Before I walk you, dear reader, through some of this week’s bite-sized pieces of food and dining news in the Baltimore area, I’d love to introduce myself. My name is Jane Godiner, and I’m the new food reporter for The Baltimore Sun. I’m originally from New York City, where I kindled my love of food over hand-pulled Xi’an-style noodles in Chinatown and cheesy Venezuelan cachapas … [Read more...] about Bits & Bites: New Baltimore Sun food reporter, crossword puzzles at Brewer’s Art
Pell Grant cuts could lead Maryland students to take out more loans
Asia Matthews may have to take out an additional $1,700 in student loans next year to complete her degree at Morgan State University, under a new Trump administration proposal to reduce Pell Grants. Matthews’ additional loans would add to a $25,000 pile of debt she’s already racked up during her time in college, with around $10,000 still left to pay off. “I’m not that happy … [Read more...] about Pell Grant cuts could lead Maryland students to take out more loans
Orioles’ Coby Mayo has a World Series champ ‘in his corner’
Coby Mayo was drafted as a shortstop and spent most of his time in the minor leagues at third base. But the Orioles’ top infield prospect has been following in the footsteps of a star first baseman since Little League. Mayo, 23, first met Anthony Rizzo when he was 9 or 10 years old. The fellow Parkland, Florida, native — a three-time All-Star and 2016 World Series champion with … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Coby Mayo has a World Series champ ‘in his corner’
READER POLL: Should parents be able to opt out their children from LGBTQ-themed lessons in school?
In April, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case on the religious rights of parents in Maryland who want to remove their children from elementary school classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters. The court seemed likely to find that the Montgomery County school system could not require elementary school children to sit through lessons involving the books if parents expressed … [Read more...] about READER POLL: Should parents be able to opt out their children from LGBTQ-themed lessons in school?
Baltimore Sun All-Metro girls lacrosse for 2025 season
Here are The Baltimore Sun’s All-Metro girls lacrosse teams for the 2025 season: Player of the Year Emma Penczek, Manchester Valley, senior, midfielder Some day, when Manchester Valley midfielder Emma Penczek looks back on one of the most storied high school careers in state history, she’ll think about the championships she helped win and the records she shattered. But those … [Read more...] about Baltimore Sun All-Metro girls lacrosse for 2025 season