City Panel OKs Rotunda Redevelopment Design
The redevelopment of the Rotunda mall and office complex has been approved by Baltimore’s Urban Design and Architectural Review Panel on Thursday, according to the Baltimore Business Journal. The panel...
View ArticleGoogle: Flu Cases Still Soaring In Maryland
Flu cases appear to be rising still in Maryland, according to Google Flu Trends, which "uses aggregated Google search data to estimate current flu activity around the world in near real-time," the...
View ArticleThe Week in Politics: Guns, Speed Cameras and Employment
This week saw the kick off of the General Assembly's 2013 session, as well as hearings on bills requiring city contractors to hire Baltimore residents and a protest on the two year anniversary of the...
View ArticleBaltimore, Denver Mayors Bet on NFL Playoffs
If the Baltimore Ravens lose their divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, residents will have to deal with an ugly reminder of the loss due to a bet between Baltimore Mayor...
View ArticleTimonium Gun Show Gets Boost From Talk of Assault Rifle Ban
Gun enthusiasts lined up around Exhibition Hall at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Friday, drawn to this weekend's gun show because of fears about possible new laws in the wake of the Sandy Hook...
View ArticleBaltimore Metro Rogues Gallery: Jan. 5-11
Each week we'll present a round-up of mugshots from around the Baltimore Metro region. Want to read the full story? Check out the links below. Woman Who Allegedly Hit Officers Had Prior Charges Police...
View ArticleWeird News: Embryo Custody Fight, Coffee-Wielding Bandits and Tide for Drugs
Police: Criminals Trade Laundry Detergent for Drugs Criminals in Prince George's County are stealing Tide laundry detergent from stores and trading it for marijuana and crack, according to Sgt. Aubrey...
View ArticlePolice Report Officer Involved Shooting
(UPDATED) 10:41 a.m.—A Baltimore police officer shot a man after getting into a struggle early Sunday morning. A Northern District officer was on patrol at 2 a.m. Sunday in the 5400 bock of York Road...
View ArticleMonopoly Token To Be Axed
Hasbro, the company that makes Monopoly, is sending one of the game's classic tokens to jail—permanently. Fans have until Feb. 6 to vote on the token they'd like to see saved, according to Hasbro's...
View ArticleBaltimore Metro Crime: Week of Jan. 11
Pikesville A man and teen were arrested Tuesday and charged with armed robbery.Read the full story on Pikesville Patch. Hunt Valley Nine burglaries were reported in the past week. Read more about crime...
View ArticleHeadlines: Gov. O'Malley to Push Strict New Gun Laws
The big stories from this weekend include the Ravens dramatic win over the Denver Broncos, a poll showing Maryland residents favoring new gun control measures and Gov. Martin O’Malley’s plans to pursue...
View ArticleHopkins Summit Seeks Gun Violence Solutions
More than 20 experts will convene at Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Health’s Gun Policy Summit Monday to examine research on gun policy and its implications for policymakers, according...
View ArticleMan Attacked with Shotgun in Hampden
Two assailants used a shotgun as a weapon, just not in the unusual way. A pair of assailants used the gun to beat a man in Hampden. According to Baltimore police, at 4:02 a.m. Saturday a man was...
View ArticleComptroller Honors Tavern’s Return
Comptroller Peter Franchot recognized the Mt. Washington Tavern’s effort to reopen its doors after a fire destroyed the restaurant in 2011. Franchot awarded the popular bar and restaurant with a...
View ArticlePolice Make Arrest Following Officer Involved Shooting
Baltimore police have arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a struggle with a police officer that resulted in two people being shot on York Road early Sunday. Winston Govans resident Theodore...
View ArticleDriver Flees Baltimore Police After Drug Stop
(UPDATED), 6:09 p.m.—Christopher Woolard, 33, allegedly led police on a long, winding chase through the area after speeding away from a drug stop. Woolard, who already has a long criminal record...
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