What’s Happening In Baltimore: Top Stories You Need to Know in 2025

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Updated May 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

In a move that marks the end of an era for the Baltimore Ravens, the team has officially announced the release of longtime kicker Justin Tucker. The decision, described as “incredibly difficult,” was made based on the team’s current roster dynamics, according to a statement from Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta.

“Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances,” DeCosta said. “Considering our current roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker.”

Tucker, widely regarded as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, leaves behind a legacy of excellence and consistency. Over his tenure with the Ravens, he produced countless unforgettable moments and played a crucial role in the team’s successes.

“His reliability, focus, drive, resilience and extraordinary talent made him one of the league’s best kickers for over a decade,” DeCosta continued.

Known for his clutch performances and record-setting accuracy, Tucker has been a fan favorite and a respected leader in the locker room. His departure marks a significant change for the Ravens, who will now look ahead to a new chapter in their special teams unit.

“We are grateful for Justin’s many contributions while playing for the Ravens. We sincerely wish him and his family the very best in this next chapter of their lives,” the statement concluded.

The Ravens have not yet announced who will take over kicking duties moving forward. As fans reflect on Tucker’s storied career in Baltimore, his impact on the team and the sport will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come.

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Stay informed with the latest updates from Baltimore in 2025. From breaking news to major developments, here are the top stories shaping the city this year.

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1. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy

2. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore

3. Family of man killed by Baltimore County police says he wasn’t violent

4. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service

5. Guilty verdict handed to man on trial for Rachel Morin’s murder

6. Trial for Rachel Morin’s accused killer resumes Monday

7. Family seeks police footage of Baltimore County crash that killed a man and 2 children

8. Supreme Court rules U.S. must facilitate return of mistakenly deported Maryland man

9. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use

10. U.S. Department of Education pulls millions it committed to Maryland

11. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime

12. Maryland reparations bill inches forward

13. Ravens Coach John Harbaugh reaches three-year extension to stay in Baltimore through 2028

14. Trial for accused murderer of Rachel Morin set to begin

15. Jane Doe identified in 29-year-old Baltimore County cold case through new DNA technology

16. Family of DPW worker who died of heat exhaustion calls for justice

17. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse

18. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!

19. President Trump singles out Baltimore schools while dismantling Department of Education

20. NTSB to release new information in Key Bridge collapse investigation

21. Baltimore County child murdered on Christmas Eve honored by State Senate

22. Civil lawsuit filed against man convicted in daycare sexual abuse case

23. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes

24. Baltimore County Police Shooting: Suspect Identified as City School Teacher with Prior Gun Conviction

25. Baltimore County officer released from hospital after last week’s shooting

26. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement

27. Baltimore County police officer injured in shooting at Catonsville precinct

28. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students

29. Family of DPW worker who died on the job speaks out on IG report

30. Pedestrian dies after falling under MTA bus in downtown Baltimore,

31. Maryland resident has case of measles, health department confirms

32. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks

33. Adnan Syed will not have to return to prison for Hae Min Lee’s murder

34. Proposed bill in Maryland would punish parents for some offenses committed by juveniles

35. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight

36. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget

37. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident

38. Morgan State acrobatics and tumbling team goes viral for routine

39. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall

40. Maryland bill aims to use speed assistance technology for reckless drivers

41. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed for Cohort of Governors

42. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility

43. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving

44. Father sentenced to 65 years for shooting at his child’s birthday inside Maryland mall

45. Proposed bill in Howard County aims to create more affordable housing

46. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates

47. Baltimore sheriff’s deputies overpaid by millions, OIG report shows

48. Baltimore City leaders aim to hold BGE accountable for rising utility bills

49. Baltimore County schools investigating teacher over social media post allegedly to help ICE

50. Baltimore community mourns death of longtime WBAL Reporter Tim Tooten

51. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted

52. Printing error causes Maryland comptroller’s office to send sensitive data to wrong addresses

53. Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child abuse lawsuits

54. Design for Maryland’s new Key Bridge unveiled, 10 months after tragic collapse

55. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases

56. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans

57. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City

58. Massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct

59. Baltimore area first responders called to DC plane crash site

60. Proposed bill would prevent police from pulling over drivers for certain offenses

61. Daniel Hersl, of disgraced GTTF, granted supervised release

62. Middle River mother charged with murder in the death of her 11-year-old daughter

63. Baltimore DPW’s water and sewer rate hike approved by city’s spending board

64. Baltimore residents report stinky odor

65. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school

66. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase

67. New bill seeks to find cause of student absenteeism in Baltimore City schools

68. U.S. Supreme Court will not hearing case on Maryland’s strict gun licensing laws

69. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel

70. Security guard shot during altercation at Baltimore McDonald’s

71. Bird flu detected at Maryland poultry farm on Eastern Shore, Maryland officials say

72. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions

73. Baltimore police investigate man’s death as first homicide of 2025

74. Community mourns 4-year-old’s death at Baltimore County viewing

75. Baltimore State’s Attorney discusses violent repeat offender accountability

76. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics

77. Former Pikesville principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI recording

78. Baltimore City DPW hold public meetings on proposed water rate increase

79. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools

80. Marylanders approve of Gov. Wes Moore in Gonzales poll

81. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment

82. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin

83. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan

84. Maryland Senator Katherine Klausmeier named as Baltimore County executive,

85. Maryland sees its first major snow storm of the season in January

86. Rapper Lupe Fiasco to serve as hip-hop professor at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute