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Authorities Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident in Glen Burnie
Anne Arundel County police are on the lookout for a vehicle and driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run that occurred Wednesday night.
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Baltimore Issues Code Red Alert Amid Extreme Heat Wave
Mayor Scott and health officials urge residents to take precautions as temperatures soar above 110 degrees.
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Public Safety
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City Hall
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Weather
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City Hall
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Baltimore's homicide rate has dropped to a historic low in the first half of 2026, but city officials stress that efforts to ensure safety continue.
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Courts
Activists Gather for Hearing on Elkridge ICE Facility
A rally is set for Thursday in Baltimore as residents and activists oppose the establishment of an ICE office in Elkridge.
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Health
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City Hall
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Extreme Heat Warning for the Baltimore Area (Severe)
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