Baltimore’s downtown area is getting more popular with visitors, while crime is going down. A recent report shows the city had 28. 5 million visitors last year, spending over $4. 3 billion—that’s a 7. 5% increase from the year before. Big events like the CIAA tournaments have brought nearly $110 mil
Fire danger has climbed to a warning level in the Western Piedmont and Sandhills areas as humidity drops, winds pick up, and fuels become very dry. The National Weather Service says the risk of wildfires will grow through tonight, especially as gusts can push flames quickly across open land. Resid
Baltimore’s streets are feeling the heat of spring, and with it comes a new worry: big teen crowds that can turn violent. Police say these meet‑ups, often called “teen link-ups” on social media, are happening more and getting tougher to manage. Last month a video from the White Marsh Mall showed h
City officials in Jersey City have taken decisive steps to curb unlicensed smoke shops that are operating without proper permits. Five businesses were shut down after a coordinated effort by the local police and federal partners, which also led to several arrests. The crackdown followed complaints f
Baltimore County police say that violent crime has fallen to its lowest point in five years. The 2025 report shows fewer homicides and non‑fatal shootings than ever before, while the department’s case‑solving rates hit record highs. In 2025, only 28 people were killed in the county—down from 55 i
Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine
Firestone Racing is launching a new line of race tires that mix high performance with green technology for the 2026 IndyCar season. The new Firehawk tires will first appear at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, and they will power both the top‑tier NTT IndyCar Series and the developmental INDY NXT se
City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know
Baltimore is still dealing with the aftermath of a recent winter storm. The mayor has said that the emergency is not over yet. People can park on the snow emergency routes again, but they should still be careful. Many places are open again, like recreation centers and courthouses. But some librarie
Baltimore is facing a troubling rise in crime rates at the beginning of 2026. The latest reports from the Baltimore Police Department show that crime has gone up in many areas compared to the same time last year. The numbers are not good. Larceny, which is theft, has increased by 18%. Theft from ca
