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Recently, I was walking into my pediatric clinic when I noticed police cars blocking off a nearby intersection. I wondered for a moment what happened, then went about my day. An hour later, I was in an exam room with a teenage patient due for their annual physical. Making small talk, I asked if the…

While standing in line to pay my bill at Charm City Buffet & Grill in Parkville, a sign posted at the front counter jumped out at me: “Waitress’s[sic] work for tips only.” That struck me as unusual, so I took a photograph of the sign before leaving the restaurant. I later asked management if the…

Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby testified Thursday that he was responsible for the federal tax debt at the center of the mortgage fraud charges against his ex-wife, former city State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. Marilyn Mosby, 44, faces two counts of making false statements on loan applications for a pair of vacation properties in Florida:…

People are excited about the Ravens, and The Baltimore Sun is excited because Taylor Swift might come to Baltimore to watch the game (“Will Taylor Swift come to Baltimore to cheer on Chiefs in AFC title game against Ravens?” Jan. 22). That article led me to do a little investigative Googling. It turns out that…

The Baltimore Police Department has drawn so much scrutiny in recent years for poor policing practices, that one might assume the department had taken a firm hand with the most basic of chores — the management of time sheets. While preventing, responding to and solving crime is both difficult and often dangerous, setting an employee’s…

Dear Amy: “Leonard” and I have been married for 47 years. We have raised three kind, independent children with lives of their own. We have both changed from the lusty and adventurous people of our younger days to what we are now. I lead a life filled with faith, friends, and love of travel. He is…

Dear Amy: I’ve been assaulted by multiple men in my life, mostly in high school and college. I have been in extensive therapy to work through the lasting effects of these assaults. I’m very proud of the progress I’ve made. No one in my family is aware of my experiences, except for my grandmother. A couple…

By The Associated Press Donald Trump is eyeing a win in New Hampshire’s Republican primary in his first one-on-one contest against Nikki Haley, while President Joe Biden is hoping to avoid embarrassment by prevailing in a Democratic primary where he isn’t even on the ballot. The former president is looking for his second straight victory in his quest for the…

I read with interest the comments by The Baltimore Sun’s new owners, David D. Smith and Armstrong Williams, who offered their visions for the paper (“After Baltimore Sun sale to David Smith, part-owner Armstrong Williams offers vision,” Jan. 20). First, Smith said in a meeting last week with staff members: “The Sun needs to better…

A female body was recovered from the water in the Inner Harbor area on Monday morning, according to Baltimore Police. The body, which has not been identified, was pulled from the water at about 9:15 a.m. to the 700 block of East Pratt Street, near piers five and six, police said in a news release.…

As my young family members hear back from colleges about admissions decisions, I recall my experience and how being accepted to Cornell quite literally changed the course of my life. The moment also reminds me how I could have missed the opportunity to attend life-changing institutions if the current college admissions policies were in place…

Dear Amy: I have an 18-year-old grandson, a senior in high school, who divides his time living with each of his parents half-time. He and I were out shopping at Christmastime, and it seemed that he was in need of clothes. He was very happy to find some clothes that fit and looked good on…

Dear Amy: I am a retired Catholic priest. For the most part, I have enjoyed these late-life years, especially as the pace of life has eased up. However, one difficulty I’ve encountered stems from my years in active ministry. During one of my assignments, I got to know a number of families associated with my ministry. I have…

Al Cantello, one of the most legendary coaches in Navy athletics history, died Wednesday after a brief illness. Cantello, a longtime Annapolis resident, was with his daughters at the end. He was 92. . The longtime cross country and track and field coach enjoyed a 55-year tenure at the academy. He retired in August 2018…

A teenager is in critical condition after police say he was shot while in a vehicle on Snowden River Parkway in Columbia, according to Howard County Police. Officers responded at 2:10 a.m. Sunday to the area of Snowden River Parkway and Patuxent Woods Drive and found the male teenager, who was taken to Shock Trauma,…

Best friends Macie Wagner, 10, and Cassidy Roberson, 9, are young artists who make bracelets by hand. Cassidy is from Westminster and Macie is from Monkton. Macie and Cassidy got interested in crafts two years ago. They started calling and getting together on FaceTime. “We started talking about having a business and selling our bracelets.”…

Dear Amy: On Sunday, I realized clearly that my husband was emotionally abusive to me. The next day in your column (I read you in the Los Angeles Times), you shared an “update” from “Drained and Wondering,” as well as the Domestic Violence hotline number. My mom shared this with me and I called the…

The Baltimore metropolitan area is forecast to see sunny skies and warmer temperatures this weekend after a snowstorm swept the region, the National Weather Service predicts. The Baltimore City got around four inches of snow on Friday, NWS says. Saturday will see a high of 28 with partly sunny skies, NWS says. There will be…

Dear Amy: I am a financially responsible and secure 24-year-old woman. A few months ago I discovered that I am pregnant. The father of my baby is my long-time boyfriend “Tony,” who I have been with exclusively for a couple of years. Well, Tony is now my ex-boyfriend, I guess. He became very upset when…

In a few years, we’ll celebrate the 200th anniversary of America’s first rail transportation marvel, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad — today called CSX. The Port of Baltimore and other century-old businesses still depend on the railroad to keep our economy moving and growing. As a large employer with major terminals in Baltimore, CSX remains…

Acting Howard County Schools Superintendent Bill Barnes unveiled his proposed $1.13 billion operating budget to the public for the first time Thursday during a presentation to the Board of Education. In addition to eliminating 348.75 full-time staff positions, which Barnes announced last week, the budget also proposes increasing all classroom sizes by two students. Of…