Double shooting investigation underway in Parkville
Detectives assigned to the Baltimore County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that occurred on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 23. At approximately 8:35 p.m., officers responded to the area of Taylor Avenue and Lavender Avenue in reference to a call for...
Fire in vacant home snarls traffic in northeast Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD—Crews responded to a fire in a vacant, northeast Baltimore home on Monday morning. At just before 8:30 a.m. on October 27, units responded to a fire in the 6000 block of Harford Road. Crews arrived to find a two-story vacant brick home fully ablaze. The fire is now under control and no injuries have...
Baltimore Mayor Scott announces assistance for residents impacted by government shutdown
Mayor Brandon Scott is expected to announce more than $4.65 million in assistance for Baltimore residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
Maryland DHS Ends Foster Care Hotel Stays After Baltimore Teen’s Tragic Death, Sweeping Policy...
In a significant policy shift, the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) has put an end to its practice of housing foster care children in hotels, a move prompted by the tragic death of a 16-year-old in its custody. The teen, Kanaiyah Ward, died by suicide at a Baltimore hotel, which led to state leaders...
Recently-released 61-year-old re-arrested for robbery with 181 packs of cigarettes
(WBFF) — A 61-year-old man - who was recently released from prison - was arrested in relation to commercial armed robberies in Baltimore, police said. Anthony Christopher was charged with armed robbery, first-degree assault, and a handgun violation. Christopher was recently released from prison, where he had been...
Sheppard Pratt patient allegedly raped, ex nurse arrested
Details are limited at this time, however, police indicate there were multiple such incidents that occurred while the victim was being treated at the Towson based behavioral health hospital.
Billionaire Mackenzie Scott donates $101 million to UMES, Morgan State
Two historically Black colleges and universities in Maryland got a total of $63 million this month from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, who gave $60 million to Morgan State University and the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, in 2020.
Maryland Earthquake: 2.5 Magnitude Quake Shakes East Coast Between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Monday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, MD – A rare earthquake struck central Maryland on Monday evening, with light shaking felt between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The magnitude 2.5...
Mobile dispensary truck raises legal questions and safety concerns in Federal Hill
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A mobile truck labeled "Back to the Cannabiz" has caused a stir in Federal Hill, with residents questioning its legality and safety. The truck, described as a "mobile dispensary for CBD and hemp products," has been seen operating on weekends, typically starting around 9 or 10 p.m., according to a...
SUN: Maryland ending practice of housing foster youth in hotels
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland will no longer house foster youth in hotels, a much-criticized practice even before a 16-year-old foster girl was found dead a month ago in a Residence Inn in East Baltimore. As of Monday, six youth remained in hotels, said Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary...

















