What's Happening In Baltimore Today

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Updated Sept. 8, 2025, 9:45 a.m.

Maryland leaders are pushing back against President Trump’s repeated threats to deploy National Guard troops to Baltimore, a move he says is necessary to fight violent crime. Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott argue the city does not need federal troops, pointing instead to declining crime trends and the need for restored funding for anti-violence programs.

Baltimore police report historic drops in violent crime for the third consecutive year. Homicides are down 29% from 2024, non-fatal shootings 21%, carjackings 30%, and vehicle thefts 32%. Despite these reductions, FBI data shows Baltimore still had the nation’s third-highest violent crime rate last year among large cities. Mayor Scott acknowledged the statistics but emphasized that “the National Guard doesn’t work.

Gov. Moore highlighted investments in local law enforcement and technology, noting that offenders with handguns are now being arrested more quickly. Both he and Scott have vowed to consider legal action if federal troops are ordered into Baltimore, citing a recent court ruling that Trump’s deployment of troops in Los Angeles violated federal law.

Trump has dismissed local progress, calling Baltimore a “hellhole” and rejecting an invitation from Moore to visit the city. He has already sent more than 2,200 National Guard members into Washington, D.C., despite data showing crime there has declined.

Community reaction in Baltimore is divided. Some residents worry federal intervention would disproportionately target minority communities, likening it to a new “War on Drugs.” Others, including crime victims, support a troop presence for added security.

Mayor Scott continues to press for alternative federal support, urging restoration of violence prevention funding, bans on ghost guns and Glock switches, and stronger partnerships with local law enforcement. “We’ve laid out clearly what the federal government can do to help us,” Scott said.

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1. Maryland leaders say federal money, not troops needed in Baltimore

2. Suspect arrested for murder of missing Maryland woman

3. Woman alleges Cashapp theft by Baltimore squeegee worker

4. Six people rescued from water near Fort Armistead near Key Bridge site

5. Baltimore mayor boasts about continued historical crime decline

6. Anne Arundel County school bus drivers’ union awaits counteroffer from management

7. Maryland senator files proposal to redraw state map after redistricting in Texas

8. Child, 2 adults dead after murder-suicide in Baltimore County

9. Baltimore leaders say city is investing in neighborhood approach to stop overdoses

10. Baltimore scores big win with $62 million verdict against Maryland ghost gun retailer

11. Body camera footage shows moments leading to Baltimore man’s in-custody death

12. New York man arrested after Harford County deputy injured in chase on I-95

13. Maryland judge issues emergency order to stop ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia

14. Court throws out Trump administration’s lawsuit against all Maryland federal judges

15. Union for Anne Arundel County bus drivers and aides authorize strike

16. Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare fail to reach deal over insurance coverage

17. Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody in Baltimore

18. Cybersecurity incident at MTA impacts mobility transit service, new bookings unavailable

19. Towson’s rat problem addressed by Baltimore County officials after WJZ report

20. Gov. Wes Moore invites President Trump to Maryland for public safety walk

21. Maryland college student moves into dorm after MHEC restores grant

22. Jewish students, parents, teachers push back against antisemitism allegations at BCPS

23. MDTA says revisions to new Key Bridge could speed construction, limit impact

24. MTA rolls out rules of conduct, new law takes effect in October

25. Body of missing swimmer recovered from Beaver Dam swimming quarry

26. U.S. Coast Guard confirms ship explosion near Baltimore’s Key Bridge site

27. 28. Maryland’s SNAP-ED program to shut down October 1

29. Baltimore residents worried after recent burglaries in Mount Washington

30. BGE asks customers to limit electricity after substation disconnection

31. Baltimore mayor responds after President Trump takes jab at the city

32. Convicted killer of Maryland mother Rachel Morin sentenced to life in prison

33. 4 children, 2 adults killed in Maryland house fire

34. Police investigating mass shooting in Park Heights

35. Former youth pastor facing child sex abuse charges in Baltimore County

36. Anne Arundel County Police expands drone program to enhance safety

37. Baltimore County listed in latest DOJ report of U.S. “sanctuary jurisdictions”

38. Baltimore’s DPW is making “visible progress” for heat protection, report finds

39. Cause of partial downtown building collapse unclear as city officials wait for inspection

40. Baltimore police sends out more patrols to Federal Hill following recent violence

41. Dali shipbuilder sued over power failure that led to collision with Key Bridge

42. Maryland teen drowns after storm pushes him into draining pipe, officials say

43. Baltimore City schools accused of neglecting incidents of antisemitism

44. Howard County passes emergency bill targeting for-profit house parties

45. Maryland patients face uncertainty as Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare clash over insurance coverage

46. 10 hurt, 5 hospitalized after possible hazardous materials incident at Poultry processing plant

47. Baltimore children under 12 ride free onboard MTA buses

48. Video shows chaos as gunfire is heard in Baltimore’s Federal Hill

49. Woman found dead along shoulder of Baltimore Beltway

50. BGE, Pepco customers will save around $3 on monthly energy bill starting in 2026

51. Maryland pastor arrested by ICE agents, community rallies in support

52. Morgan State unveils new off-campus student housing development

53. New Baltimore County Inspector General appointed as current one was rejected

54. Vehicle with body pulled from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

55. Family of Ronald Silver II sues Baltimore over DPW worker’s death

56. Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release, another bars immediate ICE detention

57. Nurses at Baltimore hospital hold 1-day strike over staffing, patient care concerns

58. Baltimore City school board meeting derailed by offensive video

59. Ocean City, Maryland residents reject ordinance that would restrict short-term rentals

60. Baltimore County teachers to see cost of living raise in September under agreement with district

61. Baltimore Ravens’ veterans report to training camp with high expectations

62. Worker dies after getting trapped in trench at Baltimore County construction site

63. Part of York road still closed after major water main break in Baltimore County

64. $200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore

65. 35 cars, two businesses broken into in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, police say

66. Juveniles to be detained if arrested while on ankle monitoring under new DJS guidelines

67. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces buyout offer for state employees

68. 25 people hospitalized due to suspected overdose in West Baltimore

69. Baltimore Police to share body cam video in fatal shooting of 70-year-old woman

70. DPW to start trash and recycling collections at 5:00 A.M. during summer months

71. Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge remains to be demolished this week

72. Marilyn Mosby says she hit rock bottom, criticizes current Baltimore State’s Attorney

73. Maryland joins 19 states suing Trump administration over Medicaid data release to DHS

74. Baltimore City Council President, other leaders demanding end to BGE multi-year rate hikes

75. Baltimore Police officer charged with rape of 16-year-old girl

76. Marilyn Mosby says State’s Attorney Ivan Bates filed complaint against her over Syed case

77. Baltimore County fire chief gives update on house explosion in Rosedale

78. New Maryland state laws to go into effect, including hiring freeze

79. Maryland State Police crack down on multiple illegal car rallies

80. Baltimore Fire union raises concerns over city’s decision to downgrade 4 medic units

81. Ocean City, Maryland’s new beach tent rules cause confusion for visitors

82. Undeground fire in Downtown Baltimore on Saturday under investigation

83. Demolition of last remnants of Francis Scott Key Bridge to begin next month

84. Accusers of ex-Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker left with “stain” of his denial, attorneys say

85. Man dies in Baltimore police custody, prompting investigation

86. Baltimore City Police say woman, 70, lunged with knife before officer shot and killed her

87. Maryland to implement state hiring freeze, buyouts, due to historic fiscal challenge

88. Justice Department asks Abrego Garcia not be released on federal charges

89. Man sentenced to life for murder of 12-year-old Baltimore girl

90. Amtrak train stuck in tunnel without power near Baltimore amid heat wave in Maryland

91. Second quadruple shooting reported in West Baltimore after 2 adults, 2 teens injured

92. Baltimore Mayor Scott signs $4.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026

93. AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year

94. BOPA has new agreement with Baltimore City, will operate as “Create Baltimore”

95. Baltimore community mourns arabber who was fatally shot by police

96. Baltimore leaders focus on reintegration to keep crime rates down

97. Investigators release body camera footage from deadly police shooting in Dundalk

98. Baltimore gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

99. CIAA Tournament To Remain in Baltimore through 2029

100. Suspect dead after Baltimore police shooting leaves officer injured

101. Orioles minor league player Luis Guevara, 19, dies in personal watercraft crash in Florida

102. MTA introduces plan for future of Baltimore’s bus services

103. Suspended Maryland teacher found not guilty of sexually abusing students in partial verdict

104. Maryland releases updates to Tenant’s Bill of Rights, takes effect July 1

105. Baltimore lawyer alleges Meta, Google allowing “squatter networks”

106. Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget

107. University of Maryland Medical System sues company over denied service claims

108. Maryland Attorney General Brown preliminary agrees to settlement with Purdue Pharma

109. 1 man dead, 2 other injured after shooting on Maryland I-70

110. Hundreds gather at State capitol in Annapolis for ‘No Kings’ rally

111. Gov. Moore announces relief funding for some BGE customers to help with high energy costs

112. State highway officials say Baltimore Beltway project will reduce congestion along I-695

113. Police investigating Maryland couple accused of killing, hiding the body of a 3-year-old girl

114. Baltimore teacher allegedly choked her neighbor over trash cleanup

115. Maryland man dead, trooper hurt in multi-car crash on I-95

116. Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. to face federal criminal charges

117. Maryland could see a spike in health insurance costs in 2026

118. Ground beef distributed in Maryland and around the nation could contain E. Coli

119. Baltimore County approves 4.9% water rate increase

120. Local police warn of uptick in break-ins as summer season approaches

121. Howard County Public Schools cutting more than 120 jobs as school boards slashes budget

122. Diesel Spill from Johns Hopkins Vendor Tanks Sends 2,000 Gallons into Inner Harbor

123. Baltimore Mayor Scott says DOGE cuts are “irresponsible” as Johns Hopkins freezes hiring

124. Baltimore building collapses after truck crashes

125. Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker lists Maryland home for $3.2 million

126. BGE to shift supply costs onto lower-usage months, reducing peak season bills

127. Several new laws go into effect in Maryland

128. 16-year-old convicted of killing classmate at Joppatowne High School

129. WNBA star Caitlin Clark ruled out of Wednesday’s WNBA game in Baltimore

130. Man and woman killed in double shooting in Baltimore on Memorial Day

131. Baltimore Police to increase presence for major holidays and high-profile events

132. Baltimore sees spike in juvenile crime as repeat offenders go unchecked

133. Baltimore’s Jewish community seeks more patrols after Israel Embassy staffers shot

134. Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in blue crabs

135. Baltimore police release video of deadly officer shooting

136. Juvenile crime in Baltimore is out of control, City State’s Attorney says

137. Police remind the public to stay vigilant against potential post-storm scams

138. Investigation underway after Police say a County Officer shot man armed with knife

139. 17-year veteran of Baltimore Fire Department dies in skills training session

140. West Baltimore warehouse condemned after Monday fire, faces demolition

141. Fines to increase for Baltimore parking violations

142. Baltimore mother killed on Mother’s Day and her birthday

143. Man killed after exchanging gunfire with officers in North Baltimore, police say

144. Demolition of Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course to begin after 150th Preakness Stakes

145. Justin Tucker released by Baltimore Ravens amid sexual misconduct allegations

146. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy

147. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore

148. Family of man killed by Baltimore County police says he wasn’t violent

149. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service

150. Guilty verdict handed to man on trial for Rachel Morin’s murder

151. Trial for Rachel Morin’s accused killer resumes Monday

152. Family seeks police footage of Baltimore County crash that killed a man and 2 children

153. Supreme Court rules U.S. must facilitate return of mistakenly deported Maryland man

154. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use

155. U.S. Department of Education pulls millions it committed to Maryland

156. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime

157. Maryland reparations bill inches forward

158. Ravens Coach John Harbaugh reaches three-year extension to stay in Baltimore through 2028

159. Trial for accused murderer of Rachel Morin set to begin

160. Jane Doe identified in 29-year-old Baltimore County cold case through new DNA technology

161. Family of DPW worker who died of heat exhaustion calls for justice

162. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse

163. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!

164. President Trump singles out Baltimore schools while dismantling Department of Education

165. NTSB to release new information in Key Bridge collapse investigation

166. Baltimore County child murdered on Christmas Eve honored by State Senate

167. Civil lawsuit filed against man convicted in daycare sexual abuse case

168. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes

169. Baltimore County Police Shooting: Suspect Identified as City School Teacher with Prior Gun Conviction

170. Baltimore County officer released from hospital after last week’s shooting

171. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement

172. Baltimore County police officer injured in shooting at Catonsville precinct

173. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students

174. Family of DPW worker who died on the job speaks out on IG report

175. Pedestrian dies after falling under MTA bus in downtown Baltimore,

176. Maryland resident has case of measles, health department confirms

177. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks

178. Adnan Syed will not have to return to prison for Hae Min Lee’s murder

179. Proposed bill in Maryland would punish parents for some offenses committed by juveniles

180. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight

181. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget

182. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident

183. Morgan State acrobatics and tumbling team goes viral for routine

184. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall

185. Maryland bill aims to use speed assistance technology for reckless drivers

186. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed for Cohort of Governors

187. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility

188. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving

189. Father sentenced to 65 years for shooting at his child’s birthday inside Maryland mall

190. Proposed bill in Howard County aims to create more affordable housing

191. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates

192. Baltimore sheriff’s deputies overpaid by millions, OIG report shows

193. Baltimore City leaders aim to hold BGE accountable for rising utility bills

194. Baltimore County schools investigating teacher over social media post allegedly to help ICE

195. Baltimore community mourns death of longtime WBAL Reporter Tim Tooten

196. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted

197. Printing error causes Maryland comptroller’s office to send sensitive data to wrong addresses

198. Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child abuse lawsuits

199. Design for Maryland’s new Key Bridge unveiled, 10 months after tragic collapse

200. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases

201. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans

202. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City

203. Massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct

204. Baltimore area first responders called to DC plane crash site

205. Proposed bill would prevent police from pulling over drivers for certain offenses

206. Daniel Hersl, of disgraced GTTF, granted supervised release

207. Middle River mother charged with murder in the death of her 11-year-old daughter

208. Baltimore DPW’s water and sewer rate hike approved by city’s spending board

209. Baltimore residents report stinky odor

210. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school

211. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase

212. New bill seeks to find cause of student absenteeism in Baltimore City schools

213. U.S. Supreme Court will not hearing case on Maryland’s strict gun licensing laws

214. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel

215. Security guard shot during altercation at Baltimore McDonald’s

216. Bird flu detected at Maryland poultry farm on Eastern Shore, Maryland officials say

217. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions

218. Baltimore police investigate man’s death as first homicide of 2025

219. Community mourns 4-year-old’s death at Baltimore County viewing

220. Baltimore State’s Attorney discusses violent repeat offender accountability

221. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics

222. Former Pikesville principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI recording

223. Baltimore City DPW hold public meetings on proposed water rate increase

224. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools

225. Marylanders approve of Gov. Wes Moore in Gonzales poll

226. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment

227. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin

228. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan

229. Maryland Senator Katherine Klausmeier named as Baltimore County executive,

230. Maryland sees its first major snow storm of the season in January

231. Rapper Lupe Fiasco to serve as hip-hop professor at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute

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