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Baltimore City Police Department officers stand at the corner of North Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, where at least 25 people were discovered lying unconscious on the street, believed to be suffering from a suspected mass overdose. The area is cordoned off as emergency responders work to provide aid and investigate the scene. (Kenneth K. Lam/Sun Staff)

FOX45: Penn North rattled as police probe death linked to drug crisis

July 26, 2025 at 10:16 a.m.

A woman was found dead in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood Thursday evening, days after the area’s second mass overdose this month, prompting concerns about a “bad batch” of drugs.

Inflation has leveled off for most goods and services, but car insurance costs continue rising aggressively. (Getty Images)

FOX45: Auto thefts down 34% in Baltimore, but insurance claims rising

July 15, 2025 at 4:09 p.m.

Baltimore has experienced a 34% decrease in auto thefts compared to the same period last year. But some in the insurance industry say car-related crimes continue to drive up insurance...

Mayor Brandon M. Scott holds a news conference following the Board of Estimates meeting at City Hall as Faith Leach the Chief Administrative Officer listens.

FOX45: Baltimore mayor’s director of communications abruptly departs position

July 7, 2025 at 4:44 p.m.

"Today, Kamau Marshall is stepping down and has concluded his service leading communications & strategy for the City of Baltimore."

FOX45: Judge rules teen suspects to be tried together in Kendrick McLellan murder case

May 5, 2025 at 12:58 p.m.

A Howard County Circuit Court judge has ruled that two teen suspects charged in the killing of Kendrick McLellan will be tried together.

Only a remnant of police tape indicates that the parking lot and bus loop area outside The Mall in Columbia was the scene of a fatal shooting Feb. 22. (Amy Davis/Staff)

FOX45: Columbia Mall begins 24/7 police patrols after shootings; shoppers divided on safety plan

April 16, 2025 at 2:31 p.m.

The Columbia Mall has been a hotbed for multiple shootings over the past year, including a double shooting in February that left one teenager dead and another wounded.

FOX45: Baltimore community shaken as teen gun violence continues with eight shootings in five days

April 14, 2025 at 2:40 p.m.

Outside the Sun M Food Market on Polk Street in Baltimore, peace returned Friday after a shooting injured a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old.

Constellation Energy was among the big spenders on lobbying last year. (FILE/staff)

Energy giants dominate Maryland lobbying with $86M push in 2024

April 9, 2025 at 7:21 a.m.

As Maryland's legislative session concludes, a revealing analysis highlights the significant financial influence of special interest groups.

Clyde Boatwright, president of the Maryland Fraternal Order of Police, speaks outside the State House in Annapolis in 2024. (Staff File)

FOX45: Clyde Boatwright pledges to tackle crime in Baltimore County sheriff race

April 3, 2025 at 12:21 a.m.

Clyde Boatwright, a seasoned law enforcement officer, announced his candidacy for Baltimore County Sheriff on Wednesday.

Former Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon and Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates.

FOX45: Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon calls for Ivan Bates to get a raise

April 1, 2025 at 11:59 a.m.

Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is pushing for a pay raise for State's Attorney Ivan Bates, citing his role in reducing crime rates in the city.

FOX45: Maryland’s budget woes spark comparisons with Pennsylvania and Virginia

March 26, 2025 at 6:14 p.m.

As Maryland lawmakers wrestle with budget challenges, political observers point to neighboring Pennsylvania and Virginia as examples of better fiscal management.

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