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    Letters: Community colleges vital to bringing equity to higher education
    The role of community colleges in bringing equity to higher education is all the more crucial after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action in college admission, Sandra L. Kurtinitis, president of the Community College of Baltimore County, says.
    Picture of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
    Woman found dead near Pikesville High School, police say
    Police identified the woman Saturday as 45-year-old Lakisha Wheeler.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
    Baltimore County’s final school board member is a familiar face
    Felicia Stolusky, a former educator and school board member, was sworn in Friday, ending the monthslong delay in filling the last governor-appointed board seat.
    Felicia Stolusky speaks at a Baltimore County Board of Education meeting in August 2022.
    Fire causes systemwide subway shutdown
    The subway was closed shortly after 5 a.m. from Owings Mills Station to Johns Hopkins Station, the MTA said. Baltimore County Fire officials confirmed the systemwide shutdown and fire around 7:30.
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    Commentary: Relaunch of the Red Line revives promise of our communities
    The revived east-west Red Line project will bring Baltimore communities together and provide a range of benefits to residents across the Baltimore region, say Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.
    The Maryland Transit Administration is relaunching the planning process for the proposed Red Line east-west route in Baltimore.
    3 things Baltimore County’s new superintendent says she’ll change next school year
    Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Yarbrough began her tenure this week with news conference where she detailed how she will keep her word on making hers one of the best districts in the state.
    Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Yarbrough, left, stands next to Jane Lichter, chair of the school board, before a press event in the Towson board room on July 3.
    In Catonsville, it’s never too early to reserve a good spot for the July Fourth parade
    If you've driven through Catonsville in the weeks leading up to the Fourth of July, you've definitely noticed the lawn chairs that line both sides of the street as part of a decadeslong tradition.
    Ed Fitzpatrick stands with mannequins that he and his wife, Holly Fitzpatrick, set out each Independence Day to reserve space on the Frederick Road parade route and to show their holiday spirit.
    Ex-Mount Saint Joseph High wrestling coach not guilty of sexually abusing young man, judge rules
    Baltimore County Circuit Judge Dennis M. Robinson Jr. said Neil Adleberg, 75, of Reisterstown, was not on trial for being “overbearing, manipulative, creepy, obsessive or a micromanager — because those aren’t crimes.”
    Neil Adleberg, 75, of Reisterstown, center, speaks to reporters on Friday after Baltimore County Circuit Judge Dennis M. Robinson Jr. found him not guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, sexual solicitation of a minor, second-degree rape and attempted second-degree rape. His attorney, Joe Murtha, left, looks on.
    How to talk to your teen about cannabis legalization in Maryland
    It’s still illegal — and risky — for anyone under 21 to use marijuana.
    Carolyn Barth poses for a portrait in her yard with her children behind her in Ellicott City on Wednesday June 28, 2023.
    Protest planned after Towson liquor store owner recorded using slur
    Customer Shaka Pitts recorded an incident in which the owner of Towson Wines and Spirits called him a racial slur. A protest of the liquor store is now planned for Thursday.
    “Black Lives Matter” has been spray-painted on the side of Towson Wines and Spirits. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
    Ex-Gilman School teacher speaks out for the first time since arrest for sexually abusing a teen
    Chris Bendann, 38, maintained his innocent in the statement.
    The exterior of Gilman School as seen on Thursday, March 16.
    Gallagher family members sue Archdiocese of Baltimore, St. Mary’s Seminary over father’s abuse and death
    Flannery and Liam Gallagher, the children of Frank X. Gallagher Jr., say that after the abuse their father “experienced extreme emotional distress” and began experimenting with drugs and engaging in compulsive and risky sexual encounters.
    Flannery Gallagher sits in front of a childhood photo of her deceased father, Frank X. Gallagher Jr., during a press conference announcing a lawsuit against St. Mary’s Seminary and the Archdiocese of Baltimore on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Flannery and Liam Gallagher, the children of Frank X. Gallagher Jr., say that after the abuse their father “experienced extreme emotional distress” and began experimenting with drugs and engaging in compulsive and risky sexual encounters.
    Display of pride flags could be limited in Anne Arundel County schools under proposed policy
    This summer, the Anne Arundel County Board of Education could decide to propose amendments on a policy that would prohibit the display of LGBTQ pride flags on school property.
    File photo of pride flag.
    As more Marylanders grow older, a debilitating eye disease is gaining ground
    Age-related macular degeneration is incurable, but Marylanders are getting better treatment for it now, physicians say.
    Debra Grigsby, 70, retired nurse from Carroll County, receives a shot in her eye from Dr. Lisa Schocket of the University of Maryland for age-related macular degeneration. The injection will slow the progression of the eye condition. It’s especially prevalent in older adults and has no cure — it can only be slowed. More people are getting diagnosed with the disease as a consequence of living longer.
    Best restaurants in the Baltimore area for farm-to-table meals
    EatMoreBeMore gives his choices of best places to get a meal made with farm fresh ingredients.
    Nestled off the banks of the Patapsco River in historic Elkridge, farm-to-table is a way of life at The Elkridge Furnace Inn. Their fully organic gardens yield heirloom vegetables.
    The Grill at Harryman House owner pleads guilty to federal tax charges
    The Grill at Harryman House owner John Worthington admitted to using money withheld from his employees’ paychecks for various personal expenses, including season tickets to the Baltimore Orioles.
    Income tax numbers at the accountants office
    Spalding grad Cam Whitmore taken by Houston in the first round of the NBA Draft
    Two-time BCL Player of the Year is taken at No. 20 overall after one season at Villanova
    Former Archbishop Spalding start Cam Whitmore dunks during his senior season with the Cavaliers, as he was named the Baltimore Catholic League Player of the Year of a second consecutive season. After a one-and-done campaign at Villanova University, Whitmore was selected with the 20th overall pick in the first round the NBA Draft, by the Houston Rockets, Thursday night.
    Baltimore County redevelopment authority could oversee Security Square, other projects
    Already officials are eyeing a massive, multimillion-dollar redevelopment project at Security Square Mall as an opportunity to start flexing broader land acquisition powers granted by the General Assembly in 2022 through a quasi-public West Baltimore County Redevelopment Authority.
    Security Square Mall in Baltimore County is undergoing a reimagination.
    Residents report hateful flyers being distributed in Baltimore City and County
    Baltimore County Police have received at least eight reports related to antisemitic propaganda. On Wednesday, Baltimore Police were called to Cedarcroft, where anti-LGBTQ+ flyers had been distributed.
    Photo collage of blurry white suburban house with driveway, surrounded by darkness and partially obscured by pieces of paper stuck on top of the image.
    State extends supervision of Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant
    Baltimore fire officials this week released the results of their investigation into an explosion at a contractor facility at the plant, stating a spark in the dryer ignited dust and caused an explosion that then ignited thermal oil.
    The two digesters at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant near Baltimore.
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