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St. Michaels artist brings community together through live painting
ST. MICHAELS — Sunday evening, between strokes of his brush, Michael Eline, a St.-Michaels-based artist, talks, laughs and encourages the attendees of his live painting event to assist in his portrait of a sunrise rising behind homes and trees. Eline has devoted his life to not only his paintings, but to bringing joy to people through live art events throughout the Eastern Shore. During these events, he encourages people to engage with art and watch the creation of portraits in real time. ...
Morgan Board of Regents chairman speaks on enrollment boom and decrease in male student enrollment
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Chairman of Morgan State University’s Board of Regents Kweisi Mfume hinted at issues pressing HBCUs during an interview with the Spokesman on Aug. 20. The interview, held during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, discussed the ongoing surge in Morgan’s enrollment, housing challenges and the decreasing rate of enrollment for black male students. Rep. Mfume (D-Md.) — a Morgan alum — said the rapid rise in enrollment at Morgan State, which now has 10,400 students enrolled — has pushed housing concerns to the forefront.
Orioles lineup for Saturday baseball (plus pregame notes, updates)
Riding the high of Friday's comeback win over Houston, the Orioles (75-55) host the Astros (69-59) today in the third game of the four-game series at Oriole Park. After being shut out 6-0 on three hits in the series opener Thursday, the O's were down 5-2 when they batted in the eighth inning last night. Anthony Santander hit his 38th homer, a go-ahead grand slam that produced a 6-5 lead and eventual 7-5 win.
Maryland Weather: Back to school heat, Alert Day Wednesday
BALTIMORE -- The weather turns hot and humid for the students going back to school on Monday. An Alert Day is issued Wednesday for dangerous heat.After a beautiful weekend, the weather is looking hot and humid for back to school. High pressure that delivered us a stretch of comfortable weather will be sliding to our east. This will allow a return of heat and humidity to the area.Morning temperatures will be in the upper 60s Monday for kids at the bus stop. Heat will build throughout the day with temperatures in the middle 80s by lunchtime and upper 80s when...
Electrical fire in Silver Spring temporarily suspends power at shopping center, church
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said an electrical fire in Silver Spring temporarily suspended power to several stores and a church on Saturday afternoon. MCFRS said crews responded just before 2 p.m. to 8549 Piney Branch Road for a building fire. Once they arrived, responders found […]
Vehicle strikes pole on Ogletown Road, seriously injuring driver
A 26-year-old woman was seriously injured early Sunday morning when her vehicle struck a pole in Newark. The crash happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Ogletown Road, approaching Marrows Road. The vehicle left the roadway and hit a utility pole and fence near the Fresh Delaware medical marijuana dispensary. The driver was "severely trapped within the vehicle requiring a lengthy and methodical extrication," according to Jamielee...
Maryland football commit Malik Washington star-powers Spalding to marquee win in Big Ten country
Malik Washington backed up a summerlong attention spree Friday night in Ohio. The Maryland football recruit posted a nearly flawless passing line, while leading Archbishop Spalding (Md.) to a road win against Ohio's second-ranked team. In Akron, Washington completed 23 of 27 passes for 239 yards and three touchdown passes...
Trio of First Half Goals Pace Navy in 3-2 Victory over FDU
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Navy women's soccer team recorded its second home win in three days as the Mids (2-2) came out fast with two goals in the opening six minutes and three overall scores in the first half to pick up a 3-2 victory over a Fairleigh Dickinson squad that was voted second in the NEC preseason coaches' poll. Rylee Rives (Sr., Arlington, Texas) paced Navy's effort at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility against FDU (0-2-1) with her first career two-goal game.
New Maryland Superintendent of Schools shares vision ahead of academic year
BALTIMORE-- The first day of school for many Marylanders is a few days away. 2024-2025 will be the first full academic year for Maryland's new State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright. It's her first full term since being officially appointed earlier this year. Wright stepped into the role after being selected as interim superintendent in October 2023. In April 2024, the State Board of Education appointed Wright as state superintendent, and she began a full term in July. WJZ sat down with one of the state's top educators to find out what her vision and goals are ahead of the...
Frederick County school board member Jason Johnson suspends congressional campaign
Jason Johnson, a member of the Frederick County Board of Education who had been running to represent Maryland’s 6th District in Congress, suspended his campaign last week after failing to secure a spot on the general election ballot. Johnson, who lives in New Market, was running for Congress as a candidate of the Maryland Forward Party — a new political party that promotes election reforms ...
Davis looks to build on Bucs' success
STEVENSVILLE — Zach Davis has always been a builder. “I was one of those guys, ‘Oh, they went 0-10? Let me give a shot at that thing,’” Davis said. “That was kind of my thing.” As Kent Island High’s new head football coach, Davis has been busy building relationships with coaches, players and the community since June. And though he looks to build another winning season, Davis knows he has...
Man walks into hospital after shooting in southeast Baltimore Saturday night, police say
A man was shot in southeast Baltimore on Saturday night, according to Baltimore Police. Officers were called to a hospital for a walk-in shooting victim around 11:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they observed a 31-year-old man suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, police said. Preliminary investigation revealed that he was shot...
Couple charged in death of boy, 6, found in tub of water that reportedly reached triple digits
BALTIMORE (Gray News) - Police in Baltimore charged a mother and her boyfriend in the death of the former’s 6-year-old son after he was reportedly found unresponsive, with burns and bruising, in a tub of hot water. Investigators with the Baltimore Police Department arrested Jalesia Offer and her boyfriend,...
Astros’ Defensive Lapse at First Base Costs Them Game vs Orioles
The Astros faced a critical loss against the Orioles due to a pivotal play at first base. In the sixth inning, Jon Singleton misplayed a grounder by Colton Cowser, allowing the bases to load and leading to a three-run double that sealed a 3-2 defeat for Houston. Despite a solid outing from pitcher Framber Valdez, who was close to finishing six scoreless innings, the Astros' struggles at first base persist. With seven different players starting at the position this season, the team grapples with instability, particularly after leaving veteran José Abreu mid-season. Astros manager Joe Espada emphasized the need for urgency to avoid these costly mistakes moving forward.
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