Early and immediate newspaper printings of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights, as well as historic engravings of the declaration, are on display at the Annapolis State House until Nov. 14, 2021.
Maryland
Judge dies of apparent suicide after federal arrest attempt
Caroline County Circuit Court Judge Jonathan G. Newell is dead after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Hogan announces boosters for people 65+ in nursing homes
Marylanders 65 and over living in congregate care facilities, including nursing homes, are eligible for COVID-19 booster shots effective immediately.
Annapolis Latinos League provides safe space for players and spectators
Annapolis, MD- The Annapolis Latinos League was formed in 2018 by a single man, Kleber Llivichuzca. Llivichuzca created it with the intention of giving the Latino community a safe space to gather, free of drugs, alcohol and bad language.
“The case was done”: The testimony that solidified the Chauvin trial
When Dr. Martin Tobin took the stand on April 8 during Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, his calm demeanor was striking. The pulmonologist, wearing a red tie and glasses, spoke softly. His testimony came after days of emotional witness statements. Before…
How the evening news showed graphic content during the Chauvin trial
Graphic content can make or break a broadcast. Too much disturbing content risks desensitizing viewers, while omitting upsetting footage risks having inauthentic coverage. The Derek Chauvin trial was filled with disturbing evidence, which challenged CBS, ABC and NBC to decide…
How the evening news is covering Black Lives Matter protests
The aftermath of George Floyd’s murder sparked a year of racial reckoning that showed no signs of slowing down. Protests in response to police brutality captured the media’s attention and sparked a debate on how news organizations cover protests in…
The struggle of blurring evidence in trial coverage: When is doing so appropriate?
The Derek Chauvin trial was a powerfully visual event that stunned audiences for weeks this April. Daily courtroom video included graphic visuals of George Floyd’s murder, some of which were broadcast and some not. Graphic material should be sensitively used,…
‘A difficult call’: How networks handled graphic images of George Floyd’s death
Derek Chauvin’s knee was on George Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds on May 29, 2021. But Floyd was murdered over and over again on America’s TV screens. Viewers saw graphic images nearly every night during the evening…
Coverage holes and the perception of bias
These days the cry of “bias” is commonplace around news coverage. Excessive commentary and analysis contribute to this tendency. However, it’s also because some outlets have leaned into the era of “fake news.” Combating this perception from some audiences requires…
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