Ex-Pikesville athletic director at center of AI case admits to child sex crime

A man who used artificial intelligence to impersonate the principal of Pikesville High School and damage his reputation admitted Tuesday to sexually exploiting five children and faces up to 30 years…

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ICE’s detention of Baltimore academics roil Maryland universities

The recent arrests of the two Baltimore academics by federal immigration enforcement officials have roiled two university systems in Maryland with robust networks of international faculty, researchers...

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Is Montgomery County’s plastic bag ban working?

The Maryland Sierra Club said its study shows that reusable bag use has risen by 23% since the law went into effect on Jan. 1.

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The Dish: The only crab cake hack you need is at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market

Let me let you in on my secret for making delicious Maryland crab cakes for just about $5 a pop.

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Bengies Drive-In: 70 years of nostalgia, movies and Americana in Middle River

Nostalgia beckons at Maryland’s sole drive-in theater, a Middle River mainstay.

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Maryland voters will decide future of redistricting. Here’s what’s next.

The amendment temporarily resolves Maryland’s participation in the national redistricting tug-of-war between red and blue states that are hoping to influence control of Congress.

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Parents are pushing back against classroom laptops in Baltimore County schools

A group of parents want to reduce how much time students spend on laptops.

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Maryland records 13th measles case of the year

State health officials have confirmed another measles case in Maryland, bringing the total so far this year to 13.

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Maryland Democrats approve change that would give more leeway in redistricting

Maryland’s Democratic lawmakers approved a change to the state constitution Tuesday that will give them more flexibility in drawing congressional districts.

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Adley Rutschman reflects on the ‘unbelievable amount of love’ he felt in Baltimore

“Just reflecting over the last 24 hours, getting drafted, to my debut, to two playoff teams, just the excitement and love that I felt while I was there, I’m going to be forever grateful for that," Adl...

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Amazon withdraws plans to build data centers near nuclear plant in Calvert County

Amazon withdrew its proposal to build data centers near Constellation Energy’s Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant in Southern Maryland, county officials announced on Tuesday.

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Maryland Democrats approve change that would give more leeway in redistricting

Maryland’s Democratic lawmakers approved a change to the state constitution Tuesday that will give them more flexibility in drawing congressional districts.

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Man charged with DWI in crash that killed motorcyclist in West Baltimore

A 36-year-old motorcyclist died after being struck Monday night by a man who police say was driving while impaired.

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14-year-old killed, another teen injured in West Baltimore shooting

The victims were found with gunshot wounds and transported to a hospital, where 14-year-old Kevin Warren died, according to Baltimore Police.

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Ex-Pikesville athletic director at center of AI case admits to child sex crime

A man who used artificial intelligence to impersonate the principal of Pikesville High School and harm his reputation admitted Tuesday to sexually exploiting five children and faces up to 30 years in...

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Man charged in Inner Harbor fatal drowning was ‘Good Samaritan,’ attorney says

The 36-year-old Parkville man charged with second-degree murder for shoving a man into the Inner Harbor, where he drowned, had intervened as a “Good Samaritan,” a defense attorney said Tuesday.

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Hutzell: In Jamie Raskin’s Democracy Summer, busloads of teens aim to flip Congress

COLUMN | A sea of gray-haired picketers angry about the state of the nation has been asking: Where are all the young people? I found 80 of them recently in Easton, Maryland — high schoolers lining up ...

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Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for...

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Developer plans nearly 2,000 homes in northern Anne Arundel with a coal plant next door

A prolific developer plans to build a sprawling residential community in northern Anne Arundel County on land once identified for conservation, in the shadow of a coal-fired power plant.

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After sell off, Mike Elias says Orioles' ‘future is strong,’ starting now.

“It’s very hard. I have a lot of personal affection for Adley,” said Elias, who declined to get into specifics of whether the Orioles felt a contract extension was not possible.

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Maryland lawmakers move closer to changing congressional redistricting rules

If the measure passes the General Assembly, voters will have a say on the November ballot.

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Edgewood teen dies after car strikes him while changing tire on I-695

A 17-year-old Edgewood boy died after a car struck him along Interstate 695 in Baltimore County as he was changing a tire, officials said, adding to a growing list of crash fatalities in the area.

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Trump administration admits it axed energy grants because Maryland voted against him

Department of Energy attorneys admitted in recent court filings that it cancelled grants, including over $80 million for Maryland projects, based on how states voted in the 2024 presidential election.

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Black Aggie, Black Aggie, come back to Pikesville!

Pikesville leaders are seeking to summon the statue of Black Aggie, subject of local legends, back to historic Druid Ridge Cemetery.

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It’s snowball season. Here’s where to get your fix in the region.

Whether you’re new to the treat or a longtime snowball eater, here is a list of places where you can get your fix in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

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Maryland lawmakers move closer to changing congressional redistricting rules

If the measure passes the General Assembly, voters will have their say on the November ballot.

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Maryland lawmakers move closer to changing congressional redistricting rules

If the measure passes the General Assembly, voters will have a say on the November ballot.

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Woman fatally shot in Towson neighborhood, police say

A woman was fatally shot in Towson Sunday night, police said, as they continue investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting.

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