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New sheriffs in Baltimore, Baltimore County and Montgomery County
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (1052+ words) There's a new sheriff in town. Well three, actually, across the region. Last week, sheriff's candidates in the Democratic primary in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Montgomery County " Sabrina Tapp-Harper, Clyde Boatwright and Will Milam " either beat incumbents or will…...
7 things to do in the capital region during a sweltering Fourth of July weekend
just now (440+ words) It's going to be a hot one this July Fourth weekend. That doesn't mean you can't have fun. With temperatures expected to surpass 100 degrees and extreme heat warnings in effect in the D. C. , Maryland and Virginia area, officials are advising people…...
What to do this July Fourth weekend: A waterfront festival, "Hamilton" under the stars
20+ min ago (838+ words) The nation turns 250 years old this weekend, and Baltimore is showing up for the occasion in all its wonderful diversity. Catch live classical music and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Or, if you want something livelier, head to…...
Streeter: Why I broke up with "The Star-Spangled Banner
31+ min ago (1138+ words) About a decade ago, I, a proud Baltimore girl, broke up with another Charm City native: the national anthem. We have yet to make up. That break-up, over the complicated racial history of "The Star-Spangled Banner," feels even more profound…...
Lost a family member to overdose? Baltimore wants to help you.
44+ min ago (691+ words) The city of Baltimore wants to help families dealing with the aftermath of a fatal overdose. Losing someone to a sudden fatal drug overdose can be "an incredibly heavy burden to carry" financially, as well as emotionally, said Kelly Gill,…...
Maryland's Great American State Fair exhibit offers little excitement
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (586+ words) At the Great American State Fair, you can milk a fake cow in the Michigan booth, win a plush manatee in Florida's and dig for dinosaur bones in Montana's. Maryland's exhibit features posters. They extol its waterways, seafood and history....
Former school board member wins Prince George's register of wills race
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (667+ words) Jocelyn Route, a former Bladensburg council member and at large member of the Prince George's County board of education, eked out a victory in an 11-candidate primary battle to run a quiet corner of local government: register of wills. The…...
Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (916+ words) NEW YORK " The real estate mogul has become the billion-dollar crypto man. President Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure report showed he took in about $1. 2 billion last year from various crypto holdings, overshadowing a real estate business that brought him fame…...
In a battle of teams reliant on the homer, the Orioles do more vs. White Sox
13+ hour, 31+ min ago (814+ words) The Orioles provided a glimpse of what they do best Wednesday afternoon at Camden Yards: taking their walks. But often the difference between a win and a loss is whether they make opponents pay for those free passes. On Wednesday,…...
This Baltimore high school baseball team faces familiar issues
21+ hour, 36+ min ago (21+ words) The Baltimore Banner This Baltimore high school baseball team faces familiar issues...