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The debate over the effectiveness of Baltimore’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS), a key component of the city’s crime-fighting efforts, continues to intensify. The program, currently operating in about half of the city’s police districts, aims to provide services to individuals at the highest risk of involvement in gun violence. Recent statistics released by the […]

A recent report from Baltimore City’s Inspector General has exposed significant safety issues within the Department of Public Works (DPW), prompting questions about accountability and the department’s ability to address its systemic problems. The report revealed that DPW workers were denied basic necessities such as air conditioning, ice, and water during a severe heat wave. […]

William Holloman, 19, has been found guilty of first-degree murder and related charges in the killing of Efraim Gordon, a 31-year-old Israeli citizen visiting Baltimore for a family wedding. Holloman is the fourth and final suspect convicted in the case. The trial, which began on Monday, concluded with the jury reaching a verdict after just […]

Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) employees are speaking out about what they claim are unsafe and disrespectful working conditions, particularly during hot summer months. Stancil McNair, a veteran trash collector, alleges that the agency fails to provide necessary refreshments, equipment, and training for workers conducting manual labor in extreme heat. These claims were echoed […]

For the first time since the 1950s, there’s an opportunity to expand the Baltimore County Council beyond its current seven members. With the county’s population nearly tripling since then, most agree it’s time for expansion, but the extent of growth is under debate. Councilmember Pat Young, D-District 1, called it “an unprecedented opportunity for Baltimore […]

On Tuesday evening, Baltimore Police identified a stolen vehicle through a license plate reader near Pratt and President streets. Police audio indicated the car had been taken during an armed carjacking. The suspects abandoned the vehicle at Broadway and Eastern before fleeing on foot. Witnesses reported that a group of teenagers matching the description of […]

Southwest Airlines, the dominant carrier at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to a series of recent safety incidents. The FAA has initiated an audit of Southwest’s operations following multiple close calls, including instances of aircraft flying at dangerously low altitudes. This development has raised […]

Maryland U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Angela Alsobrooks has expressed optimism about increased voter turnout and momentum following Vice President Kamala Harris’s elevation to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket. This development comes in the wake of President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign and endorse Harris. Alsobrooks, an early supporter of Harris, […]

A 27-year-old Cecil County resident was taken into custody Tuesday morning by Maryland State Police on charges related to the distribution of child pornography. Jonathon M. Schultheis of Rising Sun, Maryland, faces five counts of distributing child pornography. The arrest stems from an investigation initiated in March 2024 by the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children […]

The Maryland State Board of Education recently reviewed a proposed literacy policy that has sparked debate among its members. The policy, which could result in holding back third-grade students with reading difficulties, faced criticism from some board members during a lengthy discussion. Susan Getty, a veteran educator with 40 years of experience, expressed strong opposition […]