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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,...

Baltimore Ravens stand by Daniel Faalele despite fan backlash
OWINGS MILLS, Md. >> Daniel Faalele was beaten right from the start. As soon as Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore got two hands under Faalele’s shoulder pads, the head of the Baltimore Ravens’ retreating right guard snapped...

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...

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...

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...
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’s former Confederate monuments to be on display in LA museum
By Rushaad Hayward Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WMAR) — After they were removed in the middle of night, Baltimore’s former Confederate statues will be on display in Los Angeles. They will be at the Museum of...

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...

How Padres' Ramón Laureano, one of MLB trade deadline's best pickups, rediscovered his swing in resurgent year
When the Yankees acquired starter Sonny Gray in 2018, they sent outfielder Dustin Fowler, infielder Jorge Mateo and right-hander James Kaprielian to the Athletics in return. Fowler, though coming back from a gruesome injury, was the headliner of...

Trump-Putin meeting LIVE updates: ‘Russia not hot economically, Putin wants…’, says Trump; Putin appreciates ‘sincere efforts’
World’s two biggest leaders US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be meeting today (August 15) Zelenskyy has said that Russia should face new sanctions if it does not agree to an “immediate ceasefire”.at Joint Base...

Baltimore's growing postal theft problem: Debit card snatched from mail, used immediately
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore woman's debit card was stolen out of the mail and used the same day it was supposed to be delivered. Teela Boone was expecting her new debit card to arrive on August 4th, according to the U.S. Postal Service's Informed...

Maryland continues to pose affordability challenges for low-income renters, report finds
Rental options continue to be widely unaffordable for most low-income workers in Maryland, where a renter needs to make more than twice the minimum wage to afford a one-bedroom apartment, according to a new report. The 2025 edition of the National...

Maryland lawmakers seek answers after touring Baltimore ICE facility
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Reps. Kweisi Mfume and Sarah Elfreth say a tour of a Baltimore ICE detention center Wednesday raised more questions than it answered. The Maryland lawmakers were previously blocked from entering the facility last...

Maryland politicians took $10M from businesses seeking state contracts, lobbying influence
Maryland politicians collected more than $10.2 million in campaign donations from businesses that won billions in state contracts or paid lobbyists to influence them since the 2022 election, according to disclosures reviewed by The Baltimore Sun.

Baltimore provided Taylor Swift’s ‘Welcome to the NFL’ moment
Taylor Swift grew up a Philadelphia Eagles fan. She’s dating a Kansas City Chiefs star. But her welcome-to-the-NFL moment? That happened in Baltimore. The pop icon, whose relationship with tight end Travis Kelce became a subplot of the 2023 NFL...

BMW Championship draws crowds, economic boost to Baltimore area
The BMW Championship returns to Baltimore County for the first time in four years, bringing with it thousands of spectators. The BMW Championship is drawing thousands of spectators as the top 50 golfers in the world compete in the PGA Tour FedEx...

Data shows many Baltimore city officials earn more than Gov. Wes Moore
Research shows Baltimore City spent more than $12 million in taxpayer dollars in 2024 to fund salaries for more than 150 employees in Mayor Brandon Scott’s office. A handful of those employees earned more than Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, the state’s...

Maryland AD Jim Smith explains revenue sharing plan, backs Michael Locksley
New Maryland athletic director Jim Smith will not get to make any key coaching hires in the early stages of his tenure. Instead, he’s backing the ones he inherited. In an interview with The Baltimore Sun on Tuesday, Smith voiced faith in Michael...

As Trump Rolls Back Federal Financial Regulation, Blue State Regulators Step Up
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against Zelle after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dropped its own suit against the bank-owned money transfer app. The Associated Press Our patchwork system of U.S. state and...