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    An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
    Body recovered from Anne Arundel County car fire
    Officials have not identified the remains, which have been transported to the medical examiner’s office in Baltimore for an autopsy.
    Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan addresses the Baltimore County Council during a hearing on two bills proposed to enshrine her office in the county's charter and remove a waiting period to subpoena non-government records Nov. 28, 2023.
    Letter: Follow the law and reappoint Inspector General Kelly Madigan
    Nick Stewart, a lawyer and an announced candidate for Baltimore County executive, urges the reappointment of Inspector General Kelly Madigan.
    Charlie Mudra.
    Charlie Mudra, Baltimore fireman who died on the job, was a caring partner who loved ‘Star Wars’
    Charles "Charlie" Mudra, a 17-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department who loved comic books and Star Wars, died May 16 after collapsing during a training session. He was 52.
    A Black Bear lifts its nose in the air to get a whiff of fresh spring air.
    Tri-county bear nabbed, ending reign of roaming across suburban Maryland
    Residents of Baltimore and Howard counties have spotted a young black bear roaming backyards and shopping centers in recent weeks.
    An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
    Curtis Bay woman found dead in Brooklyn Park ID’d as her husband is charged with murder
    A 44-year-old woman from Curtis Bay was found dead Friday morning near Disney Road and Alley 79 in Brooklyn Park — and police say her husband is to blame.
    Banner quiz: How closely did you follow the news this week?
    Test your knowledge of this week's local news events by taking our quiz.
    WOODLAWN, MARYLAND - MARCH 19: An aerial of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services building on March 19, 2025 in Woodlawn, Maryland. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is focusing on the Medicare and Medicaid payment infrastructure as a way to make cost-saving cuts in the system.
    Letter: Cutting Medicaid will harm health, jobs and the social fabric of Maryland
    Jan Kleinman, a Baltimore teacher, says the proposed $1 billion in federal cuts to Medicaid will mean higher costs for everyone, more sick people and a decline in the social fabric of Maryland.
    Kids play in the Roosevelt Park Pool and most of the other city pools are opening, some with extended hours, after a lifeguard shortage caused closures over the last few years since the pandemic.
    Dive into summer: Your guide to every public pool in Baltimore
    Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks announced park pools will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the unofficial start of summer.
    A new reservation system at state parks is a way officials are tackling capacity-driven closures, overcrowding and traffic backup at the state’s most popular parks.
    Planning a state park visit for Memorial Day weekend? For some, not without a reservation.
    The new reservation system at state parks is a way officials are tackling capacity-driven closures, overcrowding and traffic backup at the state’s most popular parks.
    National Aquarium Animal Rescue staff and volunteers release a rehabilitated grey seal named "Arcadia" at Assateague Island State Park on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
    Arcadia, youngest seal ever in National Aquarium’s care, returns to ocean after 2 months of rehab
    The National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue team released Arcadia back into the Atlantic Ocean at Assateague Island State Park after more than two months of rehabilitation.
    A man in silhouette adjusts his hat while running away from the camera. The Mildred Belle buyboat in the foreground frames the runner.
    It’s hot, it’s wet, it’s summer in Maryland. Again.
    Maryland is likely to see summer temperatures that are higher than average, according to the outlook published by the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center.
    Blue crabs pinch when you back them into a corner. So do Marylanders.
    Chesapeake Bay blue crab numbers send ‘red flags flying’ as population hits near-record low
    There are an estimated 238 million blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay this year, down from an estimated 317 million last year.
    Vice President JD Vance addresses graduates at the Naval Academy graduation on Friday.
    JD Vance steers clear of DEI, promises no more ‘open-ended’ wars at Naval Academy
    The vice president addressed the Naval Academy’s graduates after being confronted by protesters in Annapolis.
    A bowl of kava garnished with a piece of pineapple at Root City Kava Bar & Lounge in Baltimore.
    Kava root tea is coming to Maryland. It’s calming, bitter and controversial.
    Root City is opening in Mount Vernon with kava-infused mocktails and traditional drinks, despite continued questions over the plant's effects.
    Numerous streets will be closed for Artscape, Deathfest, Festival of India, and more events starting on Friday.
    Artscape, Deathfest and more: Here’s what to know about traffic & parking this weekend
    There’s a lot going on in Baltimore over Memorial Day weekend. Here’s what you need to know about traffic and parking restrictions.
    A still image from Detective Steven Foster's body cam footage released on Thursday, May 22, 2025, by the Baltimore Police Department, showing officers chased a 26-year-old man down the 4600 block of York Road earlier this month.
    ‘I’m going to shoot you, bro!’: Police release body cam video of 3 officers shooting armed man
    Baltimore Police released body camera footage from the May 12 fatal shooting of 26-year-old Jai Marc Howell.
    A white sign in all capital letters says "ZAXBYS" on top of a Zaxbys restaurant.
    Zaxbys chicken chain is coming to the Baltimore region
    Zaxbys is a Georgia-based chain with locations in Northern Virginia and other Maryland spots planned for the Eastern Shore.
    FEMA’s National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg on March 10, 2025.
    FEMA reopens fire training academy in Maryland, following weeks of outcry
    In-person classes will resume at the National Fire Academy, over 10 weeks after they were paused amid the Trump administration’s review of federal spending.
    The Saturday Farmer’s Market on Main returns to Ellicott City starting this weekend. Another farmers market is back for a second year in Savage starting Wednesday.
    7 Things to do in Howard County from a free ‘Wicked’ screening to a Memorial Day observance
    Memorial Day is often billed as the unofficial start of summer. In Howard County, it heralds the return of several beloved community events, from free summer movie nights at The Wine Bin in Old Ellicott City to the second season of Savage’s new(ish) farmers market.
    Todd “Gready” Cornish walks with his goat, Hank, in 2024.
    Hank is dead. Long live the GOAT.
    “I’m gonna miss that goddamn goat,” said Cornish, “He done travelled the whole Baltimore city with me.”
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