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Baltimore judge orders Maryland to pay enhanced unemployment benefits; state appeals

Pamela Wood, Alison Knezevich, Hope Kahn — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:25:32 +0000

Maryland must continue paying federal unemployment benefits to tens of thousands of jobless residents, at least for now, a Baltimore judge has ruled. Gov. Larry Hogan said he'd appeal the ruling.

Teen accidentally shoots self in leg, Annapolis police say

Hope Kahn — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 20:48:35 +0000

Annapolis police responded to a local hospital early Saturday morning around 3 a.m. for a subject suffering from a gunshot wound.

Baltimore man charged in May attempted murder

Pamela Wood — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 19:02:54 +0000

Baltimore Police announced an arrest in a May incident in Cherry Hill that left one man beaten up and another man shot.

‘Nothing but farms and watermen’: Somerset County confronts Maryland’s lowest COVID-19 vaccination rate

Colin Campbell, Rose Wagner — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 18:38:45 +0000

Rural Somerset County has struggled to reach — and then persuade — its fewer than 26,000 residents to get the coronavirus vaccine, county health officials say. As a result, the vaccination rate in Maryland’s second-least-populated county has stubbornly remained the state’s lowest. The issues are manifold.

Trucks, floats and even a goat: Annapolis parade returns to celebrate July Fourth

Hope Kahn — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 18:15:26 +0000

With the sound of a bell ringing, the parade took off with the United States Naval Academy Band, followed by a group of health care workers who were recognized for their work during the pandemic.

Dr. Robert G. Hennessy, accomplished neurosurgeon at St. Agnes Hospital, dies

Jacques Kelly — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 17:27:06 +0000

Dr. Robert G. Hennessy, a retired St. Agnes Hospital neurosurgeon who practiced for more than 45 years, died of cardiac arrest June 23 at Sinai Hospital. He lived in Lutherville.

Orioles on deck: Pitching matchup, lineups, roster moves and how to watch Saturday’s game against the Angels

Baltimore Sun staff — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Here's everything you need to know before the Orioles' road game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Angels.

Four people, including 12-year-old, injured in shootings, Baltimore police say

Pamela Wood — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 13:10:28 +0000

The shootings occurred late Friday night and early Saturday morning.

Orioles prospect Gunnar Henderson dominated in Delmarva. Now, he’s embracing the challenge of figuring it out in Aberdeen.

Jon Meoli — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Henderson, the 42nd overall pick in the 2019 MLB draft, was a revelation at Low-A Delmarva to begin the season, batting .312 with a .944 OPS and eight home runs in 35 games before his promotion. However, he went hitless in his first seven games at Aberdeen.

Sen. Doug Peters resigning from District 23 seat

Donovan Conaway — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 09:30:00 +0000

Since Sen. Doug Peters served in the state senate, he’d go door-to-door to talk to constituents after every General Assembly session closed. But this will be the first year he doesn’t as he’s decided to resign from his District 23 seat.

Orioles lose, 8-7, to Angels as Shohei Ohtani homers twice and scores winning run

Jon Meoli — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:40:36 +0000

A pair of two-run home runs by the two-way Japanese sensation erased an early lead, and scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth as the Orioles snapped their three-game winning streak with Friday’s 8-7 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Angels Stadium.

Coronavirus restrictions could lessen in two weeks at Fort Meade

Heather Mongilio — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:27:26 +0000

Fort George G. Meade could see a number of COVID-19 restrictions lessen in the next two weeks.

After a year of delays, Baltimore Inner Harbor water taxi terminal, USS Constellation Museum should be finished by early winter

Colin Campbell — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:54:47 +0000

After a year of delays, the $4 million Baltimore Water Taxi terminal and USS Constellation Museum under construction on Pier I in the Inner Harbor should be finished by the end of the year, officials say.

Neurologist testifies gunman has autism spectrum disorder; prosecutors dispute diagnosis credibility

Alex Mann — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:37:49 +0000

A neurologist testified Friday afternoon the man who murdered five Capital Gazette employees has autism spectrum disorder, one of the diagnoses his defense attorneys are basing his insanity claims on.

Baltimore Del. Keith Haynes announces retirement

Pamela Wood — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:06:45 +0000

Del. Keith Haynes of Baltimore announced Friday night that he's retiring from the Maryland General Assembly.

Gubernatorial candidate Perez quits law job after learning firm is defending Maryland in unemployment benefits lawsuits

Pamela Wood — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:52:36 +0000

Two lawsuits are pending against Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is being represented by a team of attorneys from the Venable law firm.

July 2 proclaimed Thurgood Marshall Day in Maryland, plans to renovate his former school advance

Rose Wagner — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:46:15 +0000

Thanks to proclamations from Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, July 2, Thurgood Marshall’s birthday, will now honor the Baltimore native and first African American justice on the Supreme Court.

Baltimore judge to rule Saturday on Maryland unemployment lawsuits, same day benefits are scheduled to end

Alison Knezevich — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:30:48 +0000

A Baltimore judge is scheduled this afternoon to take up two cases that aim to stop Maryland from cutting off federal unemployment benefits this weekend.

Police searching for driver in Reisterstown hit-and-run Thursday

Taylor DeVille — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:30:19 +0000

Baltimore Police are searching for the driver of an unknown vehicle who struck and seriously injured a pedestrian on Reisterstown Road Thursday afternoon.

Ryan Mountcastle becomes first Orioles player since 2010 to be named AL Rookie of the Month

Jon Meoli — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:19:04 +0000

The last Orioles player to win Rookie of the Month was left-hander Brian Matusz in August 2010. Ryan Mountcastle is just the sixth Baltimore player to earn the honor, which began in 2001.

As Safe Streets mourns, Baltimore Police try to figure out where shooting of outreach worker occurred

Justin Fenton — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:03:25 +0000

As members of Safe Streets Cherry Hill mourned another killing of one of their own, Baltimore Police detectives were stymied in their investigation as they struggled to figure out where the shooting occurred.

Olszewski proposes inspector general oversight board, limit investigations after council members criticized ‘aggressive’ tactics

Taylor DeVille — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 21:47:20 +0000

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. is proposing to establish an oversight panel to monitor Inspector General Kelly Madigan’s office and amend county law to restrict her access to protected records after County Council members derided her as overly-aggressive and “a bully.”

State Fire Marshal investigates firework incidents at Westminster house

Clara Longo de Freitas — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:17:06 +0000

The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating two June 26 firework explosions on a Westminster house’s porch.

Manchester firefighters respond to Friday shed fire

Clara Longo de Freitas — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:04:45 +0000

Manchester Volunteer Fire Company responded to a fire that completely destroyed a one-story wood-framed shed Friday morning, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal office.

Man found dead in creek near M&T Stadium, Baltimore police say

Rose Wagner — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:59:41 +0000

Baltimore police are investigating after a man was found dead in a creek near M&T; Stadium Friday afternoon.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan names 4 to board overseeing state universities

Pamela Wood — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:57:43 +0000

The 21-member University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents oversees the system, which has 15 institutions.

Gathering in Annapolis to remember Naval Academy mother killed Tuesday focuses on addressing gun violence

Heather Mongilio — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:45:57 +0000

A group of residents, elected officials and a grieving family gathered at the newly dedicated “Guardians of the First Amendment" in Annapolis.

Hampstead, Westminster have highest levels of PFAS chemicals in surveyed drinking water, state environment department says

Kristen Griffith — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:32:25 +0000

After the Maryland Department of Environment sampled 130 drinking water treatment plants, it found Westminster and Hampstead were the only locations to have levels of synthetic chemicals known as PFAS above an advisory level.

Essex man first to plead guilty in Harford drug investigation; prosecutors negotiating pleas with others

James Whitlow — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:30:41 +0000

A Baltimore County man pleaded guilty to federal drug charges following a months-long wiretap investigation by the Harford County Narcotics Task Force that led to federal and local gun and drug charges again 22 people.

Aberdeen woman convicted of preparing false tax returns claiming more than $1.1 million in fraudulent refunds

James Whitlow — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:32:16 +0000

A Harford County woman was found guilty preparing false tax returns for three District of Columbia residents, claiming more than $1.1 million fraudulent refunds, the Department of Justice announced.

Baltimore County man convicted of first-degree premeditated murder after fatal 2019 Dundalk shooting

Cameron Goodnight — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:11:23 +0000

Dwayne Kenneth Taylor, a 42-year-old from Baltimore County, was convicted Thursday of first-degree premeditated murder and another charge in a 2019 shooting in Dundalk that killed Gerrard Eugene Taylor.

Baltimore men charged with manslaughter after deadly street race

Tim Prudente — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:06:28 +0000

Two Baltimore men have been charged with manslaughter and a third is wanted in a deadly three-car street race last summer on Wabash Avenue.

Orioles on deck: Pitching matchup, lineups, roster moves and how to watch Friday’s game against the Angels

Baltimore Sun staff — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Here's everything you need to know before the Orioles' road game Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels.

Maglev company sues to condemn land planned for Westport development, setting up showdown between projects in South Baltimore

Colin Campbell, Lorraine Mirabella — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:58:07 +0000

The proposed $10 billion, high-speed maglev train between Baltimore and Washington and a major waterfront housing development planned in the city’s Westport neighborhood are hurtling toward a legal showdown: Both would require the same land.

Sykesville to celebrate ‘America’s Main Streets’ national title and $25,000 prize it won last year this weekend

Madison Bateman — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:20:03 +0000

After winning Independent We Stand's national "America's Main Streets" contest last summer and securing a $25,000 prize, Downtown Sykesville will finally have the opportunity to celebrate this weekend.

Inaugural Maryland Cycling Classic postponed for second straight year

Colin Campbell — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:00:06 +0000

The inaugural Maryland Cycling Classic, which had been scheduled for Labor Day weekend, will be postponed for the second straight year “due to post-COVID conditions not aligning with the standards necessitated for a world-class event,” the organizers announced Friday.

Carroll County Commissioner Rothstein reappointed to governor’s workforce development board

Madison Bateman — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:00:30 +0000

Carroll County Commissioner President Ed Rothstein, R-District 5, has been reappointed by Gov. Larry Hogan to serve on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board for a new 4-year term.

Two men fatally shot in Baltimore overnight

Rose Wagner — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:28:05 +0000

Baltimore Police said one man was pronounced dead at the scene by medics, while the other died at an area hospital.

The Empowerment Temple hasn’t held in-person services for 16 months. The West Baltimore megachurch is set to reopen ‘at a higher level.’

Jonathan M. Pitts — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

The Empowerment Temple is starting a summer camp and has plans for a Montessori school, a state-of-the-art recording studio and an ambitious membership drive.

‘Summer of Soul’ documentary pulsates with the creativity, energy and edge of Harlem life in 1969 | COMMENTARY

David Zurawik — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:45:00 +0000

Through interviews with artists and attendees, keen historical analysis and archival film beyond that of the festival, director Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson has created a musically-charged social document that captures what it felt like in the summer of 1969 to be young and alive at a time of great cultural change in music, fashion, politics and, most of all, civil rights.

Battaglia files for reelection to Carroll County school board; vote is in 2022

Kristen Griffith — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:30:00 +0000

Tara Battaglia, Carroll County Board of Education member, filed for reelection this week, for the 2022 primary.

‘A year of unprecedented growth’: Carroll County private schools did best to maintain in-person education amid COVID

Kristen Griffith — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:30:00 +0000

Leaders of Carroll County’s private schools reflected on a year of mostly in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, how its enrollment has changed as families transitioned from public schools and what next school year could look like.

Long after police shoot people, findings are slow to emerge from Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office, records show

Justin Fenton — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

A review of records of officer-involved shootings in Baltimore over the past two years show the cases can languish for a year or longer without prosecutors issuing any report. At least six officer-involved shootings remain pending.

‘Topping off’ ceremony celebrates Upper Chesapeake Health’s new Aberdeen campus

Aegis staff — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health held a topping off ceremony at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium last week to celebrate the vertical construction progress on the new Aberdeen medical campus site.

Orioles trades with Angels providing plenty of promise on farm: ‘We’re happy with the transactions that we made’

Jon Meoli — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Those who hope it’s a long time before the team is ever in this position again might look at the return from the three trades that sent Dylan Bundy, Alex Cobb, and José Iglesias to the Angels and feel pretty good about how the Orioles fared in them.

In bid for cooperation, Maryland senator seeks Chesapeake Bay funding for Pennsylvania with his first out-of-state earmark

Jeff Barker — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Democratic U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin of Marylandwants to direct money to Pennsylvania farmers to help them curb damaging runoff that flows from the Susquehanna River into the Chesapeake Bay.

With crowds gone, Maryland’s mass COVID vaccination sites reach the end of the line

Meredith Cohn — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Maryland's mass vaccination sites administered 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, but demand is down and they are closing.

Former medical technician who infected 46 patients, including seven in Maryland, with hepatitis C is denied release

Holly Ramer — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 04:58:29 +0000

A former traveling medical technician who stole drugs and infected more than 40 patients with hepatitis C will remain in prison after a judge called his request for compassionate release “the least meritorious” he’d ever seen.

No Orioles named starters for 2021 MLB All-Star Game in Denver

Ronald Blum — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 03:15:47 +0000

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined his father as an All-Star and Fernando Tatis Jr. accomplished a feat his dad never achieved. Toronto’s first baseman and San Diego’s shortstop were among nine first-time All-Stars elected Thursday to start the July 13 game at Colorado’s Coors Field.

Maryland weather: Thunderstorms drop nearly an inch of rain Thursday; more wet weather expected overnight

Christine Condon, McKenna Oxenden — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 02:16:05 +0000

A tornado warning briefly covered Annapolis Thursday afternoon as several severe storms moved through Central Maryland, leaving behind fallen trees and isolated flooding.

44-year-old Cherry Hill Safe Streets worker killed in shooting Thursday night in Baltimore, officials say

McKenna Oxenden — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 02:05:02 +0000

A 44-year-old Safe Streets Cherry Hill outreach worker was fatally shot Thursday night in Baltimore, making him the second employee in the program to be killed this year, officials said.

As NCAA grants NIL rights to college athletes, Maryland’s athletic departments prepare to enter uncharted territory

Daniel Oyefusi — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 01:48:33 +0000

The NCAA, the governing body for college sports across over 1,200 institutions and conferences, will allow student-athletes to profit off their names, images and likenesses (NIL), doing away with rules the organization has said for decades are in place to preserve its amateurism model.