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    ‘We’re here for our patients’: Saint Agnes nurses hold 24-hour strike in Baltimore
    The unionized nurses, represented by National Nurses United, held a 24-hour strike in Baltimore on Thursday, which will end Friday morning.
    Unionized nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital hold a 24-hour strike on Thursday to demand better working conditions and reach a fair contract with the hospital.
    Wrongfully convicted Maryland man sues Harford County government, investigators and prosecutors
    John Huffington announced Thursday he was suing the Harford County government and representatives from the sheriff’s and state’s attorney’s offices in his continued effort to prove his innocence.
    John Huffington, center, is applauded during a meeting of the Maryland Board of Public Works on July 5, 2023. The board awarded $2.9 million for being wrongly convicted and incarcerated for decades. Huffington, who was on death row, has written a book and worked for nonprofit organizations since his conviction was vacated.
    Body found inside van pulled from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
    A body was found inside a van that was pulled out of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor just before noon Thursday morning, police said.
    Baltimore City Fire and the Baltimore City Police Underwater Recovery Team work to pull a Silver Cab from the Inner Harbor on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
    With paid house parties raging across the suburbs, Howard and Montgomery counties crack down
    For-profit house parties are raging in suburban Maryland, prompting Howard and Montgomery county officials to crack down on the practice.
    A house at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Columbia that has been attracting revelers to for-profit pool parties.
    Keith Garrett, killed in Belair-Edison rowhouse, loved Baltimore and the people who call it home
    Keith Garrett was found murdered in his Belair-Edison rowhome on July 12. As the investigation into his death continues, his family remembers him as a loving, smart and neighborly man.
    Keith Garrett.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a ‘Lilo & Stitch’ viewing to a play fest for all
    Here are seven things to do in Howard County, from a “Lilo & Stitch” viewing to a play fest for all.
    Play for All Fest, an event organized by Howard County Recreation and Parks to raise disability awareness. Featured activities are sensory-friendly and accessible to people of all ages.
    Why one mass overdose won’t be the last — and what we’re missing that got us here
    Baltimore has been roiled by the news of mass overdoses. One recovery worker and recovered addict says the truth is found behind the headlines.
    An overdose victim is treated in the triage area near Penn North metro station after Baltimore Police and Baltimore City Fire ⁩respond to a call for multiple people experiencing overdose symptoms at the intersection of Pennsylvania & North avenues in West Baltimore on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
    Found not guilty of abusing students, will Matthew Schlegel return to the classroom?
    Parents are rallying to urge the Anne Arundel County school system to terminate the elementary math teacher.
    Anne Arundel County has 533 miles of shoreline. One mile is for public swimming.
    Only about a mile of the Anne Arundel County shoreline is set aside for public swimming, and with no outdoor public pools, residents’ options are limited.
    Beachgoers enjoy the waterfront at Fort Smallwood Park in Pasadena.
    New Barnes & Noble coming to Maryland next week — with another on the way
    The store will cover nearly 20,000 square feet, with its signature B&N Café, a wide offering of toys and games, stationery items and, of course, books.
    The exterior of the new Barnes & Noble opening in Westminster
    ICE arrests Maryland pastor, a father of 3 with no criminal record, family says
    Although his VISA had expired, Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal was attempting to obtain a green card.
    Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal, 54, who was arrested by ICE Monday morning in Easton. Espinal leads a congregation of 70 at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama (Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You).
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from Irish rock and roll to Black history
    If you’re in the mood for Irish rock and roll, local Black history, water-themed fine art and photography, and all of the Zumba classes in between, we’ve got you covered.
    Dublin 5 is fronted by Ray Murphy, center, backed by Jenn Belle  on fiddle, Gary Hewitt on bass), Jim Martin on percussion and Kevin Shook on drums. They'll perform at the Eastport Democratic Club Saturday.
    BGE and the $17.5 million truck it says it can’t get anywhere else
    BGE raised customer bills to cover a $17.5 million Ford F-150 — a vehicle that state utility regulators at first said was worth about $100,000.
    Pictured is a specialized Ford-150 that BGE uses to check for stray voltage in the area. The cost of using the car has swelled to millions of dollars per year.
    Family of murder victim attacks defendant in Baltimore courtroom during trial
    The man on trial for a Baltimore murder was attacked in court by three of the victim’s family members as prosecutors showed video they say depicts the fatal shooting, officials said.
    Three relatives of a Baltimore murder victim stood up and charged the defendant in court Tuesday as prosecutors played video of the shooting, according to the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office.
    Two hospitalized after ‘industrial accident’ at Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum Heights
    Two people were hospitalized after an “industrial accident” at the Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum Heights on Tuesday afternoon.
    An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
    Construction worker dies after partial trench collapse at Baltimore County school
    A construction worker died Tuesday after sustaining injuries from a partial trench collapse while on a job at Deer Park Elementary School in Owings Mills, officials said.
    A spokesperson for Baltimore County Public Schools confirmed that the partial trench collapse happened at Deer Park Elementary School.
    Six Baltimore teens arrested in Pennsylvania for burglary are a suspected ‘crime ring’
    The teenagers, who are between 13 and 17 years old, may be connected to multiple burglaries and stolen vehicles in Baltimore and surrounding areas in Maryland, police said.
    A Baltimore police officer displays his handcuffs on 8/24/22.
    Harford County’s first book ban has parents and teachers concerned
    Harford County parents and teachers spoke out against the school board’s decision to ban an award-winning illustrated novel from its libraries.
    Books on desk in library at the elementary school
    Another Sheetz is coming to the Baltimore region
    A second Sheetz will open in Harford County, adding to the growing number of the beloved chain’s locations in the Baltimore region.
    Altoona-based gas station and convenience store Sheetz opens its first Anne Arundel County location Thursday. Photo courtesy of Sheetz.
    Glen Burnie man who burned ‘TRUMP’ into road with flamethrower pleads guilty, avoids jail
    The 36-year-old burned “TRUMP” and “USA” into the asphalt of Hickory Hollow Drive, where he lived.
    The 36-year-old burned “TRUMP” and “USA” into the asphalt of Hickory Hollow Drive, where he lived.
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