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Maryland school systems can begin sports Oct. 7
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Local school systems in Maryland can begin fall sports on Oct. 7, Gov. Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced Thursday. Formal fall sport season practices can begin Oct. 7 in preparation for a competitive season beginning on Oct. 27, according to the...
Police: Maryland woman charged in death of 1-year-old son
BALTIMORE (AP) — A woman in Maryland has been charged in the death of her 1-year-old son. The Baltimore Sun reported Thursday that Shakira Shaw faces charges that include first-degree murder and is being held in jail without bail. Her son, Kaleb, was believed to have died several months ago from heart...
Restaurant association calls for looser restrictions
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Restaurant Association of Maryland says the governor's recent order to expand indoor dining capacity to 75% doesn’t do enough. The Baltimore Sun reported Wednesday that struggling restaurants are still unable to pack their dining rooms because of distancing regulations. Marshall...
Maryland panel votes to subpoena Hogan's ex-chief of staff
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland legislative panel voted unanimously Wednesday to subpoena Gov. Larry Hogan's former chief of staff, who resigned last month over a six-figure payment he received from a state agency as he left to work in the governor's office. In a bipartisan 24-0 vote, the Legislative...
Hogan: High court nomination before election 'a mistake'
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he believes it would be a mistake for his party to “ram through” a nomination to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court before the November election. The Republican who has said he will consider running for president in 2024 made the comments...
Overdoses and alcohol-related deaths rising during pandemic
BALTIMORE (AP) — State officials in Maryland say fatal drug overdoses and alcohol-related deaths are rising. The Baltimore Sun reported that new data released on Tuesday revealed that such deaths increased by 9.1% from January to June of this year compared to those months last year. Opioids were...
Baltimore City Schools to lay off 450 employees, halt hiring
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore City Schools plans to lay off about 450 temporary employees and halt hiring systemwide as it tries to make up for a $21 million budget shortfall incurred during the coronavirus pandemic, according to school officials. The layoffs, affecting many full-time employees, including...
Maryland Senate panel begins police reform hearings
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland Senate panel began three days of hearings on police accountability Tuesday, with Democrats calling for long overdue reforms and Republicans criticizing the process for lacking their inclusion so far. The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee started discussing 15 reform...
Baltimore must pay alleged police victim full settlement
BALTIMORE (AP) — The city of Baltimore must stop withholding tens of thousands of dollars from an alleged victim of police misconduct, despite the city’s accusation that the Black woman violated a non-disparagement clause that was part of a 2014 settlement, a federal judge ruled Monday. The judge...
Pandemic highlights opportunity gaps in public schools
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — This pandemic has Geri Swann working her cell phone constantly as she deals with up to 100 emails a day seeking help for students and their families. Finding them Chromebooks, and then buying eyeglasses for kids squinting at screens. Helping people get unemployment checks. Delivering...
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