Baltimore Sun

After Baltimore Police fatally shoot man in Millhill, neighbors question whether foot pursuit was necessary

Cassidy Jensen, Darcy Costello — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:10:00 +0000

Two witnesses described watching Hunter Jessup flee Baltimore Police while gripping his pants and a backpack, then falling amid rapid gunfire. Neighbors questioned whether the fatal police foot chase was necessary and lamented the tense relationship between residents and officers who patrol the neighborhood seeking guns.

In discussions about a regional water authority for Baltimore, unanswered financial questions loom large

Christine Condon — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:09:30 +0000

A new, regional water authority remains on the table for the Baltimore region, but unanswered financial questions are looming large, which could delay such a move — or kill it altogether.

Browns working out former Ravens QB Joe Flacco after Deshaun Watson injury

Tom Withers — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:18:29 +0000

Former Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is working out Friday for the Cleveland Browns, who are still sorting through their changing quarterback situation.

Dick’s Sporting Goods opens Parkville warehouse store

Maria Morales — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:10:03 +0000

Dick's Sporting Goods has opened its Dick's Warehouse Sale in Parkville, and reopened its Golf Galaxy store in Towson.

Amid offshore wind industry struggles in the US, how will Ocean City projects fare?

Christine Condon — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:19:13 +0000

The company behind a planned wind farm off Ocean City says that because of financial considerations, it would have to reconfigure the project if it's going to go forward.

Space rocket maker expands to Middle River with production plant

Lorraine Mirabella — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Rocket Lab USA, a California-based maker of space satellite launch vehicles, plans to open a production plant in a former Lockheed Martin plant in Middle River and hiring up to 65 people in the next two years.

Maryland weather: High temperatures in Baltimore; moderate air quality due to wildfire from Virginia

Tony Roberts — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:58:57 +0000

A warm and windy Friday is expected in Baltimore, followed by a string of colder, windy days throughout the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Dan Rodricks: For Senate candidate Trone, the fentanyl epidemic is a personal matter | STAFF COMMENTARY

Dan Rodricks — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:22:41 +0000

A nephew's overdose death made him a player in stemming the opioid crisis.

For Maryland racing, ‘the status quo is not going to work’. Under a new authority, the next year is pivotal.

Childs Walker, Hayes Gardner — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Maryland's thoroughbred horse racing industry faces challenges with revenue shortfalls, decaying tracks and conflicting interests among stakeholders.

Maryland football welcoming ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ show as national spotlight shines on College Park

Edward Lee — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Maryland officials are hoping Saturday’s broadcast of the “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show from LaPlata Beach in College Park will be the first of many collaborations between the school and Fox Sports.

Ravens wide receivers step up after Mark Andrews’ injury in win over Bengals: ‘It’s going to take everybody’

Jacob Calvin Meyer — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Tight end Mark Andrews’ ankle injury knocked him out of Thursday's game — and likely will for the season — forcing the Ravens' much-discussed wide receiver corps to step up. That it did, helping lead Baltimore to a much-needed 34-20 win.

Joe Vogel, 26, leads in fundraising, spending in Maryland’s US House 6th District race

Shifra Dayak — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Maryland Del. Joe Vogel, a Democrat from Montgomery County, has raised and spent the most money out of all candidates vying to represent the state’s 6th District in the House.

Five things we learned from the Ravens’ 34-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals

Childs Walker — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:30:00 +0000

The Ravens survived an injury scare to Lamar Jackson and a bizarrely eventful first half to secure a vital win against the defending AFC North champion Bengals. But the loss of tight end Mark Andrews cast a pall over an otherwise satisfying evening.

Alexander B. ‘Sandy’ Martin, salesman and record-setting squash player, dies

Frederick N. Rasmussen — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Alexander B. “Sandy’ Martin, a salesman who set state, regional and national squash records, died Saturday at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. The longtime Owings Mills resident was 77.

Morgan State football visits Howard on Saturday with bragging rights and chance for MEAC title on the line

Edward Lee — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

A win in Saturday’s regular-season finale and a North Carolina Central loss would send Morgan State to its first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title since 2014 and the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta on Dec. 16.

Ravens TE Mark Andrews likely suffered season-ending ankle injury vs. Bengals: ‘It’s devastating’

Jacob Calvin Meyer — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:37 +0000

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews injured his left ankle on the opening drive Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals and did not return as Baltimore secured a 34-20 victory. After the game, coach John Harbaugh said it looks like a “season-ending injury.”

Ravens surge past Bengals, 34-20, in injury-filled prime-time battle: ‘We wanted to make a statement’

Brian Wacker — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:47:46 +0000

In a game plagued by injuries to stars Mark Andrews and Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson completed 16 of 26 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Ravens to a 34-20 statement victory over their AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson shrugs off injury scare vs. Bengals: ‘We need to stop talking about this ankle’

C.J. Doon — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:22:11 +0000

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson downplayed an apparent ankle injury against the Bengals, saying he’s "feeling good” and expects to play against the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 26.

Instant analysis from Ravens’ 34-20 win over Cincinnati Bengals

Baltimore Sun staff — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:25:15 +0000

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun sports staff had to say immediately after the Ravens’ 34-20 win over the visiting Cincinnati Bengals in Thursday night’s Week 11 game at M&T; Bank Stadium.

Federal grant to boost offshore wind production facility in Sparrows Point in Baltimore County

Dillon Mullan — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:36:49 +0000

Sparrows Point Steel won a $47 million grant from the U.S. Maritime Administration for its offshore wind logistics and manufacturing hub.

No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball crushed by No. 8 UConn, 80-48, suffers second straight loss

Pat Eaton-Robb — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:31:55 +0000

No. 8 UConn held No. 20 Maryland women's basketball to just 15 field goals (26% shooting) and forced 27 turnovers in a dominant 80-48 victory Thursday night.

WR Zay Flowers sets record for most catches by a Ravens rookie

C.J. Doon — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 02:16:35 +0000

With a 33-yard catch-and-run in the first quarter Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, Zay Flowers set the Ravens franchise record for the most receptions by a rookie in a single season.

Four men wounded, one critically, in West Baltimore shooting Wednesday night

Dillon Mullan — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:41:02 +0000

Four men were shot in West Baltimore’s Carrollton Ridge neighborhood Wednesday night.

Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman both finish in top 10 of AL MVP voting

Nathan Ruiz — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:18:40 +0000

Orioles stars Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson both finished in the top 10 of American League Most Valuable Player voting.

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey, DE Broderick Washington inactive vs. Bengals

Brian Wacker — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:08:01 +0000

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who didn’t practice all week because of a calf injury, and defensive end Broderick Washington are inactive for Thursday night's game against the Bengals.

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh to serve out suspension; Big Ten to close investigation into sign-stealing

Ralph D. Russo and Larry Lage — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:01:14 +0000

Michigan announced Thursday that football coach Jim Harbaugh will serve the remainder of a three-game suspension from the Big Ten in return for the conference ending its investigation into a scheme to steal opponents’ play-calling signals.

Proposed Harborplace redevelopment faces criticism, call for more study in first city review

Lorraine Mirabella — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:35:18 +0000

Plans to transform downtown Baltimore’s iconic yet faded Harborplace into a mixed-use project met with criticism Thursday from a city panel that asked the developer to step back from a fully formed proposal and analyze alternatives for the high-profile site.

Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in trial of ex-officer in deadly Breonna Taylor raid

Dylan Lovan — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:15:10 +0000

A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of a former Louisville police officer who fired stray bullets in the deadly Breonna Taylor raid.

Joe Squared, known for square pizzas and live music on North Avenue, will close next month

Amanda Yeager — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:28:06 +0000

The Baltimore restaurant’s collective of worker-owners shared the news in a social media post Thursday afternoon.

No additional home detention for ex-BPD officer already convicted in Baltimore County, city judge says

Darcy Costello — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:14:00 +0000

A former Baltimore Police officer convicted of selling marijuana in Baltimore County won’t get any time added by Baltimore City to his home detention sentence.

Hopkins doctor placed on leave for violent tweets as online posts about Israel-Hamas war lead to backlash

Dan Belson — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:04:20 +0000

A Johns Hopkins physician who made a series of “deeply disturbing” social media posts about Palestinians has been placed on leave, the institution said Thursday.

Slowdown in housing sales likely to negatively impact Carroll County government’s operating budget

Sherry Greenfield — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:45:00 +0000

A slowdown in housing sales could mean that Carroll County government will have less tax money to work with this fiscal year, said Ted Zaleski, the county’s director of Management and Budget.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is on a Grammy-nominated kids album: ‘We can achieve things no one thought possible’

Abigail Gruskin — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:34:57 +0000

Baltimore native DJ Willy Wow!’s Grammy-nominated kids' album features a track voiced by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.

Baltimore could see transparency, guardrails for facial recognition under city proposals discussed by committees

Darcy Costello — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:04:49 +0000

Soon, businesses in Baltimore that employ facial recognition software could be required to register with the city and post a sign on the premises notifying residents.

In new lawsuit filed under Child Victims Act, 25 people allege sex abuse at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center in Maryland

Cassidy Jensen, Jonathan M. Pitts — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:56:00 +0000

On Thursday, 25 men and women filed a lawsuit against the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services alleging that they were sexually abused decades ago at the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center.

Café Dear Leon owners will open Italian restaurant on the same Canton block as their popular bakery

Amanda Yeager — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:35:25 +0000

The new Baltimore eatery, serving fresh pasta, will be just three doors down from their bakery.

Dan Rodricks: Organizing Baltimore’s Christmas parade, the Kerrs go above and beyond the call of civic duty | STAFF COMMENTARY

Dan Rodricks — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:40:30 +0000

50 years of raising funds and booking bands for the city's holiday march through Hampden.

Annapolis sees second phase of Maryland State House restoration begin

Dana Munro — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:15:16 +0000

After revitalizing the Maryland State House dome, workers are now completing rehabilitation work on rest of the Capitol building.

Shooting in West Baltimore late Tuesday night leaves 2 dead, police say

Baltimore Sun staff — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:12:11 +0000

Two victims died after a shooting late Tuesday night in West Baltimore, police said.

Things to do in Baltimore Nov. 17 to 23

John Coffren — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:06:17 +0000

See a classic 80′s movie with its star, support a good cause, celebrate hip-hop with a rap star, see civic leaders compete in a dance contest, watch dreams interpreted through dance or catch a play about one of the first immigrants to America.

In the midst of bounty, too many Marylanders go hungry. Here’s how you can help. | STAFF COMMENTARY

Baltimore Sun Editorial Board — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:45:18 +0000

The Thanksgiving holiday offers a moment to reach out and help those who lack access to healthy food.

Maryland, learn from Colorado: Price controls on drugs can do more harm than good | GUEST COMMENTARY

James K. Glassman — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:28:48 +0000

Patients with rare and deadly diseases worry that government-enforced price cuts will disrupt or end entirely their access to the best medicines.

Staff picks for Week 11 of 2023 NFL season: Steelers vs. Browns, Raiders vs. Dolphins, Eagles vs. Chiefs and more

Baltimore Sun staff — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Baltimore Sun staff writers pick every game of the NFL season. Here’s who they have winning in Week 11.

Dunbar grad Dion Crews-Harris leading Towson football in sacks after making switch from fullback: ‘He’s just a ballplayer’

Edward Lee — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

With no specified fullback role in coach Pete Shinnick’s offense, Dion Crews-Harris has made an immediate splash in his first season at nose tackle.

Jazz phenom Joey Alexander’s new album spotlights Fells Point: ‘It’s a blessing to live in a city like Baltimore’

Abigail Gruskin — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

After traveling the globe, it was Maryland that became jazz pianist Joey Alexander's home, offering a new kind of musical inspiration.

William R. ‘Bill’ Bone, Marine Corps veteran who combined careers in marketing and academia, dies

Frederick N. Rasmussen — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

William R. “Bill” Bone, a Marine Corps veteran who combined careers in marketing and education, died Nov. 1 at Gilchrist Center in Towson. The North Roland Park resident was 91.

Baltimore architect offers Harborplace option: more park space, less-obtrusive towers | GUEST COMMENTARY

Steve Ziger — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The entire Harborplace site would be freed for public benefit, with enhanced parkland and promenade, food kiosks, performance space and a market.

Ravens step into prime time as rival Bengals come to Baltimore: ‘This feels like a playoff game in November’

Brian Wacker — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Ravens’ prime-time showdown against the Bengals has all the trappings of a huge game, from uniform selection, to being under the lights as the NFL’s stand-alone contest, to a battle between superstar quarterbacks.

Pedestrian struck and killed by car Wednesday morning in Rossville

Dillon Mullan — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:16:32 +0000

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car Wednesday in Rossville.

Two workers in critical condition after being shocked by live wire Wednesday in Timonium

Dillon Mullan — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:41:19 +0000

A pair of men who were working on a roof are in critical condition after their ladder hit a live wire Wednesday in Timonium.

Male dies in Ellwood Park/Monument shooting Wednesday afternoon

Dillon Mullan — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 01:38:02 +0000

A male was shot and killed in East Baltimore’s Ellwood Park Monument neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.

Kyle Bradish places fourth in AL Cy Young voting, an Orioles starter’s highest finish since 1999

Nathan Ruiz — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:46 +0000

In his second major league season, Kyle Bradish placed fourth in voting for the AL Cy Young Award. He's the first Orioles starter to appear on multiple ballots since Hall of Famer Mike Mussina finished second in 1999.

Death of 81-year-old man last week in Lochearn being investigated by homicide detectives

Dillon Mullan — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:46:37 +0000

Homicide detectives are investigating the death Friday of an 81-year-old man in Lochearn in Baltimore County.

Browns lose QB Deshaun Watson for rest of season after shoulder fracture vs. Ravens: ‘Still in disbelief’

Tom Withers — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:20:37 +0000

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a displaced fracture in his right shoulder he suffered Sunday against the Ravens, a potentially devastating hit to Cleveland's postseason chances.

Marilyn Mosby case: Judge sets January trial date for former Baltimore state’s attorney’s mortgage fraud charges

Alex Mann — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:18:00 +0000

Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby will stand trial on mortgage fraud charges Jan. 18.

Taneytown hires new police chief; mayor fires city attorney, angering council members

Sherry Greenfield — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:57:52 +0000

Mayor Christopher Miller announced this week that he fired the city’s longtime attorney. Meanwhile, the City Council hired a new police chief after almost a year of trying to fill that role.

McDaniel College Theatre Arts presents ‘Urinetown, The Musical’

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:53:13 +0000

McDaniel College Theatre Arts presents “Urinetown, The Musical” through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall.

Western Maryland coal-burning power plant to retire in 2024, becoming state’s last to announce closing

Christine Condon — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:33:00 +0000

The owner of an Allegany County power plant has announced that it plans to stop burning coal there next year, making it the last plant in Maryland to share an end date for the practice.

Ravens vs. Bengals scouting report for Week 11: Who has the edge?

Childs Walker — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:15:31 +0000

The Ravens blew another double-digit lead in losing to the Browns, and the Bengals could not complete a comeback and fell to the Houston Texans. Who will have the edge when these AFC North rivals meet after a short week of preparation?

Ravens vs. Bengals staff picks: Who will win Thursday’s Week 11 game in Baltimore?

Baltimore Sun staff — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:08:53 +0000

Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports staff views the outcome of Thursday’s Week 11 game between the Ravens (7-3) and the Bengals (5-4) at M&T; Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

Driver of motorbike, 19, dies Sunday after collision in Dundalk days before

Tony Roberts — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:01:01 +0000

The victim was 19 years old when his motorbike collided with a car making a left turn into a shopping center.

Baltimore Board of Estimates approves $225K settlement for sexual harassment suit

Hannah Gaskill — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:47:49 +0000

A woman alleged a former Baltimore City Community Action Partnership Center employee sexually harassed her during the summer of 2018.

Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley out, CB Marlon Humphrey doubtful vs. Bengals, who will be missing 2 starters

Brian Wacker — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:40:38 +0000

Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley was ruled out for Thursday night's game, while cornerback Marlon Humphrey is questionable to play. The Bengals will be without a pair of starters in defensive end Sam Hubbard and wide receiver Tee Higgins.

Maryland fills two new climate change jobs, one focusing on sustainability and the other on resilience

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:17:40 +0000

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced two new positions Wednesday aimed at addressing the causes and effects of climate change and other environmental threats.

Baltimore County officials to break ground on $70M, net-zero replacement for Deer Park Elementary

Dan Belson — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:53:38 +0000

Baltimore County officials will kick off the construction of a replacement for Deer Park Elementary School on Monday amid ongoing attempts to address overcrowding throughout the district.

Baltimore City Council advances inclusive housing legislation despite financial concerns

Hannah Gaskill — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:27:51 +0000

The Baltimore City Council moved forward a pair of bills Tuesday evening slated to provide inclusionary housing to low-income residents.