Maryland foster children placed in hotels or left to linger in hospitals for days or weeks when no other options are available may soon see some relief. Legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly has child welfare advocates cautiously optimistic about efforts to increase options for children housed in hotels, office buildings, hospitals and other temporary settings … [Read more...] about Child welfare advocates ‘cautiously optimistic’ about new legislation: ‘There’s some accountability’
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Baltimore Juvenile Justice Center uses theater to empower incarcerated teens
When the 18-year-old watched two friends participating in a Baltimore Center Stage workshop of theater games for incarcerated teens, he became visibly uneasy. As one of the young performers in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center thrust a fist into the air to depict a power pose, the teen shifted from one foot to the other. When the other performer was asked to portray … [Read more...] about Baltimore Juvenile Justice Center uses theater to empower incarcerated teens
Carroll County high school sports week in review: A look at the top teams and players (April 14-20)
Each week, the Carroll County Times highlights a Team of the Week and names five standout players. Team of the Week Manchester Valley girls lacrosse In the past week, the Mavericks not only solidified their hold atop Carroll County but staked their claim to being the best public school team in Maryland. On Tuesday, what was supposed to be a clash for first place in the county … [Read more...] about Carroll County high school sports week in review: A look at the top teams and players (April 14-20)
Orioles’ 24-2 loss, sloppy start validate fear about wasting title window | ANALYSIS
As the Orioles pitcher walked off the mound, Baltimore fans at Camden Yards rose to their feet in unison and gave a raucous standing ovation — almost as if there were stage directions on the tiny videoboard in center field. Amid a month filled with dreadful weather, Easter Sunday was a beautiful day for baseball — a bright blue sky, a tame sun and a faint breeze. Nearly 20,000 … [Read more...] about Orioles’ 24-2 loss, sloppy start validate fear about wasting title window | ANALYSIS
Mike Preston’s Ravens mailbag: What will team do in NFL draft? | COMMENTARY
Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston will answer fans’ questions throughout the Ravens’ offseason. Here’s Preston’s take on a handful of questions from readers: (Editor’s note: Questions have been edited for length and clarity.) There have been three times this offseason in which Eric DeCosta has addressed Mark Andrews’ status and talked about him being a warrior and the … [Read more...] about Mike Preston’s Ravens mailbag: What will team do in NFL draft? | COMMENTARY