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Johns Hopkins to cut over 200 Maryland jobs in May
The layoffs are part of a global reduction of more than 2,000 employees.
Jhpiego, headquartered in Fells Point, will lose 130 employees as part of the layoffs.
Inside the Dugout: Early returns from the Orioles’ offseason signings
It seems like at least where the Orioles’ free agent additions are concerned, things are largely going according to plan.
Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton takes the field with catcher Adley Rutschman ahead of a Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers.
Orioles option infield prospect Coby Mayo to Triple-A: ‘It obviously sucks’
Across 151 games for the Tides, Mayo holds a .279 batting average and a .919 on-base-plus-slugging percentage. And yet, his path to Baltimore still appears blocked.
Baltimore Orioles infielder Coby Mayo leaves the practice fields after batting practice at spring training last month.
Palestinian American store owner ‘moving forward’ after Marine vet sent him IDF shirt, toy pagers
Jeffrey Kopszywa, 42, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty on Feb. 11 in Baltimore Circuit Court to use of an item to threaten or intimidate for a sentence of three years in prison, suspending all but time served, plus five years’ probation.
At left, Marine Lance Corporal Jeffrey Kopszywa in Iraq in 2003. At right, fake pagers sent to Hakeim Abu Khdeir in 2024.
Trash incinerators may still lose subsidies, but advocates worry about ‘stealthy’ tactics
Environmentalists have pushed for years to no avail to end the state’s subsidy for trash incinerators, which burn garbage to produce electricity and steam.
The WIN Waste Baltimore trash incinerator is seen along I-95 in Baltimore. While bills to remove the practice from the state’s renewable energy portfolio did not “crossover” Monday, the idea still could move forward in this General Assembly session.
Man charged with 2 counts of attempted murder in Baltimore County precinct shooting
A 27-year-old man was charged in connection to the shooting outside a Baltimore County Police Department precinct that left one officer hospitalized.
A 27-year-old man accused of firing a gun at police officers in Baltimore County last week is facing attempted murder and other charges.
Baltimore man who fatally stabbed a 6-year-old boy was sentenced for ‘heinous’ crime
A Baltimore Circuit judge sentenced Alan Geslicki, 33, of Morrell Park, to serve life in prison, suspending all but 60 years, for child abuse of a minor under 13 resulting in death.
In 2024, police outside the location where Alan Geslicki was accused of stabbing and killing Seron O'Neal at their home on the 2000 block of Deering Avenue.
Live coverage: Mum’s the word on state budget talks
Bills dealing with the budget and energy costs could miss the crossover deadline, but they have leadership's blessing and will eventually advance.
It's a do-or-die week for most bills in Annapolis. But bills dealing with the budget and energy costs will advance, even if they miss a the crossover day deadline.
Southwest, reports of your demise (maybe) are greatly exaggerated
When Southwest Airlines announced it was instituting baggage fees, the obits for the airline were queued up.
Travelers at Southwest Airlines at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2021 after a weekend of severe delays.
Top House Democrats seek DOGE details amid federal firings, dismantling of agencies
In the sweeping request, the Democrats seek four main types of information about the authority involved with DOGE’s activity.
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) speaks at a rally outside of the Department of Health and Human Services on February 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.
The Ravens are finally investing in backup QB | Banner Ravens Podcast
The signing of Cooper Rush represents a departure from the norm.
Judge questions if Trump admin ignored order to turn around deportation flights
A federal judge on Monday was incredulous at the contention by the Trump administration that his directive to turn around deportation flights wasn't binding because it was made verbally.
TECOLUCA, EL SALVADOR - MARCH 16: In this handout photo provided by the Salvadoran government, view of the inmates allegedly linked to criminal organizations, getting off the buses at CECOT on March 16, 2025 in Tecoluca, El Salvador. Trump's administration deported 238 alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organizations 'Tren De Aragua' and Mara Salvatrucha with only 23 being members of the Mara. Nayib Bukele president of El Salvador announced that his government will receive the alleged members of the gang to be taken to CECOT. On February of 2023 El Salvador inaugurated Latin America's largest prison as part of President Nayib Bukele's plan to fight gangs. (Photo by Salvadoran Government via Getty Images)
More than 400 killed as Israel launches airstrikes across Gaza
Israel’s airstrikes killed more than 400 people and wounded over 500, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
An Israeli tank moves in the Gaza Strip as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on March 18, 2025.
Maryland jails and prisons can’t keep track of their pills. Now the DEA is cracking down.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration visited two state jails last year and performed “accountability audits” that uncovered violations of the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Baltimore jail officials lost track of 90,000 methadone pills. The state kept it quiet
Who’s up? These Orioles are making a last-minute push to make the opening day roster
While the major roster spots are sorted out, there’s still a rotation spot, bullpen space and potentially a bench infield position that are up in the air.
Baltimore Orioles' Vimael Machin (71) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Clearwater, Fla.
A $10K BGE bill? Baltimore laundromats struggle amid utility rate hikes
Rapidly increasing expenses have put a strain on Spin Cycle Coin Laundry, a family-owned laundromat in Charles North.
Customers use the washing machines at Spin Cycle Coin Laundry in Baltimore.
Schumer’s book tour stop in Baltimore postponed for ‘security reasons’
Sen. Chuck Schumer is postponing an event in Baltimore for his upcoming book due to “security reasons,” according to an email from Enoch Pratt Free Library.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer gives a television interview at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 14, 2025.
FDA staff return to crowded offices in Maryland, with broken equipment, missing chairs
The FDA is the latest agency scrambling to meet the Trump administration’s return-to-office mandate.
he U.S. Food and Drug Administration building behind FDA logos at a bus stop on the agency's campus
Moore nixes idea of ‘broad’ business, drink taxes in budget talks
Administration officials said that the business services tax as introduced — a 2.5% tax on services that business entities sell to one another — is off the table.
Gov. Wes Moore said Monday he couldn’t support two tax ideas proposed to close the state’s $3 billion budget hole.
Lawmakers back changes for Howard Community College board amid campus tensions
As state leaders have come together behind four nominees to fill vacancies on the Howard Community College board, a bill that would aims to bring more transparency to the board has the support of the county's senators and delegates.
The Howard County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly hears testimony on a bill to increase the size of the HCC Board of Trustees in November.
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