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    $100k settlement in Baltimore County State’s Attorney civil rights case shows ‘need for reform,’ lawyers say
    First Amendment cases — especially against public officials afforded immunities — are among the most difficult to win, lawyers say.
    Illustration of young woman's profile in front of facade of county courts building, police officer, and official in suit.
    Former Gunpowder Falls State Park manager indicted on charges of raping 2 former workers
    A Baltimore County grand jury has indicted Michael J. Browning, the longtime manager of Gunpowder Falls State Park, with raping and sexually assaulting two women, both former park employees.
    A sign at the entrance of Gunpowder Falls State Park Sweet Air Area.
    When a ‘predator’ holds the keys: How a ranger accused of rape ran a state park without scrutiny
    For three decades, Michael J. Browning wielded so much power at Gunpowder Falls State Park that it was called "The Kingdom." Now, as Browning faces charges that he raped a former employee at the park, more than a dozen former employees are describing a reign marked by bullying, intimidation, harassment and favoritism.
    Collage of Gunpowder Falls park sign, ranger's house, ranger seen from behind, and woman in front of window
    Push to clear massive immigration court backlog ends up causing chaos for some Maryland clients, attorneys say
    The opening of new immigration courts and hiring of new judges — measures taken by the court system to address a massive backlog of cases — is contributing to confusion, attorneys say.
    Exterior of the George Fallon Federal Building at 31 Hopkins Plaza in Baltimore, which houses the city's Immigration Court,  as well as other U.S. government agencies.
    Curtis Bay residents are suing CSX following explosion at coal facility
    The complaint seeks damages and the establishment of a medical monitoring fund.
    The CSX coal facility in Curtis Bay on August 11, 2022.
    Under Armour rewards top runners on its elite team with cash prizes after Baltimore marathon, while first-place finishers leave empty-handed
    Baltimore-based Under Armour provided $2,000 to the top male and female finishers on its Flow Elite team, but the winners of last weekend's marathon in Baltimore received no cash prize.
    Robert Creese, 29, of Mount Airy, MD and Julia Roman-Duval, 40, of Columbia, MD won the men and women’s divisions of the Baltimore Marathon with Creese finishing in 2 hours, 26 minutes and 46 seconds and Roman-Duval finishing in 2 hours, 46 minutes and 39 seconds.
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    What Baltimore voters should know about the seven referendums on city ballots
    The referendums will potentially limit city elected officials to two terms in office, establish local control of the Baltimore Police Department and move the city’s embattled vendor payment process away from the mayor and to the comptroller.
    A yes vote on Question K would establish a two-term limit for elected city officials, including the mayor, comptroller, City Council president and council members. It would also limit officials from holding office for more than eight years during any 12-year period.
    Bertha’s Mussels to close at end of year after more than half-century in business
    The establishment will head to Alex Cooper Auction House for an online sale next month as its owners prepare for retirement.
    Bertha's is closing after 50 years of service to Baltimore.
    Awareness raised, confidence built since Maryland’s version of the CROWN Act took effect 2 years ago
    A state delegate says more people feel empowered since Maryland joined other states two years ago in banning discrimination against Black hairstyles such as Afros, locks and braids.
    Stylist Ericka Cherrie styles Torre McKiver’s hair working with her natural texture. Cherrie says she has seen an uptick in clients requesting more natural hairstyles since the Crown Act was passed.
    Monkeypox cases are down in Baltimore as vaccine eligibility expands
    More vaccination appointments will be offered at a new location, Nomi Health, located at 419 W. Baltimore St.
    Baltimore Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa address the public during a press conference Tuesday Oct. 18, 2022.
    Baltimore trio stresses value of yoga, meditation in new book
    The trio launched their company Holistic Life Foundation in 2001 after meeting at College Park. Since then, they have taught the benefits of yoga and meditation to more than 50,000 people.
    Atman Smith, left, and his brother Ali Smith, two of the authors of Let Your Light Shine, stand in front of their Baltimore office. The book comes out Tuesday, October 18.
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    Baltimore County and state offer $100,000 settlement to woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted, rights violated
    The payout would settle a lawsuit filed by a former Towson University student who said the Baltimore County state's attorney office and Baltimore County police violated constitutional rights after she reported she was sexually assaulted by three ex-baseball players at University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County Police Officer’s polo patch.
    Road closures expected across the city on Saturday as 11,000 runners compete in the Baltimore Running Festival
    Participants will come from all 50 states and 15 countries.
    A race at the annual Baltimore Running Festival in 2017. The event will kick off this year on Saturday, October 15.
    Baltimore City launches coordinated case-management initiative aimed at helping immigrants, refugees
    The Baltimore New American Access Coalition is the first citywide, coordinated case management initiative targeting immigrants and refugees in the city.
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at a press conference outside Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School to highlight resources and initiatives meant to reduce violent crime in Baltimore on 8/24/22.
    An ancient fault line caused an earthquake in Maryland, but you probably didn’t feel it
    The quake, centered in the southeastern corner of Carroll County, happened just before 11:50 p.m. Tuesday.
    A map from the U.S. Geological Survey that shows the epicenter of the Oct. 11 earthquake in the southeast part of Carroll County. The epicenter is represented with a star.
    Young Baltimore parents feel immediate effects from guaranteed income
    Baltimore's experiment in universal basic income is two months in, and initial payments have meant newfound stability for at least some participants.
    Ariana Williams is a participant in Baltimore’s guranteed income pilot program, which pays 200 young parents $1,000 per month in no-strings-attached financial support.
    Eco-friendly caskets and turtle-shaped urns: Baltimore plays host to national funeral directors’ convention
    The event draws funeral directors from most U.S. states and around 20 countries.
    The display area for Funeral One and its Apple Store feel was bustling with visitors at the 2022 National Funeral Directors Association International Convention & Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland on October 10, 2022. Funeral One bills themselves as one-stop shopping for funeral services.
    Baltimore-based artist has work included in Target’s Latino Heritage Month collection
    Jen White-Johnson sees collection as an opportunity to spotlight her Afro-Latina culture.
    Jen White-Johnson, a Baltimore-based artist, designed a tumbler ($10) and a now sold out t-shirt ($13) for the Latino Heritage Month collection at Target.
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