Baltimore Checkbook: October 2020

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Things to do in Baltimore and online Oct. 16-22

Autumn isn’t just for hayrides, apple picking and pumpkin spice lattes. It’s also for fellowship, art and literature. Yes, even during a pandemic.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631910608402579456

8 things you need to know this morning

Start your Tuesday with the top local news of the day.

from https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/10/13/8-things-you-need-to-know-october-13-2020.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631867477453848576

After tragedy, Baltimore grandparents begin a new life — raising slain daughter’s four children

After the shooting death of his daughter, James Dunton Jr. of Baltimore and his wife Kim took in Jasmine Kennedy’s four children, ages 14, 11, 6 - and a newborn. The baby girl, delivered a few hours after her mother was shot, has thrived, and the grandparents have become parents again.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631861530224361472

A local activist’s encampment at Shady Side Elementary removed after Anne Arundel police called

Local activist Mike Shay’s plans to stop halt the construction of a cell tower at Shady Side Elementary were stalled after Anne Arundel County police were called and asked the group to leave the premises. Shay said his group was at the store, and the camp was taken down while he was gone.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631857765050122240

Congressional District 3: Retired Lt. Col. Charles Anthony challenges 13-year incumbent Rep. John Sarbanes

Marylanders in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard and Montgomery Counties and Baltimore City will have the choice to reelect Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Towson, who has served in Congress for 13 years, or to put forth retired Lt. Col. Charles Anthony, a Silver Spring Republican, to represent the third district.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631853976117231616

Community coming together to help young Eldersburg girl in fight against cancer

The type of tumor Abby has, known as ATRT, is an atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor, a rare, aggressive tumor that generally strikes very young children. Renehan said the fact that Abby is little older than most who get it has been a blessing, because she was old enough for radiation.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631853975485972480

Monday, October 12, 2020

Poll: Majority of Marylanders surveyed approve of Hogan’s response to the coronavirus pandemic

The majority of Maryland residents approve of how Gov. Larry Hogan has handled the coronavirus outbreak in the state, according to a new poll.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631835112019017728

Annapolis City Council votes down amendment removing aldermen from a city committee, votes to expand the body’s scope

The full bill passed, expanding the committee’s scope to include reviewing and commenting on community development projects and advise the council on fair housing legislation.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631823782779158528

Small group rallies at Baltimore’s City Hall to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Nearly two dozen people gathered outside Baltimore’s City Hall on Monday afternoon to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and urge Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young to officially sign the bill to formally rename the holiday.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631819997705043968

'The best place for all’ slogan is aspirational: New report shows Anne Arundel second in the state for reports of hate crimes and bias incidents

Reports of hate crimes and bias incidents in Anne Arundel County increased slightly in 2019, though Montgomery County surpassed Anne Arundel as the jurisdiction with the highest instance of reports in the state, according to a new report from the Maryland State Police.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631767152274374656

Mural depicting slavery covered up at Catonsville Post Office after Mfume, state lawmakers call for its removal

The fate of a 1942 mural entitled “Incidents in the History of Catonsville” that includes a portrayal of Black slaves is unclear after it was covered by plastic following complaints from constituents and politicians.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631767151935668224

Pherm Brewing Company is coming to Gambrills to offer live music and unique beers

Pherm Brewing Company in Gambrills plans to open its doors by Thanksgiving and was started by two friends that grew up in Anne Arundel County, Billy Abbott and Henry Jager.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631763384035164160

Q&A: Local artist Thomas Sterner wants people to ‘think, and smile, and feel connected’ with his work

The Times caught up with Sterner to talk about how he got started on a lifelong journey into art, why he prefers nature for his inspiration, and the challenges of keeping up with work during the coronavirus pandemic.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631763383389208576

Meet the 5 people entrusted with preserving democracy in Maryland — and the right to vote —in the midst of a pandemic

Meet the five unpaid Marylanders making dozens of high-stakes calls to preserve voters’ rights during the pandemic presidential election.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631763381420965888

Sunday, October 11, 2020

Maryland poll finds support for independent investigations of police misconduct, more transparency on discipline

Maryland residents strongly support policing reforms including expanding public information about police discipline, requiring independent investigations of police misconduct and implementing racial bias training, according to a new poll.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631744507916976128

Firefighters battle three-alarm fire involving ‘multiple townhomes’ in North Baltimore

Firefighters from “all across the city” were called to North Baltimore for a three-alarm fire that spread to multiple townhomes Sunday night, according to the union representing city firefighters

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631740737405517824

Ravens defense steals the show in 27-3 win over Bengals and top pick Joe Burrow

“We want to be the best,” safety Chuck Clark said after the Ravens held the Bengals to 205 yards on offense.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631733183063506944

President Trump again takes aim at Baltimore, calling it a ‘disaster’ in a tweet

The tweet, which blamed former President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden for the state of Baltimore and other cities including St. Louis and Oakland, comes a little over three weeks before election day.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631733182498275328

Ravens searching for 2019 form after another uneven offensive performance: ‘We need to get better’

The Ravens left Sunday’s 27-3 win over the Bengals still searching for an offensive identity and a rhythm that resembled last season’s record-setting unit.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631729404010250240

Parts of Charles Street to be closed to drivers to expand outdoor dining, shopping during pandemic

Portions of Charles Street is going to be closed on Saturday for a “pedestrian takeover,“ allowing for expanded outdoor shopping and dining amid the coronavirus pandemic.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631729403326578688

Maryland toddler falls out of third-floor apartment window

A 2-year-old boy was taken to a hospital after he fell from the window of a third-floor apartment in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday afternoon.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631725626846593024

QB Alex Smith returns two years after devastating leg injury to play in Washington’s 30-10 loss to Rams

Smith played his first NFL game 693 days since breaking his right tibia and fibula, entering when new Washington starting quarterback Kyle Allen injured his left arm.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631714300410626048

Instant analysis: Dominant defense leads Ravens to 27-3 win over Bengals

The Ravens (4-1) sacked Joe Burrow seven times — a season high for the defense — held the Bengals (1-3-1) to 205 yards and just 3.2 yards per play and scored their second defensive touchdown of the season.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631714299898970112

CBS announcer repeatedly calls Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ‘Murray’ during game vs. Bengals

CBS play-by-play announcer Greg Gumbel repeatedly called Jackson “Murray” while the quarterback dropped back to pass or scrambled outside the pocket early in the game, possibly confusing the Ravens star with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631706755940941824

Man killed in overnight shooting in Baltimore that also injured 16-year-old

A 16-year-old was shot and a man was killed overnight in Baltimore, one of two incidents city police reported Sunday.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631702978558115840

A virtual tour of the Naval Academy’s lesser known sites as it celebrates 175 years

There were no public celebrations of the Naval Academy’s anniversary and visitors still aren’t allowed, just another example of how the coronavirus has changed the academy’s 175th year. So museum director Cmdr. Claude Berube created a list of places and items to see, digitally for now, that are lesser known on the Yard.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631699214334853120

Ravens gameday portal: Live updates, everything you need to know during Sunday’s game vs. Bengals

Welcome to your Ravens watching companion. Return here throughout the game for real-time recaps and analysis.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631699213697351681

One man stabbed at Red Roof Inn in Linthicum Heights, sent to shock trauma with non-life-threatening injuries

Anne Arundel County police responded to Red Roof Inn in Linthicum Heights Saturday for reports of a stabbing that sent one man to shock trauma in Baltimore with non-life-threatening injuries.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631699212993757184

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson active, OL Tyre Phillips inactive vs. Bengals; DT Justin Madubuike set to make debut

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee/illness) is active for Sunday’s divisional game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Baltimore.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631695447306682368

Bike-share program JUMP relaunches in Baltimore as latest alternative to driving

Another option is available in Baltimore for people looking to ditch their vehicle and cruise around the city with this weekend’s launch of 150 JUMP electric bikes.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631691663279112192

Maryland reports 562 new coronavirus cases, 4 new deaths

Maryland officials reported 562 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus and four deaths.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631691662481096704

How to watch Ravens vs. Bengals: Week 5 game time, TV, odds and what to read

Here’s what you need to know about the Week 5 game between the Ravens (3-1) and Cincinnati Bengals (1-2-1).

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631680339373342720

Saturday, October 10, 2020

Herbert Friedman who escaped the Holocaust and later became a successful pharmacist, dies

Herbert Friedman, an Austrian Jew who escaped the Holocaust and served in the U.S. Army, has died at 95.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631627485981868032

5 a.m. at the mayor’s house: Activists sound the alarm on plans to renew Wheelabrator contract

At 5 a.m. Saturday outside the East Baltimore home of Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, environmental activists sang songs and urged Young not to sign a new contract with its incinerator operator before he leaves office.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631619953329651712

5 shot, 2 fatally, in Baltimore to start weekend, police say

A string of shootings across Baltimore to start the weekend left two people dead and three others wounded, police said Saturday.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631612382077206528

Essex man killed Friday night, Baltimore County police say

The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of an Essex man Friday night.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631608606957207552

Maryland reports 636 new coronavirus cases, 5 new deaths Saturday as hospitalizations decline

Maryland officials on Saturday reported 636 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and five new deaths associated with COVID-19, the disease the virus causes.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631601054510891008

Doctors urge patients to get checked for breast cancer after coronavirus delays annual exams

Rhonda Higgs was three months into chemotherapy when her son got sick in March. Soon, the 44-year-old mother of two spiked a fever. Then her breathing labored. Walking just ten steps became a battle.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631585965625982976

The family tradition: Intergenerational families are part of Naval Academy history as it celebrates 175 years

As the Naval Academy celebrates its 175th anniversary, there are families who have seen multiple generations attend the prestigious naval school, including two local Annapolis ones.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631585965244334080

Former Anne Arundel sheriff Ron Bateman puts school system on notice for lawsuit after used as drug bust example

An attorney representing a former Anne Arundel County sheriff sent a letter to the school system with plans to sue for libel and slander.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631582181251334144

Jimmy Buffett brings his ‘Margaritaville’ style to Annapolis with performance atop Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse

Jimmy Buffett performed two songs at Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse in Annapolis early Friday morning for a new music video series that follows the singer on his voyage Long Island, New York, to the Bahamas.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631582180513071104

Carroll County unemployment claims multiply by five over two-week span, data shows

With the coronavirus pandemic now in its seventh month, new unemployment claims have skyrocketed in Carroll County, as 506 new claims were reported for the week ending Oct. 3.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631582179364831232

Friday, October 9, 2020

8 things you need to know this morning

Good morning and happy Friday. The weather has been amazing. We can’t ask for better fall sunshine and cooler temperatures. However, we’re not sure that’s going to last into the weekend so enjoy it while you can. Expect highs in the low 70s on Friday, 78 degrees on Saturday and some rain and 73 on Sunday. Here’s what else you need to know this morning. The number of coronavirus patients that are hospitalized once again increased this week. The state reported 403 patients currently hospitalized…

from https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/10/09/8-things-you-need-to-know-this-morning.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631501309729800192

Remote work can make a business tempting cyber prey. Here's what the experts recommend.

Don’t get caught with your guard down while working from home.

from https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/10/09/cybersecurity-pandemic-attacks-expert-advice.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631501309267345408

Trading Spaces: How the pandemic is reshaping the American home

Design tweaks and retooled layouts are being made at a fast pace to lure people who need flexible working and virtual school spaces made necessary by the pandemic shutdown.

from https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/10/09/pandemic-reshaping-residential-real-estate.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631501308901425152

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball vetoes council bill that would have ended county’s contract with ICE

After a month-long debate over legislation to end Howard County’s contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the bill passed the council in a 3-2 vote earlier this week. On Wednesday, County Executive Calvin Ball vetoed that bill.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631491586819244033

‘Tremendous community spirit’: Hampstead Day of Gratitude seeks to thank local business owners for service during pandemic

Visitors will be able to write thank you messages to merchants and walk Main Street to deliver their notes and personally thank local business owners. Guests can also enter a raffle to win a basket of gifts and enjoy a free concert featuring Hampstead-based band Bootleg, at noon.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631491586008678400

Baltimore boxer Malik Hawkins driven by ambition and tragedy on path to becoming world champion

The Baltimore native is 18-0 with 11 knockouts and will test his unblemished record against Subriel Matias in a 10-round super lightweight bout on Oct. 24.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631491585117503488

From head chef to accountant: Baltimore area’s restaurant workers weigh switching careers amid pandemic

While Baltimore’s City Council prepares to pass new job protections for hospitality workers, some of its would-be beneficiaries are choosing to leave the industry altogether.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631491584482000896

With some razzle-dazzle, Ravens emerge as the NFL’s best special teams unit

Ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, these Ravens are crackling with possibility in ways that last year’s team often didn’t.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631491583543476224

Political signs stolen from some Carroll County yards in tense 2020 election season

Stealing or damaging political yard signs is not uncommon leading up to an election, Carroll County police say.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631491582424711168

Baltimore City middle school teacher Wyatt Oroke named 2020-21 Maryland Teacher of the Year

Wyatt Oroke, a teacher at City Springs Elementary School in Baltimore City, was named the 2020-21 Maryland Teacher of the Year on Thursday night.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631480262098894848

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Baltimore Police: Woman, 35, dies after being shot in vehicle in Parkside; two hurt in Reisterstown Station shooting

A 35-year-old woman was pronounced dead after being shot Thursday night in the Parkside neighborhood in Northeast Baltimore, according to Baltimore City Police.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631468959695241216

Fort George G. Meade garrison commander: Please don’t trick-or-treat on base

The Fort George G. Meade garrison will not support traditional trick-or-treating on the installation this year due to coronavirus precautions.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631457622930898944

12 new COVID-19 cases push Carroll County’s weekly total above officials’ preferred max for reopening schools

With 12 new COVID-19 cases announced Thursday and two days to go, Carroll County’s weekly total has exceeded the maximum level that the Carroll County Health Department wants to see in order to avoid “higher risk” for transmission when school buildings reopen.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631453833636331520

New Jets starting QB Joe Flacco ready to show he can still play: ‘I think I have a lot left’

Former Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco believes he can still be an NFL starter, and he’ll get a chance to prove it when he takes the field for the Jets on Sunday.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631453832387477504

New Jets starting QB Joe Flacco ready to show he can still play: ‘I think I have a lot left’

Former Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco believes he can still be an NFL starter, and he’ll get a chance to prove it when he takes the field for the Jets on Sunday.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631453832387477504

Howard school board District 3 candidate Jolene Mosley on why she’s running

Howard County Board of Education District 3 candidate Jolene Mosley discusses virtual learning, redistricting, school resource officers and more ahead of the general election.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631404764495822848

Annual Paint It! Ellicott City competition takes a fall turn this year amid the coronavirus pandemic

Originally planned for the end of June, Art in Ellicott City presents Paint It! Ellicott City was rescheduled for Oct. 15 to 19 due to the coronavirus pandemic, placing the outdoor-painting event smack in the middle of the fall season.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631404764094201856

AFC North quarterly report: Where do the Ravens, Steelers, Browns and Bengals stand after four weeks?

The AFC North has three teams at the quarter-point of the regular season with winning records, the most of any division in the NFL. Here’s at a look at where each of the four teams stand.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631404762804469760

Retro Baltimore: For 70 years, a dip of Hendler’s ice cream hit the spot

Who remembers Hendler’s holiday egg nog flavor?

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631404761386762240

Schools reopening: Here’s how Maryland jurisdictions are handling the academic school year amid the coronavirus pandemic

As the beginning of the 2020 school year approaches, Maryland counties are announcing plans and guidelines for holding classes while containing the spread of coronavirus.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631393437720199168

Arizona lawmaker with the coronavirus is making some progress in Johns Hopkins ICU

Democratic Rep. Lorenzo Sierra, an Arizona lawmaker ill with COVID-19 who is on a ventilator in the Johns Hopkins Hospital’s intensive care unit, is showing some signs of improvement, his wife announced Wednesday.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631389680791896064

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Carroll County school board opts to wait another week before voting on high school sports start date

Duffy talked to the board about the MPSSAA’s suggestion to move things up within the two-semester timeline, noting that “our time is really, really tight” in trying to get something of a fall season together in 2020.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631378356630355968

Anne Arundel school board votes in support for hybrid learning; teachers, elementary students expected to be able to return in November

The Anne Arundel Board of Education met in person Wednesday night for the first time since March, voting for a hybrid plan that will bring students back to classrooms in November.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631378355458031616

Inspector general: Baltimore City transportation employee stored, sold personal items out of city facility

A Baltimore City Department of Transportation employee stored personal items inside a department facility and then sold them, according to a report by the Office of the Inspector General.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631367024668491776

How the NFL’s COVID-19 outbreak has changed what Ravens coach John Harbaugh can wear | NOTES

For the most immediate consequence of how the NFL’s coronavirus outbreak has affected the Ravens, just look at coach John Harbaugh’s face.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631363253801566208

Man arrested, charged with attempted murder in Columbia double shooting

Howard County police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man with Saturday’s double shooting in Columbia that left one person with life-threatening injuries, the department said Wednesday.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631329454335148032

Baltimore man, 23, arrested in road rage shooting near Fort McHenry Tunnel

A Baltimore man was arrested and charged this week in a road-rage shooting last month on southbound Interstate 95, south of the Fort McHenry Tunnel, police said.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631329453513031680

Federal authorities, Baltimore Police to announce racketeering indictment of alleged Crips gang members

Federal authorities and Baltimore Police are set to announce charges against 10 alleged members and associates of the Crips gang, with charges that include two murders, robberies and gun offenses

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631329452511625216

College football storylines, Week 6: Is Miami a title contender? It has a chance to prove it vs. Clemson.

Here are the biggest storylines to watch entering Week 6, beginning with a huge top-10 matchup in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631329451598397440

Alum Candice Walker added to Loyola women’s basketball staff; Tom Pierce named executive director of Baltimore Municipal Golf Corporation

Regional sports news and notes. Candice Walker, a Loyola University Maryland alum who played in 117 games during her career with the Greyhounds, is returning to her alma mater as an assistant coach with the women’s basketball team.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631325659904573440

9 things to do in Maryland to get into the fall spirit while staying safe from the coronavirus

Wear a mask and experience the wonder of fall at these locations.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631325659559542784

Baltimore County police investigating homicide in White Marsh neighborhood

The neighborhood where the killing was reported is about 10 minutes from Perry Hall High School and the White Marsh Mall.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631325659274297344

8 things you need to know this morning

All the news you need to start your Wednesday.

from https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/10/07/8-things-you-need-to-know-october-7-2020.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631324101114576896

Public paychecks: Who earns the most on Maryland's payroll? Check out our 2020 database.

University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman is the highest-paid person on the state payroll — but, in a sign of the times, he just took a pay cut. Perman said in September he would take a temporary 10% salary cut to help close a projected $500 million budget gap for the system in fiscal year 2021. According to the data from the Comptroller of Maryland, Perman was earning an approximate salary of $970,400 as of Aug. 1 — a month before the cut was announced. Scroll down to see our…

from https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/10/07/maryland-public-paychecks-salaries-2020.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631320311359537152

Orioles among best in MLB for player payroll cost per win

Wins have been hard to come by for the Orioles, but the team’s small payroll means they’re getting a pretty good bang for their bucks.

from https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/10/07/orioles-cost-per-win-ranking-2020.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631320310628679680

Zane Martin wanted to return to Towson men’s basketball. He first had to mend bridges with coach Pat Skerry.

The shooting guard transferred in 2018 after earning All-CAA second-team honors from the Tigers to New Mexico. Now he’s back, which delights coach Pat Skerry.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631318118197821440

Annapolis business owner Harvey Blonder trying to resurrect plans for a hotel at City Dock

Harvey Blonder and Peter Fillat, an architect and urban designer, who led an effort to build a boutique hotel at 12 Dock Street in 2018, are now hoping to build a three-story hotel at the property currently occupied by Latitude 38.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631310440028405760

Howard school board District 2 candidates Christina Delmont-Small and Matthew Molyett discuss redistricting, SROs

Howard County Board of Education District 1 candidates Matthew Molyett and incumbent Christina Delmont-Small discuss virtual learning, redistricting, school resource officers and more ahead of the general election.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631310439447412736

Trick-or-treating on Halloween? Carroll County mayors say yes, with some guidelines in place.

All of the mayors in Carroll County agreed to allow trick-or-treating to take place, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Halloween, according to Union Bridge Mayor Perry Jones.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631310438955696128

Harford County Council harshly criticizes executive for supposedly denying access to information

In a fiery Tuesday meeting, members of the Harford County Council excoriated County Executive Barry Glassman for what they saw as retaliatory behavior for their votes against director of administration Ben Lloyd’s appointment in September.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631310438414614528

Some Harford teachers, set to return to classroom next week, allowed to continue telework under ADA

With Harford County Public Schools’ staff set to return to their school buildings next week, about 35 teachers and staff are being allowed to continue teleworking under the American Disabilities Act. But the head of the county’s teachers’ union says that the school system is “bullying” a handful of teachers who were denied telework to either return, take unpaid leave or resign or retire.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631310437744541696

Ravens film study: Gus Edwards' unlikely advances, stopping Joe Burrow and more

By almost any metric, the Ravens’ rushing attack this season is worse off than it was during a record-breaking 2019. Then there’s Gus Edwards.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631310437418434560

Report: Westminster Healthcare Center failed to properly isolate residents, notify families of COVID-19 cases

During an inspection of Westminster Healthcare Center, a state office found the facility failed to isolate newly admitted residents in case they had COVID-19 and failed to promptly notify relatives or representatives of residents when a positive case was identified.

from Baltimore Sun
via https://baltimorecheckbook.tumblr.com/post/631310436940365824