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Ahead of homecoming, Maryland universities ramp up security with drones, license plate readers
Following the string of shootings during homecoming celebrations in recent years, campus police departments are implementing additional security measures and protocols.
Vigils, rallies around Baltimore to mark anniversary of Oct. 7
Tens of thousands of protesters have joined demonstrations across the U.S. nearly a year into the war, including protests at many college campuses.
‘Not an easy time.’ Archdiocese begins process of closing dozens of Catholic churches by Dec. 1
Archdiocese of Baltimore has made official the closure of more than half the Catholic churches in city, nearby suburbs.
At new Baltimore community center, Eric Holder says Justice Thurgood Marshall’s work is unfinished
Eric Holder, the former U.S. Attorney General and renowned civil rights leader, delivered an inaugural speech in a lecture series created to honor the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Johns Hopkins sees ‘significant setback’ as diversity of incoming class drops sharply
Johns Hopkins University shared socioeconomic statistics and self-reported racial and ethnic identities of this year’s incoming first-year undergraduates.
Q&A: Elections director says more poll workers are needed. Here’s how to become one.
Baltimore City Board of Elections Director Armstead Jones says about 2,100 election judges are needed to work the polls during the general election on Nov. 5.
Jewish Museum of Maryland gets $1.5 million from Orioles owner David Rubenstein
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein announced a $1.5 million donation to the Jewish Museum of Maryland, to help complete significant renovations.
Man charged with stealing over $3K in cash from UMD football administration
A Reisterstown man suspected of stealing cash and luxury sunglasses from a coach and staff with the University of Maryland’s football team was charged with theft and burglary.
Facial recognition rules for Maryland police are due. ACLU says more protections are needed.
A fast-approaching deadline has the ACLU of Maryland calling for more protections as state police outline how local enforcement agencies will be able to use facial recognition technology.
3 more Safe Streets sites go more than a year with no homicides
Baltimore’s Safe Streets gun violence reduction program celebrated a milestone Friday, as three more sites marked over 365 consecutive days without a homicide.
Baltimore hotel workers hold first strike in decades at city-owned Hilton
Baltimore hotel workers went on strike at the the city-owned downtown Hilton hotel on Labor Day, demanding better pay and better working conditions. It was the city's first strike in more than 50 years.
Family of Rice University student killed remembers her as academic achiever, caring leader
Andrea Rodriguez Avila was found dead in her residential hall on the campus of Rice University in Houston. The family of the 21-year-old issued a statement, saying her "precious life was lost to horrific violence."
Guardian charged with murder and child abuse in January death of 16-year-old stepson
Johnnie Teague, 51, was arrested Wednesday inside his home in Southeast Baltimore where his stepson was found unresponsive in January.
Hilton workers prepare for strike after failing to reach deal with city-owned hotel
After voting to authorize a strike earlier this month, union hotel workers and Hilton had their final negotiations before their contract's expiration on Aug. 29.
Baltimore DPW may cancel trash pickup due to extreme heat conditions
The Department of Public Works possible suspension of service comes as Baltimore’s health department declared a Code Red Extreme Heat warning Tuesday.
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