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    ‘Sets a horrible example’: Baltimore-area serial rapist argues court should reduce sentence
    Convicted serial rapist Alphonso Hill argued in a Baltimore County courtroom on Wednesday that his rights as a defendant were violated. A judge will decide soon — impacting Hill's ability to reduce his prison sentence.
    Alphonso Hill asked a Baltimore County judge for the ability to reduce his lengthy prison sentence.
    Members of Congress rally around Germantown resource center in wake of government shutdown
    County leaders and members of Congress showed up to highlight how local governments are attempting to address needs created by the Trump administration’s slashing of federal jobs and programs.
    A volunteer at the Upcounty Hub food pantry in Germantown fills boxes of food on Wednesday.
    Skateboarder killed in crash with pickup truck in Dundalk
    Jose Romero-Alvarez was killed in a crash with a pickup truck Wednesday morning at a Dundalk intersection while skateboarding.
    Jose Romero-Alvarez was killed in a crash with a pickup truck Wednesday morning at a Dundalk intersection while skateboarding.
    Lamar Jackson, other Ravens injured vs. Chiefs still missing from practice
    None of the starters injured at Kansas City returned to the team’s first practice in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.
    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sits on the bench as his leg is worked on during the second half of the game at Kansas City on Sunday.
    Baltimore approves $13M deal to buy third hotel to house homeless
    The hotel, formerly the Fairfield Inn & Suites on South President Street, has been used as a women’s shelter since 2020.
    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The former Fairfield Inn & Suites on South President Street in Baltimore.
    Shutdown sympathy: A laid-off federal worker has some advice for those who could be next
    Jaime Zimmerman, 48, of Bethesda, has been navigating unemployment for months. She shares coping strategies with federal workers who fear losing their jobs during the shutdown.
    Jaime Zimmerman was formerly a program analyst and senior advisor with the Office of Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
    Orioles minor leaguer Luis Guevara died from head and neck trauma, autopsy says
    The 19-year-old died after a personal watercraft crash in June off Lido Key in Sarasota, Florida.
    Luis Guevara played with the Chesapeake Baysox for a short while in 2025.
    Commanders QB Jayden Daniels returns to practice and says he plans to play against the Chargers
    Washington (2-2) plays at the Los Angeles Chargers (3-1) on Sunday.
    Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has missed the last two games because of a knee injury.
    Baltimore DPW worker fired, not charged in accident that killed coworker
    Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates’ office Wednesday published a memo saying the investigation of the crash was “tainted,” and outlined why no charges were filed
    Timothy Cartwell, a Baltimore Department of Public Works solid waste worker “sustained fatal injuries” while collecting garbage in this alley in the 1800-block of Baker Street on Friday, November 8. He was collecting trash from a bin when he became trapped between a garbage truck and a wooden light pole.
    Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on resume
    Ian Roberts, who resigned this week as Des Moines’ superintendent of schools, claimed in his 2023 application that he received a doctorate in urban educational leadership from Morgan State University in 2007, according to documents The Associated Press obtained through a public records request.
    This photo provided by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts on Feb. 26, 2025. (ICE via AP)
    Just how safe is John Harbaugh’s job? | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Even if the Ravens’ season crumbles, it’s unlikely the team would fire John Harbaugh, for several reasons.
    Trump’s potential bid to ‘whitewash’ Harpers Ferry meets pushback
    Maryland Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks called on the federal government to halt efforts to “whitewash American History” at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in West Virginia.
    The town of Harpers Ferry in 2024.
    The Orioles want to hire a manager ‘ASAP.’ Here’s who they could target.
    Speed could be of the essence. The managerial market in MLB will be competitive this winter.
    Chicago Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty, right, and manager Craig Counsell, left, look out over the field during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in 2024.
    Nonprofits’ deal with Baltimore would pay city up to $12 million a year
    The total payment would increase from $6 million a year to $12 million a year over the five-year agreement for Baltimore nonprofits.
    A student passes in front of the Johns Hopkins University sign welcoming people to the Homewood Campus from Charles Street in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
    ‘Swatting’ and ‘hoax’ threats strike several Maryland schools this year
    False claims of active shooters or violence are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know as Maryland schools are targeted.
    Students walk around campus several weeks before classes begin at Morgan State University on August 5, 2025.
    Anonymous Orioles player survey: Thoughts on the 2025 season, Tony Mansolino, leadership and more
    There’s also a lot to reflect on, both on what happened last season and what needs to occur this winter to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
    Orioles fans walk along Eutaw Street during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 25.
    ‘I’m praying they don’t come back’: ICE sighting panics Silver Spring elementary school community
    ICE officers drove into the parking lot at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School in Silver Spring Monday, causing panic among Hispanic parents who worried that the undocumented among them might be detained.
    SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - New Hampshire Estates Elementary School in Silver Spring. Parents have been nervous after a recent ICE sighting near the school.
    The Dish: This ice cream sells out in minutes
    “Sometimes it’s like everything’s gone in 10 seconds,” says John Williams, founder of Good Karma Creamery.
    Pints from Good Karma Creamery sells out online in minutes. A few of their flavors include, from left, Baby Got Baklava, You’re Welcome and Pumpkin Cheesecake.
    Charmed: A sweet stranger on the water taxi and more missed connections
    These are Baltimore’s almost-love stories, written by those still thinking about them.
    Compromise and a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’: Why massive tax breaks for country clubs are here to stay
    Thanks to a handshake deal, Montgomery County’s country clubs enjoy special tax breaks despite ongoing debates about fairness and land use in Maryland.
    Columbia Country Club is located in Chevy Chase, close to D.C. and was founded in 1911.
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