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    John Brown III, a College Park legend who also chaired the Maryland Stadium Authority, died at the age of 77.
    Even at his memorial service, John Brown III was the life of the party
    John Brown III, a College Park legend who co-founded the popular bar RJ Bentley’s and also chaired the Maryland Stadium Authority, died on Nov. 9 of heart failure. He was 77.
    A crowd gathers for alleged exhibition driving in Maryland on a recent weekend.
    4 teens arrested in crackdown on exhibition driving events across region
    Four teenagers were arrested in a bust of 10 exhibition driving events across Maryland.
    Gabriela Hernandez Marquez, an undocumented immigrant, speaks at an event announcing Anne Arundel County’s pursuit of a Certified Welcoming designation from Welcoming America. The designation will position Anne Arundel as a leader in immigrant inclusion, joining more than two dozen communities across the U.S. and becoming only the third local government in Maryland to achieve this distinction.
    Is a welcoming Maryland ready for an increase in its immigrant populations?
    Maryland is preparing for an influx of immigrants looking for less hostile living conditions than in other less-welcoming states
    Double-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Team Name: Chesapeake Baysox
    Baysox drop Bowie from name and rebrand with new, more regional name
    The Orioles’ Double-A affiliate is changing its name to the Chesapeake Baysox in an effort to appeal to a wider audience across the Chesapeake Bay region.
    Police say a Baltimore man who allegedly shot and wounded a co-worker on Interstate 95 in Howard County may have blamed the victim for a demotion.
    Baltimore man allegedly shot co-worker on I-95 over demotion, police say
    Police say a Baltimore man who allegedly shot and wounded a co-worker on Interstate 95 in Howard County may have blamed the victim for a demotion.

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    Circuit Court Judge Ginina A. Jackson-Stevenson, left, prepares to canvas with supporters of Del. Mike Rogers on Jan. 6, 2024. She lost her seat on the bench in November. It's the first time since 2004 that an appointed Black judge lost to a white challenger.
    Anne Arundel County voted against diversity. That might end judicial elections.
    When Anne Arundel County voters rejected Circuit Court Judge Ginina Jackson-Stevenson for lawyer Tom Casey, they reduced the number of Black judges on the bench by one-third.
    The Maryland State Police logo.
    Police identify man shot on I-95 Monday morning
    All lanes of I-95 North in Laurel were closed after a man was found shot outside of his vehicle early Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
    Maryland celebrities dish about the best gifts they have given or received
    We asked Maryland celebrities about the best gifts they have given or received.
    ASTON, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pauses during a CNN Presidential Town Hall at Sun Center Studios on October 23, 2024 in Aston, Pennsylvania. With less than two weeks to Election Day, Harris spent the day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and made a visit to Famous 4th Street Delicatessen to greet supporters.
    Maryland women wonder: Will America ever elect a female president?
    After loses by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, Maryland women in politics ponder whether they will see a woman president in their lifetime.
    Supporters listen as Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election Wednesday during a speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
    They voted to make history with Harris and lost. Black women react to Trump’s victory.
    Black women voted to make history supporting Kamala Harris. After her loss, many take it personally.

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    Newly-elected U.S. Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth delivers a victory speech at her election night party in Annapolis, Md.
    Congressional races: Elfreth wins open seat, incumbents reelected
    Democrat Sarah Elfreth won the race for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District, a heavily Democratic area that includes swaths of Howard and Anne Arundel counties.
    Singer Beyonce performs at the Staples Center on July 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
    Addressing youth voting one concert at a time
    #iVoted, which works in conjunction with Johns Hopkins University’s SNF Agora Institute, produces free concerts as an incentive to get young people to vote.
    Designer Christian Siriano designed a custom business wear ensemble for Vice President Kamala Harris to wear to the 2023 State of the Union Address.
    From Nicole Ari Parker to Christian Siriano, Maryland celebrities get political
    We’ve combed social media profiles, watched television appearances and read interviews in other publications to tell you how celebrities with Maryland ties will vote this election cycle.
    A former mayor of University Park was charged with 28 counts related to child sexual abuse material after authorities searched his home Monday, according to online court records.
    Ex-University Park mayor charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
    A former mayor of University Park was charged with 28 counts related to child sexual abuse material after authorities searched his home Monday, according to online court records.
    Former President Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to a campaign office in Maryland on Thursday. He was accompanied by Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
    Obama pays surprise visit to volunteers at phone bank for Alsobrooks
    Former president Barack Obama dropped in at a phone bank for Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday. He brought Halloween cookies and stressed the importance of electing Democrats like Alsobrooks to support the agenda of Kamala Harris.

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    Congressman Glenn Ivey is running for re-election in the 4th District. He faces Republican George McDermott.
    Candidates for the 4th Congressional District
    Candidates for the 4th Congressional District include Glenn Ivey and George McDermott.
    Students gather at McKeldin Mall on the University of Maryland campus on Monday, October 7, 2024, for an interfaith vigil organized by Students for Justice in Palestine.
    Hundreds gather peacefully for controversial University of Maryland Gaza vigil
    The controversial event hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine was ultimately a peaceful one, despite the contentious road to get here.
    Last year, five people were shot on the campus of Morgan State University during homecoming week celebrations. This year, security is more strict.
    Ahead of homecoming, Maryland universities ramp up security with drones, license plate readers
    Following the string of shootings during homecoming celebrations in recent years, campus police departments are implementing additional security measures and protocols.
    Library and campus of the University of Maryland located in College Park, MD.
    University of Maryland can’t cancel Gaza vigil, federal judge rules
    A federal judge on Tuesday granted a University of Maryland student group’s request for an injunction — with a few conditions.
    Pastor Robert Turner of Empowerment Temple begins his monthly walk from Baltimore to the White House to raise awareness for reparations on October 9, 2023.
    California took several actions for reparations. Could Maryland be next?
    Despite veto of a California bill, state officials and advocates in favor of reparations say it's obtainable in Maryland.
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