Baltimore Passes Bloody Benchmark: City's 2013 Homicide Count Passes 2012 Total

While the number of most major crimes has declined this year in Maryland's largest city, the homicide rate is up slightly.

Traffic Treachery, Dog Abuse, 'Dabbing' Redux, Assault by Biting - a Cop: Top Md. News

Big pot bust in hotel parking lot, Ravens tickets go for price of latte, fatal fire - all the Maryland news in one click.

Sweetgreen + Tech, Ray Rice in the News, Rockville Teacher Scandal: Top Md. Headlines

Mall brawl video goes viral, new brew in town, how to circumvent cable TV and more local news.

'Catherine's Cause' Remembers Individuals who Died on Carroll County Roads

Local nonprofit Catherine's Cause hosts the annual remembrance ceremony.

Police Investigate Incident in Which Man Approached Boy at Bus Stop

Police said they believe this was an isolated incident.

Drinking Local, What's With All the Bank Robberies?, Ray Rice Enters Fray: Top Md. News

Army sergeant mom charged, fake animal rescuer sentenced, Smashburger surprise. Maryland news in one click.

School Prank Gone Bad, Helicopter Free Ride, International Sex-Abuse Case: Top Md. News

Do you fall into this holiday greeting trap? Townhouse fire rescue, police chase in Bethesda -- Maryland news in one click.

Baltimore on List of World's 50 Cities with Most Homicides

Where do Baltimore and a handful of other U.S. cities rank on a list of the world's most violent places?

Violent Black Friday Video, Fresh and Green's Withers, Athensapolis? Top Md. News

Price of Bel Air, grocery chain to close and a Rockville teacher in trouble. Maryland news in one click.

Car Crash Tragedies, Brothel Bust, Twin Mystery Death: Top Md. News of November

Sexy sign, cookie flap, critical care for Obamacare - the top-read stories in Maryland in November.

Bank Employee Put in Trunk, Suspect Found on Facebook, 11-Year-Old Accused Robber: Md. Crime News

A father at a bank spots fire in son's neighborhood and other police/fire news.

D.C. Air National Guard Airman Found Dead in Inner Harbor

The 29-year-old Baltimore resident went missing in Fells Point last weekend.

2 Fatalities, 1 Injury in Thanksgiving Day Collision

Two Carroll County men were killed in the Mt. Airy accident early Thursday.

Police Ramp Up Patrols to Deter Holiday Crime in Carroll County

Local law enforcement officials offer tips for staying safe this holiday season.

Toll-free Literally, Spas Accused as Brothels, Black Friday Cop Alert: Top Md. News

Multiple brothel cases in different parts of Maryland, a cyclist asks, 'Why Can't We All Get Along?,' and good news for minimum wage workers in Montgomery County. It might be a holiday weekend, but that doesn't stop the news.

Bridal Gown Charity Marred, Homeowner Nabs Suspect, is 'Knockout Game' Real? MD Crime News

Man convicted in execution-style killing of wrong target, Bethesda robbery, postal worker mourned.

Reward Offered in Slaying of Postal Worker; Employees Blame Budget Cuts for Danger

A Maryland post office employee was gunned down Saturday night while working on his route. Authorities are offering a reward to lead to an arrest in the case.

Tactical Assault Team Called to Manchester Home After Shots Fired

Police said there were no injuries in the incident.

Deer Hits Police Car, Berger Cookie Threatened, Bobcat Goldthwait's Reality TV Problem: Weird Maryland News

Thieves take copper still being used for electricity, fake grenade wreaks havoc, sexy or sexist? You decide.

No Charges in Cyclist Death, Another Cop Struck, Dissing Walmart: Top Maryland Headlines

Officer found not guilty in road rage incident, Symphony Woods hits right tone and joblessness goes up in Maryland. A week of top news in Maryland.

New Rule on Buses, The Poop on Sewer Health, Daytime Door Kick-In Crime: Top Maryland News

Would you pass the citizenship test? JFK's Teflon secret and Amtrak tunnel robbery - the most-read Maryland news in one click.

Maryland + Google, Grenade Threat, Bye Bye Blues Fest: Top Maryland News

Story of a steel plant, traffic deaths on rise, new Tanger Outlet Mall ready, set go. The day's news in Maryland in one click.

Traffic Deaths on Rise in Maryland

More than 500 people died on Maryland roads in 2012.

Driver Walks Away from Fire, Heads Up for the Rocket!, O'Malley and VEEP: Top Maryland News

Porta-potty tragedy, Maryland's minimum wage plan, Google's winter wonderlab. The most-read stories in one click.

Deer Chases Cop, Shop 'Til You Drop, Wrestler to the Top: Maryland Headlines

Tractor Trailer fire closes I-95, condo destroyed and more Obamacare woes. Maryland news in one click.

Must Be Nice Pants, Road Rage Nightmare, Oh the Usual Car-Into-Building: Weird Maryland News

There's always time for Maryland weirdness.

Must Be Nice Pants, Road Rage Nightmare, Oh the Usual Car-Into-Building: Weird Maryland News

There's always time for Maryland weirdness.

Deaf Trial Ends, Shocking Day Care Case, Rain Tax Schmain Tax, Official Says: Top Maryland Headlines

A fire official fights for his job over Facebook posts but a county fights back. Will the Silver Spring Transit Center ever be fixed? All the news from Maryland in one click.

Court Rules Jury Won't See Video of Man Blinking to ID His Shooter

The unusual case weighed a suspect's right to face his accuser against the dying declaration of a crime victim.

Sheriff Asks for Help Identifying Suspects in Mechanicsville Elementary Burglary

Police said the burglary resulted in $8,000 worth of damages.

Marriage by the Numbers, Fear of Facebook Scrutiny, Oops, Car in Building: Top Maryland News

Rash of armed robberies in Baltimore area, homelessness in wealthy suburb, fire official under, well, fire. The day's news in one click.

Drinking Maryland Wine Spodyody, Man Accused in Beer Pong Rape, Mr. Smoothie Assault on Video: Top News

Walmart purse-snatching; Olive Grove, not Olive Garden; crash ensnares I-95. The day's headlines in one click.

Naughty Sign Causes Stir, Drugs Near Daycare, Suspending 5-Year-Olds: Top Maryland News

One person's joke is another's offense. Do you know it's illegal not to 'move over' for police? Top Maryland headlines are a click away.

No Rumor; It's the Law: ‘Move Over’ for Police - SPEAK OUT

Not adhering to the "Move Over" law can lead to disastrous consequences, not to mention fines. Do YOU obey the law?

Dumbest Car Move, Police-Chase Death, Dead DUI Giveaway: Top Maryland News

Assault at Ross store, cheerleading champs and there are jobs in Maryland.

New Fire Safety App Launches

Chocolate Beer is Near! Facebook Post Gone Bad, Worse Than Sleeping in Class: Weird Maryland News

Don't fight the weird. Embrace it.

Major Privacy Breach, Facebook 'Joke' Backfires, Fatal Twist in Twin Mystery: Top Maryland Headlines

Overcrowded schools, unique dog park, Annapolis bucks a political trend - don't miss a week of top Maryland news.

Gun at School, Ellicott City's Forgotten Residents, Police Chase: Top Maryland News

Today's most-read Maryland stories.

Strange Twist in Slain Twin Case, Fire Official Fired over Facebook Posts, 'Nose to Tail' Dining: Top Maryland News

Development, crime and urban meat habits dominate headlines.