Education
Baltimore County's $2.5 Billion School Budget Now Active Amid Legal Uncertainty
The Baltimore County Public Schools' budget has commenced despite an ongoing legal challenge questioning its approval.
News & Civic Info
Baltimore News — Highlandtown
Useful local reporting: housing, transit, public safety and City Hall — over clickbait.
All
Local News
Crime & Public Safety
Politics
City Hall
Education
Health
Transportation
Housing
Economy
Environment
Community Stories
Opinion
Weather
Horoscope
Public Safety
Business
Courts
Sports
Government
Government/Policy
Arts & Culture
Transit
Community
Immigration
International Relations
Entertainment
Elections
Food
Public Institutions
History
Public Events
City Events
Arts & Entertainment
Arts
Culture
Travel
City Life
Arts and Culture
Science
City Hall
Baltimore Safe Streets Employee Charged Federally Following Shooting Incident
Antoine Burton, a worker with Baltimore's Safe Streets program, faces federal charges after a June arrest linked to a shooting.
Weather
Coastal Flood Advisory for the Baltimore Area (Minor)
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 10:23PM EDT until July 9 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Courts
Kirk Family Advocates for Public Access to Evidence in Murder Case
During a preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk, his family calls for transparency in the judicial process.
Public Safety
Pikesville Bus Collision Results in 28 Injuries
A bus crash in Pikesville, Maryland, involving multiple vehicles and a building, has left 28 individuals injured, with one in critical condition.
City Hall
Baltimore Area Welcomes New Sheriffs Following Primary Elections
Three new sheriffs are set to take office in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Montgomery County after recent Democratic primaries.
Public Safety
Fire in Taneytown Injures One and Causes Significant Property Damage
A house fire in Taneytown left one man injured and resulted in an estimated $150,000 in damages.
Public Safety
Bus Accident in Pikesville Results in 28 Injuries
A mass casualty incident occurred in Pikesville when a Maryland Transit Administration bus crashed, injuring numerous individuals.
Public Safety
Bus Collision with Building Leaves 28 Injured in Maryland
A bus crash into a building in Maryland has resulted in injuries to 28 individuals, according to local authorities.
City Hall
Martin O'Malley Commends Spencer's Initiative for Open City Data
Former Mayor Martin O'Malley has voiced support for Mayor Brandon Scott's efforts to enhance transparency through accessible city data.
Public Safety
Pikesville Bus Collision Leaves 28 Injured
A bus crash in Pikesville on Wednesday night resulted in multiple injuries and extensive emergency response.
Public Safety
Graham Platner Halts Senate Campaign Amid Rape Allegation
Democratic candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for Maine's U.S. Senate seat following a rape allegation.
Public Safety
Former Baltimore County Paramedic Faces Plea Deal Over Contaminating Colleagues' Food and Drink
Christopher Carroll, a former paramedic, must decide by August 21 whether to accept a plea deal related to serious allegations.
Transit
Pikesville Bus Collision Results in 28 Injuries
A bus crash in Pikesville involving multiple vehicles has left at least 28 individuals injured, with one in critical condition.
Transit
Eyewitness Describes MTA Bus Collision in Pikesville
A witness shares their account of an MTA bus crash that occurred in Pikesville, highlighting the incident's impact.
Courts
Ex-Baltimore County Youth Pastor Admits to Sexual Abuse of Minor
Thomas Pinkerton Jr. has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a minor, with incidents reported from 2006 to 2010.
Horoscope
Daily Horoscope for Thursday, July 9, 2026: All 12 Zodiac Signs
Your free daily horoscope for Thursday, July 9 — what the stars have in store for every zodiac sign, from Aries to Pisces.
Public Safety
Crownsville Dog Rescued After Falling Into Well
A dog in Crownsville was successfully rescued after falling 17 feet down a well, showcasing the community's dedication to animal safety.
Education
Vandalism Leads to Continued Closures of Baltimore Pools
Several public pools in Baltimore remain closed due to vandalism, impacting summer recreation for residents.
Public Safety
Bus Accident in Pikesville Leaves 30 Injured, Baltimore County Fire Department Reports
A bus crash in Pikesville has resulted in injuries to 30 individuals, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.