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An investigation by Project Baltimore has uncovered campaign finance records showing companies associated with a developer who won approval for a major new residential project contributed over $26,000 to the Baltimore County Council members who voted to greenlight the development, despite overcrowding concerns at nearby schools. The planned unit development named The Cove at Sparrows […]

A newly released police report paints a troubling picture of rising crime across many Baltimore neighborhoods, with some areas seeing staggering increases of nearly 80% in offenses like auto theft, burglaries, and aggravated assaults. The report, obtained by Fox45 News, offers a neighborhood-level snapshot of crime statistics that must be submitted to the federal government, […]

On Monday, Sheila Dixon, a candidate for Mayor of Baltimore, received an official endorsement from Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen, further solidifying her support from the city’s public safety officials. During a press conference held at Dixon’s campaign headquarters, Sheriff Cogen publicly endorsed her mayoral bid, highlighting her qualifications and vision for the city. Cogen’s […]

Coming off a 13-4 season in 2023, the Baltimore Ravens entered the 2024 NFL Draft with the 30th overall pick and a total of nine selections over the three-day event. With several veterans departing in the offseason, the Ravens were expected to target positions like offensive line, wide receiver, and defensive back. In the first […]

The first of three trials related to the tragic Brooklyn Park Day mass shooting is set to commence soon. Tristan Jackson and Aaron Brown, who were both 18 years old at the time of the incident, are expected to stand trial beginning this Wednesday. The Brooklyn Park Day shooting left two people dead and 30 […]

Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting incident after a gunshot victim was dropped off at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on the evening of April 28. According to the preliminary investigation, an individual suffering from an apparent gunshot wound was transported by an unknown person to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office shortly after 6 […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ closer, Craig Kimbrel, had a forgettable series against the Oakland Athletics, which was capped off by an early exit from Sunday’s game due to back soreness. Kimbrel’s struggles were evident from the start of the ninth inning. After issuing a four-pitch leadoff walk, he surrendered a go-ahead two-run home run to the […]

More than a month after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, the Port of Baltimore has welcomed its first container ship through a newly opened temporary channel. The MSC Cargo Passion III, carrying nearly 1,000 containers, successfully navigated the 35-foot deep, 300-foot wide channel on Sunday. The Port of Baltimore celebrated the arrival, calling it […]

Sheila Dixon, a candidate for mayor of Baltimore, received several high-profile endorsements on Saturday, including from former Mayor Jack Young, several former city council members, state senators, and city delegates. Dixon’s campaign spokesperson, Costello, stated, “They are individuals who understand what Baltimore City needs in a mayor and how to move the city forward. They […]

Baltimore City Animal Control uncovered a heartbreaking scene of severe animal cruelty after responding to a call about starving pets living in unsafe conditions. In the basement of the home, officers made a series of distressing discoveries – a deceased dog, an underweight cat, and Wendell, an extremely emaciated dog lying amidst a pile of […]