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The employees in Towson were the first in the United States to form a union of Apple store workers in 2022, and then in late June became the first in the country to reach a tentative contract agreement after protracted negotiations.
Towson Apple employees approve union contract with higher pay, schedule protections
The employees in Towson were the first in the United States to form a union of Apple store workers in 2022, and then in late June became the first in the country to reach a tentative contract agreement after protracted negotiations.
Patrick Moran, President of AFSCME Maryland Council 3, decries working conditions at the Department of Public Works at a press conference following the death of Ronald Silver II, who was on the job with the DPW's Bureau of Solid Waste when he died, outside of City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Gov. Moore calls for ‘full investigation’ after Baltimore sanitation worker’s heat death
A coalition of Baltimore City Council members and AFSCME Council 3 leaders came together Tuesday morning to demand more protection for public employees following the heat-related death of a sanitation worker, Ronald Silver II.
The sheriff’s office did not say how the situation escalated or whether the subject had or fired a weapon.
Man shot by police during barricade at Frederick hotel was wanted in Pennsylvania
A 45-year-old man wanted for sexual assault and abuse as shot by police, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said.
A captured cicada killer from Patterson Park.
What are those swarming bugs in Patterson Park?
There’s no need to worry — unless you’re a cicada.
A trailer sits behind a fence covered in vies, with an old, painted brick building in the background.
Council members, unions demand new safety measures after sanitation worker’s death
The heat-related death of a Baltimore sanitation worker has prompted City Council members and city worker unions to demand more stringent safety-measure for municipal workers. The city Department of Public Works paused trash and recycling collection Tuesday to focus on heat safety training sessions.
This weekend, Bailey Anne Kennedy could become the first trans woman to be crowned Miss USA — though she’s not the first to compete for the title.
How to watch Maryland’s Bailey Anne Kennedy compete for Miss USA
This weekend, Bailey Anne Kennedy could become the first trans woman to be crowned Miss USA. Here’s how you can tune in.
While it may not be the hottest weekend of the year, Artscape weekend is forecast to be hot and humid.
Artscape weekend will be dangerously hot and maybe stormy
While it may not be the hottest weekend of the year, Artscape weekend is forecast to be hot and humid.
First time offenders caught by the “noise cameras” would get a warning, with subsequent violations earning a fine of up to $75.
Montgomery County considers ‘noise cameras’ for ticketing loud vehicles
Montgomery County lawmakers want to establish a pilot program that would automatically ticket drivers if their vehicles are making excessive noise via unlawfully modified exhaust systems.
Baltimore Police lights flicker at night.
Prince George’s County canine officer charged with animal cruelty
A Prince George’s County canine officer is charged with animal cruelty over the mistreatment of a police dog.
Wind turbines in the ocean.
How Maryland’s first offshore wind farm could affect the environment
The project that could become Maryland’s first offshore wind farm would have few major environmental impacts, according to a review by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Workers at the Towson Apple store have secured a union contract, the first of its kind in the country.
Union for Apple workers in Towson reaches ‘historic’ contract with tech giant
Workers at the Towson Apple store have secured a union contract, the first of its kind in the country.
Sen. Ben Cardin is presiding over the speech, while Sen. Chris Van Hollen, pictured here in a file photo from July 2023, said he’s skipping it.
Maryland senators split on attending Netanyahu’s Congress speech
Sen. Ben Cardin is presiding over the speech, while Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he’s skipping it.
Drought watch expands to include western parts of Maryland.
Drought watch expands to include western counties in Maryland
The Western Maryland drought watch is based on lower-than-normal stream flows and groundwater levels for this time of year, state officials said.
A restored oyster reef in a sanctuary in the James River, Maryland.
There are more parasites in oyster sanctuaries. Here’s why that’s a good sign.
Biologists with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center found evidence that sanctuaries in tributaries of the bay have higher populations of oysters and other marine life, including two common parasites.
Then-Sen. Kamala Harris based her first run for president in Baltimore. As of now, it does not appear the vice president will move the campaign apparatus from Wilmington, Delaware, to Charm City.
It doesn’t seem like Kamala Harris will base her campaign in Baltimore again
Then-Sen. Kamala Harris based her first run for president in Baltimore. As of now, it does not appear the vice president will move the campaign apparatus from Wilmington, Delaware, to Charm City.
The Amorphophallus titanum, or better known as the “Corpse Flower”, bloomed in the early morning hours of July 22, 2024 at the US Botanical Gardens. The garden is home to two of the flowers, with one still waiting to bloom. The corpse flower is known for its pungent smell and blooms for just 2-3 days once every two to three years and can grow up to 8 feet tall. Today people lined up to selfie, FaceTime loved ones and inspect the interesting flower. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner)
A rare, stinky corpse flower is blooming not far from Maryland
If you want to get a whiff or catch a glimpse of the endangered corpse flower, now is your chance.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
12-year-old fatally shot inside East Baltimore house identified; police searching for shooter
A Baltimore Police Department spokesperson said in an email a child was shot in the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue.
Sophie Fitzsimmons-Peters died just days after giving birth to her second child. She’s remembered as kind, humble, intelligent and as having a competitive streak.
A young mother’s sudden death has the community rallying behind her family
Fitzsimmons-Peters died July 9 from post-delivery complications, just days after giving birth to Josie, her second child and only daughter. She was 34. Josie is healthy, her family said.
Employees at Bethesda Game Studios offices in Montgomery County and in Texas have unionized.
Maryland-based Bethesda Game Studios employees unionize
The workers at Bethesda Game Studios now represent the first wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft video game studio, according to the union.
Long lines at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Chaos for travelers at BWI amid global network disruptions
Many travelers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport had a frustrating and chaotic morning as a consequence of a global technology outage.
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