What's Happening In Baltimore Today

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Updated Oct. 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Howard County residents got an unexpected jolt Monday evening when a small earthquake shook parts of Columbia and Savage, sending folks rushing outside and blowing up neighborhood group chats.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 2.5-magnitude quake hit just after 5 p.m., with the epicenter located east of Riverside, right in the middle of a residential area. While the shaking only lasted a few seconds, many residents said it was powerful enough to feel like an explosion or a heavy impact nearby.

Neighbors poured onto their porches, all with the same question: “Did you feel that?” Social media quickly lit up with real-time reactions, as residents compared notes, traded theories, and made sure everyone was okay.

Howard County police and emergency officials confirmed that no injuries or structural damage were reported as of Monday evening. Experts say mild earthquakes like this are not unheard of in Maryland, though they’re rare enough to catch people off guard when they happen.

For many residents, the brief tremor was enough of a scare to leave hearts racing, but also to spark a sigh of relief knowing it wasn’t anything more serious.

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1. 2.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Maryland communities

2. North Baltimore shooting leaves adult dead, 7-year-old injured

3. Morgan State student, among 4 others shot near Howard University in D.C.

4. Maryland state workers who took buyouts receive double payments

5. Repeat offender arrested for attempted rape on Johns Hopkins campus

6. 64-year-old man tied to series of home burglaries in Baltimore County arrested

7. 140+ year-old bridge collapses as septic truck drove over it in Baltimore County

8. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announces leadership changes in Mayor’s Office

9. Baltimore police arrested 21 homicide, non-fatal shooting suspects in past month

10. Family of Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse victim to take settlement with Dali owners

11. 16-year-old convicted in murder of Joppatowne classmate to be sentenced

12. Baltimore County neighbors question use of force in deadly police shooting

13. Before mass foreclosures, loan product looked good for Baltimore

14. Maryland Democrats reaffirm commitment to federal workers amid government shutdown

15. 10 overdoses reported in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood, 6 hospitalized

16. Baltimore DPW will soon mail notices about lead galvanized, or unknown water service lines

17. Man charged in stabbing that marked Baltimore’s 100th homicide of 2025

18. Maryland woman arrested for break-ins caught on camera facing charges in 3rd county

19. Greene Turtle CEO explains why Towson location is closing amid Thirsty Thursday backlash

20. Marylanders receiving federal assistance could be impacted by government shutdown

21. Baltimore County man accused of causing massive explosion to his home

22. Maryland offering resources to support residents impacted by government shutdown

23. New laws for Maryland drivers begin Wednesday, Oct. 1

24. Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup to close in May

25. Woman arrested for burglarizing several Maryland homes

26. 16-year-old in Maryland DHS custody found dead at Baltimore hotel

27. Former Baltimore County teacher sentenced to 20 years for sex abuse of student

28. Former Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson sworn in as USDA Advisor for Nutrition and Housing

29. 25,000 dead fish causing a stench near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

30. Man found guilty of first-degree murder in shooting of bystander Cameran Holt

31. Johns Hopkins ends negotiations with UnitedHealthcare

32. Dr. Earl Richardson, President Emeritus of Morgan State University, dies at 81

33. Unexplained burglaries in Baltimore prompts safety meeting, police request publics help

34. Man charged with two murders accused of also killing mother, ruled incompetent for trial

35. 1 injured while U.S. Naval Academy was being cleared after reported threat

36. Baltimore City takes new steps to address vacant buildings

37. Baltimore City Council calls for law enforcement, local agencies to address open-air drug markets

38. Phase 2 of renovations at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium nearly complete

39. Maryland Gov. Moore discusses campaign for re-election in 2026

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

41. Suspect arrested for murder of missing Maryland woman

42. Woman alleges Cashapp theft by Baltimore squeegee worker

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

44. Baltimore mayor boasts about continued historical crime decline

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

56. Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody in Baltimore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

66. 67. Maryland’s SNAP-ED program to shut down October 1

68. Baltimore residents worried after recent burglaries in Mount Washington

69. BGE asks customers to limit electricity after substation disconnection

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

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

72. 4 children, 2 adults killed in Maryland house fire

73. Police investigating mass shooting in Park Heights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

82. Baltimore City schools accused of neglecting incidents of antisemitism

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

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

85. 10 hurt, 5 hospitalized after possible hazardous materials incident at Poultry processing plant

86. Baltimore children under 12 ride free onboard MTA buses

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

88. Woman found dead along shoulder of Baltimore Beltway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

97. Baltimore City school board meeting derailed by offensive video

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

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

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

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

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

103. $200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore

104. 35 cars, two businesses broken into in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, police say

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

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

107. 25 people hospitalized due to suspected overdose in West Baltimore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

121. Undeground fire in Downtown Baltimore on Saturday under investigation

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

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

124. Man dies in Baltimore police custody, prompting investigation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

137. Baltimore gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

138. CIAA Tournament To Remain in Baltimore through 2029

139. Suspect dead after Baltimore police shooting leaves officer injured

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

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

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

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

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

145. Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget

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

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

148. 1 man dead, 2 other injured after shooting on Maryland I-70

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

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

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

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

153. Baltimore teacher allegedly choked her neighbor over trash cleanup

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

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

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

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

158. Baltimore County approves 4.9% water rate increase

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

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

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

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

163. Baltimore building collapses after truck crashes

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

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

166. Several new laws go into effect in Maryland

167. 16-year-old convicted of killing classmate at Joppatowne High School

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

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

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

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

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

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

174. Baltimore police release video of deadly officer shooting

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

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

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

178. 17-year veteran of Baltimore Fire Department dies in skills training session

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

180. Fines to increase for Baltimore parking violations

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

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

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

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

185. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy

186. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore

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

188. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service

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

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

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

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

193. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use

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

195. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime

196. Maryland reparations bill inches forward

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

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

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

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

201. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse

202. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!

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

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

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

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

207. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes

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

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

210. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement

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

212. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students

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

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

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

216. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks

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

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

219. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight

220. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget

221. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident

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

223. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall

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

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

226. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility

227. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving

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

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

230. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates

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

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

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

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

235. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted

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

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

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

239. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases

240. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans

241. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City

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

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

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

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

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

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

248. Baltimore residents report stinky odor

249. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school

250. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase

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

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

253. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel

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

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

256. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions

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

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

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

260. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics

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

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

263. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools

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

265. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment

266. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin

267. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan

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

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

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

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