Area artist turns a shining hobby into an artful lifestyle

His hobby turned in to a lifestyle and now Bob Benson is sharing his flashy art with the Baltimore area.

Prison gang investigation brings indictments of correctional officers and inmates

Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced more than two dozen indictments for people involved in gang activity inside and outside of a Maryland prison. Among those arrested was a Maryland correctional officer who also happened to be a high ranking member of one of the nation’s deadliest gangs.

The “most famous reindeer of all” leads the way at local annual icy holiday celebration

But do you recall, the most famous reindeer of all? He has made his way to town just before Christmas and came bearing gifts of colored, clear and glowing ice all from Harbin, China.

Students turn trash into artistic treasure for annual competition

One persons trash is another persons treasure, students across Maryland may have you thinking twice before you throw your trash out.

Colorado baker goes to Supreme Court over same-sex discrimination suit

In 2012, Denver area baker Jack Phillips turned down a request to make a custom wedding cake for a same-sex couple in Colorado. The case finally reached the Supreme Court and protesters and supporters were out in full force.

Increased animal abuse in Baltimore viewed as indicator of growing crime problem

It’s no secret that Baltimore is battling a rising violent crime problem but it’s not just the humans who are paying the price. Animal abuse in the city is up as well and many say there’s a direct link between the two.

Hundreds gather to honor slain Baltimore City Detective Sean Suiter

Hundreds of officers and members of the community gathered alongside the friends and family of Baltimore City Police Detective Sean Suiter during the officer’s funeral and burial on Wednesday.

Harford County opens mobile house to open eyes about addiction

With the opioid epidemic sweeping the nation, Harford County’s sheriff’s office is raising awareness in a unique way.

Maryland’s first stand-alone in-patient addiction center breaks ground

Ground was ceremonially broken Tuesday in Linthicum Heights in Anne Arundel County for the Maryland House Detox which will become the state’s first stand alone in-patient detox center when it opens this coming spring.

House committee seeks input on opioid crisis in visit to Baltimore

Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform gathered at John’s Hopkins Hospital with Maryland leaders to discuss solutions to the nation’s opioid epidemic.