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Baltimore Fire Department Launches 'Fridays at the Firehouse' for Youth Engagement
The Baltimore City Fire Department invites local youth to explore firefighting through hands-on activities every Friday in August.
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Public Safety
Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Three Baltimore Firefighters
Three firefighters have died and one is critically injured after a vacant rowhouse fire in Southwest Baltimore.
Public Safety
Baltimore Fire Department Seeks $39 Million to Address Fire Truck Shortage
City leaders face critical decisions as the Baltimore Fire Department proposes funding options to restore its fleet amid a significant shortage of fire trucks.
Public Safety
Five Individuals Charged in Assault and Cell Phone Theft Incident
Authorities have charged five individuals, including two men from Odenton, in connection with an assault and theft of a cell phone.
Courts
Baltimore Citation Docket to Meet Monthly Due to Low Citation Rates
Baltimore's citation docket will transition to a monthly schedule in 2025 as police issue fewer citations for low-level offenses.
City Hall
Baltimore City Council Approves Nearly $5 Billion Budget Amid Concerns Over Mayor's Office Expansion
The Baltimore City Council unanimously passed a budget focused on public safety and immigrant services, despite scrutiny on staffing increases in the Mayor's Office.
Public Safety
Baltimore Police Outline New Strategy for Fells Point After Recent Violence
Following two weekends of violence, city officials promise a revamped approach to maintaining order in Fells Point.
Public Safety
Trump Claims Iran Breached Ceasefire with Drone Strikes in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump alleges Iran violated a ceasefire by launching drones at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Public Safety
American Confirmed Dead Following Earthquakes in Venezuela
The U.S. State Department has confirmed the death of an American in the recent earthquakes that struck Venezuela.
Transit
MTA Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Suspect from Bus Assault
Authorities are investigating an aggravated assault on a LocalLink 29 bus and have released a photo of a suspect.
Transit
Community Voices Rise Against MTA's BaltimoreLink Initiative
Local residents and activists express concerns regarding the MTA's BaltimoreLink transit plan amid ongoing discussions.
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.