE Over Detention Site Conditions
Attorney General Anthony Brown seeks documents to prove inhumane treatment at Baltimore's Fallon Building

Maryland Sues ICE Over Conditions at Baltimore Detention Facility
State demands records on overcrowding, lack of medical care, and extended detentions at immigration holding cells.
Baltimore City Council Introduces Bill to Ban Private Detention Centers
The proposed legislation aims to prohibit private detention centers through zoning regulations.
Weather
Near Record Warmth in Maryland Followed by Severe Storms
Powerful cold front to bring risk of damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes on Wednesday

Near-record warmth hits Baltimore region
Temperatures to soar 20 degrees above normal this week before a cold front brings storms and potential frost
Warm Temps Forecast for Baltimore Region
Highs could reach 80 degrees on Tuesday, but severe weather may arrive on Wednesday
Automotive
Waymo Showcases Driverless Jaguar in Annapolis, Seeks Maryland Approval
The autonomous vehicle company emphasizes safety as it pushes for legislative green light to operate in Baltimore.

Overnight lane closures on Patapsco River bridge this weekend
Two right lanes of westbound I-70 will be closed for bridge repair work.
Highway Construction Project to Reduce Commute Times in Maryland
New ramp metering system on I-270 expected to save drivers up to 30 minutes during morning rush hour