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City council tackles opioid crisis in urgent talks amid 'New Jack City' drug scare
In the wake of a massive overdose event at Penn-North last Thursday, which hospitalized at least 27 people, Baltimore city ...
Baltimore drug markets flourish, sources say emerging 'New Jack City' linked to overdoses
A dangerous street drug called 'New Jack City' is hitting Baltimore and may be tied to last week's mass overdose, according ...
SUN: Long Reach star Aidan West to sign with Dodgers after being drafted
It felt as if time slowed down Sunday evening and Monday morning for former Long Reach shortstop Aidan West.West thought he ...
Ryan O'Hearn goes 0-for-2 in first career All-Star appearance as the AL's starting DH
What a night and incredible honor for the lone Oriole at the 2025 MLB All-Star game in Ryan O'Hearn.O'Hearn, in his eighth ...
Fed Hill leaders calling for change after weekend crime spree by juveniles
Residents of Federal Hill expressed frustration and concern following a weekend incident where dozens of cars were vandalized ...
Auto thefts down 34% in Baltimore, but costly insurance claims still on the rise
The city has experienced a 34% decrease in auto thefts compared to the same period last year, according to the latest police ...
O's wrap up '25 MLB Draft with 24 selections; 21 college picks (13 pitchers & 11 hitters)
The Baltimore Orioles wrapped up the second and final day of the MLB Draft this evening from Atlanta and the All-Star ...
Maryland mom calls for juvenile justice reform after daughter's alleged assault at school
The parents of a 12-year-old girl are calling for Maryland state lawmakers to take action after their daughter was allegedly ...
One person rescued from rushing water in Northeast Baltimore, police say
Amid heavy storms and flood warnings, one person needed rescue from rushing water in Northeast Baltimore's Frankford ...
Thousands of state employees are ineligible for MD buyout program as officials cut costs
As state workers begin applying for the Voluntary Separation Program, a cost-cutting measure implemented by Governor Wes ...
Baltimore youth fund decries 'incessant media reporting' about its use of taxpayer dollars
Legal counsel for the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF) wrote a letter to Spotlight on Maryland complaining of ...
Politicians clash as 'Heart of the Fourth' festival falls victim to power struggle
The inaugural "Heart of the Fourth" festival, planned for this weekend in Northwest Baltimore, has been abruptly canceled due to political disputes, ...