Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed Thursday, the latest player sidelined by a coronavirus outbreak that has imperiled Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
State auditors found “significant risks” within Baltimore County public schools’ computer network, according to a report released Tuesday, the day before a ransomware attack shut down the school system.
Maryland reported 2,319 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 29 deaths tied to COVID-19 on Thanksgiving, continuing a national resurgence of the pandemic that prompted health officials to recommend skipping the usual holiday gatherings with family and friends this year.
Maryland State Police troopers made no arrests during Thanksgiving Eve patrols that had been touted by Gov. Larry Hogan.
Across Baltimore and beyond, those who want to enjoy Thanksgiving are finding ways to adjust their traditions as coronavirus numbers continue to rise.
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For now, the U.S. appears to have avoided a ruinous breakdown of its electoral system. Next time, Americans might not be so lucky.
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Some patients in the outpatient clinic at the Baltimore City Convention Center’s field hospital have started receiving an experimental antibody treatment.
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In certain areas across America, a combination of economic resources — like earnings from high-paying jobs — has contributed to a high percentage of household incomes of $100,000 or more. Using data from the Census Bureau, we found the top locations where households bring in six figures or more. (Aaliyah Gibson, The Active Times)
On this day of gratitude and gathering together despite differences, it’s tempting to offer up a Thanksgiving editorial calling on the politically divided country to come to its collective senses and join together in peace and love and all else the holiday implies. But, that’s clearly a pumpkin-pie-in-the-sky proposal.
In a season opener in which 13 Maryland men’s basketball players got on the court, a trio of upperclassmen led the group in reassuring fashion.
Eleven weeks into his 10th NFL season, it’s possible cornerback Jimmy Smith has never played better or been more important to the Ravens than he is right now.
A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in Owings Mills on Wednesday night, Baltimore County police say.
Alfred Parker was a shop steward with the Newspaper Guild.
Jack Dawson, who covered sports on WMAR-TV for more than three decades, died of coronavirus complications Nov. 19 at UM Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace. He was 91 and formerly lived in Towson.
As the 2020 season neared its end, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde repeatedly said sorting out playing time for the team’s large collection of young outfielders was a good problem to have. The Orioles might be putting that to the test.
Almost two decades after the “Stop Snitching” street DVD jolted Baltimore officials about the problem of witness intimidation, a series of recent cases makes clear the practice continues and has evolved, exploiting social media and mobile technology.
From 1936 to 1966, the Toytown Parade was Baltimore's answer to New York City’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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- Antonio Gibson ran for three touchdowns, Alex Smith had a scoring pass and Washington at least temporarily moved into first place in the woeful NFC East with a 41-16 Thanksgiving victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.
- Jack Dawson, who covered sports on WMAR-TV for more than three decades, died of coronavirus complications Nov. 19 at UM Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace. He was 91 and formerly lived in Towson.
- Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young announced that an investigation into the city's water billing system found five accounts to be referred for further investigation and action.
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- The comeback was far from a given; staff cleared out the walk-in refrigerator in March when the pandemic hit, and assumed it would never reopen.
- From 1936 to 1966, the Toytown Parade was Baltimore's answer to New York City’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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