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Here are the Maryland laws that kick in for the new year
More than a dozen laws take effect in January in Maryland, from health insurance coverage changes to increased fines for speeding in work zones.
What to do this weekend, from a honky-tonk to holiday shows
Whether you want to take in a holiday show from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, go honky-tonk dancing or watch “Die Hard,” we've got you covered.
Video shows moment car crashes into Towson funeral home amid mass shooting
Officials said the shooting in Towson appeared “targeted,” and said they believe there is no ongoing threat to the general public.
What to do this weekend, from wine tasting to ‘The Nutcracker’
Whether you want to see the Baltimore School for the Arts' version of "The Nutcracker," create DIY gifts or go to an ugly sweater Christmas party, we've got you covered.
Baltimore Police arrest man in connection to fatal bus shooting
Police have arrested a man in connection to a fatal shooting on a bus downtown Baltimore in late November.
Luigi Mangione timeline: From UPenn to suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Here’s what we know so far about what the NYPD describes as a planned attack and Luigi Mangione’s whereabouts leading up to his arrest in connection of the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Maryland AG says 2 indicted Anne Arundel officers ‘failed to tell the truth’
Attorney General Anthony Brown said Monday that his office sought the indictment of two Anne Arundel County Police officers because they “failed to tell the truth” about their involvement in a high-speed fatal crash.
Firefighters battled gale force winds, piles of tinder, to contain massive Woodberry fire
More than 100 firefighters worked through Thursday night to surround and eventually contain a massive fire at a wood recycling center off Interstate 83 in Baltimore. The blaze shut down the interstate for hours before it was fully reopened the next morning.
Fort McHenry Tunnel fully reopened after tractor trailer crash, fuel leak shut down lanes
A single-vehicle crash of a tractor trailer that left fuel spewed across the southbound lanes of I-95 has caused the four lanes to close just before the Fort McHenry Tunnel.
New Anne Arundel mental health court hailed as a ‘beacon of hope’
Anne Arundel County has launched a new mental health court to work with those ill-suited for the criminal justice system.
Baltimore Police ID victim in fatal bus shooting, still looking for suspect
Police say the victim was shot on the bus by an unknown suspect and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
As Catholic churches merge, pews are full, but a sense of loss remains
This mass was six months in the making, marking the merger of five parishes into one congregation.
What to do Thanksgiving Weekend, from a 5k to an art market
From a turkey trot charity 5K to an annual art mart and Hampden’s 34th Street, there is plenty to do Thanksgiving weekend in and around Baltimore.
Christmas Village is coming to the Inner Harbor. Here’s what to expect.
Mulled wine and bratwurst fans rejoice. The Christmas Village, inspired by the Nuremberg Christmas Market in Germany, kicks off this weekend in the Inner Harbor.
Burn ban continues as Maryland sees widespread drought conditions
Most of the state is experiencing drought conditions as of mid-November, though no statewide water restrictions are in place.
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