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American edges Loyola Maryland in men’s basketball despite Aldama’s double double
Santi Aldama scored a career-high 25 points and had his third career double double with 10 rebounds, but Loyola University Maryland lost its third game of the season by two points or less as Amer...
Coppin State men’s basketball takes lead in MEAC North with 81-71 victory over Norfolk State
Coppin State senior point guard Dejuan Clayton never beat Norfolk State in the three seasons leading up to his senior year and the program had 14 straight losses against the Spartans. That statis...
Pasadena man arrested, charged with sexually abusing minor who was visiting for sleepover with a friend in November
On Thursday Scott Louis Williams, 53, was taken into custody without incident at Central Booking and has been charged with third and fourth degree sex offenses, second degree assault, second degr...
The Maryland Lynching Memorial Project tackles the past - and contemporary - myth of white supremacy
The Lynching Memorial Project, which held an event Saturday, is a volunteer initiative that aims to document the history of the approximately 40 Black people who were killed by mobs in the Free S...
Maryland men’s basketball upsets No. 17 Minnesota, 63-49, for third road win over top-25 opponent
The win marks the first time in program history the Terps have recorded three road wins against Associated Press Top-25 opponents in one season
Charles E. Geyer, World War II veteran and superintendent of buildings for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, dies
Charles E. Geyer, a World War II veteran who became superintendent of buildings for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, has died of COVID-19 at 96.
Four Carroll County elder care facilities recognized for short-term rehab performance by U.S. News & World Report
Brinton Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sykesville, Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, Lorien Taneytown, and Lorien Health Services in Mount Airy received “High Performing” r...
Gerald Winegrad: Americans have great wealth and freedom. Time for responsibility, too. | COMMENTARY
Americans are still blessed with great freedoms, including fraud-free elections and the availability of basic needs for healthy lives. With that comes responsibilities to our democracy including ...
‘I’ll treasure that forever’: Gary Thorne not returning to Orioles broadcasts in 2021
Gary Thorne, who has served as the Orioles’ primary play-by-play broadcaster on MASN since 2007, won't return to the team's broadcasts in 2021.
How to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine through Maryland counties, hospitals
Here’s a list of links by county for where to go to make appointments for the vaccine if you’re eligible to receive it.
‘He is inescapably built into our lives’: Funeral mass held for Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. ‘Mike’ Miller Jr.
A funeral mass was held for Senate President Emeritus Thomas V “Mike” Miller Jr. Saturday morning at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Clinton, in which he was remembered for his lov...
Southeast Baltimore shooting leaves female dead, two men hospitalized, police say
A female died and two men were hospitalized following shooting in a Southwest Baltimore house early Friday morning, Baltimore police said.
Maryland gives 31,000 vaccine shots in 24 hours and reports 2,392 new coronavirus cases, 45 deaths
Maryland reported 2,392 new cases of the coronavirus Saturday, along with 45 deaths, state health department data shows.
Maryland legislation aids school children who have seizures
Under legislation before the General Assembly, all Maryland teachers would need to take online seizure recognition coursework every year — provided by the Epilepsy Foundation of America.
From commanding the escort to taking Lady Gaga’s arm, Biden’s inauguration included Anne Arundel
From leading the presidential escort to heading the National Guard’s Task Force Capitol, current and former Anne Arundel County residents were part of the historic event.
Here are the known cases of coronavirus in Maryland
These are the confirmed Maryland cases of the novel coronavirus, the illness that causes the COVID-19 disease, confirmed by the Maryland Department of Health. The charts and maps below show what ...
Maryland colleges bringing students back to campus despite pandemic, saying they’ve learned from fall experience
Administrators are feeling emboldened to welcome students back to campus despite Maryland reporting new cases and testing positivity rate several times the levels when classes began last fall.
‘Compassionate to a fault’: Annapolis florist, beloved mother and community linchpin dies at 57
Teresa Williams, owner of Gateway Florist and Academy Flowers, whose generosity, advocacy and charity made her a cherished part of the fabric of Annapolis, died suddenly Monday.
‘The spirit of a horse’: Local rescues provide rehabilitation, adoption for rescued equines
Days End shelters about 80 horses on average at any given time, but brings in about 150 throughout the year from adoptions going out to new horses coming in.
‘He always had the talent’: How Loyola Maryland’s Brandon Bradsher rose from manager to starting point guard
Bradsher began his college career as a team manager, had to lobby a new head coach for a chance to compete as a walk-on, and saw little playing time in two seasons. His perseverance is a lesson f...
Baltimore police report shooting in Brooklyn
Southern District shooting detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to call (410) 396-2499 or call Metro Crime Stoppers At 1-866-7lockup
Former Orioles manager and second baseman Davey Johnson released from hospital after being treated for COVID
Former Baltimore Orioles manager Davey Johnson is in a Florida hospital with COVID-19, according to former New York Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz
Maryland men’s basketball searching for consistency with conference wins proving hard to string together
When head coach Mark Turgeon spoke to reporters Friday ahead of Maryland’s road game at No. 17 Minnesota on Saturday, he spoke of something that, unlike last season, has eluded his team: consis...
The mother, the minister, the mayor: Christmas phone call signals the death of a youth snared by Baltimore crime
Peter Boikai, 18, was violently shot in the chest on Christmas morning. His mother found out by a phone call while at work.
Ravens hire Anthony Weaver and Rob Ryan to defensive coaching staff
Weaver, 40, who previously served as defensive coordinator and defensive line coach for the Houston Texans, will reportedly also hold the title of run game coordinator.
Howard superintendent’s proposed $932 million budget adds staff in special education, mental health
Howard County school system Superintendent Michael Martirano is proposing an operating budget of $932 million for the next fiscal year that adds more than 130 teachers and staff to address specia...
Two more Maryland correctional officers died of COVID-19, union says while accusing state of downplaying scope of the problem
Prison Union sources said they were notified of three more deaths over the last 7 days of essential employees in Maryland prisons. The department has not confirmed the information, leading to iss...
Maryland Gov. Hogan’s campaign makes more refunds to donors
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has again refunded tens of thousands of dollars to campaign donors, according to his latest campaign finance report.
Rep. Andy Harris fires back at Harford County councilman’s call for his resignation
Rep. Andy Harris fired back at Harford County Councilman Andre Johnson after the councilman called on Harris to resign following his opposition to certification of President Joe Biden’s victory...
Two more COVID-19 deaths reported; Carroll County seeing decline in cases for 2nd straight week
Thirty-eight new cases were reported Friday. More than three weeks past the holidays that produced a surge in cases, it appears the number of positive tests will drop for a second straight week.
Maryland politicians pay tribute to the late state Senate President Emeritus Miller
For more than two hours, current and former state senators shared stories about the late Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller in the marble chamber that he loved.
‘Warrior model’ of policing over; Baltimore police must show community that reform efforts are real, judge says
U.S. District Judge James Bredar says it’s time the department start showing results after making inroads training officers and implementing policies to correct years of corruption and damaged ...
GBMC Health Care tops 4,000 vaccine doses, plans to start immunizing residents 65 and older Feb. 1, depending on supply
The Greater Baltimore Medical Center Health Care system has administered more than 4,000 coronavirus vaccine doses to staff and seniors older than 74, and plans to begin vaccinating seniors betwe...
Harford citizens offer input on county budget priorities for coming fiscal year during virtual town hall
Harford County officials held the seventh annual budget town hall to solicit citizen input on priorities for the upcoming fiscal year 2022 budget. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the forum was ...
Rep. Andy Harris had gun at House checkpoint, official says; aide says lawmaker had been threatened
An aide to U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, a Baltimore County Republican, says the congressman possesses a handgun permit, and suggested the weapon is intended for self-defense following a threat.
Baltimore ditches plans to outsource water meter repairs; city will train in-house employees
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says the workers will remain in place and receive training to ensure they repair water meters effectively.
Former Towson QB Tom Flacco signs with CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders
Flacco went undrafted last year and was not signed to an NFL training camp roster, though he reportedly worked out for the Arizona Cardinals.
COVID-19 outbreaks reported at three Carroll County elementary schools, few impacted
Three outbreaks were reported at separate Carroll County Public Schools on Thursday, but few people were impacted.
Anne Arundel school system plans to partner with county fire department to administer staff vaccinations
Anne Arundel County Public Schools will need to administer as many as 14,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and in a letter to staff Thursday, Superintendent George Arlotto said he plans to partner w...
Maryland adds 2,396 coronavirus cases, 57 deaths to state tally
Maryland health officials reported 2,396 new cases of the coronavirus and 57 additional fatalities related to the illness on Friday, pushing the total number of infections on record to 336,915 an...
Howard County switches gears, plans for March return as school board approves framework for hybrid model
The Howard County school system is now aiming to get students back in classrooms in a hybrid learning model on March 1, and the Board of Education did approve the framework for a potential hybrid...
Coronavirus variant creates new challenge for Maryland’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19
New variants of the coronavirus, including one found in Maryland, appear to be more contagious, complicating efforts to slow spread.
Pauline Vollmer, gardener and Cylburn philanthropist, dies
Pauline Vollmer, an influential gardener and donor to the Cylburn Arboretum, has died at 104.
Reporter Britt Ghiroli alleges sexual misconduct by Orioles player in 2012
Britt Ghiroli, who is now a senior columnist for The Athletic, wrote this week that while covering the Orioles for MLB.com in 2012 an unidentified Orioles player invited her to his hotel room und...
Carroll County reports drop in overdoses, drug fatalities in 2020 despite concerns COVID-19 would spawn uptick
Carroll County saw 426 overdoses in 2020, a 1.8% decrease compared with 2019 based on year-end data compiled by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office reflecting all overdoses reported to law enfo...
’It was ugly.’ A Baltimore photographer went to the Cap... record one of the worst days in American history | COMMENTARY
Baltimore artist and photographer Randall Gornowich describes, with words and pictures, his experience outside the U.S. Capitol during the mob attack of Jan. 6.
On school reopening, Hogan does not work well with others | COMMENTARY
Maryland's governor wants students back in classrooms but his arrogant condemnations and threats are the wrong strategy.
Longtime Orioles announcer Jim Hunter not returning to broadcasts in 2021 after team elects not to renew his contract
Jim Hunter, who has served as a play-by-play announcer for Orioles baseball games since 1997, announced Friday that he will not rejoin the team’s broadcasts in 2021 after the club elected to no...
Trump is gone, but the war on truth is far from over | COMMENTARY
Everybody says they want truth, but few stood up as Trump and his allies buried it under a trash heap of lies. Let’s start by accepting that truth and go from there.
Young Orioles trade acquisition Kevin Smith tops one projection systems’ forecast for their best pitcher in 2021
Kevin Smith, one of two players acquired at last year’s trade deadline in a deal with the New York Mets, spent a little time at the Orioles’ alternate site after the trade but isn’t on thei...
Harford Community College trustees approve preliminary budget of $51.6 million; about $737,000 less than current year
Harford Community College Board of Trustees recently approved a $51.6 million preliminary general operating budget for fiscal year 2022, which reflects the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemi...
Vehicle fire extinguished in Mount Airy
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a car fire in Mt. Airy.
$730 million Powerball jackpot a rare thrill for tiny Western Maryland town ravaged by job losses, coronavirus
Whether they claimed the annuity option, paid over 30 years, or a lump sum in cash, the owner of the winning ticket would become a multimillionaire by chance in one of the smallest, most economic...
That’s a stretch | COMMENTARY
Kal's view/Kevin Kallaugher
‘A kick-start for community action’: New initiative looks to fund ‘awesomeness’ in Westminster
A group of Westminster residents have come together to fund businesses, nonprofits and individuals that have one thing in common: awesomeness.
2021 NFL mock draft (Version 2.0): First-round projections ahead of conference championship weekend
Here are The Baltimore Sun’s first-round projections for the 2021 NFL draft, which begins April 29.
When a Maryland couple opened their home to a Honduran mother and son, strangers became family
A Columbia couple are among a small network of families across the country who are welcoming asylum-seekers into their homes for long-term stays. By taking in a Honduran mother and her young son,...
Two storms could bring snow to Baltimore region next week
It’s a good time to get out your ice scraper and check the snowmelt reserves.
Applications open for 2021-22 Howard County student member of the Board of Education
Applications for the 2021-22 Howard County student member of the Board of Education are open until Feb. 4.
Lawsuit claims Harford sheriff’s deputies beat man in mental crisis; police report says he didn’t comply with orders
A Baltimore County man is suing the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, the county, the state of Maryland and over 30 deputies for allegedly beating and tasering him while he was purportedly suffe...
Annapolis senator introduces bill updating data collection that guide stormwater regulations
Concerned about infrastructure standards not keeping up with the reality of climate change, Sen. Sarah Elfreth has introduced a bill that calls for updating the data used to inform regulations an...
Celia V. Carr, educator who was first Black department head at Western High School, dies
Celia V. Carr, a career educator who was the first Black department chair at Western High School and later became a Methodist lay minister, died Jan. 14 of a cardiac arrest at her longtime Severn...
Teen shot in shoulder Thursday in Baltimore
A 16-year-old boy was shot Thursday evening in Northeast Baltimore, according to police.
Baltimore police make arrest in connection with January shooting
Baltimore police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a shooting this month.
Mount St. Mary’s, Morgan State post men’s basketball victories
Damian Chong Qui scored 17 of his game-high 20 points in the second half to lead Mount St. Mary’s to a 67-57 win at Central Connecticut on Thursday night.
Maryland delegate calls colleague ‘more attractive’ in public hearing
A state delegate from Harford County has been criticized for calling another delegate "more attractive" than a past delegate in a videostreamed public hearing this week.
Maryland Gov. Hogan calls on schools to bring students back to classrooms by March under hybrid learning plan
Gov. Larry Hogan and the state school superintendent called Thursday on all Maryland school systems to bring students back to classrooms under a hybrid program by March, saying too many children ...
Maryland Public Service Commission does not monitor whether utilities adhere to merger orders, audit finds
The state's Public Service Commission does not monitor whether utilities follow merger orders, a legislative audit found.
Carroll County Commissioner Eric Bouchat’s motions seeking to eliminate school board, planning commission roles fail
Commissioner Eric Bouchat said the county commissioners should watch school board meetings and learn from their agendas, and have staff members give briefings on topics, but he feels there’s an...
After U.S. Capitol riot, 2,300+ Maryland Republicans flee party
More than 2,300 registered Republicans in Maryland changed their political affiliation in the week after a group of rioters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol in support of Republican President D...
Harford County Restaurant Week, which includes take-out options this year, starts Friday
Restaurants throughout Harford County participate in Restaurant Week, which runs from Jan. 22-31 this year, offering discounts on certain menu items or maybe even offering something new to the re...
Harford superintendent hopes to have plan to return students to class by Monday school board meeting
Harford County schools’ superintendent said staff will work through the weekend to adjust its return plan to start bring students back for in-person instruction after the governor and state sup...
Outbreak at Taneytown elder care facility accounts for 12 of Carroll County’s 66 new COVID-19 cases
Eleven residents and one staff member at Country Companions Assisted Living in Taneytown have tested positive for COVID-19 as congregate living facilities in Carroll County saw 19 new cases after...