Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Carroll County school board opts to wait a week before deciding high school sports start date

After hearing the pros and cons of getting athletics back onto the high school calendar, a discussion led by Carroll supervisor of athletics Michael Duffy, Westminster athletic director Terry Molloy, and Century principal Brian Booz, the board agreed to hold another meeting Oct. 7 to discuss the matter further.



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Parents, teachers and union leaders rally outside Baltimore City Public Schools office to fight potential reopening

Speakers voiced concerns about the safety of both teachers and students if Baltimore City moves to in-person learning and said repeatedly that employees and children are “under attack.“



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Morgan State students hold vigil honoring life of Breonna Taylor, call for end to racial injustice

Morgan State University students gathered Wednesday night to honor the life of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was killed in March by Louisville, Kentucky, police officers during a raid of her apartment.



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Orioles pitching coach Doug Brocail, third base coach José Flores not returning in 2021

Orioles pitching coach Doug Brocail and third base coach José Flores, two of the initial hires on manager Brandon Hyde’s staff two winters ago, won’t return in 2021, according to an industry source.



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Carroll County sees slight COVID-19 uptick, with 13 new cases reported Wednesday

Thirteen COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Carroll County on Wednesday, one of the largest single-day increases since early September, Carroll County Health Department data show.



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Audrey C. Horn, executive director of Christian Community Center, dies

Audrey C. Horn, former executive director of the Christian Community Center, died of undetermined causes Friday in Annandale, Virginia. The former longtime Cockeysville resident was 100.



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Baltimore Police received tip that Gun Trace Task Force ringleader was robbing citizens in 2015, well before federal investigation surfaced

Baltimore Police internal affairs received a tip that Gun Trace Task Force ringleader Wayne Jenkins was robbing drug dealers more than a year before he was charged by the FBI with committing robberies, according to a new court filing.



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Chesapeake Bay paddler Chris Hopkinson overcomes rough conditions to complete 200-mile trip for oyster recovery

Chris Hopkinson, a 46-year old Arnold resident, completed a 200-plus mile journey to Virginia atop a stand up paddle board Saturday in his effort to bring awareness to and raise funds for the Oyster Recovery Partnership.



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Five young Orioles debuted in 2020. What does the future hold for Ryan Mountcastle, Dean Kremer and the rest?

Here’s a breakdown of how the five Orioles who made their major league debuts in 2020 fared and what the future holds for each one.



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8 things you need to know this morning

Start your Wednesday with 8 things you need to know.



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University of Maryland business school names new dean

The University of Maryland has named a new dean for its business school. Prabhudev Konana, an associate dean at the University of Texas at Austin, will take the helm of the Robert H. Smith School of Business in College Park. He will start in the new post Jan. 2. Konana said he was “thrilled” to take the role, which is currently filled by interim dean Ritu Agarwal, who is also the founding director of the school’s Center for Health Information and Decision Systems. “As business education…



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Deal roundup: Here's who brought in cash, made growth moves this month in tech

From government grants and research funding to celebrity shout outs and FDA clearances, here’s who’s made news in the Baltimore tech scene this month.



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Another apartment project gets underway downtown — with below-market rates

The project will redevelop the former Baltimore Savings & Loan Building downtown.



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Fact or fiction: Analyzing the Ravens' biggest perceived weaknesses after 2-1 start

After Monday’s loss, here’s a look at some of the Ravens’ biggest perceived weaknesses — and whether they’re fact or fiction.



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Halethorpe residents plan to attend community input meeting to voice concerns on proposed Maple Avenue development

Some Halethorpe residents plan to attend a virtual meeting on a proposed development of 196 town houses on Maple Avenue that has some in the community concerned.



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Study of Baltimore County high school buildings calls for $1.2 billion in renovations and expansions, but not rebuilds

A study of construction needs at Baltimore County’s 24 high schools has concluded that none of the buildings require replacement, but should collectively undergo $1.2 billion in renovations.



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Sgt. James Stoddard Jr. died 15 years ago today. Now some in Crofton want a stadium named for him

From cheering his children on at football games to sharing memories of Stoddard in high school, residents wrapped around his family in support. Now, the community is pushing for the new Crofton High School to name the football stadium after Stoddard.



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Howard County’s election drop boxes are open. Here’s where voters can drop off their mail ballots.

There are six drop box locations for Howard County voters who requested mail ballots and prefer them to using the United States Postal Service. Three more locations will be added between Oct. 15 and 17.



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As Triple Crown series winds down, it’s been a strange ride for jockeys during coronavirus pandemic

From the required COVID-19 testing to quarantining to social distancing requirements in jockey rooms, a jockey’s daily routine is in disarray.



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Question 2 asks Marylanders to legalize sports betting. Where? Which sports? For exactly what purposes? Stay tuned.

A decade after the first casino opened in the state, Maryland voters will decide whether to expand legalized gambling by permitting the sort of betting — on the Ravens, Orioles or other sports teams — that casinos and racetracks have long sought.



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'This is a crisis’: Baltimore-area school districts expect enrollment to decline this fall — and funding to follow

Thousands of students are missing from Baltimore-area classes this September, some because they don’t have internet access and others who may have dropped out of the public schools during the pandemic.



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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Two men arrested in connection to January Catonsville homicide, Baltimore County Police say

Baltimore County Police announced Tuesday night that two men were arrested in connection to a Catonsville homicide from January.



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Anne Arundel Republicans gather for debate watch party at American Legion in Glen Burnie

Though the coronavirus pandemic radically changed almost all campaign year festivities, tradition remains for some Maryland Republicans who gathered Tuesday night to watch the first presidential debate together.



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Anne Arundel Republicans gather for debate watch party at American Legion in Glen Burnie

Though the coronavirus pandemic radically changed almost all campaign year festivities, tradition remains for some Maryland Republicans who gathered Tuesday night to watch the first presidential debate together.



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Annapolis council approves residential rent freeze during coronavirus pandemic

The Annapolis City Council approved a residential rent freeze Tuesday night that will last through the city’s coronavirus pandemic state of emergency and 30 days beyond.



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Carroll County Board of Education candidates discuss issues during forum

Stephanie R. Brooks, Virginia R. Harrison, Marsha B. Herbert, and Donna Sivigny all participated in a candidates forum, hosted by the Community Media Center of Carroll County and the Times. Herbert is the current vice president of the board and Sivigny is president. Harrison previously served more than two terms on the board while Brooks is a longtime volunteer in Carroll County Public Schools and has served on numerous leadership boards.



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As supporters line up for Baltimore County police reform bill, some in community ask for more changes

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. wants the County Council to ban chokeholds and neck restraints by police.



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Baltimore Police: Man killed in Central Park Heights, another injured in separate shooting Tuesday

A man was killed in a shooting Tuesday night in Northwest Baltimore, city police said.



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Youth organizers call for justice and defunding police in North Baltimore protest

A protest against police brutality and racial injustice organized by members of Good Kids Mad City took place Tuesday night in North Baltimore.



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HUD inspectors find Ben Carson’s actions didn’t benefit son in Baltimore deals, but had the 'appearance’ of ethical issues

The inspector general’s office for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs released an investigative report Tuesday that found no evidence that HUD Secretary Ben Carson used his position to benefit his son’s business interests in Baltimore, but he “could have done more to avoid the appearance that he was not complying with federal ethics regulations.”



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As Ravens welcome family in stands in preparation for fans, public health experts urge caution

While public health experts called the Ravens’ move to simulate admitting fans at M&T; Bank Stadium a wise move, they cautioned against moving too quickly, citing a possible resurgence of the coronavirus in the winter as the weather gets colder.



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8 things you need to know this morning

The top news this Tuesday.



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Planners approve new Marriott hotel for College Park. But when will it actually be built?

Marriott said in August it’s putting many conversations regarding new hotel developments on hold.



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Overcoming the 3 myths of centralized business intelligence reporting

How is your company performing today? If answering this question sets off a multi-step quest through separate systems, databases and files maintained by several departments, your organizational effectiveness is stymied by information silos. Information silos prevent leaders from seeing the whole company in real time and hinder leaders’ ability to respond to rapid changes in the marketplace. Any small- to mid-sized business leader can, and should, have instant access to the information they…



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McCormick sales skyrocket in 3Q, company announces stock split

Profit and sales both exceeded Wall Street’s already high expectations.



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Employee benefits providers call for more mental health resources

Every one of us knows someone who has struggled with mental health needs this year. Benefits providers want to see more options available for us.



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