Though the 2025 legislative session was marked by a structural deficit of more than $3 billion, tax increases and federal funding cuts, Carroll County lawmakers were able to secure thousands of dollars in funding for eight capital projects. The all-Republican delegation secured funding for these projects using its state bonding authority. In Maryland, the state bonding … [Read more...] about Carroll lawmakers secure thousands in funding for county projects
Plans for new elementary school and Harford Academy in Bel Air introduced; completion likely 2028
Construction of a new elementary school that will also serve as the location for Harford Academy and a career development program in Bel Air is expected to begin next year. The project will be built on 44.49 acres off Eva Mar Boulevard and North Fountain Green Road. Plans show that the combination school will be about 223,000 square feet with 400 parking spaces. According … [Read more...] about Plans for new elementary school and Harford Academy in Bel Air introduced; completion likely 2028
Mike Preston: Ravens’ draft haul needs to improve defense | COMMENTARY
During the past two offseasons, the Ravens have loaded up on offensive talent, including running back Derrick Henry and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. They even added former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush as a backup to starter Lamar Jackson nearly a month ago. That’s all great to appease Jackson and the Ravens’ highly productive offense, but it’s very similar to what … [Read more...] about Mike Preston: Ravens’ draft haul needs to improve defense | COMMENTARY
Orioles mailbag: Who should be the leadoff hitter — Mullins or Henderson?
Baltimore Sun Orioles reporter Jacob Calvin Meyer will answer fan questions every Friday during baseball season. Here are JCM’s thoughts on several questions from readers: (Editor’s note: Questions have been edited for length and clarity. Email jameyer@baltsun.com with questions for next Friday’s mailbag.) Is it time to consider that maybe — just maybe — the Orioles are not as … [Read more...] about Orioles mailbag: Who should be the leadoff hitter — Mullins or Henderson?
Rubio says the US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress within days
By ANGELA CHARLTON and HANNA ARHIROVA, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. may “move on” from trying to secure a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if there is no progress in the coming days, after months of efforts have failed to bring an end to the fighting. He spoke in Paris after landmark talks among U.S., Ukrainian and … [Read more...] about Rubio says the US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress within days