» Department of Justice sues Baltimore County over alleged racial discrimination in police department hiring
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Baltimore County police department, alleging the department “has engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination against African American applicants” for entry-level positions. The suit alleges that written exams used to screen applicants...
» Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan joins coalition focused on flooding, sea level rise
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has joined a nonpartisan coalition that focuses on addressing sea level rise and flooding. Hogan announced Tuesday he is joining the American Flood Coalition. [Must Read] Sea level rise to cause near-daily flooding in parts of Baltimore region by end of century, new report...
» Maryland PARCC scores: Math results worst since 2015, though English scores see bump
Maryland student achievement in math has long lagged behind reading, and this year’s test results show not much has changed with a slight drop on standardized test scores highlighting the failure of schools to turn math instruction around. While proficiency rose by 2 percentage points in English...
» These Baltimore-area schools performed best on Maryland’s 2019 PARCC standardized tests
The Maryland State Department of Education has released the results of the 2019 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, standardized tests. These were the top performing schools on English and math assessments for grades 3-5 and 6-8. View the complete 2019 Maryland...
» 2019 Maryland PARCC scores: Search by school
The Maryland State Department of Education has released the results of the 2019 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, standardized tests. Browse or search the table below to view how an elementary, middle, or high school performed on the annual math and English...
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Ravens/Football
» Former Ravens quarterback Anthony Wright hospitalized after shooting
Former Ravens quarterback Anthony Wright was hospitalized Monday after being shot “multiple” times, North Carolina police said. Witnesses told police in Concord, N.C., that Wright was shot after an argument with his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend Monday afternoon. Wright was taken to a local hospital...
» Ravens wait for 'cream' to surface in battle for starting left guard
In Ronnie Stanley and Orlando Brown Jr., the Ravens have a pair of potential Pro Bowl bookend tackles. Marshal Yanda is one of the NFL’s best right guards. Center Matt Skura has the confidence of coach John Harbaugh. Left guard remains the biggest question mark on the Ravens offensive line. Three...
» Preston: Looking ahead to Ravens' top training camp storylines by position
It’s that time of the year when most NFL executives are playing golf or laying on the beach. It’s dark around the league as far as business, a time for relaxation before training camps open. With the Ravens set to have their first practice July 25, it’s unlikely they will make any deals before...
» Preston's observations: He hasn't played a game yet for the Ravens, but Earl Thomas is already a team leader
When veteran wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. signed with the Ravens before the 2014 season, he was careful about displaying too much leadership too soon. He didn’t want to cause any problems in the locker room right away. But it’s been different since the Ravens signed veteran safety Earl Thomas...
» Preston: Rebuilding Jets have a Ravens flavor, and GM Eric DeCosta has taken notice
The New York Jets have a Ravens flavor, one that impresses Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta but does not concern him. During this offseason, the Jets have made former Ravens national scout Joe Douglas their general manager and recently added two more former Ravens front office assistants...
» Central Carroll: Adoption drive at Finksburg library; new Summer Wellness Series; Heavens to Betsey flea market
Bring your family and come out to meet some wonderful dogs in need of loving forever homes at the Finksburg branch library’s Operation Paws for Homes Adoption Event on Saturday, July 13, beginning at 11 a.m. “This is a very casual event that will be held outside the library,” said Max Eber, children’s...
» North Carroll: Manchester Baptist Church hosting VBS, movie nights; outdoor music at Coon Club
Manchester Baptist Church is hosting “In the Wild VBS: Join the Adventure” from Sunday, July 14 through Friday, July 19, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each day. The vacation Bible school kickoff event is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. They will be showing “God's Little Creatures,” and admission is free....
» Visitation and service listings for July 9
James E. “Jim” Cook: Visitation, 5 p.m. until time of celebration of life, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster. John J. “Joe” Fisher Sr.: Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today; service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis St., Westminster....
» Rising fifth-graders learn how to make paper at Living History Camp at Carroll farm museum
Madeline Richelderfer feels grateful she wasn’t alive during the 1800s. “I don’t think I could live without pizza, first of all. Or like, video games and stuff,” she said. “They didn’t have a whole lot — they had board games. Maybe like checkers. That’s about it.” Richelderfer, 10, hasn’t learned...
» Westminster man charged with assault
A Westminster man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman in the parking lot of the Westminster Walmart. Kasey Camron Kassakatis, 21, of the 100 block of South Ralph Street, was charged with one count each of second-degree assault, malicious destruction of property valued less than $1,000...
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