What's Happening In Baltimore Today

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Updated Aug. 11, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) is asking all customers to reduce their electricity use immediately and throughout this evening due to an unplanned disconnection of a power plant from the BGE electric system. This unexpected event raises the risk of widespread power outages.

To help prevent outages, BGE encourages customers to conserve energy wherever possible starting now. Additionally, customers are advised to prepare for a potential outage, although the utility says it will make every effort to notify affected customers in advance if power needs to be temporarily cut.

In response to the situation, BGE has activated an emergency cycling event. Customers enrolled in the PeakRewards Air Conditioning program will have their air conditioners cycled according to their full cycling level either 50%, 75%, or 100% for the duration of the event. Participation in this cycling event cannot be overridden. Customers with medical or health concerns, or those requiring immediate assistance, should contact the PeakRewards customer hotline at 1-888-309-PEAK (7325).

Meanwhile, customers in the Connected Rewards Air Conditioning program will have their thermostats adjusted by up to 4 degrees during the event. These customers have the option to opt out by manually changing the temperature on their home thermostats.

BGE thanks customers for their patience and cooperation as they work to maintain the reliability of the electric system during this challenging time.

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1. 4 children, 2 adults killed in Maryland house fire

2. Police investigating mass shooting in Park Heights

3. Former youth pastor facing child sex abuse charges in Baltimore County

4. Anne Arundel County Police expands drone program to enhance safety

5. Baltimore County listed in latest DOJ report of U.S. “sanctuary jurisdictions”

6. Baltimore’s DPW is making “visible progress” for heat protection, report finds

7. Cause of partial downtown building collapse unclear as city officials wait for inspection

8. Baltimore police sends out more patrols to Federal Hill following recent violence

9. Dali shipbuilder sued over power failure that led to collision with Key Bridge

10. Maryland teen drowns after storm pushes him into draining pipe, officials say

11. Baltimore City schools accused of neglecting incidents of antisemitism

12. Howard County passes emergency bill targeting for-profit house parties

13. Maryland patients face uncertainty as Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare clash over insurance coverage

14. 10 hurt, 5 hospitalized after possible hazardous materials incident at Poultry processing plant

15. Baltimore children under 12 ride free onboard MTA buses

16. Video shows chaos as gunfire is heard in Baltimore’s Federal Hill

17. Woman found dead along shoulder of Baltimore Beltway

18. BGE, Pepco customers will save around $3 on monthly energy bill starting in 2026

19. Maryland pastor arrested by ICE agents, community rallies in support

20. Morgan State unveils new off-campus student housing development

21. New Baltimore County Inspector General appointed as current one was rejected

22. Vehicle with body pulled from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

23. Family of Ronald Silver II sues Baltimore over DPW worker’s death

24. Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release, another bars immediate ICE detention

25. Nurses at Baltimore hospital hold 1-day strike over staffing, patient care concerns

26. Baltimore City school board meeting derailed by offensive video

27. Ocean City, Maryland residents reject ordinance that would restrict short-term rentals

28. Baltimore County teachers to see cost of living raise in September under agreement with district

29. Baltimore Ravens’ veterans report to training camp with high expectations

30. Worker dies after getting trapped in trench at Baltimore County construction site

31. Part of York road still closed after major water main break in Baltimore County

32. $200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore

33. 35 cars, two businesses broken into in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, police say

34. Juveniles to be detained if arrested while on ankle monitoring under new DJS guidelines

35. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces buyout offer for state employees

36. 25 people hospitalized due to suspected overdose in West Baltimore

37. Baltimore Police to share body cam video in fatal shooting of 70-year-old woman

38. DPW to start trash and recycling collections at 5:00 A.M. during summer months

39. Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge remains to be demolished this week

40. Marilyn Mosby says she hit rock bottom, criticizes current Baltimore State’s Attorney

41. Maryland joins 19 states suing Trump administration over Medicaid data release to DHS

42. Baltimore City Council President, other leaders demanding end to BGE multi-year rate hikes

43. Baltimore Police officer charged with rape of 16-year-old girl

44. Marilyn Mosby says State’s Attorney Ivan Bates filed complaint against her over Syed case

45. Baltimore County fire chief gives update on house explosion in Rosedale

46. New Maryland state laws to go into effect, including hiring freeze

47. Maryland State Police crack down on multiple illegal car rallies

48. Baltimore Fire union raises concerns over city’s decision to downgrade 4 medic units

49. Ocean City, Maryland’s new beach tent rules cause confusion for visitors

50. Undeground fire in Downtown Baltimore on Saturday under investigation

51. Demolition of last remnants of Francis Scott Key Bridge to begin next month

52. Accusers of ex-Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker left with “stain” of his denial, attorneys say

53. Man dies in Baltimore police custody, prompting investigation

54. Baltimore City Police say woman, 70, lunged with knife before officer shot and killed her

55. Maryland to implement state hiring freeze, buyouts, due to historic fiscal challenge

56. Justice Department asks Abrego Garcia not be released on federal charges

57. Man sentenced to life for murder of 12-year-old Baltimore girl

58. Amtrak train stuck in tunnel without power near Baltimore amid heat wave in Maryland

59. Second quadruple shooting reported in West Baltimore after 2 adults, 2 teens injured

60. Baltimore Mayor Scott signs $4.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026

61. AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year

62. BOPA has new agreement with Baltimore City, will operate as “Create Baltimore”

63. Baltimore community mourns arabber who was fatally shot by police

64. Baltimore leaders focus on reintegration to keep crime rates down

65. Investigators release body camera footage from deadly police shooting in Dundalk

66. Baltimore gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

67. CIAA Tournament To Remain in Baltimore through 2029

68. Suspect dead after Baltimore police shooting leaves officer injured

69. Orioles minor league player Luis Guevara, 19, dies in personal watercraft crash in Florida

70. MTA introduces plan for future of Baltimore’s bus services

71. Suspended Maryland teacher found not guilty of sexually abusing students in partial verdict

72. Maryland releases updates to Tenant’s Bill of Rights, takes effect July 1

73. Baltimore lawyer alleges Meta, Google allowing “squatter networks”

74. Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget

75. University of Maryland Medical System sues company over denied service claims

76. Maryland Attorney General Brown preliminary agrees to settlement with Purdue Pharma

77. 1 man dead, 2 other injured after shooting on Maryland I-70

78. Hundreds gather at State capitol in Annapolis for ‘No Kings’ rally

79. Gov. Moore announces relief funding for some BGE customers to help with high energy costs

80. State highway officials say Baltimore Beltway project will reduce congestion along I-695

81. Police investigating Maryland couple accused of killing, hiding the body of a 3-year-old girl

82. Baltimore teacher allegedly choked her neighbor over trash cleanup

83. Maryland man dead, trooper hurt in multi-car crash on I-95

84. Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. to face federal criminal charges

85. Maryland could see a spike in health insurance costs in 2026

86. Ground beef distributed in Maryland and around the nation could contain E. Coli

87. Baltimore County approves 4.9% water rate increase

88. Local police warn of uptick in break-ins as summer season approaches

89. Howard County Public Schools cutting more than 120 jobs as school boards slashes budget

90. Diesel Spill from Johns Hopkins Vendor Tanks Sends 2,000 Gallons into Inner Harbor

91. Baltimore Mayor Scott says DOGE cuts are “irresponsible” as Johns Hopkins freezes hiring

92. Baltimore building collapses after truck crashes

93. Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker lists Maryland home for $3.2 million

94. BGE to shift supply costs onto lower-usage months, reducing peak season bills

95. Several new laws go into effect in Maryland

96. 16-year-old convicted of killing classmate at Joppatowne High School

97. WNBA star Caitlin Clark ruled out of Wednesday’s WNBA game in Baltimore

98. Man and woman killed in double shooting in Baltimore on Memorial Day

99. Baltimore Police to increase presence for major holidays and high-profile events

100. Baltimore sees spike in juvenile crime as repeat offenders go unchecked

101. Baltimore’s Jewish community seeks more patrols after Israel Embassy staffers shot

102. Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in blue crabs

103. Baltimore police release video of deadly officer shooting

104. Juvenile crime in Baltimore is out of control, City State’s Attorney says

105. Police remind the public to stay vigilant against potential post-storm scams

106. Investigation underway after Police say a County Officer shot man armed with knife

107. 17-year veteran of Baltimore Fire Department dies in skills training session

108. West Baltimore warehouse condemned after Monday fire, faces demolition

109. Fines to increase for Baltimore parking violations

110. Baltimore mother killed on Mother’s Day and her birthday

111. Man killed after exchanging gunfire with officers in North Baltimore, police say

112. Demolition of Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course to begin after 150th Preakness Stakes

113. Justin Tucker released by Baltimore Ravens amid sexual misconduct allegations

114. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy

115. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore

116. Family of man killed by Baltimore County police says he wasn’t violent

117. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service

118. Guilty verdict handed to man on trial for Rachel Morin’s murder

119. Trial for Rachel Morin’s accused killer resumes Monday

120. Family seeks police footage of Baltimore County crash that killed a man and 2 children

121. Supreme Court rules U.S. must facilitate return of mistakenly deported Maryland man

122. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use

123. U.S. Department of Education pulls millions it committed to Maryland

124. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime

125. Maryland reparations bill inches forward

126. Ravens Coach John Harbaugh reaches three-year extension to stay in Baltimore through 2028

127. Trial for accused murderer of Rachel Morin set to begin

128. Jane Doe identified in 29-year-old Baltimore County cold case through new DNA technology

129. Family of DPW worker who died of heat exhaustion calls for justice

130. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse

131. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!

132. President Trump singles out Baltimore schools while dismantling Department of Education

133. NTSB to release new information in Key Bridge collapse investigation

134. Baltimore County child murdered on Christmas Eve honored by State Senate

135. Civil lawsuit filed against man convicted in daycare sexual abuse case

136. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes

137. Baltimore County Police Shooting: Suspect Identified as City School Teacher with Prior Gun Conviction

138. Baltimore County officer released from hospital after last week’s shooting

139. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement

140. Baltimore County police officer injured in shooting at Catonsville precinct

141. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students

142. Family of DPW worker who died on the job speaks out on IG report

143. Pedestrian dies after falling under MTA bus in downtown Baltimore,

144. Maryland resident has case of measles, health department confirms

145. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks

146. Adnan Syed will not have to return to prison for Hae Min Lee’s murder

147. Proposed bill in Maryland would punish parents for some offenses committed by juveniles

148. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight

149. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget

150. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident

151. Morgan State acrobatics and tumbling team goes viral for routine

152. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall

153. Maryland bill aims to use speed assistance technology for reckless drivers

154. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed for Cohort of Governors

155. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility

156. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving

157. Father sentenced to 65 years for shooting at his child’s birthday inside Maryland mall

158. Proposed bill in Howard County aims to create more affordable housing

159. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates

160. Baltimore sheriff’s deputies overpaid by millions, OIG report shows

161. Baltimore City leaders aim to hold BGE accountable for rising utility bills

162. Baltimore County schools investigating teacher over social media post allegedly to help ICE

163. Baltimore community mourns death of longtime WBAL Reporter Tim Tooten

164. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted

165. Printing error causes Maryland comptroller’s office to send sensitive data to wrong addresses

166. Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child abuse lawsuits

167. Design for Maryland’s new Key Bridge unveiled, 10 months after tragic collapse

168. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases

169. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans

170. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City

171. Massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct

172. Baltimore area first responders called to DC plane crash site

173. Proposed bill would prevent police from pulling over drivers for certain offenses

174. Daniel Hersl, of disgraced GTTF, granted supervised release

175. Middle River mother charged with murder in the death of her 11-year-old daughter

176. Baltimore DPW’s water and sewer rate hike approved by city’s spending board

177. Baltimore residents report stinky odor

178. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school

179. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase

180. New bill seeks to find cause of student absenteeism in Baltimore City schools

181. U.S. Supreme Court will not hearing case on Maryland’s strict gun licensing laws

182. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel

183. Security guard shot during altercation at Baltimore McDonald’s

184. Bird flu detected at Maryland poultry farm on Eastern Shore, Maryland officials say

185. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions

186. Baltimore police investigate man’s death as first homicide of 2025

187. Community mourns 4-year-old’s death at Baltimore County viewing

188. Baltimore State’s Attorney discusses violent repeat offender accountability

189. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics

190. Former Pikesville principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI recording

191. Baltimore City DPW hold public meetings on proposed water rate increase

192. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools

193. Marylanders approve of Gov. Wes Moore in Gonzales poll

194. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment

195. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin

196. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan

197. Maryland Senator Katherine Klausmeier named as Baltimore County executive,

198. Maryland sees its first major snow storm of the season in January

199. Rapper Lupe Fiasco to serve as hip-hop professor at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute

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