Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused over 1,900 minors, state says
Investigators publicly listed 451 Illinois clerics and religious brothers as substantiated child sex abusers in their report.
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'They let it happen': Survivors of Catholic Church sexual abuse react to landmark report
Survivors of sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, like Teresa Lancaster, hope the horrors that unfolded over decades will never happen again.
Baltimore's Catholic community mourns death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The local Catholic community is grieving following the death of former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
US Catholic bishops elect Baltimore's William Lori as new vice president
Baltimore's Archbishop William Lori was elected the vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Tuesday.
Former DC Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, 91, Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Assault
The case against McCarrick and other Catholic clerics is especially raw in Boston, where the global priest sex abuse scandal first was exposed.
New Ways Ministry Hopes Pope Francis' Support For Same-Sex Civil Unions Could Bring People Back To Church
After Pope Francis' shift in support for same-sex civil unions, New Ways Ministry hopes more people will come back to the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Appoints America's First Black Cardinal, DC Archbishop Wilton Gregory
Archbishop Gregory is one of 13 to be elevated to the rank at a surprise consistory, or ceremony.
Catholic Bishops, Including Baltimore Archbishop William Lori, Say Church Needs To Play Role In Ending Racial Discrimination
Maryland's Catholic bishops say they hope and look forward to playing an active part in bringing about racial justice and ending unequal treatment.
Baltimore's Catholic Churches May Reopen At The End Of The Month, But Only At A Third Of Their Capacities
Catholic churches in Baltimore may reopen for mass at the end of the month, but only at the third of the seating capacity.
A Maryland Priest Opens A Drive-Thru Confessional During Coronavirus Pandemic
Father Scott Holmer in Bowie, Maryland took a new approach when public mass was suspended by the Archdiocese of Washington DC to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Pope Names Man With Baltimore Connections New Bishop Of Atlanta
Gregory J. Hartmayer worked as a guidance counselor, school director and teacher in a variety of Catholic schools in Baltimore, New York and Florida.
Catholic Priest Urbano Vazquez Gets 15 Years For Sexual Abuse Of Children
A Catholic priest has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing two children at a DC church.
Survivors Of Clergy Sex Abuse Call For Church To Release Names Of Leaders Accused Of Abuse
At the annual conference, more than 200 bishops from around the county will talk about gun violence, priorities for the upcoming few years and are discussing several liturgical action items. They will also elect a new president.
Baltimore Police Officers Celebrate 'Blue Mass' Sunday With Baltimore Archbishop
Hundreds gathered, including Baltimore city leaders hoping and praying for a better Baltimore for everyone.
DC Priest Urbano Vazquez Convicted Of Sexually Abusing 2 Kids In Parish
A Catholic priest faces up to 45 years in prison for sexually abusing two children in his parish in Washington, D.C.
Baltimore-Based Catholic Order Releases Names Of Members Accused Of Abuse
The list released Friday by the Xaverian Brothers includes two current members "with a credible or established offense."
Bishops OK Anti-Abuse Steps, But Skeptics Seek Tougher Moves
Under intense public pressure, the nation's Roman Catholic bishops approved new steps this week to deal more strongly with the clergy sex-abuse crisis.
Catholic Bishops Vote To Authorize Third-Party System For Reporting Abuse Allegations
The bishops and cardinals meet in Baltimore amid another sex scandal that broke last year in Pennsylvania, where a grand jury report charged 300 priests with more than 1,000 sexual assaults on children over 50 years.
Letters Suggest Lax Enforcement Of Restrictions On Disgraced D.C. Ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick
The former secretary to defrocked American Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has released excerpts from private and confidential correspondence among top Vatican leaders which reveal details of restrictions placed on McCarrick by the Holy See following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Pope Francis Issues Broad New Vatican Law On Reporting Of Sexual Abuse And Cover-Up
Pope Francis is applying mandatory new procedures for all Catholic Church diocese across the globe on the reporting of alleged sexual abuse.
23 Deceased Priests Added To Archdiocese Of Baltimore's Online List Of Clergy Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse
Archbishop Lori announced that 23 names of deceased priests and brothers were added to an online list of clergy accused of child sexual abuse.
More Than A Third Of American Catholics Question Membership In Church After Sex Abuse Crisis, Poll Says
As a clergy sexual abuse crisis throws the Catholic Church into deep crisis on several continents, more than a third of American Catholics say they have questioned whether to remain in the church, according to a new Gallup poll.
Restrictions Placed On Bishops Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Catholic church officials say they are imposing ministerial restrictions on two former bishops accused of sexual harassment.
Archbishop Lori Eradicates 'Sin Of Racism' In Catholic Church With MLK Jr. Day Prayer Service
Monday, the leader of this archdiocese, Archbishop Lori, attended the service to talk about a new pastoral document dedicated to eradicating what he calls the 'sin of racism' in the Catholic Church.
Bishops Will Delay Votes On Steps To Combat Sex Abuse Crisis
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opened the group's national meeting Monday by announcing it will delay new steps to address the clergy sex abuse crisis.
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Firefighters free injured tree trimmer from tree in Baltimore County
Fire crews have rescued an injured tree trimmer who was seriously injured and stuck in a tree in Baltimore County.
Community MVP: I Believe In Me Girls empowers young women to thrive and lead
A local non-profit is empowering young women to thrive in their communities.
Fire-damaged buildings in Cockeysville need to be stabilized before investigation can begin
The buildings are more than a hundred years old—originally built in 1920, according to state property records.
Jazzy Summer Nights offers reschedule option over air-quality concerns
Maryland endured dangerous and unhealthy air conditions this week stemming from the smoke from Canada's wildfires.
Orioles return home to face the Royals
Baltimore has gone 17-12 at home and 38-24 overall. The Orioles have a 16-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.
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Indictment against Trump in documents case unsealed
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
Harrison explains why he's leaving Baltimore Police, acting commissioner promises stability
Michael Harrison's departure follows a city council hearing earlier this week where he faced questions about his future with the Baltimore Police Department.
Air quality alert downgraded in Baltimore, but health risks from smoke remain
Though the air quality improved Friday, not everyone is safe.
First Alert Forecast: Brief evening shower or storm possible
Haze and smoke will continue to decrease this evening, but there is the chance of a shower or t-storm.
2 dead, including Baltimore man, in Harford County I-95 crash
Investigators said excessive speed and possible impairment are possible causes of the crash.
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Move your cars: Baltimore City still ticketing while residents are advised to stay inside
Residents will still need to move their cars if they're parked in a restricted area or risk landing a hefty ticket, despite advice from state and city authorities to limit time outdoors.
Maryland school districts cancel after school activities over wildfire smoke
Howard County and Montgomery County announced Thursday morning there will be no outdoor afterschool activities held.
Why skies in the Northeast are turning orange from the smoke
The air is an eerie shade of orange and the visibility is low.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Ben Cardin announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024 after three terms in the Senate.
Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
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Mitchell School of Fine Arts hosting art summer camp in Baltimore
The Mitchell School of Fine Arts is hosting a summer camp for 10 to 17 year olds where art is centerstage.
Food Truck Fridays: Did you know Jimmy's Famous Seafood can come to you?
Jimmy's Famous Seafood has been based in Baltimore since 1974
Baltimore-bred comedian Jess Hilarious on her upcoming performance at MGM National Harbor
Born and raised in Baltimore, Jess has appeared on MTV's WILD N' OUT, Russell Simmons' ALL DEF COMEDY on HBO, and various shows on VH1, BET, and many others.
Black bear gets stuck in DC tree; roads closed
A black bear got stuck in a tree Friday morning in Northeast DC, Metropolitan police said.
Baltimore Magazine's Crab Fest to take place at Rash Field
Baltimore Magazine's Crab Fest to take place at Rash Field
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Orioles return home to face the Royals
Baltimore has gone 17-12 at home and 38-24 overall. The Orioles have a 16-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Johns Hopkins baseball falls short in bid for first DIII championship
Johns Hopkins needed to win two games against Lynchburg on Thursday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in order to win the school's first Division III baseball title.
Gunnar Henderson's blast helps Orioles beat Brewers, 6-3
Gunnar Henderson belted a late two-run home run as the Orioles beat Milwaukee, 6-3, on Thursday to avoid a sweep.
MLB postpones games as wildfire smoke continues to wreak havoc on US sports
The highest level of poor air quality - level 6 of 6 - became widespread over Washington, DC, and Baltimore, according to readings from the airnow.gov website.
Brewers roll to 10-2 victory over Orioles Wednesday night
Baltimore avoided the shutout by scoring two runs off Bennett Sousa in the ninth.
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Justice Department unseals Donald Trump indictment
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
Donald Trump indicted in documents probe. Here's what we know so far.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Horses at Arlington National Cemetery will be suspended for a year for rehab
The horses tasked with leading the caissons carrying the caskets of fallen service members during funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery are taking a year-long pause for rehab.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Trump informed he is target of special counsel criminal probe
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Orioles help 22 BARCS animals find home after overcrowded shelter pleas for help
The shelter said Orioles management saw the widely circulated call for help and were quick to respond.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
The return of dumb phones? Teens ditch easy internet access for mental health
It's getting harder to truly unplug in a tech-dominated world, but a "dumb phone" could help us balance the scale just a little bit.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
Baltimore restaurant closed over rodent infestation after TikTok goes viral
"This is not Ratatouille," an unidentified man said in the post.
Beloved Little Italy restaurant Joe Benny's shutters this weekend
The popular spot on South High Street is known for its meatballs.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
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Are Canadian wildfires under control? Here's what to know.
The fires, which are still burning, brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans this week.
Air quality alert downgraded in Baltimore, but health risks from smoke remain
Though the air quality improved Friday, not everyone is safe.
Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Maryland resident has confirmed case of measles, the first case in the state since 2019
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness, which can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes or shares germs by touching objects or surfaces.
Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds
Most cleaning products and antibacterial soaps contain what's called QACs. It's the active ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, but too much of it is not good for your health, the study said.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
AFRAM to host pop-up events around Baltimore ahead of festival
The festival is bringing energy to the city by hosting pop-ups across Charm City in early June.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
Reimagined Disney on Ice stopping in Baltimore this fall
Disney on Ice has been an arena staple for years, but the company is touting an all-new production featuring the debut of new characters.
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Steve Sosna has your Friday evening forecast (6/9/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Friday evening forecast (6/9/2023)
First Alert Forecast: Brief evening shower or storm possible
Haze and smoke will continue to decrease this evening, but there is the chance of a shower or t-storm.
How does air quality impact our health? Johns Hopkins experts discuss air pollution
Johns Hopkins experts gathered today to provide updates on air conditions in the region, and tips for avoiding pollution exposure.
Marty Bass has your Friday afternoon forecast 6/9/2023
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Fire-damaged buildings in Cockeysville need to be stabilized before investigation can begin
The buildings are more than a hundred years old—originally built in 1920, according to state property records.
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Steve Sosna has your Friday evening forecast (6/9/2023)
On the Job: Preparing for your career
Experts will tell you how a summer job can help you succeed in the future.
Jazzy Summer Nights offers reschedule option over air-quality concerns
Maryland endured dangerous and unhealthy air conditions this week stemming from the smoke from Canada's wildfires.
Black bear tranquilized after roaming Northeast DC, hanging out in tree
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources said bear sightings like these are on the rise.