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Alsobrooks, Hogan still considering FOX 5 debate at University of Maryland
The race for the seat held by retiring Maryland Senator Ben Cardin is shaping up to be a crucial battle for control of Congress. The University of Maryland has been proposed as the host site for a debate between Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks, sponsored by FOX 5 and the University's Capital News Service.
Brooklyn man sentenced to 45 years in prison in killing of man in Royal Farms store
TOWSON, Md. — A Baltimore County judge sentenced the man convicted of killing a Royal Farms customer in 2021, bringing justice, the victim's family said, over a "cowardice act." Ervin Meeks Jr., 28, of Brooklyn, apologized Thursday in Baltimore County Circuit Court before receiving a life prison term, with...
New rent control rules in Montgomery County: What tenants and landlords need to know
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Montgomery County’s new rent stabilization law is now in effect following regulations passed this week by the county council. Bill 15-23 was approved last summer, but the regulations adopted by Montgomery County this week allow the bill to officially go into effect. Under the law,...
New apartment community for adults with disabilities, families, older adults coming to Howard County
A new community for adults with disabilities, families, and older adults is coming to Columbia. Patuxent Commons will be a new 76-unit affordable apartment community for adults with disabilities, older adults, and families at 6441 Freetown Road in Columbia. Construction is set to begin this month on the new housing...
MCPD Drone Pilots Complete One-Thousand Flights
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that drone pilots from the Special Operations Division have successfully completed one thousand flights since the inception of the Drone as First Responder Program in October 2023. The program began in Silver Spring in 2023, expanded to Wheaton in March 2024, and is set to launch in Bethesda and Gaithersburg soon.
Demo work starts on Veterans Park renovations
A project discussed at a Dundalk meeting in January has begun. Crews demolished the pavilion in Veterans Park, the first step in a renovation project at the park. A vision for those renovations was provided by community members gathered in the Dundalk High School auditorium in January. Residents shared their thoughts on the Veterans Park renovation project at the meeting. ...
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Baltimore District commander moves to new role
Many in Baltimore became aware of the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers and Baltimore District Commander Col. Estee Pinchasin after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on March 26. However, the district dates back hundreds of years, and even constructed Fort McHenry. It now has a $4 billion budget, 7,000...
Man convicted in killing of Israeli man visiting Baltimore in 2021
A man charged in the fatal shooting of an Israeli man who was visiting Baltimore in 2021 was convicted Thursday of murder, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office. William Holloman was found guilty Thursday in the fatal shooting of Efraim Gordon, prosecutors told 11 News. Baltimore...
Parks and People host 'SuperKids Camp' to help children avoid the summer slide
For those who have been shopping lately, they know that back-to-school supplies are already on the shelves. This week in Baltimore, a special camp to prevent what's called "the summer slide" is wrapping up, and instructors have some tips to help children get back into routine before the new school year starts.
BmoreArt’s Picks: July 23-30
This Week: Miss Mistress of Smut Pageant at Creative Alliance, Sondheim Finalist artist talks at the Walters, May Pang and her photographs at Winkel Gallery, Mobtown Ballroom teams up with SNF Parkway for Moves, Movies…and Mayhem!, Fluid Movement splashdown at Riverside Pool, African American Quilters of Baltimore Trunk Show + Glenda Richardson artist talk at the Lewis Museum, and opening receptions for two exhibitions at Current featuring True Arizola-Lyons, Charles Mason III, and Monica Mirabile + Monique Crabb — PLUS Brown Sugar Bake-Off submissions and more featured opportunities!
Rousuck Review: Cockpit in Court presents 'Cats' at CCBC Essex
Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. Rousuck takes a look at Cats, presented by Cockpit in Court at Community College of Baltimore County Essex. The classic music of Andrew Lloyd Webber tells the story of the cats and the...
Family of Dundalk boy to plant seeds at Jarrettsville sunflower event
JARRETTSVILLE, Maryland (WMAR) -- JARRETTSVILLE, Md. — The family of a 6-year-old boy with autism who drowned in Dundalk this summer will help plant seeds Friday at the famous Jarrettsville Sunflower Field. It's part of a new event called Seeds of Inclusion, by the Aberdeen-based nonprofit Laila's Gift, that...
The 15: Baltimore Summer Olympic Medalists
Maryland athletes have dominated the Olympics in recent years. Perhaps you remember that in 2016, if Maryland were a country, it would have won more gold medals (14) than all but five countries in the world. The 2024 Summer Olympics begin July 26 in Paris. While Michael Phelps remains retired,...
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