What's Happening In Baltimore Today

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Updated July 23, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

A virtual meeting held by Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) was abruptly interrupted Tuesday evening after an unauthorized individual gained access and displayed racist, antisemitic, and sexually explicit material. The incident, which occurred on July 22, is now the subject of a hate crime investigation.

According to BCPS officials, the virtual disruption included graphic content described as “deeply offensive, threatening, and inappropriate.” The meeting was immediately paused after the material appeared on screen.

In response, the session was moved to an in-person format and later resumed. BCPS announced that a full video recording of the continued meeting will be made available on the City Schools TV YouTube channel.

The Baltimore Police Department and City School Police are actively investigating the incident as a hate crime. BCPS released a public statement strongly condemning the act and acknowledging the harm it caused to the school community.

“This appalling act, which is being investigated as a hate crime, undoubtedly impacted and caused harm to members of our school community,” the statement read. “We strongly and unequivocally renounce this criminal act. In our haste to communicate about pausing the meeting, we regret that we failed to acknowledge the harm that the image caused. We take this matter very seriously and are doing everything possible to prevent a similar incident from happening again.”

School officials emphasized that the safety and well-being of students, staff, and families remain their top priority and vowed to enhance digital security measures to avoid future incidents.

“Steadfast in our values, we will not allow the malicious actions of any individuals to disrupt the trust we have built with our community,” the statement added. “Our commitment remains strong in ensuring City Schools provides a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.”

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1. Baltimore City school board meeting derailed by offensive video

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

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

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

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

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

7. $200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore

8. 35 cars, two businesses broken into in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, police say

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

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

11. 25 people hospitalized due to suspected overdose in West Baltimore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25. Undeground fire in Downtown Baltimore on Saturday under investigation

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

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

28. Man dies in Baltimore police custody, prompting investigation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

41. Baltimore gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

42. CIAA Tournament To Remain in Baltimore through 2029

43. Suspect dead after Baltimore police shooting leaves officer injured

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

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

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

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

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

49. Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget

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

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

52. 1 man dead, 2 other injured after shooting on Maryland I-70

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

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

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

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

57. Baltimore teacher allegedly choked her neighbor over trash cleanup

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

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

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

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

62. Baltimore County approves 4.9% water rate increase

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

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

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

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

67. Baltimore building collapses after truck crashes

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

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

70. Several new laws go into effect in Maryland

71. 16-year-old convicted of killing classmate at Joppatowne High School

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

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

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

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

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

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

78. Baltimore police release video of deadly officer shooting

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

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

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

82. 17-year veteran of Baltimore Fire Department dies in skills training session

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

84. Fines to increase for Baltimore parking violations

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

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

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

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

89. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy

90. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore

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

92. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service

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

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

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

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

97. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use

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

99. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime

100. Maryland reparations bill inches forward

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

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

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

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

105. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse

106. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!

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

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

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

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

111. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes

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

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

114. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement

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

116. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students

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

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

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

120. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks

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

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

123. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight

124. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget

125. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident

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

127. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall

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

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

130. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility

131. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving

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

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

134. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates

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

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

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

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

139. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted

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

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

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

143. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases

144. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans

145. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City

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

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

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

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

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

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

152. Baltimore residents report stinky odor

153. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school

154. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase

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

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

157. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel

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

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

160. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions

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

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

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

164. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics

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

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

167. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools

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

169. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment

170. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin

171. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan

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

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

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

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