Baltimore harm reductionists target paraphernalia criminalization
This column is published in partnership with Mobtown Redux, a newsletter advocating for the rights of drug users through independent journalism on addiction, drug policy, and the harm reduction movement in Baltimore, Maryland. It was founded by independent journalist Logan Hullinger in 2023. Harm reductionists from...
Popular Maryland Brunch Spot Easy Like Sunday is Coming to Montgomery County
A popular Baltimore brunch concept is officially headed to downtown Silver Spring. Central Apartments at 8455 Fenton Street announced last week that Easy Like Sunday is coming soon to the building’s ground-floor retail space. According to Source of the Spring, the restaurant will take over the space previously...
Snow Finally Melts in Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Dulles After Rare 18–22 Day Streak...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After more than three weeks of persistent winter conditions, the final patches of measurable snow have officially melted across the D.C. metro region, marking the end of one of the area’s longest snow-on-the-ground streaks in decades. According to regional airport climate data, this winter stretch...
Beloved Elkridge Cheesesteak Joint Plots Meaty Move To Owings Mills
Cheesesteak & Co., the Elkridge carryout that turned overflowing ribeye sandwiches into a local sport, is gearing up for a second shop in Owings Mills. The expansion would take its signature, meat-heavy cheesesteaks across the county line and straight into Baltimore County’s dining mix. According to The Baltimore...
Woodlawn Man In Critical Condition After Morning Police Welfare Check Turns Physical: AG
Maryland’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a Baltimore County police use-of-force incident that left a man in critical condition early Monday morning. The IID has launched a probe into an incident that ended with a Woodlawn man suffering critical injuries, according to the Attorney General's...
Homicide investigation launched after Dundalk burglary victim dies from injuries
DUNDALK, MD—Baltimore County detectives have officially reclassified a January burglary investigation as a homicide following the death of a 51-year-old Dundalk man. The victim, identified as Christopher Stafford, passed away on February 13, exactly one month after he was found unresponsive in his home. Timeline of...
Man charged with murder after deadly shooting in West Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting in West Baltimore that killed a 36-year-old man earlier this year, Baltimore police said. Investigators arrested Derrick Ashe Jr. in connection with the shooting death of Jemel Dixon, which occurred in the...
Corrections officer indicted for alleged assault, submitting false reports
The indictment alleges the officer assaulted a juvenile being detained at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center on March 15, 2025.
Baltimore restaurant files for bankruptcy to prevent foreclosure sale of building
Baltimore restaurant, The Black Olive, has filed a bankruptcy case to prevent the foreclosure sale of its building in Fells Point, an attorney for the business said.
Maryland pet crematorium owner pleads guilty after giving sand instead of ashes
The owner of a Baltimore County pet crematorium pleaded guilty Tuesday to several charges after giving some pet owners sand or "building materials" instead of their pets' ashes.

















