Baltimore, MD

Baltimore (WBFF-TV) — A stunning admission from a Baltimore mother whose 17-year-old son was shot by police - saying he needs to have a gun to protect himself. More on her concerns Friday and why some argue she shouldn't have let her son put himself in danger. Kieria Franklin...

Mother sparks debate over accountability when a child is accused of crime

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The best of American figure skating will be on display throughout a three city tour. Happening here tonight you can see the "Stars on Ice" at the CFG Bank Arena. 2023 World Bronze Medalist and reigning U.S. Champion Ilia Malinin shares more.

See the "Stars on Ice" in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — On Thursday, Mayor Brandon Scott will be joined by Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Executive Director Shantay Jackson and members of the community as he unveils Baltimore’s first-ever Peace Mobile. Baltimore’s Peace Mobile, a core component of MONSE's Coordinated Neighborhood Stabilization...

Baltimore leaders and community members unveil first-ever 'Peace Mobile'

Maryland State

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Driving around the city, you see them every day: landmarks that paint the Baltimore skyline, backdrops to our busy lives. But look again. You may not have noticed some windows on the front of City Hall that are about a century younger than the rest. The carvings on the grounds of Johns Hopkins University -- reflect our own Chesapeake Bay. And tucked away inside a South Baltimore studio, one artist holds the tools that helped create them.

MARYLAND MOMENTS | A Baltimore sculptor's lasting impact on our city

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Over the last month, Morrell Park residents say it’s been one murder after another. "It's getting bad," said Morrell Park resident Brittany Linthicum. "It's normal to hear a gunshot now," said Corrie Meador, another resident. Throughout May, the small Southwest Baltimore neighborhood was struck by...

"We want to get out" | Residents on edge as violence mounts in Morrell Park neighborhood

BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 7:30 a.m. June 3 — The weekend starts with lower temperatures and a new weather-maker. Saturday comes with a chance for a few showers and a thunderstorm during the afternoon. Western Maryland is included in a marginal risk for severe weather (one out of five...

Tracking lower temperatures and a new weather-maker this weekend in Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — As the school year winds down for the year, Baltimore City launched a new initiative with the goal of ushering kids home safely at the end of the day. Mayor Brandon Scott and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement launched the Safe Passage Initiative on May 30, 2023. The news came in a release Tuesday afternoon, noting the pilot program is in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success, the Baltimore City Public School System, Maryland Transit Authority, and other passage partners.

Baltimore City launches Safe Passage Initiative to help usher kids home from school safely

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — School administrators confirmed on Thursday that half of all Baltimore City School students are chronically absent. Administrators were questioned about the absentee record during a city budget hearing on Thursday. The school district is set to receive $1.5 billion in additional state funds this next fiscal...

Former Baltimore City teacher talks proactivity towards fighting chronic absenteeism

Washington, DC

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Commissioner Michael Harrison had a long career in law enforcement and now, he's the top cop of his department. Prior to assuming the role of Commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department, Harrison was Chief of Police in New Orleans. Now, questions linger if Harrison will soon...

Is Baltimore city's top cop headed to the nation's capitol?

Baltimore County, MD

Essex, MD

BALTIMORE CO. (WBFF) — Two juveniles were taken to the hospital after being shot near an Elementary school in Essex, according to Baltimore County Police Department. Public information officer Sergeant Gladys L. Brown says officers were sent to the scene of a reported shooting on the 900 block of South Marlyn Ave at around 8:10 on Friday evening.

Two juveniles shot near Elementary school in Essex, police say

Baltimore (WBFF) — A Baltimore mother is defending her 17-year-old son who police say ran from them carrying a gun. The teen now faces several charges after a police officer shot him earlier this month. Kieria Franklin admits her son, Mekhi Franklin, had a weapon. Police say it was...

Mother of the teen shot by police: 'How am I accountable for what he has on him?'

Montgomery County, MD

Bethesda, MD

BETHESDA, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County police are looking for the man they say inappropriately touched several women in the adjacent neighborhood along the Trolley Trail located between Edson Lane and Tuckerman Lane in Bethesda. Police said on May 21 around 9:30 p.m., a woman told officers she was...

Police release video of man wanted for groping woman in along Bethesda's Trolley Trail

A local mom is keeping her son's memory alive after tragedy struck her family. Dr. Chere Goode discusses an upcoming event that commemorates her son and helps give back to other students in Baltimore. .

Scholarship and gala to commemorate life of former Morgan State Univ. football player

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County health officials confirmed a case of measles in a resident on Friday. Officials stated in a release the resident visited the Cabin John Ice Rink in Bethesda, Maryland on Wednesday, May 24 between 6 and 9 p.m. The resident was also at a professional office building at 16220 Frederick Road in Gaithersburg, Maryland on Tuesday, May 30 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Measles exposure at Cabin John Ice Rink in Bethesda: Health officials

WBFF (BALTIMORE, MD) — A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in northeast Baltimore June 1, police say. According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers were called to the 5200 block of Saybrook Road at approximately 1:10 a.m. June 1. There, they found the victim with gunshot wounds. Officials...

June 2022 marked the city's most murderous month since 2015, will Baltimore see a repeat?

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Two people were shot throughout Baltimore on Thursday afternoon, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Police said the first shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. in the 1800 block of North Mount Street. When officers arrived to the scene, police said they found a 53-year-old woman suffering...

2 people shot throughout Baltimore on Thursday, police say

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The death of a one-year-old boy in February has been ruled a homicide by the state's Medical Examiner. Andre Jackson was found unresponsive in his home in the 7100 block of McClean Boulevard on February 25. The boy died at the hospital. The medical examiner said...

Death of 1-year-old boy in February ruled homicide, says medical examiner

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore Police say three adult men were shot Friday night into the early hours of Saturday across Baltimore. One man, who was shot multiple times, is in critical condition. According to police around 11:58 p.m., on Friday officers responded to the intersection of East 27th Street...

3 adult men shot overnight across Baltimore, police say

Colorado State

Columbia, MD

COLUMBIA, Md. (WBFF) — Adults 21-years and older will soon be able to legally buy cannabis in Maryland. “We’ve been seeing this happen for 15 years but it was always away in Colorado, and California. and New Jersey, and Massachusetts -- and now to be here, right now in the middle of it, it is exciting,” said Mitch Trellis, Co-CEO of Remedy Maryland.

Md. dispensary braces for possibility of selling out once recreational cannabis is legal

Safe Passage is a new initiative launched by the Mayor's Office to provide some Baltimore public school students a safer trip home from school. Three schools have been chosen for the pilot program - which launches with less than 2 weeks left in the school year. PEACE spokesperson Yurpizy Morgan joined Fox 45 Morning News to weigh in.

Mayor's Office launches Safe Passage Initiative to keep students safe

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore’s top prosecutor Ivan Bates plans to address quality of life concerns in the city with a new citation docket starting this month. “From the time I was out campaigning the question people ask is when is something going to be done about the quality of life crimes. We’re doing it now,” he said.

Ivan Bates rolls out citation docket to address quality of life concerns in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) — Baltimore’s top prosecutor Ivan Bates plans to address quality of life concerns in the city with a new citation docket, but some worry it won’t improve quality of life for everyone. “I’m not in this position to coddle these individuals. We’re trying to...

SA Ivan Bates pushes back on concerns over new citation docket

Towson, MD

TOWSON, Md. (WBFF) — A man was injured after a shooting in Towson in the early hours of Saturday. Baltimore County Police say the suspect has already been taken into custody. According to police, around 1:10 a.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of Kings Ridge Rd., in Parkville...

Man injured in Towson shooting, suspect in custody, police say

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore Police has released the identity of a man killed, the first publicly known homicide so far of June 2023. Police say Alamar Wilson, 28, was killed on June 1, 2023, on the 5200 block of Saybrook Road. There have been 116 homicides so far in...

Baltimore Police identify man killed, first known victim of June 2023

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore Police Department has identified two men killed, with one occurring over Memorial Day weekend. Otis Toney, 38, was killed on May 27. 2023, in the 2800 block of Harford Road. Maurice Smith, 36, was killed on May 30, 2023, in the 1900 block of...

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