Maryland Jewish communities mobilize aid, volunteers for Israel Defense Forces
Ever since the Israel-Hamas War erupted into an international crisis, its tremors have reverberated through families of the Jewish and Palestinian diasporas all the way to Maryland.
Gabi discusses her impending military service with her mom, Jamie, in their home on Oct. 19, 2023. Jamie has a folder of baby photos of Gabi to share.
Maryland man serving in Israel Defense Forces killed by Hezbollah missile
Omer Balva, of Rockville, was killed near the Israel-Lebanon border by an antitank missile fired by the militant group Hezbollah, according to The Washington Post.
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Baltimore firefighter killed in house blaze identified; cause of fire remains under investigation
Here’s what we know now about Thursday’s deadly house fire on Linden Heights Avenue.
Two BCFD personnel salute as the processional passes by them.
1 firefighter dead, 4 injured after rowhome fire in Northwest Baltimore
A two-alarm fire at a two-story brick rowhome in the 5200 block of Linden Heights Avenue on Thursday resulted in the death of a firefighter and several injuries.
Firefighters gathered in Baltimore after a fatal fire in the Northwest district. Three firefighters were hospitalized after battling a blaze.
Will Smith calls relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith ‘sloppy public experiment in unconditional love’
Will Smith surprised the audience at Jada Pinkett Smith's Baltimore book talk, saying his “dreams were largely built on the foundation of Jada’s sacrifices.”
Jada Pinkett Smith was joined by husband Will Smith and children at the Enoch Pratt Free Library on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.
Howard County housing plan would add affordable units, limit rent hikes
Howard County is the latest in a string of Baltimore area governments proposing solutions to mitigate cost burdens on renters and homebuyers.
House for sale in Baltimore.
Baltimore City courthouse locks down after letter found to contain white powder
The second floor of the Baltimore City Circuit Court building went into lockdown Monday afternoon after an employee received a letter containing white powder.
6/28/22—The exterior of the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse., Courthouse East.
Dashcam footage shows logging truck overturn on I-695 inner loop, snarling traffic
A logging truck overturned Monday afternoon on the inner loop of I-695, temporarily halting traffic in all lanes.
A driver's dashcam video captured the moment the logging truck overturned on the inner loop of I-695 on Oct. 16, 2023.
The Baltimore Running Festival returns this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s a rundown of Baltimore Running Festival race times, road closures and other important details this weekend.
The 21st Baltimore Marathon took place on Oct. 15, 2022 with over 11,000 participants from all 50 states and at least 11 different countries.
Vigil held to remember victims of deadly Hamas attacks on Israel
The escalating conflict is stoking anxiety among Marylanders with ties to the region.
Hundreds gather at Beth Tfiloh synagogue in Pikesville on Oct. 10, 2023 for a vigil to remember the victims of a Hamas attack on Israel that left more than 1000 people, including women and children, dead over the weekend.
Morgan State University to add fencing, be ‘less of an open campus’ following shooting that wounded 5
The announcement of a security barrier at Morgan State, which would enclose 90% of the campus, came one week after an alarming shooting that wounded five at the historically Black institution.
A helicopter searches the campus of Morgan State, where there was a shooting on Oct. 3, 2023.
Fatal shooting of popular rapper President Davo leaves Baltimore music community in mourning
David Boykin, 28, known best around Baltimore by his stage name President Davo, was fatally shot Friday in East Baltimore just south of Clifton Park, police confirmed Monday.
A publicity photo of David Boykin, a rising local rapper best known around Baltimore as President Davo. He was fatally shot in East Baltimore on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
Second water sample from Druid Lake Reservoir tests negative for crypto
A second water sample taken Tuesday from Druid Lake Reservoir has tested negative for the parasite cryptosporidium.
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that causes the diarrheal disease cryptosporidiosis. Both the parasite and the disease are commonly known as “Crypto.”  While this parasite can be spread in several different ways, water (drinking water and recreational water) is the most common way to spread the parasite.
Baltimore City offers free COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured residents
The city health initiative offers COVID vaccines to adults without insurance or whose insurance doesn’t cover the cost.
COVID-19 vaccines are advertised at pharmacies across the region, but they're in short supply.
Maryland schools superintendent under investigation for shielding messages
State watchdogs are asking whether Mohammed Choudhury’s use of the Signal app shielded discussions of state business from public record, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation.
Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury at a press conference.
50 people file lawsuits alleging decades of abuse in Maryland’s juvenile detention centers
The plaintiffs describe systemic physical, sexual and psychological abuse spanning decades within Maryland’s juvenile justice system.
The Maryland Department of Health offices in Baltimore.
More than a football game, this year’s Morgan State homecoming takes on new tone after shootings
Homecoming at a historically black college like Morgan State University is more than a football game. It represents an opportunity to see familiar faces and new ones.
Baltimore Police respond to the scene of the shooting at Morgan State University on Tuesday.
Morgan State University students grapple with campus shooting that injured five people
Students say they're still grappling with the events of Tuesday night.
Morgan State University, in Baltimore, Monday, October 17, 2022.
Baltimore man charged in fatal shooting of off-duty Howard County deputy
Jewel Crowder was taken into custody without incident Friday around 5:30 p.m., police said. He is charged with first-degree murder for the shooting of 23-year-old Ryan Demby.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Howard County Sheriff Marcus Harris share details about the fatal shooting of Howard County sheriff’s deputy Ryan Demby.
Embattled Maryland schools superintendent to leave the job next week
Mohammed Choudhury had previously announced he would not seek a new four-year contract.
Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury, state school board president Clarence Crawford and school board vice president Josh Michael at a press conference in August.
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