Tensions Flare At Carroll County School Board Meeting Over Optional Masks In Classrooms
While many Maryland counties have begun the school year, masked up, Carroll County is one of the only counties leaving the decision in the hands of parents.
While many Maryland counties have begun the school year, masked up, Carroll County is one of the only counties leaving the decision in the hands of parents.
Parents in Carroll County thanked the school board for making masks optional in the classroom and some are begging to uphold their stance as a state mask mandate is a possibility for Maryland Public Schools.
Some very excited students and teachers are now back in class full-time at Anne Arundel, Carroll and Harford county schools.
Thousands of students will be heading back into the classroom tomorrow and for some, it'll be the first time in more than a year.
The man wore gloves and a nylon stocking over his head, police said.
For a while, golf had fallen flat, but Maryland is now seeing a resurgence in the sport. As it happens, Maryland is a pretty unique place to take up golfing.
Months after he won re-election, Mount Airy Mayor Patrick Rockinberg has died. He was 58.
A jury on Thursday convicted a Westminster man of attempted first-degree murder and other charges in connection with an attack last January.
Penguin Random House, the New York-based publisher of 10,000 new books annually, will open a second distribution center in Carroll County, state officials announced Wednesday, with plans to add 150 new full-time jobs.
A 24-year-old Hampstead man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal charge of possession of child pornography, materials he acquired while on probation after a conviction of the same crime in the Circuit Court of Carroll County.
Many parents have very different views on if masks should be required for kids.
McDaniel College in Westminister welcomed the class of 2025 Thursday and hundreds of new students moved into their dorms.
The family of a Westminster man who was killed in 2003 is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of his murderer, Maryland State Police said Thursday.
An Emmitsburg, Md. couple was arrested on Monday and charged with violent entry or disorderly conduct and knowingly entering restricted buildings or grounds for their alleged participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C. said.
The Carroll County Office of the State's Attorney was awarded nearly $400,000 in grant funds by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services.
Five Maryland counties have been picked by the Maryland Department of Human Services to take part in a federally backed program to support adopted children and foster families.
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office said it has arrested a youth sports coach for charges including child sexual assault and pornography.
When you're a kid, nothing says summer like a trip to overnight camp. Last year, COVID made it impossible for children to gather but this year many camps are finding a way to adapt to COVID protocols.
Katie Zafares of Hampstead wins bronze medal in the women's triathlon at the Tokyo Games.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced nearly $30,000 in awards to companies to expand internet access to 12,000 households in 18 counties, according to a department statement Tuesday.
For 40 years McDaniel College has conducted a clinical reading program for its Master's Students called the McDaniel Summer Reading Program.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued through the Baltimore region by the National Weather Service as storms move through the area.
A 9-year-old boy was among the three people injured by illegal fireworks on July 4th in Carroll County.
Sykesville earned the title of best Main Street in America in 2020 but held off celebrating because of the pandemic.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM.. More showers are possible Monday afternoon.
A vehicle crashed into a house Monday morning in Jessup.
Towson will take on Syracuse; Maryland plays Princeton; Johns Hopkins plays Lehigh.
Maryland women's college lacrosse team will be making its 34th-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
Expect mostly cloudy skies tonight with patchy areas of fog developing. More showers are possible Monday afternoon.
One person died and multiple people were injured when a party bus crashed into a guardrail Sunday morning on I-95 in Harford County.
Callum Robinson was one of the three men found dead in a Mexican town during what was supposed to be a vacation, according to the FBI.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
Salvage crews from the Unified Command are getting closer to removing a huge portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which lies across the bow of the cargo ship that caused the collapse.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
A vehicle crashed into a house Monday morning in Jessup.
Salvage crews from the Unified Command are working on removing a massive portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which lies across the bow of the cargo ship that caused the collapse.
Federal prosecutors have asked to seize former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's Florida condo, according to new court filings.
Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels is calling on protesters to end their encampment on the campus.
Michelle Paris' second book is coming out in May and is called Eat Dessert First—it’s a sweet romance about a plus-sized baker's journey to find the recipe for happiness and love.
The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
We are live at Sterling Forever this morning to see what they thinnk is the perfect gift for Mom this year.
We are joined in studio by DeAndra Bailey from Baltimore, who is headed to Paris to compete in the Food Network competition.
In the debut of "Hangin' with Huber," Huber reflects on a recent family trip to Disney World
Towson will take on Syracuse; Maryland plays Princeton; Johns Hopkins plays Lehigh.
Maryland women's college lacrosse team will be making its 34th-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
Trainer Kenny McPeek and the horse's ownership wouldn't commit to whether the colt would race in the 149th Preakness on May 18 in Baltimore.
Dean Kremer gave up just a base hit and a walk in the Orioles' 11-1 win over the Reds at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.
It's official: OBJ is coming to South Florida.
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
To cast your ballots early in Maryland, find an early voting center in the county where you live.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM.. More showers are possible Monday afternoon.
Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (5/5/2024)
Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (5/5/2024)
Moderate coastal flooding is expected in parts of Anne Arundel county at the time of high tide Sunday. More moderate flooding is likely during Monday morning's high tide cycle.
More periods of rain are likely tonight through the day on Sunday. Steady rain tapers off before Sunday evening.
Monday marks week two of Pro-Palestine protesters camping on campus at Johns Hopkins University.
A vehicle crashed into a house Monday morning in Jessup, police said.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Monday morning forecast: May 6, 2024
A vehicle crashed into a house Monday morning in Jessup.
Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (5/5/2024)