Frederick County District Court dismissed child porn and assault charges against a Carroll County firefighter Dec. 16.

Candidates have until Feb. 23 to officially throw their hat in the ring for one of these offices, so there’s a lot that could still change. But several candidates have already filed to run, ensuring at least a few contested elections this year.

Dream Big Union Bridge, a nonprofit known for putting on a summertime Rubber Duck Derby, will dissolve at the end of 2025.

Library patrons celebrate the arrival of 2026 during the New Year’s at Noon celebration at the Taneytown Branch of Carroll County Library on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

New Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk announced a revamped leadership team, new committees and a rural caucus ahead of the 2026 session.

Maryland has reported two additional cases linked to a raw oyster Salmonella outbreak, with most patients requiring hospitalization, health officials said.

Maryland’s Office of State Procurement failed to properly oversee contracts, enforce procurement rules and collect millions in required fees over several years.

S is for the $1.4 billion budget shortfall that Maryland faces, setting up for some tough decisions as the General Assembly session gets underway next month.