No Snow, No Excuses: Baltimore Issues $50–$100 Fines For Uncleared Walkways
Baltimore residents and businesses could face fines starting at $50 for failing to clear snow and ice from sidewalks and parking areas, city officials say.
Did You Know? A Baltimore Church Built By Torchlight Became A Hidden Stop On...
Did you know Orchard Street A.M.E. Church was built by torchlight and linked to the Underground Railroad?
Greenbelt John Doe, found dead in 1981, identified as Baltimore man
GREENBELT, Md. — For 45 years, investigators wondered who he was. On August 3, 1981, a young man was found dead near a guard rail along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with no obvious signs of foul play and no identification. What led him there and how he died were a mystery, and for over four decades, so was his...
Man charged after second-grader fires gun inside elementary school classroom
Anne Arundel County Police have charged a man after a 7-year-old child allegedly got a hold of his gun and brought it to school.
Baltimore and Mid-Atlantic Brace for Severe Winter Blast with Near-Blizzard Conditions Expected
Baltimore and the surrounding region are bracing for harsh winter conditions this weekend, with forecasts indicating the potential for near-blizzard scenarios and severe cold, as detailed in an area forecast discussion released by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. Weather Service predictions...
Baltimore high school students walk out of class to protest ICE operations
Students at Baltimore City College High School organized a walkout of class on Thursday afternoon to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Boy, 7, Injured After Gun Accidentally Fires Inside Elementary School Classroom
A second-grade student was injured Wednesday morning after accidentally firing a gun inside an elementary school classroom, prompting a police investigation and a brief lockdown. Authorities said the 7-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to his hand after bringing a firearm to Freetown Elementary School in Glen...
A frigid Baltimore storm highlights the cold shoulder from those in power
At first glance, Baltimore entered 2026 on a winning streak. The city saw its historic decline in violent crime continue, and fatal overdoses plummeted once again to a 10-year low. Yet the data was soon met with a hefty dose of reality. A bone-chilling cold snap gave way to a...
No Injuries as Nose Gear Collapses on FedEx Cargo Jet at Baltimore Airport
An incident at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport drew the attention of emergency crews on Wednesday, when the nose gear of a parked FedEx cargo jet collapsed. In the midst of maintenance operations outside a hangar, a mechanical malfunction prompted an immediate response from airport fire...
12 most unsafe urban areas in the United States
America’s cities are places of ambition, culture, and reinvention. They are where dreams are chased, jobs are created, and communities are built block by block. At the same time, some urban areas struggle with crime levels that shape how residents and visitors experience daily life. Talking about safety can feel...
