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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)...
Maryland doubles down on commitment to federal workers amid government shutdown
Maryland leaders doubled down on their commitment to support federal workers in the state as the government shutdown stretched into day eight on Wednesday. Members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation, including Gov. Wes Moore, Sen. Chris Van...
Baltimore Weekend Events: Fell’s Point Fun Festival, Common, Hidden Brain, and more.
This weekend brings several fun performances, a community festival, opportunities for scientific exploration, and more. Check it all out in our weekend events roundup: Stravinsky Ballets & Iberian Tales, Thursday, Oct. 9, and Sunday, Oct. 12,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Under Armour Echo Review: A new direction in sneaker culture
The Under Armour brand, renowned for its performance-enhancing shoes, is venturing into streetwear products with the new Echo brand sneakers. I’ve been using their latest Echo sneakers for jogging, walking and casual daily wear, and after about...
Maryland doubles down on commitment to federal workers amid government shutdown
Maryland leaders doubled down on their commitment to support federal workers in the state as the government shutdown stretched into day eight on Wednesday. Members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation, including Gov. Wes Moore, Sen. Chris Van...
Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller joins support for Virginia Lieutenant Governor Candidate Ghazala Hashmi
Virginia Senator Ghazala Hashmi with Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller at the recent event held to celebrate Hashmi’s achievements and support her campaign for Lt. Governor of Virginia. ALL PHOTOS: Courtesy Aruna Miller for Maryland. Maryland Lt....
Faith journeys enrich religious communities
The realization of a religious vocation rarely comes as a thunderclap. More often, it emerges gradually, in quiet reflection or steady growth from childhood. For four with ties to the Archdiocese of Baltimore, discernment unfolded differently, yet...
MONOPOLY: Baltimore Edition to be unveiled Oct. 24
A Baltimore themed Monopoly board is set to debut later this month. On Oct. 24, local officials and business leaders will unveil MONOPOLY: Baltimore Edition at Power Plant Live! This Monopoly game is the only official version made for Maryland,...
Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge...
“I live in Chicago if folks haven’t noticed,” she said. “And I’m not blind, right?” Community efforts to oppose U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have ramped up in the nation’s third-largest city, where neighborhood groups have assembled to...
Dem school board chair drops Senate bid after 'radical empathy' backlash over illegal immigrant superintendent
Fox News' Nate Foy provides an update on the case against Ian Roberts, who faces up to 10 years in prison for a federal gun charge after being arrested by ICE. Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley weighs in. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...
Maryland Swifties on the highs, lows and oh-nos of ‘Life of a Showgirl’
You have to be very careful what you write or say about certain topics, lest staunch disagreers make your life difficult. I am speaking, of course, about Taylor Swift fans. Like Beyoncé’s Beyhive and the Barbzs, Nicki Minaj’s fandom, Swifties...
Federal immigration officers in Chicago area ordered to wear body cameras after protest clashes
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. What we know: U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis said she...
Judge declares federal immigration officers must wear body cameras in Chicago
By CHRISTINE FERNANDO, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — 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....