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Why these Marylanders are doubling down on DEI
Marylanders are leaning into DEI as the term itself is being weaponized and its initiatives have become a target of the Donald Trump administration.
This year, Juan Webster and his team will train about 2,000 Montage International employees at its 16 properties worldwide, including the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging best practices.
Letter: Maryland needs a constitutional amendment to protect workers' rights
A proposed bill to allow Marylanders to vote on a constitutional amendment to allow workers to collectively bargain would protect them against anti-union actions, both locally and nationally.
A Union member with the International Longshoremen’s Association and Local 333 leads chants outside the Dundalk Marine Terminal during a strike on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. Chants included, “What are we gonna do? Shut it down!” And “We want our money!”
Maryland’s forecast: Slushy weather hits ahead of possible ‘heavy snow’ and arctic temps next week
While it's too soon to say for sure, Maryland could see “significant” snowfall next week.
Maryland could be hit by another snowstorm next week, as much of the country braces for dangerously cold weather.
Shooting in Southeast Baltimore leaves one man dead
Baltimore Police officers responded to a report of a shooting around 3:30 p.m. in the 6100 block of Plantview Way, a residential block just east of the Canton industrial area.
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputation injuries
Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of fingertip injuries, including some amputations.
This photo provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows an Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Cooler that has been recalled across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a dozen fingertip injuries, including some amputations. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Tomoyuki Sugano arrives to camp eager to help Orioles win a championship
“He’s all about winning,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “That was clear in our two Zooms that we had with him this offseason, that he’s coming over here to win.”
Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano prepares to throw for the first time at spring training.
‘Saturday Night Live’ plans a massive 50th anniversary special. Who’s coming and how to watch
Airing Sunday and spanning three hours, the, yes, live “SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration” will assemble a dream team of stars who have helped the show become an enduring pop culture force.
FILE - "Saturday Night Live" host Bill Murray, a former cast member, is pictured with producer Lorne Michaels, left, during rehearsals on March 19, 1987, in New York. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett, File)
New Orioles hitting coach Cody Asche heard the critiques from fans: ‘We’re all trying to hit line drives’
“But fans at home, I promise you, we’re preaching sound baseball philosophy and things that have worked in this game for 200 years, from Ted Williams to Pete Rose to Tony Gwynn,” Asche said.
Orioles hitting coach Code Asche watches batting practice at spring training (Feb. 15, 2025).
Father sentenced to 65 years for shooting inside Harford Mall during his child’s birthday party
A Harford County man was sentenced to 65 years in prison for a shooting during his child’s birthday party inside Harford Mall.
Wesley Larry Lyons Jr. was convicted of attempted murder, use of a firearm and reckless endangerment for the 2024 shooting.
Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs under new Trump administration
Federal workers are responding with anger and confusion as they grapple with the Trump administration’s latest effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 14: Protesters demonstrate in support of federal workers outside of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on February 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Organizers held the protest to speak on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Maryland inches toward reforming trans prisoner policies as it pays out legal settlements
Trans prisoners make up a fraction of Maryland’s incarcerated population, but nearly half of its settlement payouts last year. Efforts to reform policy have been slow.
Illustration of two sets of prison bars and door to solitary cell overlapped by silhouette of trans woman with a ponytail.
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For sale: Gorgeous Baltimore County home with every modern update
This Hampton Park home offers beautiful interiors, high-end finishes, and a thoughtful floor plan.
How a Baltimore church remembers the city’s homicide victims. One purple ribbon at a time.
Dozens gathered near First & Franklin Presbyterian Church to recite the names of the 2024 homicide victims, each symbolized by a purple satin ribbon.
Sunday February 2, 2025 — Andrea Harrison holds up a purple ribbon at First and Franklin Presbyterian Church as part of an event to honor the city's homicide victims in 2024.
U.S. Rep. Beverly Byron remembered for adventurous, trailblazing spirit
Byron represented Western Maryland in the House of Representatives for seven terms.
Rep. Beverly Byron.
Frank Turner, Howard County’s first Black delegate, dies at 77
Frank Turner, who served as Howard County’s first Black delegate for over two decades, died early Friday morning. He was 77.
Then-Del. Frank S. Turner at the 2014 dedication ceremony of the fields at Blandair Park in his name.
Naval Academy faculty told to avoid ‘divisive concepts’ like ‘systemic racism’
After President Trump's recent DEI-focused executive order, Naval Academy faculty were told to stop teaching about systematic racism and sexism.
The Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Maryland House passes bill on health, sex education requirements
The largely party-line vote represented the third year in a row that state delegates have sought to weigh in on curriculum.
The Maryland House of Delegates on opening day of the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis, Md., on Wednesday, January 8, 2024.
Gov. Moore posts job help for Maryland’s federal workers
The digital hub lists legal resources, job hunting support and ways to get financial help, and it reminds job seekers that the state of Maryland is hiring.
Gov. Wes Moore responding to questions during an event at Bowery Farming in Nottingham, MD. 03/06/2024
Helicopter pilots in DC midair collision may have missed critical instruction, seen faulty data
The crew of the Black Hawk helicopter involved in a midair collision with an American Airlines jet may not have heard a key directive from air traffic control and might have been viewing faulty flight data.
An orange flight data and cockpit voice recorder box sits on a yellow bag labeled "CAUTION." Two NTSB investigators are holding the edges of the bag and starting to lift it over the box.
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