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Baltimore Schools Expand Workforce Amid Declining Student Enrollment
Baltimore City Public Schools sees a significant rise in staff numbers, even as student enrollment decreases sharply.
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City Hall
Baltimore City Council Set to Approve Budget This Wednesday
The Baltimore City Council is scheduled to finalize the city's budget during a meeting on Wednesday.
City Hall
Court Rejects Motion to Seal Mayor's Office Records Requested by Inspector General
A court has ruled against a request to seal documents from the mayor's office sought by the Baltimore City inspector general.
Public Safety
Body Discovered in Inner Harbor Identified as Missing Man Branson Oduor
Authorities confirm the identity of a body found in the Inner Harbor as that of Branson Oduor, who had been reported missing.
Public Safety
Baltimore Police Honor Fallen Officer During Funeral Home Escort
The Baltimore Police Department paid tribute to a fallen officer by escorting their body to a funeral home following a tragic accident.
Public Safety
Baltimore Police Establish New Traffic Team to Address Reckless Driving and Crashes
The Baltimore Police Department has created a Citywide Traffic Team aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and promoting safer driving practices.
Public Safety
Baltimore Police Request Public Assistance in Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are looking to identify an individual connected to an active investigation in Baltimore.
Public Safety
Video Released of Officer-Involved Shooting in Baltimore
Baltimore Police have shared footage of a fatal encounter with a suspect armed with a handgun at a liquor store.
Public Safety
Baltimore Fire Department Revises Firefighting Protocols Amid Union Concerns
New policies require firefighters to wait for approval before entering burning buildings, raising safety concerns among union members.
Public Safety
Seven-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Warehouse in West Baltimore
Firefighters are currently tackling a significant seven-alarm fire at a warehouse located in West Baltimore.
Public Safety
Baltimore City Fire Chief Niles Ford Resigns After Investigative Report
Niles Ford resigns following a critical report into the January fire that claimed the lives of three firefighters.
Public Safety
Baltimore Fire Department Honors Fallen Firefighters Charles Mudra and Lt. Mark Dranbauer
The Baltimore City Fire Department mourns the loss of two veteran firefighters who passed away following on-duty medical emergencies.
Public Safety
Baltimore Fire Department Faces Staffing Crisis, Threatening Public Safety
A significant number of fire and EMS units are out of service due to critical staffing shortages in Baltimore City.
Public Safety
Air Conditioning Outage Affects Youth at Baltimore Detention Center
A malfunctioning air-conditioning unit at the Baltimore City Youth Detention Center has left some juveniles without adequate cooling.
City Hall
Controversy Erupts Over Mayor's Adviser and Attendance at City Hall
Social media reactions surge as questions arise about the mayor's adviser's infrequent presence at City Hall.
Horoscope
Daily Horoscope for Saturday, June 27, 2026: All 12 Zodiac Signs
Your free daily horoscope for Saturday, June 27 — what the stars have in store for every zodiac sign, from Aries to Pisces.
Weather
Baltimore Weather Forecast for Saturday, June 27: Light drizzle, High 80°F / Low 72°F
Tomorrow in Baltimore (Saturday, June 27): light drizzle, a high near 80°F and a low around 72°F, with a 37% chance of precipitation.
City Hall
West Baltimore's North Avenue Corridor Receives Over $70 Million in State Investment
Since 2021, West Baltimore has seen significant investment aimed at revitalizing the North Avenue corridor, enhancing community resources.
City Hall
Judge Halts Prince George’s County $39 Million Budget Transfer
A temporary ruling may impact Prince George’s County's financial plans as a judge blocks a significant budget transfer.
City Hall
Baltimore Sees Significant Drop in Crime Rates for 2025
While Baltimore reports a decrease in homicides and shootings, concerns remain over violence in entertainment districts.