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Community Voices Rise Against MTA's BaltimoreLink Initiative
Local residents and activists express concerns regarding the MTA's BaltimoreLink transit plan amid ongoing discussions.
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Transit
Baltimore Leaders Advocate for Regional Transit System Overhaul
A new task force aims to improve regional transit governance and funding, highlighting the need for collaboration among local jurisdictions.
Courts
Family Rejects Plea Deal in Deadly Road Rage Incident
The family of a victim in a fatal road rage incident has deemed a proposed plea deal unacceptable.
City Hall
Mail-In Ballots Narrow Race for Baltimore County Executive
The Democratic primary for Baltimore County Executive remains competitive as mail-in votes are counted.
Courts
John Bolton Enters Guilty Plea in Classified Documents Case
The former national security adviser faces a potential prison sentence and hefty fine following his guilty plea.
Public Safety
Edgewood Mobile Home Fire Displaces Family of Three
A fire in the Williams Mobile Home Park leaves a family without a home as investigators look into the cause.
Education
New Superintendent Appointed for Baltimore County Schools
The former president of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School has been appointed as the new superintendent of Baltimore County Schools.
Courts
Maryland Supreme Court Rules Baltimore Can Be Sued by Injured Biker
The state's highest court has determined that Baltimore is not protected from negligence claims under a recreational use law in a recent case involving an injured cyclist.
Courts
Governor Hogan Names New Judges for Circuit and District Courts
Governor Larry Hogan has appointed Joseph S. Michael to the Washington County Circuit Court and four women to the Baltimore District Court.
Courts
Baltimore Officials Contest IG Lawsuit and Seek to Exclude Her Legal Team
City officials are pushing back against the lawsuit filed by the Inspector General, requesting the court to disqualify her legal representation.
Courts
Paramedic Appeals Protective Order in Contamination Case
A Baltimore County paramedic has appealed a protective order barring him from his family's home amid serious allegations.
Courts
Appeals Court Denies Marilyn Mosby's Request for Hearing Revisions in Fraud Case
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has declined requests from Marilyn Mosby and federal prosecutors for new hearings following a vacated fraud conviction.
Public Safety
James Wallace Appointed as New Chief of Baltimore City Fire Department
Mayor Brandon Scott has appointed 33-year veteran James Wallace to lead the Baltimore City Fire Department amid ongoing challenges.
Public Safety
Baltimore Fire Department to Commemorate Two Fallen Firefighters
A ceremony will be held to honor the memory of two firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Public Safety
Baltimore Fire Department Grieves Loss of Second Firefighter in One Week
The Baltimore Fire Department faces a tragic week as Lt. Mark Dranbauer passes away following a medical emergency on duty.
Public Safety
Baltimore Fire Department Receives Increased Budget for Fleet Upgrades
Baltimore City allocates nearly $3 million more for the Fire Department's vehicle fleet in the 2024 budget to address aging equipment.
Public Safety
Baltimore Fire Department Employee Failed to Report Arrests, Received Paid Leave While Incarcerated
An investigation reveals a BCFD employee did not disclose arrests and collected pay while serving a prison sentence.
Public Safety
Death Toll Rises to Nearly 600 in Venezuela Earthquakes as Rescue Efforts Intensify
Back-to-back earthquakes in northern Venezuela have left at least 589 dead, with rescue teams working tirelessly amid ongoing searches for survivors.
Public Safety
FEMA Official Ousted Following Controversial Remarks, Sources Say
Gregg Phillips, known for bizarre claims including teleportation, has left FEMA amid scrutiny over his past comments.
Public Safety
Violent Weekend in Baltimore Leaves Two Dead and Dozens Injured
A series of shootings over four days in Baltimore resulted in two fatalities and at least 12 injuries, raising concerns about public safety.