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Remastered ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ to stream on Peacock
July 22 (UPI) -- All seven seasons of Homicide: Life on the Street will stream on Peacock beginning in August, the streaming platform announced Monday. The drama series, which first aired in 1993, follows the work of the Baltimore homicide department and was inspired by Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets, a book by David Simon.
Baltimore archdiocese bankruptcy nears critical mediation phase following last-minute deal with insurers
The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case moved closer to the critical mediation phase Monday, as attorneys for the Catholic church, its insurance carriers and a committee of sex abuse survivors reached a tentative agreement on the terms for upcoming negotiations. The agreement is tentative because the lawyers still need their clients’ approval for a last-minute detail hashed out in the ...
From West Baltimore to Riyadh, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 makes his mark
Working on Saudi Arabia’s ambitious and transformational development plan, Al-Motaery hopes to make a difference. Uplifted by his participation in a Lafayette-sponsored economic and cultural revitalization project in West Baltimore, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 has landed a career in his home country, working with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s influential sovereign wealth fund.
Theatre Review: ‘Jersey Boys’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
“Jersey Boys” is the mega-hit musical that tells the story of one of the most successful rock groups of the 60s, Frankie Valli and the Four Season. They went head to head with the Beatles with hit after hit— “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Walk Like A Man,” to name just a few. Their songs are as ubiquitous as ever—two commercials can currently be seen featuring Four Seasons songs. Valli is still—as prophetically cited in this 2005 musical—on the road performing at 90.
Rock Hall Receives $300,000 Grant Award
The Town of Rock Hall and Main Street Rock Hall have been awarded a $300,000 Project Restore 2.0 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to fund improvements in three currently vacant buildings on Main Street. The three building improvement projects will include 5781 Main Street (Rock Hall Brewing Company), 5758 Main Street (Bay Breeze Inn II), and 5761 Main Street (The Rubin Rodney Building).
Traffic stop in Glen Burnie leads to arrest, loaded gun and drugs found in car
GLEN BURNIE Md. (WBFF) — A traffic stop in Glen Burnie led to the arrest of a man with an active warrant who had a loaded gun and drugs in his car according to police. On Friday, police say at approximately 12:45 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a gray 2024 Honda in the area of Elvaton Road and Silent Breeze Court in Glen Burnie. The driver was found to have an active warrant for his arrest and was placed into custody. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a loaded handgun and approximately 288 grams of suspected cannabis.
Baltimore-based organization provides mental health emergency funds and first aid training
The idea for the Mental Health Emergency Fund Inc. came to Jessica Smith as she was navigating her own mental health struggles. “I have anxiety and panic disorder, and so I knew that I needed a team of care providers to rally around me when I was going through a crisis time in my life,” she said. “When I was able to get through that hump, I decided that I wanted to create an organization to help others.”
Chargers, Ravens May Shockingly Trade for 16-Sack Edge Rusher
The Los Angeles Chargers or Baltimore Ravens may shockingly trade for 16-sack edge rusher, Azeez Ojulari. According to a report, the Giants may move on from one of their edge rushers since they were able to trade for Brian Burns which spells trouble. The Athletic suggests that Ojulari is entering a murky season in his fourth year with the Giants so he’s been going down the depth chart and it doesn’t look like he’ll be around longer. However, the leverage is not on his side after he had a quiet spring with reps limited in some practices.
Loren Henderson, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Centering The Voices of Black Farmers
The COVID-19 pandemic was difficult to navigate for farmers of color. Loren Henderson, associate professor of public policy and incoming director of the school of public policy at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, centers their voices. Henderson’s research interests include diversity issues, stratification and inequality, health disparities, race, class,...
An Orioles-Reds trade to give Baltimore some much-needed starting rotation help
The Baltimore Orioles entered the 2024 season with one of, if not the best rotation in the American League on paper, but thanks to some injuries, it doesn't look like one of the best now. Corbin Burnes and Grayson Rodriguez are two awesome pieces, but thanks to injuries to Kyle Bradish, John Means, and Tyler Wells, Dean Kremer is their third starter.
Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad Addresses Getting Drilled in Head by Yankees
After being hit by a pitch from Clay Holmes in a loss to the New York Yankees, Heston Kjerstad is back with the Baltimore Orioles, activated off of the 7-Day Concussion List. The hit to Kjerstad led to benches clearing from both dugouts. Baltimore skipper Brandon Hyde was the only person ejected.
Orioles ‘Engaged’ in Trade Talks for All-Star Ace: Insider
Pitching has been a roller coaster for the 2024 Baltimore Orioles. With the July 30 trade deadline looming, they’re pursuing a deal for Detroit Tigers‘ ace Tarik Skubal, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “The Detroit Tigers are engaged in talks with the Baltimore Orioles and Dodgers...
State Roundup: Archdiocese, survivors reach tentative agreement for negotiations; Maryland Dem delegates pledge to Harris; Drug Affordability Board frustrated by slow progress
CRITICAL PHASE IN ARCHDIOCESE’S BANKRUPTCY CASE: The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case moved closer to the critical mediation phase Monday, as attorneys for the Catholic church, its insurance carriers and a committee of sex abuse survivors reached a tentative agreement on the terms for upcoming negotiations. Alex Mann/The Baltimore Sun.
A Small Maryland Town Suddenly Became the #2 Worst Place to Live in the Entire State
Elkton, a small town in Cecil County, Maryland, has long been known for its charming historic district, scenic views of the Elk River, and tight-knit community. However, a recent study by 24/7 Wall Street has shattered this idyllic image, ranking Elkton as the second-worst place to live in the entire state. In this blog post, we’ll explore the factors that contributed to this shocking designation and what it means for the future of this once-thriving town.
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