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Baltimore mass overdose survivor says "chill came though body" after bad batch of drugs

Despite a drop in deaths last year, recent mass overdoses in Penn North show there is still a serious problem, and the city council tried to get to a deeper understanding at an oversight hearing Tuesday.

New Baltimore center launched to counter antisemitism and hate

A newly-launched center is educating about antisemitism and what it means to be Jewish in America.

Maryland man celebrates 100th blood donation: "It's a good feeling"

A Maryland man has donated blood 100 times, saving an estimated 300 lives.

Code Red Extreme Heat Alert extended in Baltimore as cooling centers remain open

Baltimore City has extended a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert, with dangerous heat expected across Maryland through Thursday, July 31.

Maryland Gov. Moore expands support for state farmers through executive order

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order to expand economic support for farmers and promote the state's agricultural sector.

Man sentenced to 45 years for fatal shooting of Baltimore high school student

A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Baltimore high school student, according to the State's Attorney's Office.

Baltimore leaders consider solutions for opioid crisis following mass overdose

The Baltimore City Council's Public Safety Committee heard about opioid trends and potential solutions to the drug crisis during a meeting, nearly two weeks after a mass overdose in the Penn North community.

Maryland sets stricter coal dust control rules for CSX terminal in Baltimore

The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a permit requiring CSX Transportation to surround its Baltimore rail terminal with a windscreen to reduce coal dust in a nearby neighborhood.

Hot & humid weather continues across Maryland for Wednesday

Hot & humid weather continues Wednesday....stormy Thursday...heat relief by Friday into the weekend.

Minors charged in Maryland crime ring after stolen car chase in Pennsylvania

A group of minors is facing charges in connection with an organized crime ring in Maryland after a stolen car chase in Pennsylvania, Bel Air Police said.

Baltimore County residents protest nomination process of new inspector general

Baltimore County residents protested Executive Kathy Klausmeier's nomination of Khadija Walker as the next inspector general outside the county courthouse on Tuesday.

Baltimore protesters show support for Maryland pastor detained by ICE agents

Protesters rallied in Baltimore on Monday in support of a Maryland pastor who is still being held by U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana.

Carroll County deputies to assist ICE agents in immigration crackdown

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office will start serving administrative warrants on inmates with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer, including those who have been arrested.

Baltimore leaders spar over health insurance for all DPW workers a year after on-the-job death

The death of a Baltimore sanitation worker in the heat on the job one year ago this week exposed many alarming problems, including a lack of health insurance for more than 130 frontline solid waste workers.