Slurpee, a four-year-old chocolate draft horse, is the newest member of the Baltimore City Police Department. Slurpee, donated by 7-Eleven, has been in training for the past few months. City Police say the horse will be part of their community relations outreach effort.
Maryland lawmakers address rising Baltimore City crime
Baltimore City’s mayor and police commissioner joined with other officials and members of the public in a marathon hearing before state lawmakers who are looking for suggestions on how to curb the city’s growing violence.
Social media users react to the Justice Department’s Freddie Gray decision
Social media user’s reactions to the Department of Justice decision not to charge officers in the Freddie Gray trial.
New Baltimore distillery opens with the backing of businessman Kevin Plank
Whiskey making is underway at Sagamore Spirits distillery along the Baltimore City’s waterfront. A ribbon cutting for the campus was held on Thursday. The facility includes the distillery, a visitor’s center and a soon-to-open restaurant.
Oldest running duckpin bowling alley has its home in Baltimore and marks its 9th decade
Patterson Bowling is the oldest operating duckpin bowling alley in the country. Some say it’s like stepping back in time. In fact, the facility is marking 90 years of non-stop duckpin bowling.
Baltimore shooting victim turns his personal tragedy into a positive program for young boys
More than two decades after nearly losing his own life, a Baltimore man has created a unique program aimed at helping middle school boys discover who they can be. Damion Cooper uses yoga and martial arts to teach young men how to cope with stress and anger.
Lewis museum expects bright future under new management
Wanda Draper has set two goals to improve Marylanders’ and tourists’ visiting experiences at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture: Invigorate and move forward.
Baltimore says its final goodbye to Cardinal William Keeler
Thousands gathered to honor the life and legacy of Cardinal William Keeler, Baltimore’s 14th archbishop, who led the Maryland Catholic community for more than twenty years. Tuesday was the last public viewing before Keeler’s body was laid to rest at the Baltimore Basilica.
Throwaways become giveaways in effort to keep food from going to waste
Rather than see fresh vegetables and fruits being tossed in the trash, some local volunteers are on a mission to see both distributed to those in need.
Maryland Zoo’s baby giraffe gets name after public votes
The newest resident at the Maryland Zoo at Baltimore is an endangered, six-foot tall baby giraffe. She was born at the Zoo just over two weeks ago but she was without a name. After the 26-thousand members of the public voted for one of six names…the little giraffe is nameless no more.