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During August and September 2025, eligible residential customers of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) will see a new line item on their utility bills labeled “Legislative Energy Relief Refund.” This credit comes as part of the Next Generation Energy Act—specifically Senate Bill 937 and House Bill 1035—that directed two refunds to ease the financial burden on electric customers. The first credit is being issued now, while the second is scheduled for February 2026.
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1. Baltimore residents worried after recent burglaries in Mount Washington
2. BGE asks customers to limit electricity after substation disconnection
3. Baltimore mayor responds after President Trump takes jab at the city
4. Convicted killer of Maryland mother Rachel Morin sentenced to life in prison
5. 4 children, 2 adults killed in Maryland house fire
6. Police investigating mass shooting in Park Heights
7. Former youth pastor facing child sex abuse charges in Baltimore County
8. Anne Arundel County Police expands drone program to enhance safety
9. Baltimore County listed in latest DOJ report of U.S. “sanctuary jurisdictions”
10. Baltimore’s DPW is making “visible progress” for heat protection, report finds
11. Cause of partial downtown building collapse unclear as city officials wait for inspection
12. Baltimore police sends out more patrols to Federal Hill following recent violence
13. Dali shipbuilder sued over power failure that led to collision with Key Bridge
14. Maryland teen drowns after storm pushes him into draining pipe, officials say
15. Baltimore City schools accused of neglecting incidents of antisemitism
16. Howard County passes emergency bill targeting for-profit house parties
17. Maryland patients face uncertainty as Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare clash over insurance coverage
18. 10 hurt, 5 hospitalized after possible hazardous materials incident at Poultry processing plant
19. Baltimore children under 12 ride free onboard MTA buses
20. Video shows chaos as gunfire is heard in Baltimore’s Federal Hill
21. Woman found dead along shoulder of Baltimore Beltway
22. BGE, Pepco customers will save around $3 on monthly energy bill starting in 2026
23. Maryland pastor arrested by ICE agents, community rallies in support
24. Morgan State unveils new off-campus student housing development
25. New Baltimore County Inspector General appointed as current one was rejected
26. Vehicle with body pulled from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
27. Family of Ronald Silver II sues Baltimore over DPW worker’s death
28. Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release, another bars immediate ICE detention
29. Nurses at Baltimore hospital hold 1-day strike over staffing, patient care concerns
30. Baltimore City school board meeting derailed by offensive video
31. Ocean City, Maryland residents reject ordinance that would restrict short-term rentals
32. Baltimore County teachers to see cost of living raise in September under agreement with district
33. Baltimore Ravens’ veterans report to training camp with high expectations
34. Worker dies after getting trapped in trench at Baltimore County construction site
35. Part of York road still closed after major water main break in Baltimore County
36. $200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore
37. 35 cars, two businesses broken into in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, police say
38. Juveniles to be detained if arrested while on ankle monitoring under new DJS guidelines
39. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces buyout offer for state employees
40. 25 people hospitalized due to suspected overdose in West Baltimore
41. Baltimore Police to share body cam video in fatal shooting of 70-year-old woman
42. DPW to start trash and recycling collections at 5:00 A.M. during summer months
43. Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge remains to be demolished this week
44. Marilyn Mosby says she hit rock bottom, criticizes current Baltimore State’s Attorney
45. Maryland joins 19 states suing Trump administration over Medicaid data release to DHS
46. Baltimore City Council President, other leaders demanding end to BGE multi-year rate hikes
47. Baltimore Police officer charged with rape of 16-year-old girl
48. Marilyn Mosby says State’s Attorney Ivan Bates filed complaint against her over Syed case
49. Baltimore County fire chief gives update on house explosion in Rosedale
50. New Maryland state laws to go into effect, including hiring freeze
51. Maryland State Police crack down on multiple illegal car rallies
52. Baltimore Fire union raises concerns over city’s decision to downgrade 4 medic units
53. Ocean City, Maryland’s new beach tent rules cause confusion for visitors
54. Undeground fire in Downtown Baltimore on Saturday under investigation
55. Demolition of last remnants of Francis Scott Key Bridge to begin next month
56. Accusers of ex-Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker left with “stain” of his denial, attorneys say
57. Man dies in Baltimore police custody, prompting investigation
58. Baltimore City Police say woman, 70, lunged with knife before officer shot and killed her
59. Maryland to implement state hiring freeze, buyouts, due to historic fiscal challenge
60. Justice Department asks Abrego Garcia not be released on federal charges
61. Man sentenced to life for murder of 12-year-old Baltimore girl
62. Amtrak train stuck in tunnel without power near Baltimore amid heat wave in Maryland
63. Second quadruple shooting reported in West Baltimore after 2 adults, 2 teens injured
64. Baltimore Mayor Scott signs $4.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026
65. AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year
66. BOPA has new agreement with Baltimore City, will operate as “Create Baltimore”
67. Baltimore community mourns arabber who was fatally shot by police
68. Baltimore leaders focus on reintegration to keep crime rates down
69. Investigators release body camera footage from deadly police shooting in Dundalk
70. Baltimore gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students
71. CIAA Tournament To Remain in Baltimore through 2029
72. Suspect dead after Baltimore police shooting leaves officer injured
73. Orioles minor league player Luis Guevara, 19, dies in personal watercraft crash in Florida
74. MTA introduces plan for future of Baltimore’s bus services
75. Suspended Maryland teacher found not guilty of sexually abusing students in partial verdict
76. Maryland releases updates to Tenant’s Bill of Rights, takes effect July 1
77. Baltimore lawyer alleges Meta, Google allowing “squatter networks”
78. Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget
79. University of Maryland Medical System sues company over denied service claims
80. Maryland Attorney General Brown preliminary agrees to settlement with Purdue Pharma
81. 1 man dead, 2 other injured after shooting on Maryland I-70
82. Hundreds gather at State capitol in Annapolis for ‘No Kings’ rally
83. Gov. Moore announces relief funding for some BGE customers to help with high energy costs
84. State highway officials say Baltimore Beltway project will reduce congestion along I-695
85. Police investigating Maryland couple accused of killing, hiding the body of a 3-year-old girl
86. Baltimore teacher allegedly choked her neighbor over trash cleanup
87. Maryland man dead, trooper hurt in multi-car crash on I-95
88. Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. to face federal criminal charges
89. Maryland could see a spike in health insurance costs in 2026
90. Ground beef distributed in Maryland and around the nation could contain E. Coli
91. Baltimore County approves 4.9% water rate increase
92. Local police warn of uptick in break-ins as summer season approaches
93. Howard County Public Schools cutting more than 120 jobs as school boards slashes budget
94. Diesel Spill from Johns Hopkins Vendor Tanks Sends 2,000 Gallons into Inner Harbor
95. Baltimore Mayor Scott says DOGE cuts are “irresponsible” as Johns Hopkins freezes hiring
96. Baltimore building collapses after truck crashes
97. Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker lists Maryland home for $3.2 million
98. BGE to shift supply costs onto lower-usage months, reducing peak season bills
99. Several new laws go into effect in Maryland
100. 16-year-old convicted of killing classmate at Joppatowne High School
101. WNBA star Caitlin Clark ruled out of Wednesday’s WNBA game in Baltimore
102. Man and woman killed in double shooting in Baltimore on Memorial Day
103. Baltimore Police to increase presence for major holidays and high-profile events
104. Baltimore sees spike in juvenile crime as repeat offenders go unchecked
105. Baltimore’s Jewish community seeks more patrols after Israel Embassy staffers shot
106. Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in blue crabs
107. Baltimore police release video of deadly officer shooting
108. Juvenile crime in Baltimore is out of control, City State’s Attorney says
109. Police remind the public to stay vigilant against potential post-storm scams
110. Investigation underway after Police say a County Officer shot man armed with knife
111. 17-year veteran of Baltimore Fire Department dies in skills training session
112. West Baltimore warehouse condemned after Monday fire, faces demolition
113. Fines to increase for Baltimore parking violations
114. Baltimore mother killed on Mother’s Day and her birthday
115. Man killed after exchanging gunfire with officers in North Baltimore, police say
116. Demolition of Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course to begin after 150th Preakness Stakes
117. Justin Tucker released by Baltimore Ravens amid sexual misconduct allegations
118. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy
119. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore
120. Family of man killed by Baltimore County police says he wasn’t violent
121. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service
122. Guilty verdict handed to man on trial for Rachel Morin’s murder
123. Trial for Rachel Morin’s accused killer resumes Monday
124. Family seeks police footage of Baltimore County crash that killed a man and 2 children
125. Supreme Court rules U.S. must facilitate return of mistakenly deported Maryland man
126. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use
127. U.S. Department of Education pulls millions it committed to Maryland
128. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime
129. Maryland reparations bill inches forward
130. Ravens Coach John Harbaugh reaches three-year extension to stay in Baltimore through 2028
131. Trial for accused murderer of Rachel Morin set to begin
132. Jane Doe identified in 29-year-old Baltimore County cold case through new DNA technology
133. Family of DPW worker who died of heat exhaustion calls for justice
134. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse
135. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!
136. President Trump singles out Baltimore schools while dismantling Department of Education
137. NTSB to release new information in Key Bridge collapse investigation
138. Baltimore County child murdered on Christmas Eve honored by State Senate
139. Civil lawsuit filed against man convicted in daycare sexual abuse case
140. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes
141. Baltimore County Police Shooting: Suspect Identified as City School Teacher with Prior Gun Conviction
142. Baltimore County officer released from hospital after last week’s shooting
143. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement
144. Baltimore County police officer injured in shooting at Catonsville precinct
145. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students
146. Family of DPW worker who died on the job speaks out on IG report
147. Pedestrian dies after falling under MTA bus in downtown Baltimore,
148. Maryland resident has case of measles, health department confirms
149. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks
150. Adnan Syed will not have to return to prison for Hae Min Lee’s murder
151. Proposed bill in Maryland would punish parents for some offenses committed by juveniles
152. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight
153. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget
154. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident
155. Morgan State acrobatics and tumbling team goes viral for routine
156. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall
157. Maryland bill aims to use speed assistance technology for reckless drivers
158. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed for Cohort of Governors
159. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility
160. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving
161. Father sentenced to 65 years for shooting at his child’s birthday inside Maryland mall
162. Proposed bill in Howard County aims to create more affordable housing
163. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates
164. Baltimore sheriff’s deputies overpaid by millions, OIG report shows
165. Baltimore City leaders aim to hold BGE accountable for rising utility bills
166. Baltimore County schools investigating teacher over social media post allegedly to help ICE
167. Baltimore community mourns death of longtime WBAL Reporter Tim Tooten
168. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted
169. Printing error causes Maryland comptroller’s office to send sensitive data to wrong addresses
170. Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child abuse lawsuits
171. Design for Maryland’s new Key Bridge unveiled, 10 months after tragic collapse
172. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases
173. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans
174. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City
175. Massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct
176. Baltimore area first responders called to DC plane crash site
177. Proposed bill would prevent police from pulling over drivers for certain offenses
178. Daniel Hersl, of disgraced GTTF, granted supervised release
179. Middle River mother charged with murder in the death of her 11-year-old daughter
180. Baltimore DPW’s water and sewer rate hike approved by city’s spending board
181. Baltimore residents report stinky odor
182. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school
183. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase
184. New bill seeks to find cause of student absenteeism in Baltimore City schools
185. U.S. Supreme Court will not hearing case on Maryland’s strict gun licensing laws
186. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel
187. Security guard shot during altercation at Baltimore McDonald’s
188. Bird flu detected at Maryland poultry farm on Eastern Shore, Maryland officials say
189. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions
190. Baltimore police investigate man’s death as first homicide of 2025
191. Community mourns 4-year-old’s death at Baltimore County viewing
192. Baltimore State’s Attorney discusses violent repeat offender accountability
193. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics
194. Former Pikesville principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI recording
195. Baltimore City DPW hold public meetings on proposed water rate increase
196. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools
197. Marylanders approve of Gov. Wes Moore in Gonzales poll
198. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment
199. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin
200. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan
201. Maryland Senator Katherine Klausmeier named as Baltimore County executive,
202. Maryland sees its first major snow storm of the season in January
203. Rapper Lupe Fiasco to serve as hip-hop professor at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute
204. Johnny Olszewski to be sworn into Congress
205. Man accused of killing Rachel Morin wants trial out of Harford County
206. Baltimore’s Camp Small recovering month after massive fire
207. Baltimore County father accused of killing son, injuring 3 others
208. Baltimore police touts decline in violence for second-straight year
