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    Following major lawsuit, state official in charge of nursing home inspections to retire
    The longtime head of the state office responsible for nursing home inspections will retire, officials announced about a month after a major lawsuit against the agency.
    Collage of photograph of elderly woman supporting herself with walker flanked by figures that have been cut out of the photograph. Red scribbles fill the background behind the photo and a red spray obscures the elderly woman's face.
    Emergent to exit Baltimore after years of tumult stemming from botched COVID-19 vaccine
    Emergent BioSolutions, known for botching millions of doses of COVID vaccine, will exit Baltimore entirely with sale of another plant.
    Emergent BioSolutions will sell its remaining plant in Baltimore after a tumultuous time that began with botched COVID vaccines.
    Maryland’s new tracking system aims to ensure sexual assault evidence isn’t lost or ignored
    Advocates hope the system will empower sexual assault survivors while holding police and prosecutors accountable for what happens to evidence kits.
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown holds up a sexual assault evidence collection kit during a news conference in the Maryland State House on June 20, 2024. Maryland leadership announced a launch of a new statewide tracking system for sexual assault evidence kits.
    Baltimore’s juvenile courts have one social worker. She rarely has time for her job.
    Instead of diverting some of the hundreds of children charged with less serious crimes away from the system the first time they land in trouble, Casi O’Neill spends the bulk of her time triaging teens charged as adults
    Photo collage of silhouette of young boy’s head and shoulders, with photo of court room with American flag and empty judge’s seat in background.
    Maryland swimmer Katie Ledecky dominates in the 1500 freestyle at Olympic trials
    Ledecky touched in 15 minutes, 37.35 seconds, more than a half-lap ahead of runner-up Katie Grimes at 15:57.77.
    Katie Ledecky after the Women's 1500 freestyle finals Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the US Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
    VP Harris to campaign in Maryland on court abortion ruling anniversary
    It’s Harris’ second visit to the state this month, following a gun violence-focused event June 7 with Democratic Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks in Prince George’s County.
    Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Coppin State University on July 14, 2023.
    Ranking the Ravens’ uniform combinations: How does new ‘Purple Rising’ look stack up?
    We all know which condiment-inspired combo is last, but personal favorites vary from Ravens fan to Ravens fan.
    Ravens outside linebacker Odafe Oweh models the new Purple Rising alternate helmet.
    Commentary: Here are solutions for Baltimore’s overdose crisis
    City leaders, health care providers and law enforcement can work together to provide treatment, prevention and other strategies to confront Baltimore’s drug overdose crisis, directors of health and public innovation efforts at Johns Hopkins University say.
    Renovated, expanded Tuerk House in Baltimore aims to help assist people struggling with addiction and mental illness.
    Marylanders aren’t getting screened for the deadliest cancer
    Many patients don’t even know about the annual screening, which can save lives when it catches the disease early.
    Venus White, left, is a lung cancer survivor who was scanned early enough to be treated. Dr. Taofeek Owonikoko, right, is the executive director of the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, where White was treated and is now cancer-free.
    Hydrogen-powered buses are coming to Montgomery County, thanks to private equity
    The Carlyle Group is funding the largest depot for electric- and hydrogen-powered buses in the U.S. in Montgomery County. Local officials there are doubling down on their efforts to combat climate change.
    Seven people sit in a line of chairs in front of a large green and blue bus next to a stage on which a man is speaking at a podium.
    Climate change efforts could save Jabez Branch, Anne Arundel’s woeful little creek
    Long a sad tale of neglect, the Jabez Branch may represent the future — told through an $8 million project that incorporates ideas about climate change, water quality and habitat into a mile and a half of restored waterway.
    Kevin Smith, an architect of the $8 million restoration of Jabez 3 in Millersville, talks about its design during a recent tour.
    Maryland native Katie Ledecky wins 200 freestyle at US swimming trials
    Still to come for Ledecky, her two best events: the 800 and 1,500 freestyle.
    Katie Ledecky of the United States reacts after the women’s 200m freestyle final on day three of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium on June 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
    Maryland House Republican leader charged with DUI
    Buckel was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving on a suspended license, negligent driving and failure to display vehicle registration to a law enforcement officer.
    House Minority Leader Del. Jason Buckel speaks during floor debate in the House Chamber in the Maryland State House on March 15, 2024.
    Maryland has pardoned some cannabis convictions. Here’s how to clear your record.
    Court officials are preparing for a possible increase in applications for expungements to follow the pardons.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs paperwork pardoning more than 175,000 cannabis-related convictions during a ceremony at the State House in Annapolis on Monday, June 17, 2024.
    Ravens will be featured in ‘Hard Knocks’ as HBO looks to chronicle AFC North
    “Everything’s put on,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “You got to put a microphone and a camera in your face, people aren’t the same."
    Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks to the media after the third day of minicamp on June 13. The team will appear on “Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North,” a new approach to the documentary series.
    Gov. Moore absolves 175,000+ cannabis convictions, largest pardon in U.S. history
    Nearly one-quarter of the convictions are from Baltimore, making it the part of the state most affected by the action.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore holds up paperwork pardoning more than 175,000 cannabis-related convictions during a ceremony at the State House in Annapolis on Monday, June 17, 2024.. Alongside him is Secretary of State Susan Lee, and standing, from left, are: Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller; Attorney General Anthony Brown; Shiloh Jordan, who will have a charge pardoned; Jason Ortiz of the Last Prisoner Project; and Heather Warnken, executive director of the Center for Criminal Justice Reform at the University of Baltimore. (Brenda Wintrode / The Baltimore Banner)
    How to dork out on trains in Baltimore
    Some of the country’s oldest, most storied train companies — including the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Northern Central Railway — were headquartered here.
    Lewis waits for trains to roll by near Baltimore's historic Penn Station. (Julie Bykowicz/The Baltimore Banner)
    Ravens roster projection: With minicamp over, uncertainty lingers at key positions
    Here’s a way-too-early look at how the Ravens could set their 53-man roster ahead of their Week 1 showdown vs. the Chiefs.
    Center Tyler Linderbaum (64) hikes the ball to quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the Baltimore Ravens’ first mandatory minicamp of the year at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on June 11, 2024.
    Baltimore Pride event disrupted by possible chemical agent, causing panic and injuries
    A possible chemical agent was released in front of the main stage at the Baltimore Pride Parade and Block Party — causing a stampede.
    The annual Pride Parade took place on June 15, 2024.
    Maryland could do a better job teaching multilingual kids. This school found a solution.
    Kids learning English are Maryland schools’ fastest-growing group.
    Fritzie Bernardo instructs her third grade English language development class at Lamont Elementary School in Prince George’s County.
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