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Dreamers & Make-Believers Bookstore to host Graphic Novel Festival
Baltimore’s first-ever Graphic Novel Festival will be held at Dreamers & Make-Believers bookstore on Aug. 10. The festival’s goal is to reclaim Baltimore’s title as The City That Reads and encourage readers to take up reading graphic novels. Graphic novels have grown in popularity in the past...
Labor union claims Annapolis Police Department retaliated against two workers for reporting mismanagement
ANNAPOLIS -- The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 400 claims the Annapolis Police Department broke the law by suspending two officers who reported mismanagement in the department. They're calling for the chief to be removed. A group of Annapolis police officers and UFCW Local 400 members met with the human resource and city manager in March for Annapolis to discuss waste and mismanagement at the police department. The group then shared their concerns with Mayor Gavin Buckley at a follow-up meeting in May.Last Thursday, Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson suspended the two officers who met with the mayor.According to...
Crime-fighting robots showcased at church in Baltimore can assist police and people in danger
A policing robot could be coming to a community near you. X9 Intelligence showcased the crime-fighting robots Friday morning at Northside Baptist Church of Baltimore. The Knightscope robots are cutting-edge security robots that can help municipalities in a number of ways. The robots are for detecting and mitigating crime, and...
Coach Sylvester Banks described as a role model, father-figure by athletes at Reginald F. Lewis High School
BALTIMORE — One minute, Coach Sylvester Banks is shooting hoops in the gym at Reginald F. Lewis High School. The next minute, he's setting up volleys with volleyball players. Coach Duke, as he's known among his athletes, is a man who wears many hats. He coaches varsity girl's volleyball,...
1,740 tons of rocks accidentally dumped into Susquehanna River
A local notice to mariners has been issued near the mouth of the Susquehanna River, TowBoatUS Chesapeake City shared Friday morning on Facebook. The announcement comes after 1,740 tons of rocks was, “Accidentally dumped over the side of the barge,” by the mouth of the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace.
Former Orioles pitcher hits trade market after Dodgers DFA
Rumors about the Orioles' trade deadline plans are coming in hot and heavy. With just over three days to go before Tuesday's 6pm cutoff, insiders have been speculating about the Orioles willingness to part with top prospects to acquire star pitchers like Detroit's Tarik Skubal, as well as their interest in a few second-tier guys like Jack Flaherty and Jamison Taillon.
Lasagna Love charity gives back to people in need through meal delivery
BALTIMORE – Zoë Feldman has spent years in the food service industry. Food is her profession and her passion. "Food is maybe one of the only ties that bonds all of us across cultures, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic status, demographic," Feldman said. "Everyone has food memories." She is new to Baltimore and wanted to serve her new community. "I was looking for other ways to get involved in community and food has been my whole life—and it's what I know and what I love," she said. Feldman began volunteering for Lasagna Love, a charity based in Boston created during the pandemic....
WASHINGTON, D.C. NEWS – The need for organ donations in the District remains high
In 2023, a record 46,000 lifesaving organ transplants were performed, yet the need remains high with 103,884 people on the National Transplant Waiting List. Nearly 4,000 of these individuals are in the D.C. area, as reported by Infinite Legacy, a nonprofit facilitating organ, tissue, and eye donations in Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia. The demand is most critical for those suffering from end-stage organ failure, particularly kidneys, with 86% of those on the waiting list in need of one. Tragically, every eight minutes, another person is added to the list, and 16 people die daily waiting for a transplant.
High-Speed Chase in Franklin County Ends in Crash; Suspect Still at Large
A motorcyclist led State Police on a high-speed chase in Franklin County on a stolen bike, resulting in a crash and the motorcyclist escaping, according to filed charges. Allen Keesey, 43, of Chester County, faces felony charges for receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and fleeing or attempting to elude an officer. He also faces a misdemeanor for recklessly endangering another person and multiple traffic violations.
Police Sergeant In Charles County Pleads Guilty To Driving While Impaired, Sheriff Says
In June, Sgt. Robert Smith was suspended with pay after the sheriff's office learned that he was being charged in the neighboring jurisdiction. The incident was reported on Tuesday, June 11 in Mechanicsville. Smith was off-duty at the time. This week, Smith pleaded guilty to one count of driving while...
Hall of Fame — Bob Thomas
It’s not a difficult chore to show why Bob Thomas belongs in the inaugural class of the Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame. His list of accomplishments as the Trojans’ baseball coach is impressive, to say the least:. Thomas was the CASHS head baseball coach for 51 seasons. Especially...
Meet Rodeo Joe and Kathleen, this week’s CVAS pets of the week
Meet Rodeo Joe and Kathleen, this week’s CVAS pets of the week. These are just two of the amazing animals residing at area animal shelters. Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter has lots of adorable pets who are looking for forever homes. While Rodeo Joe and Kathleen would like to meet you, check out all the other adorable animals available for adoption also. Go to this Animal Shelter link to see all their residents.
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