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ICE notifies Howard County police of potential 'criminal enforcement' in Columbia
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement representative on Wednesday morning notified Howard County Police that the agency would potentially be deploying in the Columbia area, a police spokeswoman confirmed. “The Howard County dispatch center received notification this morning that ICE would...
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U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule Thursday on Maryland gerrymandering case
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule Thursday on a high-profile case alleging unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering by Democrats in Maryland’s congressional redistricting process. The court is also expected to issue an opinion on a similar case alleging gerrymandering by Republicans in...
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Hidden under Federal Hill is a network of 'secret' tunnels. We explored the story behind them.
Editor’s note: This is the latest in a series of occasional articles inspired by readers' curiosity. What do you wonder about the Baltimore area that you'd like us to investigate? Tell us at baltimoresun.com/ask. While Federal Hill’s panoramic view of downtown Baltimore makes it a favorite destination...
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Federal appeals judges send 2020 census lawsuit back to lower court in Maryland
A lawsuit that alleges a 2020 census question pushed by the Trump administration violates minorities' rights will be sent back to a federal court in Maryland so new evidence can be considered, U.S. appeals judges ruled Tuesday. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision comes a day after U.S. District...
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Reimagining Harborplace: What do people want from Baltimore's iconic waterfront?
The two low-slung pavilions filled with shops and restaurants were considered visionary when the Rouse Co. built them on parkland along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor nearly four decades ago. But over the years, Harborplace lost its luster and financial footing. Now there’s a debate about what should...
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One man dies, three others injured overnight after violent weekend
One man died overnight Sunday from blunt force trauma and three others were injured in separate shootings, Baltimore Police said Monday morning. The incidents follow a violent weekend in Baltimore where on Saturday 11 people were shot, three fatally, throughout the city. Around 8:45 p.m. Sunday,...
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Most Americans don't think it's a problem to drive high. Here's why it is.
Over the past month nearly 15 million people have driven a car within an hour of using marijuana, according to a survey released Wednesday by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Effects from marijuana can be experienced anywhere from one to four hours after usage. Those under the influence of the...
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Amid overhaul, Orioles' attendance nearly as bad as their record. But team says it has a plan to win back fans, too.
Jim and Suellen McGovern loved being Camden Yards regulars. For 20 years, they proudly flaunted their Sunday ticket package, much as they did the Orioles Hawaiian shirts they wore to the Carolina League All-Star Classic in Frederick last week. “Sunday home games, we were there for all of ’em,”...
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Preston's observations: He hasn't played a game yet for the Ravens, but Earl Thomas is already a team leader
When veteran wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. signed with the Ravens before the 2014 season, he was careful about displaying too much leadership too soon. He didn’t want to cause any problems in the locker room right away. But it’s been different since the Ravens signed veteran safety Earl Thomas...
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Principal at center of D.C. graduation scandal tapped to lead Baltimore school
The principal at the epicenter of a widespread graduation scandal in Washington, D.C., two years ago has a new job: leading a Baltimore City school. Yetunde Reeves, who left Ballou High in Southeast Washington after damning reports about the school’s graduation practices, was selected by the Baltimore...
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Couple suing Ocean City for negligence over tram accident
A Maryland woman who says a tram dragged her along the Ocean City boardwalk is suing the popular vacation town for negligence. Mona and Gregory Jones are seeking $75,000 in response to the September 2017 accident. Court documents state Mona Jones reported a driver lost control of the tram and struck...
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Manny Machado's return to Camden Yards provides bright spot in Orioles' 8-3 loss to Padres
Manny Machado kept Orioles fans in their seats at Camden Yards on Tuesday night. Although the San Diego Padres kept scoring, fueled by the former Orioles All-Star, 21,644 fans continued to cheer each time he came to the plate in an 8-3 loss to the Padres. Machado, who batted third for the Padres,...
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University of Maryland alumnus Alphonso David to head Human Rights Campaign, a major LGBTQ-rights group
Alphonso David, a civil rights lawyer who has been serving as chief counsel to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was named Tuesday as the new president of the Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ-rights organization in the U.S. David, 48, a University of Maryland, College Park alumnus, is the first...
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City officials say water pressure largely restored at Poe Homes in West Baltimore
City officials say they have “turned a corner” in restoring water pressure to the Poe Homes public housing complex in West Baltimore. Ingrid Antonio, spokeswoman for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, said city inspectors are finding consistent water pressure of around 40 pounds per square...
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan directs agencies to save energy in state buildings
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is directing two state agencies to develop an initiative to save energy in state-owned buildings. Hogan signed an executive order Tuesday for the Maryland Department of General Services and the Maryland Energy Administration. The administration says the goal of the initiative...
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Maryland task force begins work on potential legalization of marijuana
Should marijuana be legalized in Maryland? How should it be taxed? What impact would legalization have on crime rates and residents’ health? A Maryland General Assembly task force on Tuesday began its work on studying possible legalization of cannabis for adult use — a signal the legislature is...
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Orioles in-game portal: Live updates, everything you need to know during Tuesday's game vs. Padres
Welcome to your Orioles watching companion. Return here throughout the game for real-time recaps and analysis. Don't see any updates? View them here.
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'This one here is a doll': Baltimore man finds 8-foot boa constrictor near Lake Montebello, gives it away
An 8-foot boa constrictor that was found loose near Lake Montebello in Northeast Baltimore on Saturday afternoon was given Tuesday to Wildlife Adventures, a wildlife awareness organization in Baltimore. Ian Mack, 41, of Woodberry discovered the snake while playing golf with his friends near the...
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'Feels like it's home': Former Orioles star Manny Machado returns to Camden Yards for first time since trade
When Manny Machado was pulled after the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers on July 15, it was the last time he wore an Orioles jersey at Camden Yards. Since then, he’s played in the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers and signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with the San Diego Padres,...
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Orioles introduce No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman, who is expected to play in Aberdeen this summer
The Orioles welcomed the face of their rebuild to the organization before Tuesday’s game against the San Diego Padres, introducing No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman a day after he signed a record $8.1 million signing bonus. Rutschman, the Oregon State catcher who has won practically every award...
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Orioles on deck: Lineups, pregame roster move and how to watch Tuesday's game vs. Padres
Orioles (22-56) vs. Padres (38-40) Where: Camden Yards First pitch: 7:05 p.m. TV/Radio: MASN2/105.7 The Fan Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Jimmy Yacabonis (1-1, 4.70 ERA) vs. Padres LHP Logan Allen (1-0, 0.00 ERA) Pregame roster move: The Orioles claimed right-hander Tayler Scott off waivers from...
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Authorities seize 333 pounds of cocaine at Port of Baltimore — Customs' largest bust at port to date
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized 333 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container full of beach chairs in what was described as the largest drug bust at the port to date, the agency announced Tuesday. Customs agents found and seized the cocaine on June 18. So far, no arrests...
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Man airlifted from Patapsco Valley State Park
A man was airlifted from a remote area of Patapsco Valley State Park in Halethorpe on Tuesday, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Fire Department spokeswoman Elise Armacost said she did not know the exact nature of the man’s illness or injuries, but she said he was in serious condition....
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As Baltimore homicide count passes 150, police chief Michael Harrison says 'culture of violence' must change
Two days after an especially violent weekend pushed Baltimore’s homicide count to more than 150, Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said Baltimore’s “culture of violence simply has to change.” Harrison held a news conference amid the latest outbreak of shootings that have marked his...
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Sampling initiative in Baltimore's Inner Harbor aims to answer the question, 'How's the water, hon?'
As a rule of thumb, it’s not safe to swim in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Even a splash could make you sick. But a new water quality tool could show that some times are safer than others for fishing, kayaking or dragon boat racing. For a decade now, local water quality advocates have been collecting...
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Wrong-way driver indicted nine months after Route 50 crash killed two near Annapolis
The Pasadena man who state police say drove down the wrong side of Route 50 in September 2018, crashing into a motorcycle and killing the two people aboard, has been charged with four counts of negligent manslaughter. Terrance Sellman, 46, was indicted May 3, according to online court records....
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Baltimore proposes to use $10 million in excess revenues to cover cost of ransomware recovery
Baltimore officials are proposing to use $10 million in excess revenues to pay for the costs of recovering from a crippling ransomware attack that began in May. The proposal is set to go Wednesday before the city’s spending board, starting a process that then will proceed to the City Council. Democratic...
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Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik retires after 15 NHL seasons, 2 Stanley Cup titles
Brooks Orpik called it a career Tuesday after 15 bruising NHL seasons in which he established himself as a big-hitting, shutdown defenseman and won the Stanley Cup twice. The 38-year-old played 1,171 regular-season and playoff games for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. He won the...
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Man killed 'using bricks and other objects' after trying to leave scene of crash in West Baltimore, police say
A man was killed by assailants “using bricks and other objects” who followed him after he tried to drive away from a crash with their vehicle in West Baltimore on Sunday, according to police. After being dispatched to a disturbance on Whittier Avenue, officers found the man unconscious outside...
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Baltimore County interim superintendent Verletta White, now demoted, will earn $232,700 consulting salary
Verletta White will become a paid consultant to the Baltimore County’s new superintendent next week, earning a salary of $232,700 for the next year. The new contract, signed by White on Monday, also gives her an $8,770 stipend for a car and a $2,000 stipend for her phone, as well as benefits. Although...
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Owner of Maryland's J.O. Spice accused of sexual harassment in lawsuit from former employee
A former employee of J.O. Spice is suing the company for sexual harassment and discrimination. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Maryland’s District Court and names the J.O Spice and Cure Company as defendant. The family-owned and operated business in Halethorpe is one of the area’s largest producers...
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Mary J. Blige and Nas coming to Baltimore's Royal Farms Arena
The Grammy Award-winning singer Mary J. Blige and the hip hop phenom Nas will perform in Baltimore on Aug. 29 as part of their co-headlining summer tour. The duo added the Royal Farms Arena as an additional destination in their 22-city road trip across North America, in between their shows in Tuscaloosa,...
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Baltimore drivers ranked worst in America by Allstate for second straight year
Baltimore drivers are just the worst. Again. For the second straight year, Allstate ranked Baltimore drivers last out of those in the country’s 200 largest cities, adjusting for population density and precipitation. The city dropped into the bottom slot last year in the annual Best Driver’s Report...
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Baltimore police: 44-year-old man killed, another injured in separate shootings
A 44-year-old man was killed overnight in Southeast Baltimore and another was shot in a separate incident, police said Tuesday morning. Monday night’s homicide followed an intense afternoon of violence across the city, including two deadly shootings within an hour of each other. Over the weekend...
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Looking ahead to 2020 NBA draft, Maryland could have multiple players taken
Maryland men’s basketball coach Mark Turgeon commented recently that compared with recent offseasons, this year was not as difficult. He knew Bruno Fernando was leaving, Jalen Smith was definitely staying and Anthony Cowan Jr. was certain to come back after putting his name into the NBA draft pool....
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Schmuck: As Manny Machado sparks nostalgia, it's important to keep this Orioles team in perspective
It was just a happy coincidence that Manny Machado arrived on our doorstep this week to remind us where this sapling of an Orioles team sprouted and why. This is no nostalgia piece. Things were certainly not better a year ago at this time, when it was dawning on Orioles fans that the talk of a...
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Assateague Island welcomes new foal 'N2BHS-ALR'
Assateague Island has a new bay pinto colt after “Ms. Macky” gave birth to a foal Friday. Named “N2BHS-ALR” — presumably to keep the foal’s birth name in line with “Ms. Macky’s,” whose is actually “N2BHS-AL” — the National Park Service wrote in a news release Monday that the foal “and band live...
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Threats of deportation raids frighten Baltimore immigrants: 'They're afraid to go outside'
The sun shined all weekend in Baltimore, the perfect time to splash in Patterson Park’s public pool or run around its expansive green fields. But some families in the adjacent Highlandtown neighborhood were too nervous to venture out of their homes Saturday or Sunday. Lea esta historia en español...
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Miller to meet with Gov. Hogan to urge releasing funds for Baltimore police reform, school construction
Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller plans to meet Tuesday with Gov. Larry Hogan over breakfast to ask him to release millions of dollars for projects the legislature amended into the state budget, including funds for Baltimore police reform, school construction and testing rape kits....
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Naval Academy graduate was among 11 who died in Hawaii crash; safety agency calls for tighter skydiving flight rules
Hawaii officials released the names of seven of the 11 victims killed, inluding a Naval Academy graduate, when their skydiving plane crashed last week. The Navy said Lt. Joshua Drablos, 27, was "an invaluable member" of the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, based in Kunia, Hawaii. The medical examiner...
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In addition to mail, Baltimore postman delivered over 100 kilograms of marijuana on his route, documents show
A man pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a drug-dealing operation that involved paying a U.S. Postal Service driver in drugs and cash in exchange for delivering over 100 kilograms of marijuana while on his mail route in Baltimore. Michael Gray faces up to 20 years in federal prison after pleading...
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Treasury Department watchdog will review delay of the Harriet Tubman $20 bill
A Treasury Department watchdog will review the delayed release of $20 bills featuring Harriet Tubman, according to a letter sent by the department’s acting inspector general to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. In May, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin delayed plans to replace President Andrew...
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Baltimore City Council considers awarding up to $1.7 million in public funds to mayoral campaigns
The Baltimore City Council began Monday to consider allowing mayoral campaigns to receive up to $1.7 million each in public money, part of an effort to diminish the influence of corporations and wealthy individuals over government. Legislation being introduced by Democratic Councilman Kristerfer...