News across Greater Baltimore
New Maryland laws going into effect on Oct. 1
Thursday marks one of the final implementation dates for bills passed during the Maryland General Assembly 2026 legislative session. A law enforcement face mask ban and the No Kings Act are among the new laws.
Baltimore County Health Department offers HIV, Hepatitis B testing on campus
By Theresa Pratt, Deputy News Editor The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free on-campus HIV and Hepatitis B testing for Towson students. The walk-in, confidential testing occurs once a month during the fall 2026 semester. The first HIV prevention measure taken…
After a decade of battling and waiting, Baltimore County’s Lansdowne gets its new high school
It is the first of three high schools the county has been building to be completed at a combined cost of around $740 million. Construction is continuing on Dulaney and Towson High Schools.
Baltimore cracks down on smoke shops selling illegal cannabis and other substances
The council passed another bill this summer that banned smoke shops from operating within 750 feet of schools, rec centers and parks. One other new provision puts limits on how bright smoke shops’ lights can be.
Black Crossword: September 30, 2026
3 Towson students arrested in connection with York Road Shooting
By Morgan Lane, Editor-in-Chief Three Towson students are being held without bond in connection with the shooting of an 18-year-old male that occurred on the 8000 block of York Road on Sunday. Police responded to a report of shots fired at the Cardiff Hall apartments, causing a…
Exelon to return $160M to ratepayers after Maryland loses court battle with utilities
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled in favor of transmission-owning utilities this summer, agreeing that they qualify for a production sales tax exemption. The state is now returning over $250 million to those utilities, and Exelon says it’s sending its portion back to customers.
Board of Supervisors of Elections to meet
New/Next Film Festival returns to Baltimore Oct. 1–4 with more than 160 films
The fourth annual festival, presented by Baltimore Public Media, brings world premieres, emerging filmmakers, restorations and more to The Charles Theatre.
Zoning Administrator Vivian Swinson Retires After 41 Years of Service
Queen Anne’s County Government announces the retirement of Vivian Swinson, Zoning Administrator and Building Official with the Department of Planning and Zoning, following more than 41 years of dedicated service to the County and its residents.
Ethics Commission to meet Oct. 6
No October Planning Commission Meeting
There will not be a Planning Commission meeting in October. Check back in November.