Holiday Season is Meteor Shower Season
As you hang the Christmas lights and light the candles, cast your eyes upon the universe's natural fireworks, as well. Astronomers anticipate three meteor showers this November and December. Nov. 12:...
View ArticleCourt Upholds State Legislative Redistricting Maps
The state's highest court has upheld state legislative redistricting maps drawn earlier this year. The one-page ruling does state that the court "determined that the Governor’s plan is consistent with...
View ArticleBaltimore Metro Rogues Gallery: Nov. 3-9
Each week we'll present a round-up of mugshots from around the Baltimore Metro region. Want to read the full story? Check out the links below. Man Arrested in Girlfriend's Stabbing Death Two Arrested...
View ArticleBaltimore Metro Crime: Week of Nov. 9
Arbutus A man was robbed at gunpoint while crossing the footbridge over the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Read the full story on Arbutus Patch. Catonsville Two men facing charges for the rape of two...
View ArticleRain on the Way: Week Ahead in Weather
Rain is in Tuesday’s forecast, mostly in the morning. Clouds should clear to mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 50 degrees. Tuesday night, temperatures drop to around freezing. Wednesday...
View ArticleWoman Robbed at Gunpoint on E. 31st Street
A woman was walking in the 600 block of E. 31st Street when she was approached from behind and robbed. According to a police report, the woman was walking at about 8:30 p.m., Nov. 4 when a robber...
View ArticleJuvenile Arrested for Charles Village Robberies
A juvenile was arrested after allegedly committing one armed robbery and attempting another last week in Charles Village. According to an email from Deputy Maj. Richard Worley, second in command at the...
View ArticleDundalk's Kevin Clash On Leave As Voice of Elmo
Turner Station native Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who has endeared himself to countless children as the voice of Sesame Street muppet Elmo, has taken a leave of absence from his job amid allegations of...
View ArticleMt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Offers Renovation Tours
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and the Mt. Washington Tavern are teaming up to offer public tours of the hospital’s $9.2 million renovations and a lunch at the newly reopened restaurant. A tour of...
View ArticleCouncil Committee to Hear Racial Profiling Resolution
City Council committees will give hearings to four pieces of legislation this week, including a resolution asking the Baltimore Police Department and Baltimore City Public Schools to abandon the...
View ArticleRPCS Teacher Competes on Jeopardy
Marion Penning, a history teacher and varsity crew head coach at Roland Park Country School, is competing in the Jeopardy! Teacher’s Challenge on Fox. Penning won her first round on Friday and will...
View Article5 North Baltimore Bars Make The Sun's Top 100
So I guess North Baltimore isn't much of nightlife draw. Wesley Case, of The Baltimore Sun, started posting a list of Baltimore’s 100 Best Bars on the Midnight Sun blog. Case’s choices definitely gave...
View ArticleMayor: McCabe Rehab Shows Vacants to Value Success
On a dreary rainy and cold Tuesday morning in Woodbourne-McCabe, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said the renewal work in the neighborhood is proof of the success of her Vacants to Value program. "Six...
View ArticleMan Robbed Exiting Cab on Guilford
A man was jumped and beaten by two robbers, one believed to be armed with a handgun, after getting out of a cab in Charles Village. According to a police report, the a man was exiting a cab at 5:43...
View ArticleCharles Village Subway Robbed at Gunpoint
A robber entered the Charles Village Subway, acted like he was going to buy a pack of chips, and then robbed the store. According to a police report, at 10:53 p.m., on Friday a robber walked into the...
View ArticleClash Accuser Recants Allegations of Sexual Impropriety
The 23-year-old man who accused puppeteer Kevin Clash of having sex with him when he was 16 has recanted that allegation. New York Times reporter Brian Stelter is reporting via Twitter and...
View Article6 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Fall
The weather is getting cooler and it's the time for warm, hearty meals—and what better way to prepare them than by using your slow cooker or Crock Pot? Simmer these fall-ingredient (think pumpkins,...
View ArticleArt Show's Horror Displayed Through November
Even though we’ve moved on from October’s monsters and now face something even more frightening—dining with our extended family—Rocket to Venus continues hosting an art show that appeals to lovers of...
View ArticleNonprofit Offers First Second Saturday Open Houses
Check out this interactive map of homes that Greater Homewood Community Corporation will be hosting open houses from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Run the cursor over a marker and click on it to see its...
View ArticleKnife Wielding Robber Punched in Nose
Baltimore police are looking for a robber with a sore nose and wounded pride. According to a police report, at 8:15 a.m. Friday in the 3600 block of Falls Road a robber armed with a knife and announced...
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