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Former youth pastor accused of sexually abusing boys in Baltimore County

A former youth pastor at Central Christian Church in Rossville, Maryland, has been accused of sexually abusing teenage boys between 2006 and 2010, Baltimore County police said Thursday.

Neo-Nazi gets maximum sentence in terror plot to destroy Maryland's power grid

Brandon Clint Russell, the leader of a neo-Nazi group, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to attack Maryland's power grid in a terrorist plot.

Trial date set for one of two suspects charged in 2023 mass shooting at Morgan State University

A trial date has been set for one of two suspects accused in a 2023 mass shooting during homecoming celebrations at Morgan State University that left five people injured.

USDA announces $8 million initiative to combat invasive blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday announced an $8 million initiative to control the spread of invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay.

Baltimore County Police gets community input for drone response program

The Baltimore County Police Department is gathering community feedback for its proposed Drone as a First Responder program, which will assist officers during emergency responses.

A little more sunshine expected across Maryland Thursday

Partly cloudy skies with a stray afternoon shower expected Thursday.

Student loan borrowers in Maryland eligible for up to $5,000 in relief

Marylanders with student loans can get up to $5,000 in relief by applying for the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit for the 2025 tax season.

Severna Park residents say letters were sent about evidence in acquitted teacher case

Parents and residents say they were sent letters by the attorneys of the Severna Park teacher​ who was acquitted of sex abuse.

Maryland town works to secure storm drains after child drowned in flash flooding

Family members of a 13-year-old boy who drowned after being trapped in an open storm drain during flash floods on Thursday, July 31, in the town of Mount Airy, Maryland, are demanding action.

Rachel Morin's mother reflects 2 years after daughter was found murdered off Maryland trail

Patty Morin remembers the moment she learned that her daughter, Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother of five, was found dead off a popular Harford County walking trail.​

Baltimore organizations try to keep the momentum going with overdose prevention

Some Baltimore organizations are working around the clock to combat drug abuse while trying to prevent residents from overdosing.

Who's America's Favorite Couple? A Baltimore pair is in the running.

Couples all over the country, including a Baltimore pair, are vying for the title of "America's Favorite Couple."

Free South Baltimore Learning Center temporarily closes after federal funding pause

The South Baltimore Learning Center is figuring out its next steps after federal funds were paused, causing it to temporarily close.

Phillies doomed in 4th inning, fail to complete sweep of Orioles

After scoring 18 runs in the first two games of the series, the Phillies plated just one in a loss to the Orioles on Wednesday.