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    Maryland state park superintendent fired amid turmoil, toxic culture at Gunpowder Falls
    Former parks employees say that Nita Settina failed to take action when alerted to deeply-entrenched problems at Gunpowder Falls State Park, where the former manager has been indicted on charges related to the alleged rapes of two employees.
    Collage of Gunpowder Falls park sign, ranger's house, ranger seen from behind, and woman in front of window
    Threats send Baltimore County police to Towson and Eastern Technical high schools
    Police increased their presence at Towson High School on Friday after a threat of a mass shooting was sent to members of the school community.
    Towson High School, in Baltimore, Md., on November 18, 2022.
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    Maryland state park employees complained for years about a toxic culture. They say little changed.
    Current and former park employees say Maryland State Park Superintendent Nita Settina and other officials knew about problems at Gunpowder Falls State Park, but failed to take substantive action.
    Nita Settina, Maryland Park Service Superintendent, speaks at an 2017 event in Dorchester County.
    Inspector general report says Baltimore County spent $70K to benefit businessperson at council chairman’s request
    In a vehement denial of many assertions in the report, Baltimore County’s top administrator, Stacy Rodgers, asked Madigan not to publish her findings, which Rodgers said are false.
    Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, a Republican, and Democratic council chair Julian Jones sit in the County Council chambers before a budget announcement in April 2022.
    Amid historic inflation, which area grocery store has the lowest prices?
    We compared prices at 10 area grocery stores — Weis, Whole Foods, Lidl, Trader Joe's, Aldi, Giant, Wegmans, Safeway, Harris Teeter and ShopRite — to help readers make informed decisions.
    Illustration of a grocery cart with food and an arrow to indicate the rise in prices.
    The state investigation into sex abuse by Catholic priests is complete. Here’s what you need to know.
    Attorney General Brian Frosh is seeking court approval to release the 456-page report, which documents 80 years of child sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
    Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) Maryland member Teresa Lancaster during a press conference held outside of the Marriott to urge newly elected Archbishop Timothy Broglio to add clerics who abused men or women over the age of 25 to its list of perpetrators.
    Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt, budget director Ed Blades to leave
    Several other department heads are leaving county government.
    Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. speak outside the Historic Courthouse in Towson April 4, 2022.
    Let’s dish: Replacing Dick’s Last Resort; Thanksgiving dinner options, A ‘Top Chef’s plans for Baltimore
    We’ll look at what’s to come for the former Dick’s Last Resort and where to find your Thanksgiving dinner, get reacquainted with a “Top Chef” contestant who wants to get Baltimore its first Michelin star, and remember Prima Dopo, whose roof deck plans drew the ire of Fells Point residents.
    Maple Glazed Turkey Dinner
    Baltimore County groups join forces to advocate for education issues
    A coalition of Baltimore County community groups met Tuesday in Randallstown to brainstorm ways to help Black students succeed and hold school leaders accountable if they fail.
    Ryan Coleman, president of the Randallstown NAACP, addresses the audience at the first Baltimore County Education Justice Table at the Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
    Maryland AG watchdogs considering claim Baltimore County inspector general reform commission violated closed-door meetings law
    The complaint asserts that the subcommittees are performing the bulk of the work for Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Ethics and Accountability; because of that, the complainant writes subcommittees’ deliberations over policy changes and interviews should be public.
    6/16/22—A decal reading “Baltimore County Maryland” is on a door inside the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, the center of county government.
    2022 Baltimore Banner/VSN Top 15 Polls: Week 12
    Our weekly look at the rankings of the top teams in football, boys and girls soccer, field hockey and volleyball
    Local squads in play for state boys soccer championship parlay
    Centennial, Fallston and Severna Park advance to finals; Glenelg and North Harford to meet for 2A title
    Centennial's boys soccer team is headed to the Class 3A state championship after Saturday's semifinal victory over James M. Bennett. The Eagles will play Frederick County's Tuscarora for the crown, Thursday evening at Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex.
    State girls soccer playoffs off to Baltimore for championship finale
    Area squads to vie for 1A, 2A and 3A crowns; No. 1 Broadneck falls in 4A semifinals
    Crofton's Cassidy Nichols, shown here in a preseason scrimmage against Mercy, has the Anne Arundel County school on the cusp of a first state title. The Cardinals defeated Huntingtown in a Class 3A state semifinal Saturday, and will face reigning state champ Mount Hebron for the crown Thursday evening at Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex in Baltimore.
    Green Street’s football run ends
    Perryville rallies in fourth quarter to advance Class 1A state quarterfinals
    Green Street Academy football coach Darrell Alt talks to his team after Saturday's Class 1A East Region second round match with Perryville. The Chargers, participating in their first postseason, dropped a 17-16 decision to the Panthers at Poly.
    Great gifts and accessories for photographers
    These gifts are sure to please the photo lovers on your list.
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    The best gifts for foodies and people who eat well
    Here are some useful, and in some cases, edible, gifts for the foodies on your list.
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    The best Maryland gifts to ship and share
    A collection of the best Baltimore and Maryland-themed stuff to share with your loved ones who don't live nearby.
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    Holiday gift ideas for kids
    A list of games and toys to make the little people in your life smile a little wider.
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    The best gifts for Baltimore sports fans
    Orioles tickets are once again worth giving. But what else does the discerning Baltimore sports fan want? We have a few ideas.
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