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“We offer our sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who have lost their lives in today’s tragic crash."

Youth at the Baltimore County Detention Center have been locked in squalid, rat-infested cells for 23 hours a day, according to a letter from the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. Youth are not separated from adults at the facility and students with disabilities are not afforded individualized educational plans, in violation of federal law. The letter reported that conditions for youth have not improved since the last time the public defender’s office conducted an investigation of the facility. The Baltimore Sun.

Heavy Seas Beer is partnering with BARCS for this. One will feature a dog, another a cat. The contest runs through March 27.

A 26-year-old man is dead after being shot in southern Baltimore, authorities say. The victim was found with a gunshot wound to his head in the 2400 block of Maisel Court around 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, according to Baltimore police. Medics immediately rushed the victim to Shock Trauma for...

BALTIMORE — Two people are being treated at a hospital after a vehicle plunged into the water at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor late Wednesday afternoon, Baltimore Police said.

One person was killed and five others shot during a violent night in West Baltimore. Six people, with ages ranging from 15 to 24, were reportedly shot shortly after midnight on Thursday, March 23 in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue, investigators said. Upon arrival at the scene of the...

WALDORF, Md. – On March 21 at 1:38 a.m., a patrol officer was in the area of Promenade Place when he observed a van in the middle of the apartment complex parking lot. As the officer began to investigate, the driver suddenly fled. At the same time, the officer...

BALTIMORE -- Stefan Johnson said he first spotted his stolen car watching news coverage of a deadly crash and building collapse on WJZ last month.Johnson, who told WJZ in an exclusive interview, that he works for Door Dash where he needs his car to make money."I Door Dash every day for work so missing my car is a big part of my finances," Johnson said.Johnson said he was doing a few things in his house, and when he came back out, his Hyundai Sonata was gone."I came back out and it was gone, right where I parked it, right in front...

BALTIMORE -- After months of holding out hope, a Baltimore family is now gripping with a loved one's death.Versey Spell first went missing in October. Baltimore Police found her remains in a container earlier this month, but the Baltimore Police Department only publicly identified her remains on Tuesday.Bettea Brown-Wilson said her sister, Spell, was a hard worker."She worked for the Orioles. She worked for the Ravens, and she retired from the [United State Department of Veterans Affairs]," she said.As sad as it is that she is gone, Brown-Wilson hopes her sister is at peace."At least you don't have anymore pain,...

Stacker compiled gun crime information on Baltimore using data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Maryland State Police said that a car entered a work zone on I-695 in Baltimore County, Md. on March 22, 2023 and hit several workers. Six people died. (Video from Maryland Department of Transportation) Backup After Deadly Work Zone Crash in Baltimore …. Maryland State Police said that a car...

Tom's first guest today is Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. We check in with him every few weeks to keep tabs on what’s happening in Maryland's third largest jurisdiction. Topics for today's discussion with Mr. Olszewski include the county's response to reports of poor conditions at a county...

The “working theory” on the explosion last week at a building on the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant campus is that it might have been ignited after hot oil escaped from a leaking pipe, according to an inspection report from the Maryland Department of the Environment. The explosion blew holes in three walls of the building, which is operated by a private contractor called Synagro, and ...

Baltimore Police detectives determined a homicide last month was justified. Joseph Garrison, 42, was fatally shot on February 7 in the 3900 block of Ridgecroft Road.

On March 21, at approximately 2:51 p.m., officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) were dispatched to the 2100 block of Edmondson Avenue in response to a shooting. Upon arriving at the location, officers observed a 33-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Two young women are hospitalized after a shooting overnight in Baltimore, police say. Officers located the victims after responding to a shooting in the 4000 block of Fort Armstead Road around 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, according to the Baltimore Police Department. According to investigators, a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old...

BALTIMORE -- Mostly cloudy skies are expected to persist overnight across the area with a chance of a few showers, particularly after midnight. Overnight low temperatures will only dip into the mid-50s. On Friday, high temperatures will peak near 60° under a mostly cloudy sky with a high chance of rain throughout the day. Rain chances will continue across the area through Saturday morning, gradually tapering off by Saturday night. High temperatures on Saturday will range from the upper 50s to around 60 degrees. Sunshine will return on Sunday, and it should be a beautiful afternoon with highs in the mid-60s. Partly cloudy skies are expected on Monday with highs in the mid-50s. On Tuesday, a quick-moving storm system will bring a chance of some showers later in the day and into the night. High temperatures on Tuesday will reach the mid-50s. Rain chances will clear out by Wednesday morning, with a mixture of clouds and sunshine and highs in the mid-50s. Thursday will remain dry with highs near 60, followed by another opportunity for rain towards the end of the week on Friday.

(BALTIMORE – March 22, 2023) — With the release of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s FY24 budget, Morgan State University has secured an additional $6.8 million in state funding to support the launch of two new research centers that will develop and drive innovation in the design and fabrication of semiconductors and address the challenges facing public school education. Morgan’s Center for Research and Education in Microelectronics and the National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities (NCEED) will receive $3.1 million and $3.7 million respectively in annual state appropriations, beginning July 1. The University will now operate a total of nine state-funded research centers with five having been launched over the past five years. Once fully operational, both centers will have the capacity to employ up to 25 new faculty members.

Top 5 budget-friendly Seafood Restaurants in Baltimore. It has given a home to some of the best seafood restaurants in the country, and many of them are surprisingly affordable. From the casual neighborhood vibes of LP Steamers to the historic charm of Faidley Seafood, and the waterfront views of Captain...

COCKEYSVILLE, Md.--Elkridge-Harford Hunt swept the Fastest Time division of the Foxhall Farm Cup Team Chase on Sunday, March 19, taking first, second and third, with Blue Ridge Hunt fourth, while Green Spring Valley Hounds swept the Average Time division. There were 10 teams in the Fastest division and 15 in...