10 Appalachian Foods That Everyone Should Try Once

Appalachia is a mountainous region stretching across the Eastern United States, including all of West Virginia and parts of twelve other states. These other states include Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North...

Baltimore City IG investigates taxpayer-backed youth fund

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The taxpayer-backed Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF) is under investigation by the Baltimore City inspector general, according to sources familiar with the investigation. The probe, led by Inspector General Isabel...

Maryland’s $25.6B Shortfall Exposed

Maryland required an additional $25.6 billion to cover its bills at the end of fiscal year 2024, resulting in a taxpayer burden of $11,100 per taxpayer, according to a report from the nonprofit Truth in Accounting. The Chicago-based organization...

Baltimore communities push back on Johns Hopkins' construction of DSAI project

Two communities in Baltimore are pushing back on a new Johns Hopkins University project. Residents in the Wyman Park and Remington neighborhoods say Johns Hopkins is requesting a waiver that would weaken stormwater protections while the university...

‘A mission ahead’ – home side favourite takes the Maryland 5 Star Thursday dressage lead, plus a comeback story

Boyd Martin holds the Mars Maryland 5 Star dressage lead after the first day of action today (Thursday, 16 October), having scored 31 on the syndicate-owned Luke 140. Second into the arena today, Boyd presented Luke 140 in a pleasing open frame...

Hansae Deepens Role in Global Fashion Education with Next Design School

Hansae Co., Ltd., one of South Korea’s leading apparel exporters, is deepening its footprint in fashion education through its continued partnership with Next Design School for the program’s second semester. Launched in March, Next Design School...

Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge said

CHICAGO — Troubled by clashes between agents and the public, a judge on Thursday said she will require federal immigration officers in the Chicago area to wear body cameras, and she also summoned a senior official to court next week to discuss an...

Jonathon Heyward’s contract with BSO extended as ‘Converse Conductor’ wins Baltimore’s heart

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announced a three-year contract extension for Jonathon Heyward, BSO Music Director and Harvey M. and Lyn P. Meyerhoff Chair. The new contract ensures his artistic leadership of the BSO will last through the 2030-31...

Forty Years of Heartfelt Service: Honoring Dr. Jeffrey H. Etherton on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Dr. Jeffrey Etherton For 40 years, Jeffrey Howard Etherton, MD, has been at the forefront of cardiac care, saving lives and shaping heart health on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This summer, the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH)...

The 'Funny Story' Of Seahawks Coach Mike Macdonald & Commanders Coach Dan Quinn's First Meeting

While Macdonald didn't get a job out of that encounter with Quinn, he did experience an example of what a positive culture and good coach-player relationships can do for an organization, a lesson he took with him into future jobs. "I tell you...

Baltimore planners approve Mayor Brandon Scott’s Downtown revitalization plan

By a unanimous vote Thursday, the Baltimore City Planning Commission approved Mayor Brandon Scott’s plan to revitalize the city’s downtown area. Known as “Downtown RISE,” the 10-year initiative aims to make Downtown Baltimore more “vibrant,...

Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras

CHICAGO -- Troubled by clashes between agents and the public, a judge on Thursday said federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, and she also summoned a senior official to court next week to discuss an...

Is this the shutdown we need?

It’s fashionable to call the current federal government shutdown a “crisis,” to focus on the missed paychecks, delayed services and bureaucratic disarray. But what if this standoff –this uncomfortable pause in government business — is exactly what...

Maryland Association Of Counties Says They’ll Prioritize Budget Transparency

Background Image from Envato PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) made Calvert County their latest stop on an annual road trip to gather information from counties and share expectations for the next legislative...

Danish retailer known for denim offerings is coming to the Natick Mall

A popular Danish menswear brand is opening its first five stores in the United States, including one at the Natick Mall in December. Founded in 1990, Jack & Jones has more than 4,000 stores in 30 countries. Known for its strong denim heritage and...

Baltimore County’s school board has had an empty seat for months. No one is rushing to fill it.

Baltimore County’s school board, which oversees operations for more than 110,000 students and over 21,000 employees, has had a vacant seat for months. But officials charged with filling it, including the governor’s office, don’t seem to be in any...

Shacknews Presents: Pop! Goes the Culture! Episode 174

We're breaking down the latest movie news on today's Pop! Goes the Culture! Happy Thursday, we're back! After a brief hiatus, Donovan and Greg are back to talk all things movies and television. Get ready for Pop! Goes the Culture! Episode 174 of...

Ruling requires federal immigration officers in Chicago area to wear body cameras

CHICAGO — Federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, a judge said Thursday after seeing tear gas and other aggressive steps used against protesters. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis said she was a “little...

Shrinking federal grants signal sea change for Maryland higher ed

Maryland University scientists are being pushed into uncharted territory as historic funding shifts reshape the academic landscape, with federal research dollars shrinking and even being clawed back. “All of us here in Maryland had become...

Missouri’s Catholic bishops call for merciful, just immigration policies

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (OSV News) — Missouri’s Catholic bishops are urging lawmakers and policymakers at every level of government to work toward lasting solutions to the challenges and opportunities brought by immigrants and immigration to this...