On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.
Scientists are warning that conditions in the Pacific Ocean could lead to a powerful El Niño weather pattern that is developing earlier than expected, potentially bringing conditions in Maryland that will continue into winter.
The former med tech accused of fatally shooting a millionaire philanthropist at a Montgomery County senior living facility was found not competent to stand trial on Friday, according to a report.
Criminal charges were announced Tuesday against the operator of the M/V Dali cargo ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024.
Strange sightings over the skies in Maryland over the past half-century may not be fully explained by the release of a batch of files on unidentified flying objects, but they do add intrigue to reports in a national database
Two people are being monitored by the Maryland Department of Health for possible exposure to hantavirus. The health agency said in a release that the two individuals had flown on the same flight as an M/V Hondius cruise passenger infected with the virus.
The Baltimore City Council on Monday approved a year-long moratorium on the construction of certain data centers as officials also conduct a study weighing the facilities' impact on residents and the environment.
A child died after falling 10 stories at a high-rise apartment building in Prince George's County.
Officials are urging Baltimore-area residents to conserve water as the state grapples with ongoing drought conditions.
Baltimore County first responders came together Tuesday to rescue a dog that became stranded on the rooftop of a Dundalk townhouse.
The Department of Justice plans to seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staff members outside of a Washington, D.C. museum last year, according to a new court filing.
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