Republicans backed a deeply flawed candidate for Anne Arundel school board
Anne Arundel County school board candidate Chuck Yocum has received donations from Republican officeholders and groups, but his race is about more than party. It’s about a deeply flawed candidate who has taken advantage of a moment of deep division to reach the cusp of power he absolutely should not have.
A campaign sign for Charles “Chuck” Yocum, a candidate for District 3 on the Anne Arundel County school board, is seen on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, on a lawn in Pasadena, Md.
Baltimore County drivers who illegally pass school buses will soon get $250 fines
Thousands of drivers have been given warning citations for illegally passing school buses since the start of the school year.
Baltimore County Public Schools are installing cameras on all its buses to catch cars who pass by when students are getting on and off the bus.
He was accused of child sexual abuse 30 years ago. Now he’s running for school board.
Anne Arundel County candidate Chuck Yocum never returned to his teaching job at Northeast High School.
Though Charles “Chuck” Yocum, 61, of Pasadena, was found not guilty of the charges 30 years ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools officials had enough concerns that he never returned the classroom.
Live updates: ‘We stand with you,’ Moore tells Beth El Congregation
Banner reporters are covering how the Israel-Hamas war is impacting communities in Maryland.
Gov. Wes Moore, Sen. Ben Cardin, County Executive John Olszewski Jr., and others stand for the National Anthem at the October 7 Baltimore Community Commemoration event at Beth El Congregation in Pikesville, Md.
Hundreds gather peacefully for controversial University of Maryland Gaza vigil
The controversial event hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine was ultimately a peaceful one, despite the contentious road to get here.
Students gather at McKeldin Mall on the University of Maryland campus on Monday, October 7, 2024, for an interfaith vigil organized by Students for Justice in Palestine.
Ahead of homecoming, Maryland universities ramp up security with drones, license plate readers
Following the string of shootings during homecoming celebrations in recent years, campus police departments are implementing additional security measures and protocols.
Baltimore police and fire department respond to the scene at Morgan State where at least four people were shot.
Morgan State marching band to play in Rose Parade, ‘the granddaddy of them all’
The Magnificent Marching Machine was invited to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, leaving it just one invite shy of the Triple Crown of parade events.
Someone wearing a blue and orange marching band uniform plays a trumpet on a football field in front of the rest of the marching band.
Popular Stoneleigh Elementary teacher remembered as captivating storyteller, family man
Brendan Gieron, 65, leaves behind his family and third grade students.
Brendan Gieron, who died Sept. 18, used his favorite Dodge Ram truck to help everyone in his family when they moved. They said it was a painful day when he had to get rid of it.
Maryland State Teacher of the Year is once again from Baltimore City
Kat Locke-Jones was one of seven teachers from around the state selected as finalists.
Kat Locke-Jones Maryland Teacher of the Year
Most 8th graders can’t pass Maryland’s math test. Can you?
Can you find the area of a cylinder? Solve a system of equations? Eighth graders in Maryland are supposed to know how to do all of that and more.
Students walk in the hallway at Nottingham Middle School on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Rosedale, MD.
University of Maryland can’t cancel Gaza vigil, federal judge rules
A federal judge on Tuesday granted a University of Maryland student group’s request for an injunction — with a few conditions.
Library and campus of the University of Maryland located in College Park, MD.
Federal judge to hear arguments Monday over University of Maryland’s Oct. 7 vigil cancellation
The suit accuses the University of Maryland, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and Darryll Pines, president of the University of Maryland, College Park, of “engaging in unconstitutional content-based discrimination.”
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The Naval Academy’s affirmative action trial is over. What’s next?
The future of the U.S. Naval Academy’s admissions process is now in the hands of a federal judge.
The U.S. Naval Academy defended its consideration of race in admissions in a nearly two-week-long trial that concluded Thursday.
Naval Academy argues national security depends on race-conscious admissions
Students for Fair Admissions, which won a landmark Supreme Court case last year, alleges the Naval Academy discriminates against white applicants.
The Naval Academy is defending its affirmative action policies in federal court this week.
How fast can Maryland expand pre-K? The numbers show what’s slowing it down
Here’s where Maryland pre-kindergarten stands, by the numbers.
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary School is among the Baltimore schools that offer pre-kindergarten.
Harford County school employees charged with failure to report rape allegation
Two Harford County school employees were arrested and charged with failing to report a rape allegation after a student told school staff they were assaulted, the Aberdeen Police Department said.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Anne Arundel County students to be held more accountable under new guidelines
Anne Arundel students won't be able to redo or turn in as many late assignments as they once could.
The Anne Arundel County Public Schools logo seen on a sign for the county’s Board of Education headquarters on Riva Road in Annapolis on March 15, 2024.
5 Baltimore Catholic schools among the best in the US, education department says
The Archdiocese of Baltimore schools were among 40 nonpublic schools recognized this year.
Students at St. Joseph School Cockeysville celebrated their Blue Ribbon win with cheers, signs and confetti.
How Black fraternities, sororities and professional groups build support for Black candidates
Black fraternities and sororities, professional social groups and other organizations have helped establish an infrastructure of support for Black candidates.
Kara D Beverly, a 42-year-old attorney from Towson, is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc.
Howard Community College board rejects calls to oust president, assails online critics
The board of Howard Community College sent an email to the campus community voicing confidence in President Daria J. Willis, defending her against criticism.
President of Howard Community College Daria J. Willis speaks during an event.
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