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    How a timid landscaper became entangled in a Maryland ICE shooting
    Salomon Serrano Esquivel was well aware of the immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump and often thought he might be next. But he never could have predicted what happened.
    Salomon Serrano Esquivel at his brother-in-law’s home in Edgewater. He and his family moved into their relative’s home after ICE took him into custody Dec. 24.
    Why Mayor Brandon Scott has Cleveland’s mayor on speed dial
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb say their friendship, frequent calls and shared challenges as young Black city leaders have made them trusted allies.
    Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, left, and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb take part in a panel at a Big Bets For America event in Baltimore earlier this month.
    Brady House hits a grand slam and the Nationals blow out the staggering Mets 14-2 in the rain
    Curtis Mead homered late and had four of Washington’s 15 hits as the Nationals set a season high for runs.
    Brady House of the Nationals, center, receives greetings from teammates after his grand slam in the fourth inning Wednesday night.
    Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act
    The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped combat racial discrimination in voting for over 50 years.
    The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 3, 2025.
    16-year-old Maryland chain Shareef’s Grill returns to food trucks amid rising costs
    Baltimore halal chain Shareef’s Grill is closing its Franklin Street location and shifting back to food trucks and prepackaged meals as rising utility, food and labor costs strain the business.
    Whole grilled Bronzino, crème brûlée yams, house made sweet rolls/w honeycomb butter, seafood paella, and marinated brussels sprouts from Shareef's Grill.
    4 Baltimore Police officers will not face charges after San Francisco investigation
    San Francisco prosecutors declined to bring charges against four Baltimore Police officers who have been under investigation in the city after a woman says she reported a sexual assault.
    A Baltimore Police Department officer observes the 2025 Veterans Day parade in Baltimore, Md., on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
    Police investigate death of Maryland inmate tied to 2023 Thanksgiving shooting
    A 23-year-old jailed for a Thanksgiving Day 2023 shooting in Landover Hills was found dead in his Allegany County prison cell, Maryland State Police said.
    Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a man incarcerated at North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, officials said Tuesday.
    Police at every high school? Gun incidents reignite debate
    A Montgomery County Council member is calling for police officers to return to high school campuses — permanently.
    District 1 Montgomery County Council member Andrew Friedson is calling for police officers to return to high school campuses — permanently.
    A new gadget could make Baltimore’s harbor more swimmable this summer
    Backers hope a fast-acting contraption could revolutionize water quality testing and boost Baltimore’s dreams for a swimmable harbor.
    Harbor jumpers leap into the waters of Fells Point during the Harbor Splash 2024 event on 6/23/24 in Baltimore, MD.
    Poll: Half of residents say Baltimore County is on the wrong track
    With a pivotal primary election less than two months away, a new poll paints a pessimistic picture of how residents view their county.
    The Towson skyline glows in the colors of a winter sunrise.
    Anne Arundel needs Republicans. County is short 700 GOP election judges.
    Anne Arundel County needs nearly 700 Republican voters to sign up to be election judges to maintain balance.
    Bi-partisan teams enter votes electronically from emailed ballots during canvassing at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
    Second Maryland highway worker killed while on duty in a week
    A highway worker was killed Tuesday in Somerset County after a driver struck his parked work vehicle on Route 13, marking the second Maryland roadway worker death in the past week.
    The Maryland State Police logo.
    Family demands answers after Michigan State student from Maryland killed by police
    Isaiah Kirby, a 21-year-old Owings Mills native studying zoology at Michigan State University, was fatally shot by East Lansing Police Department officers.
    Isaiah Kirby, a 21-year-old Owings Mills native who was studying at Michigan State University, was fatally shot by East Lansing Police Department on April 20. His family, including his mother, Karyn Kirby, right, are calling for justice.
    University of Maryland will cut up to 150 jobs and freeze hiring
    The University of Maryland, College Park will cut up to 150 jobs and impose a hiring freeze as reduced state support and uncertainty over federal research funding strain the budget.
    The University of Maryland, College Park, will enact a hiring freeze for the second time in two years.
    Maryland cracks down on events company owing cruise customers over $642K
    More than 100 customers are still waiting on over $642,000 in refunds after a music-themed cruises never took sail, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said.
    Royal Caribbean’s “Vision of the Seas” is docked at the Port of Baltimore on May 24, 2024. The ship, which departs on May 25, will be the first cruise departure from the port since the Key Bridge collapse.
    ‘Born and raised’: Republican Patrick Dyer wants to be the next Baltimore County executive
    The Timonium native and political newcomer faces Kimberley Stansbury in the Republican primary this June. He’s raised roughly $25,000 — about $10,000 more than Stansbury, according to campaign finance records.
    Republican candidate for Baltimore County Executive Pat Dyer attends a fundraiser for Paws4Vets Foundation. He has a conversation with supporter Mickey Ford.
    Lone woman in the Baltimore County executive race wants to be residents’ ‘Mama Bear’
    What she’s concluded through two campaigns and many community meetings is that county residents need fewer tax increases and fees, more police officers, and more ways for parents to weigh in on their children’s education.
    Kimberley Stansbury, who says she is running for Baltimore County Executive, gives her testimony during a public hearing regarding a potential permit for the Days Cove Rubble Landfill to dump more leachate into the Gunpowder River at the Perry Hall Public Library in Perry Hall, Md., on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
    Atholton High School principal on leave after ‘emotional interaction’ with students on video
    Atholton High School’s principal is on leave for the remainder of the school year after an “emotional interaction” with students in the cafeteria, according to district officials.
    The Howard County Board of Education meets at their headquarters in Ellicott City, Md. on Friday, May 9, 2025.
    All the new shows (and the new stage) coming to Olney Theatre this fall
    The Olney Theatre just announced its largest season yet, with shows including “Les Misérables,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “A Christmas Carol” and a yet-to-be-announced Tony-winning musical.
    Holiday performances of "A Christmas Carol," seen here performed by Paul Morella, are an annual tradition at the Olney Theatre.
    The only thing consistent about the Orioles is their inconsistency. They’re not sure why.
    “We show flashes of what and how we could play and our potential, and you also see the 180 of that version,” manager Craig Albernaz said.
    Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo (16) strikes out swinging in the second inning against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
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