Participants in the “Momma, I Can’t Breathe!!! Rally” on Sunday in Harford County protested the treatment of George Floyd, an African American man who died last week while in police custody, and pleaded greater investment in Edgewood and better relations between the community and police.
A crowd of demonstrators filled the campus of Towson’s governmental center on Washington Avenue Sunday, following protests across the U.S. and Baltimore region sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody this week after a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck.
Jonah Foxworth, an Annapolis High student, has hoisted a sign asking anybody who reads it as they pass by to sign a petition to get justice in the killing of George Floyd, urging all four officers be charged that were present.
The Maryland State Police say a Pennsylvania woman has died on a highway in Manchester in Carroll County after jumping out of a moving pickup truck in the midst of an argument.
During an hours-long protest in Baltimore, a police official gave demonstrators what they wanted: recognition for the lives lost to police brutality.
Anthony J. Furnari Sr., a retired Baltimore Department of Public Works project manager, has died at 90.
Pittman said he will host a Facebook livestream with African-American county residents younger than 30 years old Monday at 5 p.m. called “Young and Black in the Age of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and the Coronavirus Pandemic - What is Our Future?”
Here’s what Baltimore sports figures have said on social media in response to the nationwide unrest over the death of George Floyd.
Maryland officials reported Sunday that the state has confirmed 763 new cases of the coronavirus and 21 more deaths.
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During the global coronavirus pandemic, the state and county have began announcing reopening plans. But even still, graduating seniors have left behind their final year in an unexpected manner.
Graduating Winters Mill High School senior Addison Lomax has a philosophy in life exemplified by a simple rule of thumb: Why not?
With all eight of the state’s U.S. House members on ballots in Tuesday’s primary, their opponents find themselves as underdogs — not only for the usual reasons, but because the new coronavirus has limited their ability to become better known.
Pedro Palomino is a go-to source for Spanish speaking people searching for answers as the coronavirus disrupts daily life and his work during the pandemic has helped counter misinformation that spreads on social media
Anne Arundel County Public Schools are investigating recent social media posts about the death of a black man in Minneapolis the principal of South River High described as reflecting “racist, intolerant, and hate-filled ideals.”
The Rev. Dr. Ben H. Smith Jr., former rector of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Ruxton, has died at 88.
Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones announced on Saturday the formation of a bipartisan work group of lawmakers who will review police reform and accountability.
A second protest is taking place in downtown Baltimore on Saturday in response to George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis by a then-police officer.
Anne Arundel County Councilman Andrew Pruski, D-Gambrills, wants to send a message to his community after nearly two months of social distancing due to the global coronavirus pandemic: “We are in this together and we are going to get through it.”
Harford County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating two separate shootings on the 600 block of Edgewood Road in Edgewood.
Baltimore police reported that nine people were shot Friday evening into Saturday morning, including a double-shooting in Southwest Baltimore that left a 16-year-old girl dead.
Queen of Cause came flying down the center of the track to catch pacesetter Stiva in deep stretch and edge clear in the second race at Laurel Park on Saturday, giving trainer Anthony Lynch his first career victory.
A Baltimore Police officer seen on video striking a woman Friday night has been “removed from police duties,” according to the office of Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young.
Annapolis protesters came together Saturday in the wake of George Floyd’s death, a man who was killed after a then Minneapolis Police Officer put his knee on his neck for about 9 minutes. That officer, Derek Chauvin, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
Have you ever wondered where the garbage you throw “away” or the water you flush “away” goes? I can assure you it does not go away — it goes somewhere else.
Maryland has reached a total of 52,015 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as the state slowly reopens amid continuing public health risks.
Here’s a look at the offensive players picked in the 2019 draft who could take a big step forward this season.
The level of Carroll County residents filing for unemployment stayed relatively flat in the week ending May 23, compared with the prior week, according to the Maryland Department of Labor.
Four years ago, Baltimore’s mayoral primary was so beset with problems ― including nearly 1,200 more votes cast than voters who checked in at the polls ― that state officials were forced to take the usual step of decertifying the results. Election watchers are worried 2020 is setting up to be a repeat of the chaos and confusion.
Matt Reisberg, Carroll Christian School’s principal, said Camille Echegoyen goes above and beyond in whatever she does.
Public health experts say outdoor activities generally will be safer than prolonged indoor contact. But they also say businesses and patrons still need to maintain now-familiar social distancing and sanitation practices.
Several dozen dozen protesters marched through downtown Baltimore Friday evening, joining other demonstrations across the nation in response to George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.
Happy Friday! Today is a big one for Baltimore’s bars and restaurants, who were allowed to open for outdoor dining beginning at 5 p.m. I spoke with some that are planning to return — and some that are holding off — about their choice. If you’re among the diners who decide to venture out this weekend, I’d love to hear from you: send me your observations and photos at ayeager@bizjournals.com. In this week’s column, I have some clarity from the liquor board about the new outdoor dining rules,…
Hogan, a Republican, was governor in 2015 when rioting and arson broke out in Baltimore after days of mostly peaceful protests spurred by the death of Freddie Gray, who was fatally wounded in police custody after being arrested on a minor charge.
Anne Arundel County police Chief Tim Altomare has condemned the actions of officers in Minneapolis implicated in the death of a black man in their custody.
Current hospitalizations, the metric Gov. Larry Hogan’s office is considering most strongly in its determinations of reopening the state further, shrank to 1,296, while cases requiring intensive care dropped to 507.
Who could be this year’s Patrick Mekari? We reached out to college coaches for insights on some of the team’s higher-profile undrafted rookies.
The Washington College graduate overcame a premature birth and heart condition and broke away from a soccer career to become one of the country’s top rowers.
Three men killed in two separate overnight shootings on Thursday, according to Baltimore police.
Good morning Baltimore and TGIF! It’s hot, humid and cloudy out today with temperatures expected to be in the mid-80s. We may also see some severe thunderstorms later. Thankfully, the weekend is supposed to be quite nice. We’ll have sunshine and warm temperatures that should have you thinking about summer. Now, here’s what you need to know to kick off your weekend. More local jurisdictions are joining the state in relaxing coronavirus-related restrictions. Baltimore City, as well as Howard,…
Kevin Protzman has a laundry list of accomplishments under his belt. Just like Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken, Protzman has an “Iron Man” streak of his own: perfect attendance.
Former WBAL reporter Omar Jimenez was arrested during a live CNN broadcast Friday while reporting on protests in Minneapolis.
A global pandemic. An economic crisis. The resilience of millions.
To keep Marylanders up to date with the week’s most pressing coronavirus-related news, here are five key points from The Baltimore Sun’s coverage.
On April 7, the education staff of the Modell Lyric held our first virtual theater workshop with 5th-grade students from Henderson Hopkins Partnership School. It had been a month since our last typical Tuesday workshop and they displayed their thirst for our theater arts curriculum. It was beautiful to see students’ energetic, bright faces as they eagerly jumped into their improvisational scenes. At the end of the session they pleaded with us to give them more time before the workshop ended. During…
Not all counties are planning to reopen to the full extent allowed under phase one of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s recovery plan. Here’s what is allowed in each jurisdiction in the Baltimore area.
Today’s seniors at Maryland high schools have watched the most exciting three months of senior year evaporate. They’re grieving, but also looking to move on.
Anne Arundel county public schools are set to have online graduations, starting Friday morning with Northeast High.
Towson High School baseball teammates and parents organized a drive-by parade that passed each of the senior players’ homes on the evening of May 20.
Yvonne Orji, who was born in Nigeria and grew up in Laurel, will have her HBO comedy special “Momma, I Made It!” air June 6. The special includes a stand-up comedy routine with footage weaved in of Orji’s trip to her home country of Nigeria to celebrate her Nigerian-American upbringing.
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to increased business for area bike shop owners, who consider it a “blessing” after years of trying to stay afloat against online competition and big box retailers.
Though Secret Crushong is soon to be a graduate of Carroll Community College, you can’t find her around Westminster these days. As a Private First Class in the U.S. Army who works as a a chemical, biological radiological nuclear specialist, she is currently stationed at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Similar to Baltimore and the death of Freddie Gray, civil unrest has broken out in Minneapolis after George Floyd, a black man, died after a white police officer was seen on camera kneeling on his neck.
Matthew Judon, who led the Ravens with 9 ½ sacks last season, signed his $16.3 million franchise tender Thursday, according to a report on the team’s website.
Starting at 5 p.m. Friday, restaurants may open for outdoor dining as long as different groups are seated at least 6 feet apart and staff follows strict sanitation and symptom screening rules. For restaurants in Carroll that already had outdoor dining space, many plan to open as soon as the guidelines allow.
The Maryland Judiciary on Thursday described a multi-phased plan to fully reopen courthouses, briefing lawmakers on a series of small steps that won’t see full jury trials being held until at least October.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the further lifting of coronavirus-related restrictions as the state reopens, allowing jurisdictions to expand more services, including outdoor dining, beginning 5 p.m. Friday. Here’s what you need to know.
A major cycling event planned for the Baltimore area this summer will be postponed until 2021 as concerns about large gatherings in the age of the novel coronavirus persist. The Maryland Cycling Classic, originally scheduled for Labor Day weekend, was expected to draw more than 100,000 spectators as well as professional cyclists from around the world to compete in a rare U.S. race sanctioned by Switzerland’s Union Cycliste Internationale (International Cycling Union), which supervises the Tour de…
Registered Democrats and Republicans in Harford County can have three options for casting ballots for their party’s nominee for president and member of the U.S. House of Representatives in next week’s June 2 primary election.
Harford County and the Aberdeen’s respective councils passed their proposed 2021 budgets with few, if any, changes Tuesday.
Maryland officials say they have made progress both in processing and paying out grants and loans that have been slow to reach small businesses struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
Reopening campus is crucial to the long-term stability of many colleges, school leaders said, because a significant portion of higher education budgets are built on student fees such as tuition and room and board.
Charles Barbier survived the Great Depression, World War II, and now, COVID-19.
A Sykesville woman was charged after she allegedly threatened a man with a steak knife.
Similar to his initial announcement of reopening the economy, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has granted local officials the power to make decisions on their respective jurisdictions.
Slain Bowie State ROTC student 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III was granted an honorary promotion on Wednesday by the secretary of the Army.
The Bowie City Council approved a $66 million Fiscal 2021 budget Wednesday night during a special council meeting, in which it also increased the the custodial fee for room rentals in Bowie City Hall or the Kenhill Center and approved an ordinance that would allow them to appoint a public health officer.
The Howard County Council approved a 1.24% spending increase from last year for the fiscal 2021 operating and capital budgets Wednesday night.
The CEO of Marlin Steel is determined his company will come out stronger on the other side of this pandemic.
When the pandemic hit, the company went from “having clear revenue streams, to zero income for the foreseeable future,” one of the co-founders said.
It may take months, but Chesapeake Real Estate Group partner Matt Laraway is confident “industrial is going to be OK.”
From securing much-needed government funding, to pivoting to delivery, The Charmery has shown its adaptability in the last few months.
