A beloved Maryland hero escapes her powerful persecutors. Again. | COMMENTARY
The Biden administration's promise to speed plans to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill a victory for diversity, for Maryland, for the nation.
View ArticleThings to do in Baltimore and online Jan. 29 to Feb. 4
You can shakeup your weekend with a selection of events going on in Baltimore. Choose from a trip to the Maryland Science Center or read a good book or give a listen to a jazz concert.
View ArticleMaryland reports 1,939 new cases of coronavirus, 33 deaths
Maryland health officials reported 1,939 new cases of the coronavirus Wednesday, and 33 more deaths caused by the disease.
View ArticleUniversity of Maryland announces partnership with Jordan McNair Foundation as...
On the same day that the Board of Public Works officially approved a $3.5 million settlement from the University of Maryland to the family of Jordan McNair, the late Terps offensive lineman who died of...
View ArticleGas tax hike: Mayor Pete’s best transportation idea is dismissed before he’s...
An overdue increase in the gas tax is the simplest and most sensible way to address transportation's failing infrastructure and damaging greenhouse gas emissions.
View ArticleResearchers find Baltimore spy plane a small help in crime fight, but still...
Researchers at the Rand Corp. found Baltimore’s so-called “spy plane” brought small increases to the number of shootings, homicides and carjackings solved by police, but they stopped short of...
View ArticleOrioles GM Mike Elias downplays trade possibilities amid reported interest in...
Orioles outfielders Trey Mancini and Anthony Santander have hit the stages in their careers in which they are potential trade targets, but GM Mike Elias is downplaying that possibility for now.
View ArticleBlast star goalie William Vanzela on loan to San Diego Sockers for MASL season
With the Blast not playing this season because of the coronavirus, star goalie William Vanzela will play while on loan to the San Diego Sockers.
View ArticleMaryland senators want to add to Gov. Hogan’s pandemic financial aid proposal
Democratic leaders in the Maryland Senate are proposing hundreds of millions of dollars in pandemic financial aid, on top of a $1 billion plan put forward by Gov. Larry Hogan.
View ArticleBaltimore donors investing $5 million in program to help needy families
The GreenLight Fund announced Tuesday its launching its newest initiative in Baltimore and committing $5 million in the city over the next five years.
View ArticleHarford schools purchasing more than 30,000 plastic desk shields with hopes...
Harford County schools will purchase nearly 34,000 plastic shields for student and teacher desks to protect against the spread of COVID-19, which officials say could allow them to bring students back...
View ArticleDoorDash will provide local grants to help Prince George’s County restaurants
DoorDash announced Wednesday it would provide $200,000 in local grants as part of its expanded COVID-19 relief grant program to help Prince George’s County restaurants.
View ArticleWho wants to be a millionaire? $1M lottery ticket sold in Carroll County...
A $1 million ticket was sold at Cranberry Liquors in Westminster prior to the Jan. 22 Mega Millions drawing.
View ArticleBaltimore councilmen request price-gouging investigation into Comcast...
In a letter to Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, Councilmen Ryan Dorsey, Zeke Cohen and Kristerfer Burnett said the plan to charge customers without unlimited plans up to $100 a month for data...
View ArticleFreddy Galvis signing addresses Orioles’ biggest need, but Mike Elias says...
Hours after the Orioles signed veteran Freddy Galvis to a one-year contract, the team learned that infielder Richie Martin had broken the hamate bone in his left hand and will be out until early March.
View ArticleRobert F. ‘Robby’ Boyd, investment manager, former Hopkins fellow, dies
Robert F. “Robby” Boyd, who spent more than 40 years in finance and investment management, died Jan. 14 from complications of vascular dementia at the Blakehurst Retirement Community in Towson.
View ArticleCarroll County legislative delegation to hold voting session on local bill...
The Carroll County legislative delegation will hold a voting session on proposed county legislation on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m
View ArticleBaltimore County launches online COVID-19 vaccine tracker as nearly 59,000...
Residents can now track Baltimore County’s vaccination progress through an online dashboard monitoring administered doses and other metrics.
View ArticlePrince George’s executive says only residents, workers can get vaccine from...
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced Monday that the county is canceling vaccine appointments for individuals who do not live or work in the county.
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