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Baltimore Has Already Matched Last Year's Infant Sleep Death Total with Four Months Left in 2026

Baltimore has recorded 11 sleep-related infant deaths in 2026, matching all of last year. Officials say bed sharing was involved in most cases.

Medical Daily · Sep 10

Baltimore City Hall accused of spending $50K on crab cakes and Old Bay wings at Orioles games

Feud erupts between Mayor Brandon Scott and Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming over access to sensitive internal records, prompting IG to publish report alleging excess spending by his staffers

The Independent UK · May 13

After a brutal winter, many cities are facing the same problem: Potholes

Biting sub-zero temperatures across the U.S. this winter have left a mess on the roads. Josh Marcus reports on the hasty clean-up - and who’s bringing out the ‘pothole killer’

The Independent UK · Apr 5

10 years after Freddie Gray's death, calls for police reform and racial equity persist in Baltimore

Ten years ago Saturday, Freddie Gray died from spinal injuries sustained during transport in a Baltimore police van and the city was thrust into a national debate over police brutality against Black Americans

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025

Baltimore mayor fights back against attacks on DEI initiatives with ‘Definitely Earned It’ campaign

President Donald Trump’s attack on diversity, equity and inclusion programs is leading to pushback from Baltimore's mayor

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Why Republicans keep blaming disasters on DEI

Analysis: Criticisms of diversity programs from the right often ignore the facts of disasters on the ground, writes Josh Marcus

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

How Baltimore is saving lives by offering young men resources when they put down the guns

Baltimore is seeing a sustained reduction in gun violence and city leaders believe investments in robust anti-violence efforts are finally paying off

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025

Baltimore's Brooklyn Neighborhood Celebrates Year Without Homicides

Brooklyn in Baltimore celebrates over a year without homicides, showcasing the success of the Safe Streets program in promoting community safety and resili...

Top News · Nov 13, 2024

After Baltimore mass shooting, neighborhood goes full year with no homicides

As Baltimore gun violence continues trending downward, a historically troubled neighborhood in the city’s southwest corner is celebrating having no homicides in over a year

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Glock pistols are popular among criminals because they're easily modified, report says

A new report from the anti-violence group Everytown for Gun Safety says Glock pistols are a popular choice for people committing gun violence and other crimes

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024