PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary. A flagship “No Kings” march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to … [Read more...] about Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ demonstrations across the US
How should Maryland handle juvenile crime? Baltimore-area residents weigh in.
With the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services under new leadership, Baltimore-area residents have mixed opinions about how the state should handle juvenile justice. Gov. Wes Moore told The Baltimore Sun that he ordered Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi’s Monday resignation after seeing too little progress from the agency head. Betsy Fox Tolentino, … [Read more...] about How should Maryland handle juvenile crime? Baltimore-area residents weigh in.
Free youth golf initiatives around Baltimore help overcome barriers
Jayquann Johnson was 8 years old when he ventured onto the Clifton Park Golf Course – across the street from where his father was killed – to simply hit golf balls and pick up pointers. Instead, Johnson discovered First Tee, a program weaving together life and golf skills. Johnson, now the community outreach coordinator at First Tee Greater Baltimore, attended St. Frances … [Read more...] about Free youth golf initiatives around Baltimore help overcome barriers
How the Orioles’ Dominican Republic-born bullpen trio is bonding
During the winter months, Orioles relief pitchers Seranthony Domínguez and Gregory Soto train together in their native country, the Dominican Republic, continuing a friendship they’ve built over the past three years. They, along with closer Félix Bautista, are a part of a unique trio: Baltimore is the only team in Major League Baseball with three Dominican Republic-born relief … [Read more...] about How the Orioles’ Dominican Republic-born bullpen trio is bonding
Tennessee judge to hear arguments about releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from pretrial detention
By TRAVIS LOLLER and BEN FINLEY, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge is scheduled to hear arguments Friday about whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be released from jail pending the outcome of a trial on human smuggling charges. In a motion asking U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes to order Abrego Garcia detained, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle … [Read more...] about Tennessee judge to hear arguments about releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from pretrial detention