Ask Amy: Smart friend really wants a tiny home

Dear Amy: My friend is 15 years older than me. She has her Ph.D. and teaches at a university. She lives beyond her means and is now working two jobs to help pay her credit card bills. She has been married and divorced twice. She is fun to be around; we laugh for hours. She…

Red and green dye in the Jones Falls? Environmental testing in the stream could add festive coloring

Maryland environmental officials warned Baltimore residents Wednesday morning that they could see red and green dye in the waters of the Jones Falls — or even the Inner Harbor. But it has nothing to do with holiday cheer. The Maryland Department of the Environment is conducting water testing at the Fleischmann’s Vinegar facility along the…

Ask Amy: Single man searches for the right match

Dear Amy: I’ve been single since high school (I’m currently 27 years old). Dating has never been exactly a priority of mine, but I do want a romantic relationship in my life. I’ve been on several dating apps for the past few years, and have finally matched with a real, genuine human (as a man,…

One student, one teacher injured at Carver Vocational High

One student and one teacher sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing at Carver Vocational Technical High School Tuesday afternoon, Baltimore City Public School Police said. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. inside the school, located at 2201 Presstman Street, when a female student attacked another student with a sharp, unidentified object. The student sustained a…

Man left seriously injured in Aberdeen shooting

A man was left critically injured after being shot on Baltimore Street, the Aberdeen Police Department said Tuesday. Police responded to a report of a man lying in the roadway around 9 p.m. on Monday, a news release states. The man was found with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was flown to the…

Boys & Girls Club’s Christmas celebration | PHOTOS

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County held its annual BGC Christmas celebration Monday in Westminster. Club members created wish lists in November, each asking for something they want, something they need, something to eat, and something to read. The event started four years ago with gifts fulfilled by Knorr Brake Company, and the…

Marilyn Mosby case: Former Baltimore state’s attorney wants comments about her ex, Nick Mosby, admitted at trial

When then-Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby found out she had a federal tax lien against her, she called her mortgage broker in Florida “livid because it was news to her,” new court documents in her case show. “She thought her husband took care of it because it was his deal to clear up,” the broker…

Maryland Stadium Authority board approves Orioles lease

The Maryland Stadium Authority board on Monday unanimously approved a long-sought lease with the Orioles, sending it to the state Board of Public Works for an approval that would end an arduous, five-year negotiation just two weeks before the current lease is set to expire.. The authority, in effect the team’s landlord, met at Camden…

18-year-old killed in double shooting in Columbia, Howard County Police say

A shooting left one dead and another inured in Columbia on Sunday, Howard County Police said. Around 9:25 p.m., officers responded to the 7600 block of Woodpark Lane and found that two victims had been shot outside in the open stairwell of an apartment building. Both victims were transported to the University of Maryland Shock…

How to pass term limits: Grandfather incumbents | READER COMMENTARY

The issue of term limits came to light again in a recent letter to the editor (“It’s time to revisit term limits in Washington,” Dec. 12). While I agree with congressional term limits, I can’t say as much for the writer’s specific limits. This issue is not new, and attempts to propose such an amendment…

Maryland weather: Heavy rain expected; flood watch in effect Sunday night into Monday in Baltimore area

Most of Maryland will be under a flood watch Sunday evening into Monday morning as heavy rain pours on the Baltimore metro region. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is forecast to see between two and three inches of rain Sunday night after moderate amounts of precipitation begin falling around 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.…

Triple shooting leaves woman dead, two men wounded early Sunday in West Baltimore, police say

A woman died and two men were wounded in a triple shooting early Sunday morning in Druid Heights, according to Baltimore Police. Officers responded at 2:40 a.m. to multiple ShotSpotter alerts on the 400 block of Gold Street and found the three adults suffering from gunshot wounds, police said in a news release. All three…

New doctor takes ownership at Westminster’s Carroll Eye Care

For almost 40 years Carroll Eye Care has served the county’s eye care needs as a privately owned business, and the tradition will continue, even as a new owner has taken over. The Carroll Plaza optometrist office has been sold to Westminster resident Dr. Christine Luzuriaga, 39, who will keep the business privately owned amid…

Let the public decide what to do with public land around Camden Yards | READER COMMENTARY

There is now an agreement to extend the Orioles current lease for a second time so they can negotiate a long-term lease, which would include development rights (“State, Orioles tentatively agree to extend Camden Yards lease while also moving forward on long-term deal,” Dec. 14). It is a temporary deal that allows time for further…

Kal’s view: I was just speaking my mind, says Rudy Giuliani | EDITORIAL CARTOON

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Putin supporters formally nominate him as independent candidate in Russian presidential election

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘s supporters on Saturday formally nominated him to run in the 2024 presidential election as an independent candidate, state news agencies reported. The nomination by a group of at least 500 supporters is mandatory under Russian election law for those not running on a party ticket. Independent candidates…

Marylanders should be wary of contaminated fish | READER COMMENTARY

It was very concerning to read the latest warnings about fish contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Maryland’s rivers and streams (“Maryland issues new advisories for fish contaminated with PFAS; crabs and oysters given all-clear,” Dec. 8). I commend the Maryland Department of the Environment for prioritizing consumer safety. However, it is past…

Annapolis entrepreneur, Severna Park nurse file for Rep. John Sarbanes’ District 3 Congressional seat

Produce business owner Abigail Diehl, and Severna Park nurse Kristin Lyman Nabors have filed as candidates for the seat held by Democratic Rep. John Sarbanes representing the 3rd Congressional District. Sarbanes announced in October he would not seek reelection after 17 years in office. The Anne Arundel residents, both Democrats, enter an already crowded candidate field…

Prince Harry’s phone hacking victory is a landmark in the long saga of British tabloid misconduct

By JILL LAWLESS (Associated Press) LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s victory against Mirror Group Newspapers on Friday over what a British judge called “habitual” illegal activity is a landmark moment in the long and twisting saga of lawbreaking by Britain’s tabloid press. Judge Timothy Fancourt ruled that Mirror newspapers had hired private investigators to snoop…

Maryland weather: Baltimore area to stay cold Thursday; temperatures expected to jump Friday

Sunny skies are expected to accompany a high of 48 degrees Thursday in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, before temperatures rise slightly for the weekend. Temperatures are forecast to drop to 35 degrees Thursday night but reach 58 degrees Friday, with highs remaining in the high 50s through Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Skies are…

Things To Do for Dec. 15-21

Celebrate with the Queen of Christmas, watch a Christmas Classic performed live, listen to holiday songs made famous by a Rat Pack member, or listen to a Baltimore Native sing in three different languages. FRIDAY: Mariah Carey Maury Phillips / Getty Images Mariah Carey brings her “All I Want for Christmas Is You Tour” to…

Baltimore’s light rail service: What we know about the indefinite suspension

The Maryland Transit Administration indefinitely suspended light rail services early this month, affecting commuters from Hunt Valley through downtown Baltimore and points south. Here’s what we know about the shutdown. Why was light rail service suspended? The Dec. 7 announcement came as the MTA is undergoing a $160 million overhaul of its light rail service,…

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