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Orioles top Giants, 3-2, as Gunnar Henderson’s homer makes winner of Dean Kremer
Back in his native California, Dean Kremer supplied a quality start that became a winning effort thanks to Gunnar Henderson’s seventh-inning home run in the Orioles' 3-2 win over the Giants.
College baseball roundup: Maryland wins NCAA regional opener; Johns Hopkins advances in College World Series
Nick Lorusso became the first Division I baseball player in 20 years to record 100 RBIs in a single season in leading Maryland over Northeastern, 7-2, in the opener of an NCAA Tournament Regional...
Baltimore mayor, City Council leaders vow to seek ‘alternative’ after BOPA budget hearing disappoints
The statement from city leaders came in the wake of the agency’s budget hearing Friday evening.
Orioles put reliever Mychal Givens back on IL, call up Baltimore-area native Bruce Zimmermann
After Mychal Givens spent most of the first two months of the season on the injured list with left knee inflammation, right shoulder inflammation has landed him back on the 15-day IL. The Orioles...
Baltimore’s DuClaw Brewing acquired by New Jersey brewery amid industry consolidation
DuClaw Brewing Co. has become the latest craft brewery in Maryland to be acquired by an out-of-state brewery amid consolidation in the industry. Baltimore-based DuClaw, founded more than 25 years...
Churchill Downs, home of Kentucky Derby, to suspend racing after 12 horse deaths
Churchill Downs will suspend racing Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities ...
Morgan State University’s marching band will perform in D-Day Memorial Parade in France next June
The Magnificent Marching Machine will be the first from a historically Black college or university to perform in the international memorial.
Broadneck tennis makes history earning share of Class 4A state championship; Olivia Mellynchuk wins girls singles title
Broadneck tennis finished in a three-way tie for the Class 4A state tennis championship, led by girls singles state champion Olivia Mellynchuk.
Westminster High School hosts inaugural Special Olympics qualifier instead of Spring Games
Carroll's Spring Games has been an annual tradition for 50 years, but the $6,000 event will be replaced with an annual free Special Olympics qualifier for the first time this year.
Federal prosecutors will retry Maryland doctors charged in Russia conspiracy after mistrial
Federal prosecutors will retry a pair of Maryland doctors accused of conspiring to assist Russia shortly after it invaded Ukraine, according to a court filing hours after a mistrial was declared ...
‘What the heck’s going on’: 7-hour power outage in An...confusion, ‘nightmare’ traffic, temporary delays to courts
There's still confusion about what caused Thursday's power outage, which affected more than 72,000 Anne Arundel County BGE customers, mostly in Annapolis.
Judge sentences 19-year-old to 65 years in prison for fatal shooting of Baltimore Police captain’s husband
A city judge on Friday handed down the maximum sentence of 65 years in prison for the 19-year-old man convicted of fatally shooting the husband of a Baltimore Police captain.
Debt limit deal brings inadequate spending cuts | READER COMMENTARY
Washington needs to get a lot more serious about cutting federal spending then what it's doing right now.
Mary Trump and E. Jean Carroll are teaming up for a new novel
The novel came out of an unusual collaboration between Mary Trump and two of her close friends.
Dude Perfect at CFG Bank Arena June 25th
Dude Perfect
95 fugitives arrested in crime sweep called Operation Washout, led by U.S. Marshals Service
A multi-agency law enforcement operation resulted in the arrests of 95 fugitives, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Thank you sir, may I have another? | EDITORIAL CARTOON
Debt ceiling hammer-head.
Judge orders man charged with killing former Morgan State basketball star held without bond
A Baltimore County District Court judge on Friday ordered a man accused of fatally shooting a 25-year-old woman, who was set to testify in a murder trial in 2018, held without bail.
New book by ‘Black Hawk Down’ writer addresses Baltimore’s ‘biggest civic problems’ | READER COMMENTARY
The latest book by the author of "Black Hawk Down" traces a young man's path from Sandtown to life in prison and raises important questions along the way.
Baltimore boxer Gervonta Davis jailed after moving twice without permission while on house arrest
Baltimore boxing champion Gervonta Davis, who was sentenced last month to 90 days of house arrest for charges from a Baltimore hit-and-run crash, was jailed Thursday after he moved twice without ...
Cynthia Weil, lyricist who helped write ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling’ and ‘On Broadway,’ dies at 82
Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist of notable range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” �...
Squeegee jobs dried up from some Baltimore intersections af...ty ban. Some have found work through city’s Hire Up program.
Baltimore resident and former squeegee worker Carlose DeBose Jr. doesn’t remember a time when he felt like a kid.
Padma Lakshmi to exit ‘Top Chef’ after season 20: ‘It’s time to move on’
“After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave ‘Top Chef,’” Lakshmi wrote in a statement.
President Biden will address budget and debt agreement from Oval Office Friday night
President Joe Biden planned to discuss the contentious, just-passed budget deal in a speech to the nation Friday night.
85 Anne Arundel students graduate from Evening High School program: ‘Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny’
85 students graduated from Anne Arundel County Evening High School Thursday at Severna Park High School.
You promised me evil | EDITORIAL CARTOON
Debt ceiling deal not as bad as it could be,
Anne Arundel County partners with nonprofit for new mural, basketball court upgrades at Meade Village Park
Anne Arundel County will partner with the Chase Your Dreams Initiative’s latest project known as Hoops for Hope and invites community members to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Sunda...
Howard County schools sue social media companies alleging a role in youth mental health crisis
The Howard County Public School System filed a lawsuit Friday against Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap Inc., alleging the social media companies have exacerbated a mental health crisis among its...
Most Americans could use a geography lesson, including past presidents | READER COMMENTARY
Schoolchildren aren't the only ones who would benefit from some extra instruction on the subject of world geography.
Kevin Dayhoff: The forgotten tale of Westminster’s singing barber
On May 10, 1900, Westminster was saddened by the untimely death of James Hope, the African American singing barber of the Main Court Inn.
Coverage of child sex abuse scandal isn’t anti-church, it’s much-needed journalism | READER COMMENTARY
Survivors of child sexual abuse within Baltimore archdiocese are grateful to see their stories told - despite the objections of some Catholic leaders.
Danny Bonaduce undergoing brain surgery for hydrocephalus
“The Partridge Family” actor Danny Bonaduce is undergoing brain surgery after being diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a disorder that has rendered him unable to walk.
Dan Rodricks: Anti-LGBTQ+ is not Christian. It’s childish and a waste of valuable time. | COMMENTARY
Few things stir the fundamentalist blood like the rainbow colors on the racks at Target.
What to know about the 3 other Donald Trump investigations
In the coming months, Donald Trump’s mounting legal troubles could get even worse. At least three investigations could bring more criminal charges against him.
Justice Department says it won’t charge Mike Pence over handling of classified documents
The news comes days before Mike Pence plans to launch his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination for president
US employers added a surprisingly strong 339,000 jobs in May in a sign of economic health
The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations.
Josh Loeffler steps down as Johns Hopkins men’s basketball coach for assistant role at Cincinnati
After six years as the men’s basketball coach at Division III Johns Hopkins, including three conference tournament championships, Josh Loeffler resigned to fill an assistant coaching position a...
I forgot what it’s called when no one gets everything... | EDITORIAL CARTOON
Debt ceiling compromise.
Baltimore City Council threatens to trim $1 million from BOPA as budget hearing looms for arts group
The proposed cuts introduced by City Council members Zeke Cohen and Odette Ramos would cut Baltimore's annual allocation to BOPA by nearly one-third.
Boy, 1, dies after falling from balcony; death ruled accidental, Baltimore Police say
A 1-year-old boy has died after falling from a balcony in Northeast Baltimore late May, according to police.
Fort Bragg drops Confederate namesake for Fort Liberty, part of US Army base rebranding
The cost to rename Fort Bragg — one of the largest military installations in the world by population — will total about $6.37 million, according to a commission report.
How Biden and McCarthy struck a debt limit deal and staved off a catastrophe
It’s a tale of an underestimated House speaker determined to defy expectations that he couldn’t address a complex debt limit fight, and a president who tuned out the noise from his own party ...
The hidden cost behind the costs: Baltimore paid $6.4M last year for lawyers on police, ADA, pollution cases
In 2022, Baltimore paid $6.4 million to private attorneys, according to data obtained by The Baltimore Sun via a Public Information Act request.
Maryland Department of Health seeks approval from the Board of Public Works for stockpile purchase of abortion pill
The Maryland Department of Health will be looking to the state for funds to stockpile the abortion drug mifepristone.
At 75, Israel remains a beacon of hope | READER COMMENTARY
There are many reasons to be grateful for the continued success of Israel, the Middle East's thriving liberal democracy.
Some transgender people turn to crowdfunding to leave Florida after anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Dozens of transgender people in Florida have turned to crowdfunding appeals to help them leave the state after the passage of new legislation that targets the LGBTQ+ community.
David Brooks: Let’s smash the college admissions process | GUEST COMMENTARY
If the U.S. Supreme Court rips off the affirmative action Band-Aid, maybe we can address the underlying wounds.
Despite flags, Border Patrol staff didn’t review fragile 8-year-old girl’s file before she died
Border Patrol medical staff declined to review the file of an 8-year-old girl with a chronic heart condition and rare blood disorder before she appeared to have a seizure and died on her ninth da...
US expands slots for asylum app at land crossings as demand overwhelms supply
U.S. authorities expanded slots to seek asylum at land crossings with Mexico through a mobile app for the second time in less than a month, seeking to dispel doubts it isn’t a viable option.
Retiring federal prosecutor breathed ‘life into Lady Justice’s ideals’ in Baltimore| GUEST COMMENTARY
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joyce K. McDonald has provided steady, gritty service as a fraud and public corruption prosecutor for 42 years.
If you are old enough to hold a job, you are old enough to vote | READER COMMENTARY
Reducing the minimum voting age benefits society.
Howard County fifth graders take the witness stand for annual Simulated Congressional Hearings
Howard County public schools' Simulated Congressional Hearings ask all fifth graders to provide oral testimony on U.S. history and democracy to a panel of adult judges.
Carroll commissioners approve purchase of four new trucks for use by roads department
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of four new trucks that will help to prepare roads for inclement weather during the winter months.
Science, environment top of mind at Towson area schools this spring
Students at Dulaney High School, Ridgely Middle School, Pot Spring Elementary school and several area schools wrapped up spring with science and environmental programs.
Ask the Builder: The harsh truth about concrete pavers
New products are constantly being introduced by the home improvement industry. If you’ve been around long enough, you can spot ones that have lots of sizzle but most likely won’t stand the te...
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Heel pain? It might be plantar fasciitis
“My heel is killing me!” is, without a doubt, one of the most common sentences uttered in podiatry offices worldwide.
U.S. urgently needs to set a fee on carbon | READER COMMENTARY
Best way to mitigate climate change is to adopt and gradually increase an economic disincentive to burning fossil fuels.
More than 72,000 BGE customers lose power across Annapolis and Anne Arundel County; nearly all service restored overnight
The outage began around 3:15 p.m., the power company said, and caused tens of thousands of customers to lose electric service.
Orioles’ 2023 attendance up 24% compared with last year at same point; MLB attendance up 6%
The Orioles' average announced attendance through 29 games last year was 16,305. This season, it's up to 20,138, a 24% increase as fans have returned to the ballpark after enduring a grueling reb...
A ‘lost’ story by the late Baltimore noir master James M. Cain is being published
'Blackmail' features three iconic James M. Cain characters: a disabled Korean War veteran, a tough guy and a streetwise blond on the make.
Be on the lookout for HHS scammers | READER COMMENTARY
Here are the warning signs that someone is trying to rip you off by claiming you are eligible for a U.S. Department Health and Human Services grant and what to do about it.
The Annapolis Blues, a new semipro soccer team, hope to attract record crowd to home opener Saturday night
The Annapolis Blues are a fledgling franchise competing in the National Premier Soccer League. The Blues are hoping to set the NPSL attendance record during Saturday night's home opener against F...
Crofton golf tournament will honor Anne Arundel Community College lacrosse player Nick Barton killed in boat crash
On Monday, the Nicholas Barton Memorial Foundation will host the first Live Like Nick golf tournament at the Crofton Country Club to raise money to help young people afford youth sports and raise...
Annapolis Greek Festival makes full return this weekend after COVID-19 cancellations
The annual Annapolis Greek Festival will be held 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
Baltimore native Anna Mae Burke Small, Westinghouse worker turned dog groomer, dies
Anna Mae Small, a Westinghouse clerk who changed careers and became a successful dog groomer, died May 9 at Oakcrest, a retirement community. She was 81.
Ask Amy: Ex-husband asked me to stop contact with his family, but his mother keeps reaching out
Dear Amy: Should I continue to ignore the cards? Send them back, marked “return to sender”, or should I send her a response, politely telling her goodbye?
Daily horoscope for June 2, 2023
Check out your daily horoscope here, provided by Tarot astrologers.
With just days to spare, Senate passes debt ceiling deal, sending it to President Biden
The Senate ground through late-night voting Thursday to wrap up work on the hard-fought debt ceiling deal.
Nikola Jokić’s triple-double leads the Denver Nuggets to a Game 1 win against the Miami Heat in their NBA Finals debut
Nikola Jokić had a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut, Jamal Murray scored 26 points and the Denver Nuggets had little trouble with the cold-shooting Miami Heat on the way to a 104-93 win in ...
Methodists overwhelmingly vote to allow the departure of 23 churches over LGBTQ+ issues
The Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church voted overwhelmingly to approve the disaffiliation of 23 churches over LGBTQ+ issues.
Mike Preston’s Ravens observations on the offense’s poor day, missing Odell Beckham Jr. and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston offers his observations from Thursday's Ravens practice on a rough day for the offense and quarterback Lamar Jackson, the absence of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. an...
Harford County Public Schools file lawsuit against social media corporations for role in youth mental health crisis
Harford County Public Schools is suing several social media companies, the school system announced Thursday.
Lawmakers, advocates celebrate Child Victims Act being signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore
The Child Victims Act was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Wes Moore. As of June 1, it will be legal for adults who were sexually abused in childhood to sue their abusers.
MLB commissioner accuses Sinclair chairman of threatening Diamond Sports bankruptcy in streaming rights dispute
The commissioner of Major League Baseball said in court Wednesday that the executive chairman of Hunt Valley-based Sinclair threatened to force its Diamond Sports Group regional sports networks i...
Here’s a look at some Maryland laws going into effect June 1
Here is a look at some of laws going into effect on June 1.
Michael Malone, long before coaching the Nuggets in the NBA Finals, was a fiery point guard at Loyola Maryland
When former Loyola Maryland teammates watch Michael Malone coach the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, they see the same intense, funny, brilliant guy who played point guard for Greyhounds three ...
Mistrial declared in case of Maryland doctors accused of conspiring to pass medical records to Russia
A judge declared a mistrial in the case of Maryland doctors accused of passing private medical records to an agent posing as a Russian agent.
Patrick Queen on his future with Ravens: ‘This is where I want to play’
Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen had a breakout season last year. On Thursday, he said he'd like to stay in Baltimore, even after the team declined his fifth-year option and drafted a linebacker i...
Homemade pasta tastes better. Here’s how to make it.
Making pasta by hand looks impressive, but the truth is, homemade pasta is surprisingly simple to create. Here's everything you'll need.
Improve your play with these top soccer cleats
A pair of high-quality cleats not only boost your confidence on the field but also help to improve your speed, ball control and overall gameplay.
Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission members at odds about how to fill vacant board seat
Some members of the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission say the organization has “deviated” from its intended role of presenting eligible candidates to help lead the school sy...
Anne Arundel County starting teacher salaries could get $8,000 bump under proposed county executive budget amendment
In an effort to make teaching jobs more competitive and desirable to incoming educators, the Office of County Executive Steuart Pittman is proposing an amendment to his current proposed operating...
Baltimore to issue criminal citations, offer community service for petty crimes, State’s Attorney Ivan Bates says
Police officers in Baltimore will soon begin issuing criminal citations to people for low-level offenses, such as loitering, drinking in public and drug possession, according to a new policy spea...
Bramble Baking Co. in Northeast Baltimore will close in July
In a letter sent to customers Thursday, owner Allie Smith said the Baltimore bakery’s last day in business will be July 16.
Things to do in Baltimore June 2 to June 8
Watch Olympic ice skaters on ice, listen to a classic rock legend in concert, catch fish and raise money for a good cause, enjoy a causal day in the city or learn about the college athlete experi...
Money stored in Venmo, other payment apps could be vulnerable, according to financial watchdog
Money stored on a payment app is not being held in a traditional bank account. So, if there is an event similar to a bank run with these payment apps, those funds may not be protected.
BGE customers should have a choice about ugly pipes | READER COMMENTARY
Installing new but unattractive outdoor gas regulators should be the choice of the homeowner, not BGE.
Francis Scott Key girls basketball coach TJ Develin steps down after 5 seasons; Mitchell Walther named new coach
TJ Develin has stepped down as coach after leading the Francis Scott Key girls basketball team to the Carroll County championship this past season. Liberty JV coach Mitchell Walther has been name...
Maryland baseball faces perilous NCAA draw, armed with powerful bats and a belief that the program’s time has come
Maryland baseball will likely have to defeat No. 1 Wake Forest on its home field in Winston-Salem to advance past the regional round of the NCAA Tournament. But the Terps, armed with some of the ...
Harford County judge sends Abingdon Woods forest conservation plan back to the county
A Harford County judge said the developer of a warehouse in Abingdon Woods and the county did not provide a basis for waving the state's Forest Conservation Act in tearing down specimen trees.
Hunt Valley-based Sinclair reorganizes, drops ‘Broadcast’ from name
Sinclair Broadcast Group completed a restructuring Thursday in which it dropped “broadcast” from its name in a bid to highlight non-broadcast business.
MLB takes over TV broadcasts for San Diego Padres after Bally Sports misses rights fees payment
Major League Baseball will take over broadcasts of San Diego Padres games after Diamond Sports missed a rights fees payment and let the grace period expire.
Six former UMBC swimmers allege university leaders covered up sexual abuse, harassment by former coach
Six former college swimmers have brought a federal lawsuit against University of Maryland, Baltimore County, alleging that the university ignored and covered up persistent sexual abuse, harassmen...
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts names interim CEO
BOPA’s board of directors said Todd Yuhanick will take over the role June 2, according to a news release Thursday.
Howard Magazine’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Contest
Nominations are open for Howard Magazine’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Contest.
Weekly recycling to resume in Baltimore in early 2024 — a...ew garbage trucks arrive — officials say during budget talks
Baltimore officials doubled down Wednesday on their commitment to restart the city’s weekly recycling collection in early 2024, but warned that the move will be possible only if the city receiv...
Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts tried to trademark Artscape name. City officials struck back.
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts tried to trademark the Artscape name, but Baltimore City fought back.
New UMD School of Medicine institute aims to change addiction treatment and prevention
As the toll of America’s opioid epidemic continues to mount, the University of Maryland School of Medicine announced the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine, where researchers, substance u...
It’s ‘party central’ in the Bird Bath as Mr. Splash hoses down Orioles fans
Section 86 at Camden Yards — officially the Bird Bath Splash Zone — is where “Mr. Splash,” a new mascot of sorts, hoses down (mostly) enthusiastic Orioles fans. It became an almost instan...
Residents protest as thousands of Howard students are slated to lose busing, raising safety and equity concerns
Howard County parents and students gathered Wednesday in Ellicott City ahead of a joint County Council-school board meeting to protest the loss of service and longer walks for students next schoo...