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Ramone and Hilovsky: It's time to reimagine health care in Delaware
The cost of health care is out of control. In the current fiscal year, the state of Delaware is spending nearly $2 billion on Medicaid and insurance plans for state employees and retirees -- a $200 million increase over fiscal year 2024. Gov. John Carney has repeatedly called the growth of health care expenditures "unsustainable," and he's right.
Best Trade Fits for Orioles’ Cedric Mullins at the Deadline
In 2021, Cedric Mullins hit .291 with 30 home runs, 30 stolen bases, an .878 OPS and a 6.0 fWAR, making an All-Star Game appearance, winning a Silver Slugger and getting some down-ballot AL MVP support. The center fielder looked like he would be a core piece on the next...
Federal Hill residents frustrated by dirt bike activity despite crime reductions
Recent statistics shared by the Baltimore County Government reveal a promising yet contrasting trend in crime reduction across Charm City. The data shows a 36% decline in the number of homicides and a 30% reduction in non-fatal shootings compared to the same time last year. According to the report, the...
Howard County residents demand action as crime rates soar
Residents in Howard County are speaking up and are concerned as crime is on the rise. On Thursday night, police responded to a non-fatal shooting on Whiteacre Road in Columbia, the victim an 18-year-old man. Diana Lyles, a Howard County resident, says, “The types of crimes I have witnessed and...
State Police Announce Dates for Fall Citizens Police Academy in Kent County
The 2024 Fall Delaware State Police Citizens Police Academy will start on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The academy will consist of nine two-hour sessions on Thursday nights, with the final session on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Most classes will take place at Delaware State Police Troop 3, located at 3759 South State Street, Camden, Delaware.
Guiliano, Christianson Set For Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will officially kick off on Friday night, and a pair of current Notre Dame men’s swimmers will compete: rising senior Chris Guiliano (Douglassville, Pa.) and rising graduate student Tyler Christianson (Easton, Md.). Guiliano, who has become one of the American favorites since the Olympic Trials, will swim at least five events in his Olympic debut. Individually, he qualified for the 50, 100 and 200 free, becoming the first American swimmer since Matt Biondi did so in 1988 to earn that slate. He will also compete in the 4×100 freestyle relay and the 4×200 freestyle relay....
Woman makes history buying entire Baltimore waterfront block
Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew is the CEO of Root Branch Media Group (RBMG). She recently achieved a historic milestone in her career, buying an entire block in Baltimore to house her media hub in one building, according to The Baltimore Times. The RBMG Building [renamed The RBMG Building Canton Harbor] is...
Free movie night to celebrate completion of Ghost Rivers trail
The Ghost Rivers project is complete, and by way of celebration, the public is invited to a free outdoor screening of water-themed vintage 16mm films in Wyman Park Dell on Aug. 1 from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Bob Wagner and Teresa Duggan (hosts of Bob & Teresa’s 16mm...
Village of Cross Keys adds another restaurant, store
A Mexican restaurant will round out the food offerings available at the Village of Cross Keys. Sol Oaxaca, which has a spot in Bel Air, signed a lease to open in the North Baltimore retail center next spring, the center's developer Caves Valley Partners announced Wednesday. Ruxton Mercantile, a general store with upscale items, will also join the North Baltimore hub this fall.
Orioles may have new ownership's approval for big deadline swing
The Baltimore Orioles are tied for the second-best mark in MLB but need reinforcements to make a World Series charge. Luckily, general manager Mike Elias has seemingly been given the go-ahead from new ownership to go big-game hunting at the trade deadline.The Orioles' sale, which was agreed upon in January and is nearing finalization, won't impact the team's approach ahead of the deadline. In fact, according to insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, one of the new owners, David Rubenstein, is willing to "entertain anything" Elias recommends.That's good news for the Orioles, who have needs to address and the assets...
City Union of Baltimore frustrated with working conditions at city agencies
When City Union of Baltimore President Antoinette saw the inspector general report outlining unsafe work conditions at Department of Public Works sites, it wasn't anything she hadn't seen before.
Contracts terminated: Baltimore business awaiting thousands in payments serves last meal to homeless
A Baltimore business owner whose company serves two city-run homeless shelters was owed about $278,000 in late or overdue payments. Six months after taking her story to 11 News Investigates, her contracts were terminated. Badia Shephard's business, Taste of Home, has provided some 900 meals daily to two city-funded homeless...
John Harbaugh confirms Ravens are trying Daniel Faalele at offensive guard
The offensive line for the Baltimore Ravens is set to look quite different this season after losing three starters this offseason. The Ravens will have new faces at both guard positions and right tackle after John Simpson and Kevin Zeitler left in free agency and Morgan Moses was traded to the New York Jets. One player initially thought to be in the mix for the opening at right tackle was Daniel Faalele. Faalele, entering his third season, has seen some playing time at both tackle spots through the first two years of his career. During training camp, however, Baltimore has experimented...
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