Wilborn P. Nobles III
201 stories by Wilborn P. Nobles III
- A lawsuit alleges Hendersen-Webb threatened to evict a pregnant mother with two young children before she was illegally removed from her home.
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Baltimore County will discuss three options for resuming school this fall after coronavirus shutdown
If Maryland and Baltimore County are in Phase 2, the school system would reopen schools at 30%-35% capacity with strict social distancing guidance. - Student panelists said educators must learn how to address racism, which includes understanding the effects of school discipline and the need to provide a space for students to safely discuss current events.
- Boring residents say a Baltimore County construction company would be a nuisance in their quiet town if the business takes over the fire hall.
- The school system is hosting āA Conversation on Race and Racism in America and Baltimore County Public Schoolsā beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
- Residents and tenant advocates say they are bracing for a ātsunamiā of evictions once court proceedings resume in Maryland and federal coronavirus aid evaporates.
- Baltimore Police are investigating a shooting in North Baltimore that occurred Saturday afternoon.
- Racism and transphobia were the themes as a Black LGBTQ group led a protest march through Baltimore on Saturday.
- The family of a man killed by a Baltimore County Police officer is calling for a grand jury days after authorities said they would not press charges against the officer and released footage from the shooting.
- Prosecutors said the footage shows the shooting was justified and do not plan to file criminal charges against the officer
- A man is charged with fatally shooting a woman pregnant with his unborn son and killing her 3-year-old daughter, then leaving them dead in the woman's car, which was parked in a Southwest Baltimore neighborhood.
- Maryland officials on Saturday reported 408 new coronavirus cases ā a slight uptick from the previous couple of days as the stateās testing positivity rate continues to decline.
- Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones said police reforms āare way overdue.ā
- Tradepoint Atlantic officials said the distribution hub at the former Sparrows Point steel mill is āmoving forward pretty much unimpededā by coronavirus.
- The University of Maryland, College Park is planning a number of ways to track and contain the the coronavirus when the school begins a phased reopening in August, including checking temperatures daily, requiring testing for anyone with a fever or symptoms and tracking virus levels in campus wastewater.
- Five crab houses have reopened this week after closing in response to a boycott prompted over the ownerās racist posts on social media.
- Terrence Washington puts in long hours to ensure the cityās police officers and emergency medical providers, among others, can drive safely.
- The cityās decision will allow religious institutions to have tented outdoor services for up to 50 people with physical distancing and face coverings. Camps and childcare providers will be allowed to open on a limited basis, and hair salons and barbershops can reopen for appointment-only services.
- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. is initiating Phase 2 after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lifted more restrictions, effective 5 p.m. Friday.
- A Baltimore County Police officer took to Facebook to describe "the in pit in my chest" after watching "Floyd's last moments" on video.
- With Baltimore facing myriad issues ā including an unrelenting homicide rate, a deadly pandemic and days of protests against police abuse ā primary voters said the race was too important not to risk a trip to the polls during a public health crisis.
- A Baltimore Police officer seen on video striking a woman Friday night has been suspended, the department confirmed Saturday afternoon.
- Maryland has reached a total of 52,015 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as the stateās rate of positive test results declined but remains higher than in most other states.
- The Baltimore County school board and police department will manage the implementation of stop-arm cameras on the countyās 800 public schools buses.
- The Baltimore County Council is planning to cut more than $58 million from its fiscal year 2021 budget due to economic uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic.
- Maryland is at risk of a second wave of coronavirus infections if the state reopens too quickly or without proper precautions, according to new research.
- A parking lot disagreement over a fender bender preceded a call to Baltimore County police, who subsequently shot and killed a 29-year-old Owings Mills man Saturday, according to family who witnessed the event.
- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that parts of the county's economy will reopen at 9 a.m. Friday.
- Baltimore County Council held a heated debate for nearly two hours about the merits of extending their emergency order the third time.
- Baltimore County Council is meeting remotely Thursday to consider its third emergency declaration extension.
- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski previously expected revenue will decline by $40 million in 2021, but now that estimate has increased by an additional $69.3 million.
- Maryland health department officials reported 1,049 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus Saturday, a slightly lower count than the previous day, bringing the total to 31,534.
- An emu was captured after escaping from a Baltimore County farm and fleeing to Randallstown, where several residents came across the large bird Saturday morning. The bird later died.
- Baltimore County plans to provide boxes of food to residents age 60 and older at three of its senior centers.
- Patterson Park residents say the park might be attracting more people as the pandemic closes the cityās social scene.
- The new impact fees are scheduled to take effect July 1 and the proposal comes as the county anticipates revenues to drop by $270 million by the end of the next budget year.
- The walk up site in Eastern Baltimore County will be the county's fourth testing center for the coronavirus.
- Government agencies are enforcing hiring freezes amid uncertainty over how long the pandemic will last.
- Adam Bouhmad's Project Waves network provides affordable internet service to Baltimore City, which has become more vital amid the pandemic.
- Baltimore County Councilman Tom Quirk says the county needs to cut pay that was already promised to employees due to rising costs and declining revenue.
- Baltimore County is offering $10 million in grants to support jobs, small businesses and artists.
- With 74 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 announced Saturday, Maryland saw its deadliest day yet from the pandemic.
- Baltimore County's age discrimination case was in federal court for 13 years before a settlement was reached.
- Testing will be available by appointment only and on specific days.
- Baltimore Countyās residential trash drop-off centers will reopen to the public on Thursday.
- Testing will be by appointment at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium on Tuesdays and Thursdays while test kits are available.
- Olszewski said the county's revenues will be $40 million lower in fiscal year 2021 than previously expected due to the growing economic impact of the pandemic.
- The Olszewski administration is seeking additional funding due to unanticipated costs, including the coronavirus pandemic.
- With landlords still threatening to incur late fees and incur the eviction process once the stateās courts reopen, hereās what you need to know about your rights as a renter during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. said the hiring freeze includes all positions except for first responders.