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Among the latest grant recipients: Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research (CHEER) in Long Branch and Takoma Park and the Ebenezer Church of God’s back-to-school supplies drive in Landover Hills.

Howard County is sending $260,000 in emergency funding to keep Grassroots Crisis Intervention, the nonprofit that answers calls, chats and texts to the national 988 suicide and crisis hotline, afloat after losing its federal funding.

Wiggins is coming off a season where he finished with 57 solo tackles, three interceptions, and 14 passes defensed.

Erica Schwartz, who earned a law degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, will lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“To be honest, I can tell you, I’m aiming middle-middle, and probably eight out of 10, it’s not going to end up middle-middle,” Hoppe said.

The Trump administration’s decision to rescind a key immigration protection status for Haitians has prompted fear among community members. Many immigrants who benefited from the status said that going back to an unstable Haiti could be extremely dangerous, if not fatal.

The Orioles have made many a pitcher look superb this year. This time, it was an old friend who was traded away 10 days ago.

​After designating Zack Littell for assignment and trading All-Star left-hander Foster Griffin, the Nationals had an open rotation spot.

Getting other contributors is critical for the Nationals (59-61) as they enter the remaining 42 games on their schedule.

Entering Sunday, the Orioles were tied for 28th in slugging percentage with no outs (.363), tied for 26th in on-base-plus-slugging percentage (.676) and, since July 1, Baltimore’s 69 hits with no outs in the inning were the fewest in baseball.

COLUMN | Maryland’s decision to buy the Preakness’ IP rights and change the race date appears to have ruffled the feathers of its Triple Crown compatriots. But, given how hostile the most powerful bodies can be, the state’s self-interested moves are a sign of progress.

The Ravens’ first 10 training camp practices under coach Jesse Minter have had something for almost everyone.

Alonso was only one piece of a vibrant offensive performance, but his first multi-home run game provided early cushion in what became Baltimore’s 10-3 victory against Texas.

With their preseason opener less than a week away, the Ravens couldn’t help but get ahead of themselves Sunday at training camp.

Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane has continued to shine at training camp, but the third-round pick has remained relatively humble.

Jake Bird is recalled, the Nationals win an early game and the bullpen is stabilizing.

When William Hicks made a plea to help keep his record store from closing Friday, the outpouring of support was immediate.

The B&O Railroad Museum changed its name to the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation, and railroad fans are not pleased.

The two runs that crossed against right-hander Kyle Bradish in a 5-1 loss were unearned, bringing Baltimore’s tally to 73 this season.

It’s imperative that Alvarez, 27, continue this string of performances. Given the pitching depth in the system that is nearly ready for the major leagues, this could be his best opportunity to show he can be a starter next season.