Councilwoman’s Bill Aims To Curb Panhandling
Councilwoman Rochelle "Rikki" Spector introduced legislation aimed at stifling panhandlers in the city. Spector’s bill would prevent anyone from soliciting while standing in a lane divider, roadway or...
View ArticleGreening, Hoop House at Hampden School Angers Neighbors
A hoop house and greening project built in the rear of the Academy for College and Career Exploration's building has raised the ire of some nearby neighbors. During a sometimes tense Hampden Community...
View ArticleHarbaugh Family: Who Is Mom's Favorite?
They'll take an objective approach Sunday. Jackie Harbaugh and her daughter, Joani, vow to wear neutral clothes. Jack Harbaugh said he'll take off his coach's hat and just play the role of Dad. When it...
View Article'Bring on Brady' Band Releases New Ravens Video
First it was "Bring On Brady" but, with the AFC Championship locked up and the Super Bowl less than a week away, once again Matt Robins has uploaded a Ravens-themed cover song to YouTube. Last time...
View ArticleNew Local Beer Served in Old Style
Liam Flynn’s Ale House started serving a new beer in an old world style Monday. The Irish pub received a one-off cask-conditioned batch of Red Cent Amber Ale from the Abell-based Public Works Ale. What...
View ArticleCrash Spoils Bike Heist
Before you steal a bike, maybe you should make sure you can ride one. According to police, at 4 p.m. on Satruday, a thief tried to steal a bike from a yard in the 3400 block of Chestnut Avenue in...
View ArticleBoth Ravens, 49ers Due For Super Bowl Losses
They're playing for the Lombardi Trophy, but the Ravens and 49ers are both headed toward a loss on Sunday. Executives from the franchises set to meet in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday told Bloomberg...
View ArticleO'Malley to Focus on 'Choices' in State of the State
The word of the day is "choice." Gov. Martin O'Malley will give his seventh State of the State speech at noon on Wednesday. The focus of his address will be the choices state government has made during...
View ArticleSnow Showers Loom for Baltimore Metro
(UPDATE) 2:17 p.m.—Stormy weather is in the forecast over the next few days in the Baltimore metro. Heavy rain is expected with a thunderstorm possible Wednesday night, according to the National...
View Article2 Charged in Towson Man's Murder
Baltimore County police have charged two men in connection with the murder of a 27-year-old Towson man. Police said they found Al-Sawab Sawab on Nov. 25 suffering from multiple gun shot wounds at his...
View ArticleMount St. Joe Principal Resigns Amid Alleged 'Inappropriate' Communications...
UPDATED (1:55 p.m.)—The principal at a Baltimore City private high school has resigned amid allegations of inappropriate communications with students. According to Mount St. Joseph's website, Barry...
View ArticleMan Shot in Barclay
A man was shot in the 2100 block of Guilford Avenue in the Barclay neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, according to Baltimore police. Detectives are on the scene investigating.
View ArticleOak Crest Retirees Pay Tribute To Ravens Super Bowl Season
The Baltimore Ravens have settled in down in New Orleans and they're getting ready to take on the 49ers in the Super Bowl; meanwhile, back at home, retirees at Oak Crest are getting ready to cheer on...
View ArticleDespite Parking Boots, Cars Driving Off
Two times in the last nine days in North Baltimroe, residents have driven off in cars the city placed parking boots on—taking the boot with them. One boot was placed on a car in the 3300 block of...
View ArticlePHS Alum Produces Ravens Anthem for Super Bowl Berth
"When we suit up, we are gladiators. "So don't talk to me about pain. "Don't tell me about sacrifice." Those are the introductory words to Matt Walder's Ravens anthem, posted Tuesday on YouTube. The...
View ArticleHampden Men Charged With Theft From Vehicles
Two Hampden men were arrested after allegedly stealing property from vehicles in the Rodgers Forge community. Brian Becker, 21, and John Fortin, 19, face multiple counts of theft, Baltimore County...
View ArticleO'Malley Pushes for Wind, Gun Legislation
Gov. Martin O'Malley Wednesday urged lawmakers to pass his offshore wind bill and find more money for transportation projects—though he offered no details on a gas tax initiative. In his seventh State...
View ArticleUPDATE: National Weather Service Issues Tornado Watch
(Update 8:00 p.m.)—The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 10 Maryland counties. Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, Carroll, Harford Calvert, Charles and...
View ArticleMatty Dub Remixes Ravens Anthem for Super Bowl Berth
"When we suit up, we are gladiators. "So don't talk to me about pain. "Don't tell me about sacrifice." Those are the introductory words to Matt Walder's Ravens anthem, posted Tuesday on YouTube. The...
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