The first baseman is the first player in Orioles history to hit 40 home runs in two separate seasons.
Maryland
After O’Malley’s Appeals for More Syrian Refugees, Obama Administration Signals Shift
After repeated calls from former Maryland governor and presidential candidate Martin O’Malley for the United States to take more Syrian refugees, the Obama administration is signaling that it may be ready to do just that.
Edwards Makes Candidacy Official, But Van Hollen Outpacing Her in Fundraising
While Rep. Chris Van Hollen has out-raised Rep. Donna Edwards by more than 4-to-1 so far.
Freddie Gray’s case settled for $6.4 million, surpassing the $5.9 million Eric Garner settlement
The settlement was reached five months after Gray, 25, died from a neck injury while in police custody.
Marvin Mandel Lived Longer than any Governor in Maryland’s History
Former Gov. Marvin Mandel died this week at 95.
Continuing 2014 Trend, More Major Hurricanes This Season
2015 is proving to be an active year for hurricanes in the Atlantic and Pacific.
Mikulski Backs Iran Nuclear Deal, Giving Obama a Victory
Sen. Barbara Mikulski became the 34th senator to back President Barack Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran on Wednesday, essentially ensuring that the controversial deal will not be stopped by the Senate.
Maryland Live Casino Steady In Face Of New Baltimore Competitor
Maryland’s casino industry has been growing at a double digit pace since casino table gaming was legalized in 2012.
Victims of Labor Trafficking, Often Invisible, Lured by Dreams of Better Life
Labor trafficking can be found in sweatshops, on farms, in restaurants and nail salons, on construction crews and custodial staffs and in American households
Bill to Increase Human Trafficking Penalty in Maryland Dies in Committee
Maryland has some of the lightest penalties in the nation for human trafficking of adults, which police officers and advocates say draws traffickers into the state.