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Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce
07/09/2025

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce

The Supreme Court cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost.

2 men killed in possible Dundalk murder-suicide identified by police
07/08/2025

2 men killed in possible Dundalk murder-suicide identified by police

Baltimore County Police identified two men who were found fatally shot in Dundalk on Monday in what is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide.

The-Dream, Jeffrey Osbourne and Lucky Daye to headline Charm City Live
07/08/2025

The-Dream, Jeffrey Osbourne and Lucky Daye to headline Charm City Live

R&B artists The-Dream, Jeffrey Osbourne and Lucky Daye will headline the Charm City Live festival on Sept. 20, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced Tuesday.

A 35-year-old died in a Baltimore jail. His family says officials haven’t told them how or why.
07/08/2025

A 35-year-old died in a Baltimore jail. His family says officials haven’t told them how or why.

Jeffrey Kluver, 35, of Dundalk, died on Sunday while in custody at the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center.

Two Bark Social locations could reopen under new ownership
07/08/2025

Two Bark Social locations could reopen under new ownership

A Maryland-based company agreed last month to purchase Bark Social's locations in Canton and Columbia.

With at least 9 heat deaths, summer is off to a deadly start in Maryland
07/08/2025

With at least 9 heat deaths, summer is off to a deadly start in Maryland

At least nine people, including two children, have died from heat-related illness so far in 2025 — more than twice as many as this time last year, according to Maryland data.

Teen suffers ‘catastrophic’ injury; 1,300 fireworks seized in July 4 incidents around Maryland
07/08/2025

Teen suffers ‘catastrophic’ injury; 1,300 fireworks seized in July 4 incidents around Maryland

A teen suffered a “catastrophic” injury and officials seized more than 1,300 fireworks from an illegal show over the July 4 weekend, officials said.

Baltimore declares Code Red heat alert for Tuesday
07/08/2025

Baltimore declares Code Red heat alert for Tuesday

Baltimore will feel the heat Tuesday, with high humidity and temperatures.

Severna Park hiker found dead after 2-day search in Shenandoah National Park
07/08/2025

Severna Park hiker found dead after 2-day search in Shenandoah National Park

After a two-day search, authorities on Monday located the body of a Severna Park man who had been hiking in Shenandoah National Park.

Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes at BWI and other airports
07/08/2025

Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes at BWI and other airports

For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports.

‘It just needs to get done’: Ferguson was told noisy Locust Point ships would be quiet by now
07/08/2025

‘It just needs to get done’: Ferguson was told noisy Locust Point ships would be quiet by now

The noisy, hulking grey-hulled cargo ships, which are the size of aircraft carriers, are being transferred to MARAD by the Military Sealift Command to be placed into a reduced readiness status.

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