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“The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger has entered a “private recovery program” weeks after being found guilty in a DUI incident that happened last March.
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger enters rehab after DUI conviction
Karen Huger, who calls herself the “Grand Dame of Potomac,” has entered a recovery program after her DUI conviction last month
Johns Hopkins University has entered a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education after the Office of Civil Rights issued "compliance concerns" over the university's handling of antisemitism and Islamophobia complaints.
Johns Hopkins resolves ‘concerns’ over antisemitic, Islamophobic incidents on campus
Johns Hopkins University has entered a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education after the Office of Civil Rights issued "compliance concerns" over the university's handling of antisemitism and Islamophobia complaints
The Maryland State House in Annapolis is the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use.
Here’s the Maryland education legislation we’re keeping an eye on
So far, lawmakers seem focused on the Blueprint, cellphone bans and students charged with crimes.
Workers shovel snow off the sidewalks near the dorms at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore on Monday.
List: Baltimore-area schools closed Tuesday from winter storm
Public and private school closures for Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Dozens of Marylanders have been charged with involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in 2021.
A look at Marylanders involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection as Trump returns to office
President-elect Donald Trump vowed he would act quickly — on his first day in office — to look at individual cases and pardon people who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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5 tips to conserve heat and save money
Here are five things to keep in mind when conserving heat to save money.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 24: Lupe Fiasco performs at halftime in the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
Rapper Lupe Fiasco named visiting professor at Baltimore’s Peabody Institute
The Grammy-nominated emcee will teach students in one-on-one studio sessions next fall.
Experts recommend students fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible because some financial aid is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Last year’s FAFSA was a disaster. Here’s what to expect this time.
After last year’s tumultuous rollout, experts say this year’s FAFSA is working smoothly so far.
Dr. Kofi Nyarko, director of Morgan State’s AI center, inside his office at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, on Dec. 19, 2024.
Inside the race for AI: How Maryland colleges are adapting to artificial intelligence
Colleges are a bit late to the artificial intelligence party, but want to take the lead in studying its ethical uses.
The Banner’s most memorable education stories of 2024
From allegations against a school board candidate to an AI scandal, this year left a mark on Maryland students, families and educators.
The settlement would not admit any wrongdoing from the Johns Hopkins University, a spokesperson said.
Johns Hopkins plans to settle in lawsuit over wealthy student admissions
The settlement would not admit any wrongdoing from the Baltimore university, a spokesperson said.
Karen Huger defends her actions regarding her DUI in a scene from “The Real Housewives of Potomac.”
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger found guilty in DUI case
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger could face up to two years in prison after being found guilty in her DUI case.
More than 27% of Johns Hopkins University undergraduate and graduate students are from outside the U.S.
Maryland colleges warn international students to return before Trump’s inauguration
The president-elect has said he would reinstate the 2017 travel ban barring people from some predominantly Muslim countries.
Peter Thomas, owner of Bar One, pleaded guilty in his federal tax case this summer.
Feds want 2-year prison sentence for Bar One’s Peter Thomas in tax case
Restauranteur and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Peter Thomas, who operated Bar One in Baltimore, should face “at least” two years in prison in tax case, federal prosecutors say.
In a now-private video on YouTube of Gilman School Founder’s Day Ceremony in 2016, Luigi Mangione referenced class experiences like the school production of “The Addams Family” or beating rival McDonough in football.
Luigi Mangione was Gilman School valedictorian
He went on to study engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.
A photo released by the Altoona Police Department shows Luigi Mangione in a holding cell after being taken into custody on Monday, overlaid on what is believed to be Mangione's public Instagram page.
Luigi Mangione’s social media profiles portray a privileged man interested in utilitarianism
Luigi Mangione’s name had barely been released when the internet turned its attention to his digital footprint, poring over his posts and profiles for insight into the man accused of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Police gather outside of a Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan where United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on December 04, 2024 in New York City. Brian Thompson was shot and killed before 7:00 AM this morning outside the Hilton Hotel, just before he was set to attend the company's annual investors' meeting.
Who is Luigi Mangione? Scion of Baltimore family charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Police apprehended the man after receiving a tip that he had been spotted at a McDonald’s near Altoona, Pennsylvania.
A federal judge upheld the Naval Academy’s consideration of race in admissions, which he said is “narrowly tailored” to meet its national security interests.
U.S. Naval Academy prevails in race-conscious admissions case
A federal judge upheld the Naval Academy’s consideration of race in admissions, which he said is “narrowly tailored” to meet its national security interests.
Students walk outside the Guerrieri Academic Commons at Salisbury University, where 15 students were charged in an off-campus attack.
Hate crime charges dropped against most Salisbury students in off-campus attack
Misdemeanor false imprisonment and second-degree assault charges remain for most of the defendants, and many trials are set for late January.
Library and campus of the University of Maryland located in College Park, MD.
University of Maryland may halt raises next year amid state budget deficit
The state’s billion-dollar deficit is expected to hit public colleges, said University of Maryland President Darryll Pines.
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