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.
Block of homes in Baltimore destroyed for city revival
BALTIMORE – Gov. Larry Hogan visited Baltimore Friday to demolish a row of homes on Chester Street as a part of Project C.O.R.E, a state and city initiative that aims to revitalize the city by creating mixed use retail and housing spaces, parks, and small business opportunities.
Bill mandates Baltimore police report surveillance tactics
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — The Maryland House Judiciary Committee heard arguments for and against a bill that would require the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City to notify the city council, mayor and delegation about the development of new tactics and use…
MD Comptroller, Attorney General charge four with tax fraud
Maryland’s Attorney General Brian Frosh and state Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Thursday that four people have been charged with tax fraud after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the state of Maryland.
MTA looking to boost ridership with help from Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco
BALTIMORE –Maryland Transit Administration officials unveil new buses to encourage and promote ridership throughout Baltimore. Back in October of 2015, Governor Larry Hogan introduced his BaltimoreLink plan, which will revamp bus routes and improve connections to Amtrak, MARC, and the…
Baltimore and DOJ reach agreement on consent decree
BALTIMORE — Mayor Catherine Pugh and U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced a consent decree between the City of Baltimore and the Department of Justice. The agreement is intended to address the problems within the police department outlined in a…