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Baltimore-based designer Jody Davis collaborates with Orioles for special Hawaiian collection
BALTIMORE — Baltimore fashion designer Jody Davis is partnering with the Baltimore Orioles for a special collection that will be featured at this weekend's game against the Miami Marlins. WATCH: Jody Davis collaborates with Orioles for special...

Maryland immigration advocates call for Abrego Garcia's return

Maryland correctional officer claimed fake income to receive $19,000 loan, OIG report says
A Maryland correctional officer is accused of claiming fake income to acquire a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, according to the Office of the Inspector General. According to the investigation, the officer applied for a PPP loan on May 21,...

Baltimore County Restaurant Week: Mama's on the Half Shell
BALTIMORE — Baltimore County Restaurant Week begins Friday, July 11th and runs through Sunday the 20th. BMORE Lifestyle host Alex Parker got a head start by visiting Mama's on the Half Shell in Owings Mills.

Education Department opens racial discrimination investigation into GMU's DEI policies
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Thursday that they are launching an investigation into George Mason University (GMU) for allegedly recreating a "racially hostile environment." The...
Maryland sports betting generates $9.2M for state in June, $88.8M for fiscal year
(WBFF) — Maryland’s sports betting industry closed out Fiscal Year 2025 on a high note, contributing over $9.2 million to the state in June and bringing the total annual contribution to nearly $89 million — a 47.4% increase over the previous...

Parental Rights in Education Vindicated, Again
In his encyclical Divini Illius Magistri—“Of the Divine Master”—Pope Pius XI reflected on the family’s God-given authority in education. The Holy Father defended the natural right of parents in education by adverting to first principles: The...

Maryland sports wagering revenue jumps 47% as tax rate increases
Updated on: July 10, 2025 / 4:07 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore CBS News Live CBS News Baltimore Live Maryland ended the fiscal year by bringing in $9.2 million from sports wagering in June, according to a report from Maryland Lottery and Gaming. $9.1...

25 hospitalized after suspected mass drug overdose in West Baltimore
At least 25 people were hospitalized after suspected drug overdoses in West Baltimore Thursday morning, according to Baltimore Fire officials. Fire crews and paramedics responded to the intersection of Pennsylvania and North Avenues around 9:20...

Pleebo Health Center trains 20 TTMs in Maryland.
By: Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County. PLEEBO, Maryland, July 11, 2025 —Health authorities at the Pleebo Health Center have concluded a day-long training for Trained Traditional Midwives (TTMs) across the Pleebo-Sodoken District in Maryland...

Baltimore/Washington One Caribbean Carnival set for this weekend
(Baltimore, MD) -- Over 35,000 people are expected to attend the 44th annual Baltimore/Washington One Caribbean Carnival this weekend. The festival, held at Druid Hill Park from Friday through Sunday, celebrates Caribbean culture and unity. Friday...

Maryland casino revenue slips 1.4% in June to $160.6 million
Maryland’s six privately operated casinos generated just over $160.6 million in gaming revenue from slot machines and table games in June 2025, a slight decline of 1.4% compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the...

John Kerry admits: Trump ‘was right’ on immigration
John Kerry Democrats “missed on the issue of immigration,” John Kerry says he told President Joe Biden. His party “allowed the border to continue to be sieged,” Kerry, who served as secretary of state under President Barack Obama, said Thursday...

Censured Baltimore County school board member announces re-election bid
A Baltimore County School Board member who was censured this year after a heated exchange with Superintendent Myriam Rogers announced her bid for re-election Wednesday night. Maggie Litz Domanowski, who represents District 3, said Wednesday night...

Maryland Sports Wagering Boosts Blueprint Fund with $9.2M in June
BALTIMORE, Md. – Maryland’s sports wagering market contributed $9,226,682 to the state in June 2025, concluding Fiscal Year 2025 with a total of $88,923,572 directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund. This fund, which supports public...

Meridian elevates cultural diplomacy; African embassies honor independence
Meridian’s Culturefix blends creativity and diplomacy Diplomats and the creative industries collided in Washington last month for Meridian International Center’s fifth edition of its signature cultural diplomacy event, Culturefix. Hosted on June 5...

Educational Systems FCU Unveils Modern Waldorf Branch
Waldorf, MD – Educational Systems FCU has completed renovations at its Waldorf Branch, located at 169A Smallwood Village Center, delivering a modernized banking experience for its 95,000 members. The updated branch, celebrated with a community...

Renaming Baltimore’s promenade: Make it ‘Common’ | READER COMMENTARY
In regular political discourse, the “common good” refers to those facilities — material, cultural, natural or institutional — that should exist in a kind of relational obligation between all members of any community. The Boston Common is a...

Shacknews Presents: Pop! Goes the Culture! Episode 166
We're reviewing Jurassic World Rebirth and Squid Game Season 3 on today's PGTC! Happy Thursday, folks! Pop! Goes the Culture! is back to discuss the latest and greatest in the entertainment world. Join hosts Donovan and Greg for the discussion!...

Trump’s Order To Strip Citizenship Rights From Babies Born To Immigrants In US Put On Hold
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 21:53 IST A New Hampshire judge halts Trump’s order denying citizenship to children born to undocumented or temporary immigrants, triggering legal face-off at the Supreme Court. President Donald Trump signs an executive...