African-American numbers decline while other minorities increase
O’Malley Testifies in Support of Gun Control as NRA Protests
Annapolis took center stage in the national gun control debate Wednesday as Gov. Martin O’Malley testified in favor of strict new firearms legislation and the NRA rallied anti-gun control advocates outside the State House.
Religious Leaders Urge Legislators to Vote Yes to Repeal
Members of Maryland’s religious community gathered signatures for a letter showing support for the repeal of the death penalty Wednesday in Annapolis.
Super Bowl Champion Ravens Kickoff Parade at City Hall
The Baltimore Ravens celebrated their Super Bowl victory with a parade from City Hall to M&T Bank Stadium Tuesday.
Citing Personal Tragedy, Cummings Sponsors Bipartisan Gun Control Bill
U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in announcing a bill Tuesday to combat weapons trafficking, an issue he said is personal.
Super Bowl Champion Ravens Look Toward the Future
The Baltimore Ravens Championship season is over, and all eyes are on the future. Ravens president Dick Cass, head coach John Harbaugh, General Manager Ozzie Newsome and owner Steve Bosciotti held an end of season press conference at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on Thursday.
Maryland Boy Scouts Prepare for Possible End of Gay Ban
The Boy Scouts of America announced that it is considering changing its stance against openly gay scouts and volunteers.
While Game’s Out of Town, Baltimore Police Monitor Super Bowl Sunday
More than 100 million viewers will be looking at former Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis playing in New Orleans in his last game this Sunday, but police in Baltimore will be watching Ravens fans back home.
Ravens Success Helps Some Baltimore Businesses, Not Whole Economy
Bars and sportswear shops are seeing an upsurge in business as Super Bowl Sunday nears, but experts say the region’s economy is probably not be reaping in long-term benefits from the profits.
Mean Words Spark Campaign to Prompt Students to Mind Their Language
“That’s so gay… That’s retarded:” Phrases like these are the target of the University of Maryland’s Inclusive Language Campaign, launched in fall to remind students to be aware that their everyday language can be highly offensive.