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    Kihn of rock and roll: Baltimore native Greg Kihn of ’80s ‘Jeopardy’ song fame dies at 75
    Greg Kihn was born on July 10, 1949, in Baltimore and moved to the San Francisco area in the 1970s. He was signed to Beserkley Records. With a songwriting style that blended folk, classic rock, blues and pop, his Greg Kihn Band had its first hit with “The Breakup Song,” released in 1981.
    Baltimore native Greg Kihn performing at Celebrity Theatre.
    Arundel Mills implements weekend youth supervision policy. Here’s why.
    Simon Property Group, which owns Arundel Mills, says that unsupervised minors must leave the property by 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and those who do not abide by the shopping center’s Youth Supervision Policy will be asked to leave.
    Starting on September 6, everyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult older than 21 after 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
    American ballerina with Maryland ties gets 12-year Russian prison sentence for treason
    Ksenia Karelina was detained in Russia while visiting family in January after authorities there discovered she donated $51 to a U.S.-based charity that gives aid to Ukraine.
    Screenshot from WJZ.
    High school student dies after medical emergency as student-athletes return to campus
    The death came as students were on campus for practices and tryouts for nine sports at the school. Afternoon practices were canceled Wednesday, according to a Franklin High School Athletic Boosters page on social media. Tryouts and practices resumed Thursday.
    WHO declares mpox a global health emergency. Here’s what Marylanders need to know.
    Marylanders are safe for now as the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the increasing spread of mpox in Africa is a global health emergency, warning the virus could cross borders.
    A vial of smallpox/monkeypox vaccine is seen during a vaccination event at the Pride Center on July 12, 2022 in Wilton Manors, Florida. The center is offering the free smallpox/monkeypox vaccinations from the Florida Department of Health in Broward County as South Florida leads the state in the number of people infected.
    Man faces 178 animal cruelty counts in ‘Cakes’ case after animals seized from home
    Most of the animals seized from a rowhome in Baltimore this year have been adopted or placed with rescues.
    Most of the animals seized from a rowhome in Baltimore this year have been adopted or placed with rescues.
    Baltimore Sun Guild sees ‘distressing changes’ under new owners, rallies to push back
    The union gave the company a week to respond to its concerns, including story quotas and the publication of "questionable" stories, both of which make work harder, the guild said.
    Unionized Baltimore Sun journalists and supporters rally outside the newspaper's downtown office building.
    ‘We’ve come a long way in 11 years.’ 10 questions with Live Baltimore’s departing leader.
    Annie Milli is leaving Live Baltimore to become the sole program officer at the Goldseker Foundation, the nonprofit’s “longest supporting and largest philanthropic partner,” according to the press release.
    Annie Milli is leaving Live Baltimore to become the sole program officer at Goldseker Foundation. Milli had led Live Baltimore for 11 years.
    Mayor declares state of emergency for Annapolis after flooding from Tropical Storm Debby
    Floodwaters at City Dock surged to 4.4 feet above normal levels on Aug. 9, marking it as the eighth-highest flood event on record for Annapolis, city officials said.
    Morgan Sloan (left) and Zack Yeatman ride a boat in a flooded area near City Dock in Annapolis on Aug. 9.
    Dispute over Baltimore’s ‘baby bonus’ ballot initiative headed to state Supreme Court
    A dispute over the Baby Bonus Fund, a Baltimore ballot initiative that would provide $1,000 payments to new parents, is headed to the Maryland Supreme Court.
    The Baltimore Baby Bonus Fund is a proposed city charter amendment that will  be on the ballot in November. If passed, it would give parents $1,000 upon the birth or adoption of a child.
    Everything you need to know about the Maryland State Fair
    The Maryland State Fair returns in August. Here’s what you need to know.
    Crowds start to head for the exit around closing time at the Maryland State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The 2024 State Fair is scheduled for for three weekends in late summer this year: Aug. 22-25, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, and Sept. 5-8.
    Why is the sky hazy? Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Baltimore region
    Unlike the situation in June 2023, the wildfire smoke is not expected to create serious air quality concerns in Baltimore.
    Canadian wildfire smoke lingering over the region is expected to create hazy skies. Unlike the situation in June 2023, pictured here, the wildfire smoke is not expected to create serious air quality concerns in Baltimore.
    Race is on for ‘caretaker’ Baltimore County executive as Johnny Olszewski Jr. runs for Congress
    Each is making their case to the County Council that they should replace Johnny Olszewski Jr. if the Democrat wins his Congressional race in November and steps down with two years remaining on his term.
    Six people, including two state legislators, the brother of the House speaker and a longtime community activist, are vying for a temp job that might open up soon: Baltimore County Executive. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. is running for Congress.
    Officials warn of ‘gold bar’ scam: ‘People are losing their life savings’
    Montgomery County law enforcement partners have issued a new warning about a “gold bar” scam that steals residents’ life savings.
    Scammers are convincing people to convert their money into gold bars and then taking the gold from them, according to officials.
    Family of DPW worker who died of heatstroke says it was ‘completely preventable’
    After a Baltimore sanitation worker died on the job from overheating 10 days ago, his family spoke publicly for the first time Monday.
    The children of Ronald Silver II, a solid waste worker who died of hyperthermia, wear shirts that read  “We Love You Dad” printed on family photos at a press conference held outside City Hall on Monday.
    Federal government investigating Bel Air home explosion, victims identified
    The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what it called a natural gas explosion at a home in Bel Air.
    Fire and emergency responders are continuing to search through debris Sunday morning after an apparent house explosion in Bel Air.
    Strike imminent? Hilton workers vote to end contract with city-owned hotel
    Union workers at Baltimore’s Hilton Inner Harbor voted against a contract extension, clearing the way for members potentially to call a strike.
    Workers at Baltimore’s Hilton Inner Harbor are pushing for wage increases and better working conditions.
    Detention center for Maryland teens charged as adults over capacity for months
    An overcrowded detention center affects more than just where the teens’ beds are.
    The State of Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services seal.
    ‘The Boss’ of Claddagh Pub in Canton dies at 58
    For decades, Michael Clarke treated Claddagh Pub in Canton like his home — investing a lifetime of work and family sacrifices.
    Owner of Claddagh Pub Michael Clarke died suddenly on July 28 after decades of running the beloved Canton business.
    There’s no shortage of ideas for Howard County’s new flag
    More than 100 people submitted flag designs to the Howard County flag commission. The 19-member commission is now tasked with narrowing down the 184 designs to 10 after a public hearing next month. The new flag will be selected in 2025.
    A Howard County commission has received more than 180 suggested designs for a new county flag. It plans to hold a public hearing and narrow the list to 10 this fall. (Photos courtesy of Howard County)
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