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    Rockville lawyer pleads guilty to schemes totaling more than $4.2 million in losses
    Sari Kurland, a former Rockville bankruptcy lawyer, pleaded guilty Friday to orchestrating three schemes that victimized 21 people between May 2022 and September 2024, and totaled more than $4.2 million, authorities said.
    In her largest scheme, former bankruptcy lawyer Sari Kurland received loans from 18 people who believed she was brokering a Middle Eastern petroleum deal, prosecutors said.
    Montgomery County saw a slight increase in homicides in 2025
    Homicides in Montgomery County rose 20% in 2025, but were down from a 10-year high in 2021.
    Homicides in Montgomery County rose 20% in 2025, but were down from a 10-year high in 2021.
    Crime is down, so why isn’t Ivan Bates happy?
    Baltimore City has achieved a stunning turnaround in violent crime despite a rift between State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and Mayor Brandon Scott.
    Ivan Bates, Baltimore City’s 26th state’s attorney, looks out over downtown from his office.
    Cracker Barrel in Annapolis to open in early February, hiring 160
    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will open in early February across from the Annapolis Mall. World of Beer opened Monday at Annapolis Mall.
    This aerial image taken with a drone shows a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Binghamton, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2025.
    Montgomery County could add $1 million to senior services amid federal cuts
    The funding would come out of the county’s reserves for the fiscal year 2026 budget, which ends in July.
    Montgomery County Council member Laurie-Anne Sayles speaks during a press conference announcing a $1 million budget appropriation to support the county health safety net at the Silver Spring Civic Center on Monday morning.
    Judge says she’ll hold a limited hearing on seizure of Luigi Mangione’s backpack
    A federal judge on Monday said she will hold a short hearing on procedures that police said allowed them to seize and look through Luigi Mangione’s backpack when he was arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
    Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in New York.
    At Golden Globes, another shining moment for ‘Golden’ and a Maryland native
    “Golden,” the “KPop Demon Hunters” smash featuring vocals by Maryland native Rei Ami, won best original song at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards. Is an Oscar next?
    BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami, winners of the Best Original Song - Motion Picture for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters," pose in the press room during the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
    Measles case prompts exposure warning in Maryland on Amtrak, BWI shuttles
    Maryland health officials are investigating possible measles exposures after a person with a confirmed case traveled through the region on an Amtrak train.
    Vaccine Clinic staff prepare syringes during BCPS Fest held at New Town High School on August 16th, 2025 in Owings Mills, MD.
    Trump’s battle with the Federal Reserve escalates with DOJ criminal indictment threat
    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed’s building renovations.
    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump look over a document of cost figures during a visit to the Federal Reserve.
    Ravens reset: Breaking down what Steve Bisciotti should prioritize in his coaching search
    As the Ravens’ coaching search unfolds, here’s what Banner reporters think Steve Bisciotti should look for in John Harbaugh's replacement.
    Owner Steve Bisciotti, left, is scheduled to talk to the media about the head coaching search Tuesday.
    A Baltimore homebuying dream collides with a ‘heartbreaking’ rental scam
    On Oct. 21, Jalen Absolum, 18, of Philadelphia, closed on a home on Riggs Avenue in Mosher in cash. A family was living in the house and claimed they had a lease.
    Jalen Absolum, left, joined by his mother, Avril Absolum, and sister, Janiene Smith. Jalen closed on a home on Riggs Avenue but later found a family was living there, claiming they had a lease.
    The community effort to preserve a historic Black cemetery in Maryland’s capital
    Brewer Hill Cemetery is a site rich in details from Annapolis Black history, yet it has fallen into a state of disrepair.
    Flags planted near gravestones at Brewer Hill Cemetery in Annapolis.
    Another big game by Cambridge lifts No. 19 Ohio State over No. 8 Maryland 89-76
    Oluchi Okananwa scored 27 points for Maryland (16-2, 4-2 Big Ten) and surpassed 1,000 for her career.
    T’yana Todd of Ohio State, top, and Addi Mack of Maryland battle for possession during the Buckeyes’ win Saturday.
    ‘ICE Out for Good’ draws councilman, protestors to Catonsville
    Dozens of protesters headed to the Interstate 695 overpass on Frederick Road in Catonsville for an “ICE Out for Good” demonstration.
    Demonstrators hold signs during an anti-ICE protest on the Frederick Road overpass above I-695 in Catonsville on Sunday.
    Montgomery County natives selected as alternates on U.S. Olympic ice dancing team
    Caroline Green and Michael Parsons finished fourth at the national championship
    Caroline Green and Michael Parsons compete in the rhythm dance program Thursday in St. Louis, where they finished fourth in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
    Another man killed at Maryland’s deadliest prison
    Maryland State Police have launched an investigation following a reported killing at North Branch Correctional Institution in Allegany County.
    Maryland State Police have launched an investigation following a reported killing at North Branch Correctional Institution in Allegany County.
    59-year-old man killed in Northwest Baltimore shooting
    A 59-year-old man was shot and killed in Northwest Baltimore Sunday morning.
    A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
    String of burglaries at Catonsville businesses under investigation
    Baltimore County Police are investigating after a string of burglaries at Catonsville businesses early Sunday morning.
    Baltimore County police at the intersection of Middle River Road and Bird River Road after a suspicious package was reported at Freedom Church Middle River on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
    The Golden Globes are tonight. Here’s what to look for and how to watch the show.
    The Golden Globes bill themselves as Hollywood’s booziest bash. This year, is anyone ready to party?
    Nikki Glaser rolls out the red carpet during the 83rd Golden Globes press preview on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
    20-year-old will face attempted murder charge after Catonsville shooting
    The Baltimore County Police Department arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a shooting on Friday.
    Baltimore Police lights flicker at night.
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