Elizabeth “Liz” Bobo was surprised in June when she learned County Executive Calvin Ball had named two baseball fields at Centennial Park West in her honor. What surprised her wasn’t the dedication itself, but the fact that the fields had synthetic surfaces made of AstroTurf. Bobo was Maryland and Howard’s first female county executive. She’s…
Tim Walz and Bill Clinton will speak at the Democratic National Convention’s third day
By STEVE PEOPLES, JONATHAN J. COOPER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton are headlining the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party’s choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters. In a delicate balancing…
Blinken visits Gaza mediators in pursuit of cease-fire deal as Hamas, Israel signal challenges
By JULIA FRANKEL and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar as he pressed ahead Tuesday with the latest diplomatic mission to secure a cease-fire in Gaza, even as Hamas and Israel signaled that challenges remain. Hamas in a new statement called…
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Harford County elementary school music teacher arrested on child pornography charges
A music teacher with Harford County Public Schools was arrested Sunday and charged with 11 counts accusing him of possessing and distributing child pornography. The 27-year-old teacher, Dominic Lafrancesca, worked at George D. Lisby Elementary School and gained the attention of detectives with the Harford County Child Advocacy Center who received a tip earlier this…
Man pleads guilty to child abuse in 2020 death of 1-year-old in Baltimore
A man pleaded guilty Monday to child abuse in the 2020 death of a 1-year-old girl whom he was supposed to be taking care of in Baltimore’s Upton neighborhood. Paul Hardy, 35, who had been charged with second-degree murder and first-degree child abuse resulting in death, pleaded guilty to second-degree child abuse. Abiding by his…
Baltimore man found guilty in 2023 armed robbery at Sykesville Apartments
A Carroll County jury returned a guilty verdict Thursday for a Baltimore man accused in a June 2023 armed robbery at the Sykesville Apartments. Kenneth Jerome Baines, 43, was found guilty of robbery with dangerous and deadly weapon, first-degree assault and the use of a handgun in a crime of violence, according to a Friday…
What is the latest on the high-stakes negotiations over a cease-fire in Gaza?
By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press U.S. and Arab mediators say they are closing in on a deal to halt the war in Gaza and free hostages captured by Hamas in its Oct. 7 attack, but the talks have dragged on for months, with several moments of false hope. The negotiations gained new urgency when Iran…
Baltimore weather: Flood watch for region on Sunday
The Baltimore area will be under a flood watch Sunday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. due to thunderstorms that are expected to bring heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday’s high will be around 86, and the chance for precipitation is 80%. [Get the latest weathercast from FOX45 News] Heavy rainfall and…
Reducing traffic deaths requires comprehensive approach | READER COMMENTARY
The Baltimore Sun Editorial Board in “Pedestrian deaths point to broader traffic safety concerns” (Aug. 13) discusses a rise in deaths on Maryland’s roadways due to numerous issues, including a decrease in traffic enforcement. Fair and just enforcement of traffic safety laws to deter deadly driving behaviors is a critical component of roadway safety, as…
Solar farms can crowd out crops | READER COMMENTARY
The recent editorial, “Farm-based solar power can be a lifeline for agriculture” (Aug. 5), ignores that food security is paramount for a planet approaching 9 billion people. Solar farms crowd out crops. Few would debate the merits of property rights for farmers and their right to use their land as they wish, but public policies…
At Democratic convention, Kamala Harris seeks to step from Joe Biden’s shadow
Democrats don’t like to think of the period — the Before Times of the presidential campaign — when President Joe Biden stumbled through a debate and his party descended into collective panic over his dwindling reelection prospects. “It was absolutely challenging,” recalled Ken Ulman, Maryland’s Democratic Party chair, in an interview in advance of the…
Baltimore weather: Rainy, stormy days forecast during packed sports weekend
A high likelihood of rainfall and storms may cause Baltimore area residents to adjust weekend plans. Showers are likely on Saturday while a thunderstorm may be on the horizon as well, according to the National Weather Service. The high is expected to near 85. By the end of the day the city may have seen…
Harris should pledge a new course on Gaza | READER COMMENTARY
There are victims and villains on both sides. The Hamas attack was barbaric. The ongoing response by Israel makes them war criminals. Both sides take the position of “Look what they did to us” and “Anything we do is now justified.” So, what is Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s nominee for president, to…
Orioles calling up pitcher Cade Povich to start Saturday vs. Red Sox
The Orioles plan to recall left-hander Cade Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the decision. Povich will be added to the club’s taxi squad Friday before being activated to start Saturday against the Boston Red Sox, a source said. He boarded a flight to Baltimore on Friday…
Woman charged with trying to defraud Elvis Presley’s family through sale of iconic Graceland
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and JONATHAN MATTISE WASHINGTON (AP) — A Missouri woman has been arrested on charges alleging she orchestrated a scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Elvis Presley’s Graceland property in Memphis, the Justice Department said Friday. Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, of Kimberling City, Missouri, is accused of scheming to steal the…
Guatemalan man convicted of raping Maryland resident arrested in Waldorf
A 19-year-old Guatemalan national convicted of raping a Maryland resident was arrested by deportation officers Wednesday in Waldorf. Henry Argueta-Tobar, of Guatemala, illegally entered the United States near El Paso, Texas, as an accompanied minor, according to a news release from U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. On May 21, 2019, Argueta-Tobar was given a notice to…
Man arrested in connection with road rage incident in Frederick County, charged with attempted murder
Maryland State Police arrested a Pennsylvania man on Wednesday in connection with a road rage incident in Frederick County. The 37-year-old is charged with attempted murder, use of a gun in the commission of a felony and other related offenses, according to a news release from state police. State Troopers from the Frederick Barrack responded…
Temporary safety improvements for pedestrians coming to Route 1 in North Laurel
Temporary safety improvements are being constructed this week for pedestrians and cyclists using the southbound Route 1 corridor in North Laurel, considered by officials to be one of the most dangerous roads in Howard County. The county has entered into a partnership with the state as part of a program that will test new ideas…
Donald Trump asks judge to delay sentencing in hush money case until after November election
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is asking the judge in his New York hush money criminal case to delay his sentencing until after the November presidential election. In a letter made public Thursday, a lawyer for the former president and current Republican nominee suggested that sentencing Trump as scheduled on Sept. 18 —…
Randy Bielski, Dulaney grad and Towson’s first NFL draft pick, dies at 67
When former Baltimore Colts kicker Randy Bielski was inducted in 2023 into Towson University’s Athletics Hall of Fame, he credited his father Dick, a fullback who played for three NFL franchises, with sowing his early development as a kicker, running back and safety. “I attribute a lot of that success to sitting down and watching…
Outdoor Summer Family Movies | PHOTOS
Free Outdoor Summer Family Movie Tuesday, under the stars at the Rotary Amphitheatre at Carroll Community College, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. the next movie night, weather permitting is Tuesday, August 20 @ 8:30 pm. Dressed as the mutant ninja turtle Leonardo character, Chris Babe and his son Mickey Babe, 8, of Hampstead, wait…
