Sunday storm topples trees, leaves damage in Elkton
ELKTON — A strong summer thunderstorm Sunday left a trail of debris and damage in its wake in downtown Elkton.
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Man charged in Charlestown 'road rage' stabbing
CHARLESTOWN — A man remains jailed without bond after he allegedly punched a woman and then stabbed her boyfriend five times in the back and once in the face during what investigators described as a "road rage incident" near Charlestown…
Officials break ground on new Ches. City Elementary
CHESAPEAKE CITY — More than 80 years after Chesapeake City Elementary School was originally built, county and town officials, school leaders and community members gathered Monday morning to break ground on a new building to house the school.
Harmful blue-green algae found in Cecil
CHARLESTOWN — The Cecil County Health Department found a naturally-occurring growth at a beach on the Northeast River last month that is toxic to pets, livestock and humans.
Syed asks the Supreme Court to review his case
Attorneys for Adnan Syed filed their petition for review with the Supreme Court Monday, arguing the case presents a straightforward issue despite its “eye-catching” nature, which has inspired podcasts and documentaries. The Maryland Court of Appeals reinstated Syed’s conviction in March, finding the failure of his defense attorney to contact an alibi witness constituted deficient performance ...
Michael Hendler, Andrew Radding, David Rudow and Tracy Steedman | Adelberg Rudow
Four Adelberg Rudow lawyers were named to the Best Lawyers in America list, including Michael Hendler, Andrew Radding, David Rudow and Tracy Steedman. Hendler was recognized as a top family law practitioner. He is a former chair of the Maryland chapter of the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers has extensive experience representing clients in high ...
Light rail service resumes in stretch damaged in July
Light rail trains resumed running Monday between Oriole Park at Camden Yards and North Avenue in Baltimore. A section of the Convention Center light rail stop collapsed July 8 after a water main broke under Howard Street. Trains resumed traveling the two-mile stretch of track that serves six stations through downtown Baltimore on Monday morning, ...
Derek Reynolds | Lutheran World Relief and IMA World Health
Derek Reynolds has joined Lutheran World Relief and IMA World Health as vice president for business development. He brings more than 25 years of experience in international development in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and the U.S. with expertise in business development, revenue and resource mobilization, strategic planning, donor engagement, grant management and information ...
Thomas B. Hudson | Hudson Cook
Thomas B. Hudson, a founding partner of Hudson Cook, was named to The Best Lawyers in America for the 12th time. Hudson, who now serves the firm in an Of Counsel capacity, was recognized in the financial services regulation law category. He has practiced consumer financial services law since 1973 and focused his practice on ...
Study warns states not to count on a windfall from marijuana legalization
A new study from the Pew Charitable Trusts is urging states to be cautious about projecting revenues from legalizing recreational marijuana and to avoid tying big-ticket spending plans to an anticipated marijuana windfall. The report released Monday morning comes hours before a Maryland legislative panel that is sorting through the public policies related to legalizing ...
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By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Host Micha Green gives THE RUN DOWN on the trending topics in this weeks AFRO AMERICAN NEWSPAPER
Cardi B. Sets the Record Straight about Her Race and Ethnicity
By Keka Araujo The conversation surrounding Latinos regarding ethnicity vs. race is an ongoing theme. Cardi B, a Black Latina who speaks Spanish, set the record straight for fans who may have been confused about her ethnic, racial, and national identity. The Grammy-Winning Rap Star took to her Instagram account to talk about the subject. […]
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) TV Honors Winners Announced
By Sentinel News Service Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us” earned four wins from the African American Film Critics Association, who today, announced the winners of its upcoming AAFCA TV Honors. The highly popular Netflix limited series about the infamous Central Park rape case that resulted in the arrest and false imprisonment of five Black […]
Robin Thede Looks to Build Legacy in HBO Sketch Comedy Show
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robin Thede knew plenty of talented African-American woman comedians, but only a few were getting hired on popular TV comedy shows such as “Saturday Night Live” and “Mad TV.” So, Thede decided to create her own show featuring some of the industry’s funniest Black […]
Hampton University Looks to Train Black eSports Players
By MATT JONES, The Daily Press HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Kyle Giersdorf, a 16-year-old from Pennsylvania, found himself $3 million richer this summer. He won the money after beating 99 other players in the online fighting game Fortnite Battle Royale during the Fortnite World Cup finals on July 28. For comparison, golfer Gary Woodland took […]
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