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    Minor flooding in Baltimore region as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves north
    A tree also fell on tracks at a light rail station in Baltimore. The flooding was minimal and one official even said the storm was "uneventful."
    Flooding in downtown Annapolis Sunday morning as a result of the remains of the storm that was once known as Tropical Storm Ophelia. An Annapolis Police vehicle rides through floodwaters on Compromise Street.
    Banner political notes: Senate race updates; Moore touts POTUS; Baltimore Co. gets new park; mayor promises ‘nimble’ permit process
    The leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate are ramping up their campaigns as 2024 approaches. Here’s a look at their latest moves.
    Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
    Baltimore subway to get first new railcars in 40 years
    The 78 new railcars will replace Metro’s original fleet of 100 railcars that are reaching the end of their lifespans.
    Interior of Charles Center Station as a subway train arrives and a rider waits to board on 8/11/22.
    Commentary: Maryland student data, privacy need more protection
    Maryland must implement data governance practices to protect school systems, which are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks, says James D. Cornelius, a former chief information officer for the Maryland State Department of Education.
    Students in classroom, reading book, with parent, and COVID vaccine
    Maryland seeks public input on reducing work zone crashes, fatalities
    The state is surveying residents about their driving behaviors around work zones and the best way to reduce work zone crashes in the wake of a collision on I-695 last spring that left six workers dead.
    Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addresses the media at a podium outside surrounded by signs that encourage drivers to take an online safety survey.
    Baltimore-area prosecutors want to ‘reverse’ laws for charging children with crimes
    Dozens of Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents who spoke to greater Baltimore’s state's attorneys, police chiefs and councilmen want to undo General Assembly changes that eased statutes surrounding juvenile court action and limited probationary terms for kids who commit certain offenses.
    Scott Shellenberger speaks with his right hand lifted. The tops of the audience’s heads are seen at the bottom of the frame.
    Antisemitic graffiti, white supremacist flyer surface in Baltimore County ahead of Yom Kippur
    A bright red swastika and other graffiti were spray painted on the door at United Hebrew Cemetery in Rosedale.
    A red swastika was painted on a door at United Hebrew Cemetery in Rosedale. Credit: WJZ-TV.
    Maryland’s state park service suffered from ‘unhealthy dynamics.’ Here’s how new leaders are seeking to change it
    Maryland Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz explained in a legislative hearing on Sept. 20, 2023 that he has undertaken reforms to change the culture in the state’s troubled park service.
    A sign at the entrance of Gunpowder Falls State Park Sweet Air Area.
    What to do this weekend (that isn’t just Artscape)
    Whether you want to see the Jonas Brothers, “The Wiz,” race go-karts or watch some wrestling, we’ve got you covered.
    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 01: (L-R) Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas of Jonas Brothers perform onstage during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 01, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    Smash-and-grab burglaries strike 4 Pikesville businesses
    In each case, the burglar gained entry by breaking a window of the business, police said.
    The Quickway Japanese Hibachi was one of four Pikesville businesses that were burglarized early Monday.
    The Dish: Opening … soon? Nana taqueria, Greg’s Bagels and other restaurants we’re waiting for.
    Call it restaurant limbo: Of the 11 eateries I included in a list of most anticipated restaurant openings for 2023, fewer than half have opened their doors.
    Damye Hahn explores the future site of The Fishmonger’s Daughter, her restaurant in Catonsville. First announced in 2019, the project has been delayed for years.
    Woman dies after being struck by pickup truck in crosswalk
    Baltimore County police said 57-year-old Mary Beth Green was struck in a crosswalk by a pickup truck, taken to a hospital and pronounced dead shortly afterward. Crash unit detectives were investigating.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
    Marylanders with ‘Project Runway’ ties shine during New York Fashion Week
    Bishme Cromartie was one of three Marylanders with “Project Runway” ties who participated in the country’s most iconic fashion event, New York Fashion Week, in September 2023.
    Bishme Cromartie at the end of his New York Fashion Week show.
    Henrietta Lacks’ last son dies after long-sought settlement with firm using her cells
    Lawrence Lacks, eldest son of Henrietta Lacks, “held on through illness” to get justice for his mother. He died weeks after a settlement with a company that used her HeLa cell line.
    Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at a press conference during the memorial service for Henrietta Lacks’ last surviving son, Lawrence Lacks Sr., at Faith Christian Fellowship in Owings Mills, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.
    Lansdowne schools briefly locked down after man shot in hand nearby
    Baltimore County Police reported a man was shot in the hand Monday afternoon in the neighborhood next to Lansdowne Middle School, resulting in a brief lockdown at three schools.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
    Ex-Baltimore Police officer pleads guilty to selling cannabis to confidential informant
    Baltimore County Circuit Judge Dennis M. Robinson Jr. remarked that “drug dealing is bad enough on its own” when sentencing former Baltimore Police Officer Cejus Watson on a charge of distribution of marijuana.
    6/29/22—A detail of the Baltimore Police Department crest seen on a lectern in Baltimore City Police Headquarters.
    Maryland State Fair chairman Gerry Brewster to depart, ending family legacy of more than 60 years
    After years of the nonprofit that runs the state fair “living paycheck to paycheck,” Brewster said, he organized volunteers in fundraising campaigns and advocated in the State House to raise more than $10 million.
    Gov. Wes Moore and Gerry Brewster share a laugh as they stand near a red enclosure housing chicks that are about three days old.
    What to do this weekend, from free opera to Baltimore Comic-Con
    Whether you want to see free opera, go to a chicken wings festival or watch a movie outside, we’ve got you covered.
    Comic books are seen at Dreamers and Make Believers shop in Highlandtown. Fans of the genre may be interested in attending Baltimore Comic-Con this weekend.
    Baltimore County Council votes against changes to plastic bag ban fee — for now
    Facing a veto threat, Baltimore County Councilman Patrick “Pat” Young tabled plastic bag ban amendments Tuesday evening, saying he wanted a chance to weigh in on amending the law.
    Baltimore County Council members met to discuss a proposed plastic bag ban on January 31, 2023.
    Archdiocese of Baltimore warns sexual abuse lawsuits under new law could lead to bankruptcy
    In a letter addressed Tuesday to “Friends in Christ,” Archbishop William E. Lori said he plans to consult in the coming days with various ordained and lay leaders about how the archdiocese should respond to the new law, which goes into effect Oct. 1.
    The exterior of the Archdiocese of Baltimore building as seen on Monday, March 13.
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