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Sarah David Leads Fundraising in Baltimore County State's Attorney Race
Deputy state prosecutor Sarah David significantly outpaces her opponents in fundraising for the upcoming primary election.
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Public Safety
Baltimore Fire Department to Downgrade EMS Units Amid Staffing and Financial Challenges
Starting next month, the Baltimore Fire Department will reduce the capabilities of some emergency response units due to staffing shortages and financial pressures.
Public Safety
Baltimore City Fire Department Hosts Camp Spark for Young Girls
Camp Spark provides girls with insights into the world of first responders, fostering interest in firefighting careers.
Public Safety
Settlement Reached in Legal Matters Related to 2007 Fire Recruit's Line of Duty Death
Legal disputes stemming from the 2007 death of a Baltimore City fire recruit have been resolved.
Public Safety
Investigation Continues into Cause of Major Baltimore Fire
Firefighters are still assessing the cause of a significant 5-alarm fire that impacted a Baltimore neighborhood.
Public Safety
Firefighter Injured in 2-Alarm Blaze in Northeast Baltimore
A member of the Baltimore City Fire Department was injured while responding to a two-alarm fire on Cedarcroft Road.
Public Safety
Baltimore Officers Targeted in San Francisco Sexual Assault Investigation
Two Baltimore Police officers are under investigation for alleged sexual assault involving an unconscious woman, according to new records.
Transit
Maryland Expands Housing Opportunities Near Public Transit
The state of Maryland has announced plans to facilitate the development of thousands of new homes in proximity to transit hubs.
Weather
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur Cause Devastation Across Gulf States
Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants lead to severe flooding and tornadoes, impacting Louisiana and Mississippi significantly.
Courts
Baltimore County State’s Attorney Discusses Voter Guide for 2026 Elections
The Baltimore County State’s Attorney emphasizes the importance of public safety and transparency in the upcoming 2026 elections.
Education
Baltimore Schools Allocate Reserves for Charter Agreement Amid School Closures
The Baltimore school district is utilizing reserve funds to support a charter school deal, while a closing school receives $196,000.
Public Safety
Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Alliance Exterior Construction in Highlandtown
A significant fire at a Southeast Baltimore warehouse prompted a major response from firefighters, with no reported injuries.
Weather
Baltimore Weather Forecast for Friday, June 19: Cloudy, High 84°F / Low 68°F
Tomorrow in Baltimore (Friday, June 19): overcast skies, a high near 84°F and a low around 68°F, with a 21% chance of precipitation.
Courts
Baltimore State's Attorney Unveils Police Officers' 'Do Not Call List'
The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office has released a list of nearly 100 officers deemed unreliable for court testimony.
Courts
Marilyn Mosby Faces Possible Suspension of Law License Before Mortgage Fraud Trial
The former Baltimore State's Attorney may have her law license suspended as she prepares for a trial related to mortgage fraud allegations.
Courts
State's Attorney Ivan Bates Acknowledges Error in Gun Offender Sentencing
Baltimore's State's Attorney admits his office failed to pursue enhanced penalties for a repeat gun offender.
Courts
Defense Counsel Moves to Dismiss Federal Charges Against Mosby
An attorney for Marilyn Mosby has filed a motion to dismiss the federal indictment against her, citing various legal grounds.
Courts
Marilyn Mosby Found Guilty of Mortgage Fraud in Split Verdict
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was convicted of lying on a mortgage application for a Florida property.
Public Safety
Identification of Revolutionary War Soldier Marks Resolution of Maryland's Oldest Cold Case
DNA analysis has identified Private John Pumphrey, a soldier killed in the Revolutionary War, resolving a 245-year-old mystery.
Public Safety
Chief Engineer of Dali Ship Pleads Guilty to Safety Violations Linked to Key Bridge Incident
Karthikeyan Deenadayalan admits to federal safety law violations related to the tragic Key Bridge accident that resulted in six fatalities.