Fred Mirmiran, who founded a civil engineering firm before becoming a medical philanthropist, died Thursday in Baltimore.

What good does making more money do if it is just going to repay student loans? 

If Sharpton was in the employ of the president’s re-election campaign, he couldn’t have done it a bigger favor or caused greater damage for Democrats.

Dr. Robert Hertzog became a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

State health officials sought permission to give temporary Medicaid to those leaving the correctional system so they could get drug treatment, but never tapped the authority.

Maryland Institute College of Art President Samuel Hoi apologized publicly Thursday for the school’s history of racist admission policies, a move prompted by a student’s recent exhibit on the often hidden experience of black artists at the college.

Students at a suburban Maryland high school distributed “N-word passes” that were intended to grant students who received the pieces of paper “permission” to use the racial slur.

The Howard County Women’s Athletics Hall of Fame will celebrate its 23rd year of recognizing outstanding contributions with the induction of two women and two men on Saturday, Feb. 2 at River Hill High School.

Michael Marr defended, among others, “Little” Melvin Williams, who ran a Baltimore heroin ring.

Atholton senior outside hitter Lisa Zoch is the 2018 Howard County Times volleyball Player of the Year, headlining this year's All-Howard County volleyball teams.

Doctors, once swayed by opioid manufacturer marketing, aren’t overprescribing opioids anymore — that’s all in the past. Right? Wrong. Opioid prescriptions, appropriate or not, are still driving overdose death rates — and records. Let's unpack the numbers.

Though more people are shopping online and retailers are encouraging it, crowds are still expected for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the start of what's expected to be a strong retail season .

A vehicle for the unemployed and under-employed as well as current incumbent workers to gain the specific skills, certifications and training necessary to become that pipeline is desperately needed. Luckily, that vehicle already exists and has existed for centuries: registered apprenticeships.

This summer came an answer to Catherine Mukantabana prayers. The world would know her husband was no war criminal. But he still wasn’t coming home.

After the collapse of the $3.9 billion Sinclair/Tribune merger, Sinclair will likely have its hand full fighting the $1 billion Tribune lawsuit and allegations of “misrepresentation” by the FCC. But merger opponents expect no change in the long run in the broadcaster's goals for growth.

Dr. Moody DeW. Wharam Jr., a pioneering Johns Hopkins Hospital radiation oncologist, died Aug. 10 from amyotropic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, at Franklin Square Medical Center. The former longtime Timonium resident who was living in Essex was 77.

Rev. Francis Schemel, a Jesuit priest who taught at Loyola High School at Blakefield, died Aug. 4 at his order’s community house at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He was 93.

J. Henry “Hank” Butta, who rose from the mailroom to become president of the old Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. and was a close advisor to former Governor William D. Schaefer, died of heart disease Tuesday at his Davidsonville home. He was 90.

Dr. John Price, a surgeon affiliated with GBMC and Johns Hopkins, was known for treating rare cancers and was popular with his patients.

Marquise Findley-Smith was brought up in a single-family household with his older brother and mother. He credit’s his mom’s sacrifices in life to make sure he stayed on the right path, and in the right school system.

Researchers have confirmed some 450 sightings of bottlenose dolphins over the past year in the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries including the Potomac River. They hope the unexpected deluge of reports is a sign that improving bay health is inviting more of the marine mammals to visit.

How appropriate that Speaker of the House Paul Ryan asked House Chaplain Father Patrick Conroy to resign. After all, any resemblance of Christianity left the House years ago.

Companies pushed proton machines and counted on advertising, doctors and insurers to ensure a steady business treating cancer. But the dollars haven’t flowed in as expected.

During the final minutes of Maryland’s legislative session, the General Assembly approved House Bill 16, which establishes the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship, a $15 million, need-based financial assistance program for community college students. Now the governor must sign it.

The NFL has named Dr. Nicholas Theodore of Johns Hopkins as chairman of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee, a board of independent and NFL-affiliated physicians and scientists, that advises the league on neuroscience, concussion and other health issues.

Closing Franklin Square pediatric units eliminates a service that was needed and heavily used by the community and was the life’s work of doctors, nurses, philanthropists, managers, coordinators, community members and administrators. This decision did not improve any aspect of health care.

Still one of Maryland’s best-known Republicans — a two-time statewide candidate — Steele has increasingly found himself at odds with a party he led as chairman just seven years ago.

Dan D’Orazio is CEO of Sage Growth Partners, which helps health care companies find their niches and expand.

Medical student from Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland learn where they will do their residencies during the annual right of passage known as Match Day.

Otto Begus, a retired professor and former philosophy and religious studies chair at Morgan State University who believed in a liberal arts education, died of complications of dementia and heart failure Feb. 10 at his Tuscany-Canterbury home. The former Waverly resident was 85.

The architecture and interior design firm JMT has acquired RCG Architects and will form JMT Architecture.

High winds forced the Maryland Jockey Club to cancel the final six races of Friday's card at Laurel Park. Management made the decision to cancel prior to the

Diplomacy is the key to reducing the chances of a nuclear attack.

The Washington Spirit selected seven players in Thursday's National Women's Soccer League college draft. Washington's selections included two first-round

Millions of Americans do well economically and socially without attending college. However, as the economic gap between college and high school graduates increase, we need to find a way to help those who are not extending their education beyond high school because “it costs too much."

Remembering 10 who died in 2017 after making an impact on Carroll County.

Eddie Resende, a Brazil native, works to bring international business to Baltimore a the World Trade Center Institute's vice president of operations.

Stellar Dulaney High School athletes choose their colleges

Dr. Emile R. Mohler III, a professor of medicine and former Ellicott City resident, died from Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 56.

UMBC, Hopkins researchers work to extend the life of organs destined for transplantation.

The Rev. Barry L. Hargrove who pastored Prince of Peace Baptist Church, died Oct. 6 froma heart attack at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was 51.

John J. Bagliani Jr., former owner of Radio Electric Services Co. of Baltimore, died Monday from complications of Alzheimer's disease at Stella Maris Hospice. He was 85.

Zirpoli: Divider-in-chief no advocate for free speech

Regional cooperation spurs economic growth, and universities are key determinants for successful collaboration.

Jamie McCourt, a Baltimore native, will appear Wednesday before a Senate committee considering her nomination to be U.S. ambassador to France.

Highlights of the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival include nationally known writers, local legends, and kid-friendly attractions.

Our View: People have to make decisions about what’s right for them when it comes to their career path, but be certain that there is no single “right” way to a good-paying job.

The Army general in charge of Afghanistan as President Trump revamps the strategy there was in the same Gilman class that produced Kevin Kamenetz and Robert Ehrlich