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Maryland State House brick wall renovations | PHOTOS
A crew with The Durable Restoration Company removes old mortar from the brick wall around the Maryland State House to be replaced with new mortar as part of restorations being made around the complex. A crew with The Durable Restoration Company...

Baltimore accepts $152 million award in litigation against opioid distributors
Baltimore accepted a $152 million jury award in its litigation against two pharmaceutical companies — McKesson and Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) — for their roles in the city's opioid crisis. City leaders were initially told by a judge that...

Rockies must scale financial mountains to become relevant in NL West | Kevin's take
The numbers are staggering and absolutely alarming. Entering the start of the National League West-focused homestand with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman had smacked a...

Illegal Immigrant Convicted of Child Sex Crimes Arrested in Baltimore: ICE
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Illegal Immigrant Convicted of Child Sex Crimes Arrested in Baltimore: ICE The federal agency said Luis Portillo-Henriquez of El Salvador has a lengthy criminal record, including raping a...

Baltimore Ravens to host kickoff watch party, featuring performance by Ying Yang Twins
The Baltimore Ravens are hosting a watch party at M&T Bank Stadium for the season-opening game in Buffalo on Sunday, September 7, featuring a performance by the hip-hop duo Ying Yang Twins. The Ravens kick off the season on Sunday Night Football...

Maryland’s IT Master Plan Outlines Modernization Efforts
Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has released its 2025 IT Master Plan, an 86-page road map designed to reshape how the state builds, manages and delivers technology services from fiscal year 2026 through 2028. At the heart of...

Facebook Marketplace scam has Allegheny Township police charging Maryland woman
Dan Sevic believed something was off after his business, Sevic Landscaping and Supply in Allegheny Township, took an order for concrete block back in March. Little did he know that transaction would be linked to an alleged scheme that police say...
Foodie News: New market, cafe and bar opens in North Hills
Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard shares details about Good Graces, which opened this week in the North Hills Innovation District, and information about other restaurants opening in the area. Posted 8/15/2025, 4:11:47 PM A file photo of North Hills....

Gov. Moore partners with faith leaders to bridge Maryland’s deepest divides
Immigration, abortion and LGBTQ+ rights had long since split Americans into separate, often angry camps. Racial and economic inequality were well-established hot-button issues. Throw in the lingering negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on...

Things To Do In Southern Maryland Aug. 15 Through Aug. 21, 2025
SOUTHERN MARYLAND — From big-name concerts to community festivals, this week in Southern Maryland is packed with music, art, wellness, and family fun. Country superstar Sam Hunt headlines the Calvert Marine Museum’s waterside stage on Saturday,...

Citibank review 2025: A full-service bank with competitive rates
Citibank, more popularly referred to as just Citi, is one of the largest banks in the U.S. You can expect standard deposit options like multiple checking accounts, a high-yield savings account, and some certificates of deposit (CDs) with strong...

Diversity on tap: How Maryland wine and beer makers are shifting the industry
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer tmcqueen@afro.com Two Black-owned, Maryland-based companies—Noir Sunshine Winery and Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company (LIBCo)—are working hard to change the landscape of the craft wine and beer industries. These...
Maryland judge blocks Trump from cutting diversity programs at schools and colleges
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities. In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Baltimore County in week ending Aug. 9?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Baltimore County selling...

Maryland men sentenced for multi-year bank fraud conspiracy using stolen identities
Erik S. Siebert U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia | Official websiteErik S. Siebert U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia | Official website A Maryland man has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison for...
Maryland Energy Administration Offers New Grants to Streamline Residential Solar Permitting Statewide
The Maryland Energy Administration announced the launch of a new initiative to help counties and municipalities across Maryland automate and accelerate their residential solar energy permitting. The state agency’s SolarAPP+ Implementation Grant...
The Rehoboth Market coming soon to Rehoboth Beach
Looking to bring back a Rehoboth Beach tradition that dates back to the city’s earliest days, Lindsey and Jason Yeakle are opening The Rehoboth Market in the old Lingo’s Market space. The community has been so interested, said Lindsey. When...

Cooper Rush back in Dallas as QB2 for Baltimore
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- For Saturday's preseason game, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush will return to Dallas, where his seven-year run as the Cowboys' reliable backup ended in a curious way. Rush would have earned a $250,000 incentive last...
Baltimore pushes to sell Sisson Street dump as developer closes in
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s administration is moving forward with a plan to sell the property beneath the city’s Sisson Street waste station to a developer and move the dumping site to a new location — over objections from some neighbors....

Evans Scholar caddies thankful: 'It lifts a huge financial burden'
'It lifts a huge financial burden': Evans Scholar caddies make the most of their college experience KEVIN FLOWERS LIKE MOST EVERY LATE TEEN I KNOW, HAS AN AFTER SCHOOL JOB HE CADDIES FOR GOLFERS AT BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB FROM THE BEGINNING. AS A...