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…
Top Hamas official says group is losing faith in US as mediator in Gaza cease-fire talks
By ABBY SEWELL Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A top Hamas official said the Palestinian group is losing faith in the United States’ ability to mediate a cease-fire in Gaza ahead of a new round of talks scheduled for this week amid mounting pressure to bring an end to the 10-month-old war with Israel.…
A conservative gathering provides a safe space for Republicans who aren’t on board with Trump
By BILL BARROW ATLANTA (AP) — At the Republican National Convention and multiple rallies since, former President Donald Trump has been greeted as a hero who narrowly escaped assassination and is destined to lead a new American golden age. At a recent conservative conference in Georgia, there was a different vibe. There were few, if…
Salvage efforts for LoveBug, 103-foot capsized yacht in Anne Arundel water begin | PHOTOS
Salvage vessels from Donjon Marine Co., Meagan Ann and the Farrell 256 crane barge are on scene to begin recovery of the LoveBug, the 103-foot yacht that capsized at the mouth of the West River on July 27. (Jerry Jackson/Staff) Salvage vessels from Donjon Marine Co., Meagan Ann and the Farrell 256 crane barge are…
Why Trump’s and Harris’ proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
By DEE-ANN DURBIN Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips. But experts say there’s a reason Congress hasn’t made such a change already. It would be complicated, not to mention enormously costly to the federal government,…
Family of Baltimore DPW worker who died on the job calls for open City Council hearings
The family of Ronald Silver II, a Baltimore City Department of Public Works crew member who died from overheating, including his mother, father, siblings and several others gathered Monday morning in front of Baltimore City Hall to call for immediate action from the City Council and DPW. The family is requesting a swift investigation and…
Mayor, father, married man: Brandon Scott sets an example | STAFF COMMENTARY
You can call us softies today. It’s fair to suggest we are sometimes harsher in our assessments of elected officials. But we strongly suspect we were not alone in feeling some measure of joy at the news of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s marriage to Hana Pugh, his fiancée and the mother of his son, Charm.…
Looking to get outside? Here’s what’s happening in Carroll this month
Several events are taking place in August in Carroll County. From concerts to festivals to fundraisers, there are plenty of opportunities for the community to spend time outdoors. Action for Kindness is one of the organizations in the county hosting an event this month. Holding its second annual Kindness Stroll Aug. 19-Sept. 29, residents can…
At least 1 dead, 1 injured in explosion at Bel Air home: ‘I took my kids and got out’
Emergency responders are searching for victims of a house explosion in Bel Air early Sunday morning that left at least one person dead and another injured. A home was partially destroyed in the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in Bel Air around 6:42 a.m. The Harford County Department of Emergency Services confirmed that one…
Baltimore, other cities try to answer: Can a handout ease the burden of poverty, and for how long?
The money allowed one mother in California to say “yes” instead of her usual “no” when her child asked for ice cream. In New York, it gave a minimum-wage worker the freedom to quit and focus on nursing school. For others, it covered the unexpected car repair or sudden medical expense that instead might have…
Maryland farmers have well-grounded concerns about solar | READER COMMENTARY
A recent editorial in The Baltimore Sun highlighted agrivoltaics as a potential solution for meeting Maryland’s ambitious greenhouse gas emission goals (“Farm-based solar power can be a lifeline for agriculture,” Aug. 5). While solar energy is crucial for achieving the targets of the Clean Energy for Jobs Act of 2019, it is essential that this…
Man found dead in Cumberland prison; police investigating as homicide
A 23-year-old man died while incarcerated at the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland on Friday. On Friday around 9:30 a.m., the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was informed of the death of an inmate identified as Marvin Brown after he was found in his cell unresponsive with multiple puncture wounds. He was declared dead at…
Victor E. Hencken II, general contractor and Red Cross volunteer, dies
Victor E. Hencken II, a general contractor and volunteer leader of American Red Cross disaster relief operations, died of lung disease July 25 in hospice care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. The Catonsville resident was 76. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of Virginia Leigh Cook, who ran the family home,…
Reisterstown man dead following single vehicle crash Friday, police say
A 33-year-old man is dead after his Harley Davidson hit a parked car in southern Baltimore on Friday. At around 11:33 p.m. Friday, officers responded to the 1000 block of South Caton Avenue for a report of a vehicle crash, a news release from the Baltimore Police Department said. Police found a man, later identified…
Carroll commissioners approve purchase of 14 vehicles for sheriff’s office
Another 14 patrol vehicles will soon be retired from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and replaced with new 2025 Ford Explorer police vehicles. Despite a power outage in the county’s government building Thursday morning, the Board of Carroll County Commissioners moved forward with their meeting and unanimously approved the purchase of 14 new Ford Explorers…
Early morning Olympic watch party at Bullis cheers Quincy Wilson and Masai Russell onto track finals
POTOMAC — Muriel Suggs woke up at 2 a.m. and nervously texted her group chat. Race day had finally arrived. She was too eager to fall back asleep. Suggs said a prayer, downed a Pepsi Zero and drove 40 minutes to the Bullis School, arriving by 4:30. Inside the campus’ wooden-paneled auditorium lined with red…
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris to visit Maryland for first joint trip since president dropped out of race
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are to hold an event in Maryland next week — their first joint trip since the president announced he would not be seeking a second term. Biden and Harris, both Democrats, will visit Maryland on Aug. 15, four days ahead of the Democratic National Convention where Harris…
Baltimore man arrested in connection with May double shooting, police say
A Baltimore man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a May 5 double shooting that killed a man and injured another. Davonte Hamlett, 20, of Baltimore, was charged with murder in the first degree for fatally shooting 25-year-old Sherman Anderson while injuring a 26-year-old man, according to a Baltimore Police news release. Hamlett does not…
Former UMBC athletic director sues, says he was fired and ‘scapegoated’ for swim coach’s misconduct
Former University of Maryland, Baltimore County athletic director Brian Barrio has sued the school in federal court, claiming that he was unlawfully fired and blamed for an ex-swim coach’s sexual misconduct and a U.S. Department of Justice investigation that found UMBC failed to protect student athletes. The lawsuit sheds light on Barrio’s departure in April…
Majority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: poll
By ALI SWENSON and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Roughly 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy, although which candidate they think poses the greater threat depends on their political leanings, according to a poll. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC…
