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McDaniel's Education programs earn national accreditation for educator preparation
McDaniel College's Education programs have been awarded accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a membership association that is nationally recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The five-year initial accreditation from AAQEP affirms that McDaniel's undergraduate, Master of Science, and post-baccalaureate certificate programs meet...
Illegal Immigrant Hiding Out In Maryland Apprehended By Federal Authorities: ICE
Deportation officers from Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore apprehended a 35-year-old fugitive last month in Lanham who was in the country illegally and was wanted back home, according to officials from ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) team. The Colombian was arrested in September 2011 and charged with attempted aggravated...
Man arrested for fatal Dundalk shooting
DUNDALK, MD—A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Dundalk last month, Baltimore County police say. Detectives say 27-year-old Deandre Stokes was also charged with other firearms-related charges for the July 1 shooting in the 7700 block...
Baltimore County Fire Department promotes 14 members
TOWSON, MD—Acting Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has announced the promotions of fourteen Baltimore County Fire Department members to the ranks of Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Paramedic, and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (FADO). The following members are being promoted:. FIRE CAPTAIN. Fire Lieutenant Thomas Cook. Fire Lieutenant John Cooke. Fire Lieutenant...
Councilman Marks to recommend downzoning 18 acres along Bird River
WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced rezoning recommendations designed to reduce the impact of development on the Bird River. First, Councilman Marks will recommend classifying nearly 18 acres of land on the southern side of the Bird River near White Marsh Run to RC 20, removing an existing industrial zoning. The new classification is designed to better protect this critical area of the Bird River region from development.
Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Names Football Coaching Legend Bob Milloy as New Chair, Sets Future Goals and Seeks Nominations for Next Class of Inductees
Montgomery County will be well-represented in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, which begin later this week, with a team that includes swimmer Katie Ledecky in her fourth Olympics and freestyle wrestler Helen Maroulis in her third. They continue to grow the spirit of the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame, which is also looking ahead to a big future.
Crash shuts down Baltimore-Washington Parkway SB
RIVERDALE, Md. — Drivers are being warned of delays after a crash shut down a portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on Friday afternoon. Transportation officials say the roadway is closed southbound before MD-410, Riverdale Road, for a crash with serious injuries in Prince George's County. All southbound lanes remain...
Students across district graduate from virtual summer school
“This ceremony is unlike any other,” Principal Michael Watson told Frederick County Virtual School summer graduates on Thursday before they walked the stage. The 39 summer graduates hail from 10 different high schools and will lead very different lives after receiving their diploma. Some have children and some plan on attending college. Others might be unsure of their next step. Photos: ...
Alert Issued For Missing 1-Year-Old In Baltimore (Developing)
Derrick Caraballero, 1, was last seen at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 in the 300 block of South Norris Street, investigators say, now they are trying to track him down. The child was wearing a red shirt, green shorts, and orange crocks when he went missing. Investigators also...
Ahead of opening, restaurant raises money for charity
As they prepared for their big debut, the workers at Frederick’s newest restaurant branch got one more dress rehearsal Thursday. A new CAVA restaurant along Md. 26 on the northern side of the city will officially open Friday. The restaurant has about 40 employees, who have been training for about two weeks for the restaurant’s opening, said Marc Backer, CAVA’s regional director for the ...
Trucks unlawfully carrying hazardous chemicals through Baltimore tunnels have police on alert
BALTIMORE -- Maryland Transportation Authority officials heard concerns that trucks with hazardous chemicals are unlawfully traveling through the tunnels.Since the Key Bridge collapse, trucks carrying certain hazmat loads have had to detour around the Fort McHenry and Harbor Tunnels, which is a 30-plus mile trip that adds time and costs extra fuel."I've already had drivers coming in this area [asking]what have we got to do now that the bridge is out, and I've told them you have to go around," said truck driver Clark Schoeffield. "It has affected a lot of us. I know we have to go around and...
Annapolis Library Celebrates Diversity with 'Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit'
Artistic expression knows no boundaries, and the Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit is a shimmering testament to this fact. Showcasing talent from Anne Arundel County's disabled community, the exhibit is on track to once again highlight the remarkable and diverse capabilities of these individuals. The Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library is set to host this spectacular display of creativity starting today, as reported by Anne Arundel County.
Panthers, Ravens May Sign 27-Sack Free Agent
The Carolina Panthers or Baltimore Ravens may sign 27-sack free-agent edge rusher, Carl Lawson this summer. According to a report, Lawson is working out for the Panthers this week as the team is auditioning plenty of free agents this training camp. He spent the first four seasons of his career with the Bengals and has been racking up 20 sacks and 81 tackles in his career. However, he was struggling to stay healthy when arriving to the Jets in 2021 so his production has been dwindling.
Little Miss Black US of A continues to inspire young girls with annual pageant
The Little Miss Black US of A pageant has returned to Maryland to inspire the next generation of young Black girls seeking to serve their communities. On July 26 to 27, the Hoff Theater, located on the campus of University of Maryland, will be full of poised young ladies and Black girl magic.
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...
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