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Frustrations mount with Baltimore County’s ICE agreement: ‘Why sign anything at all?’ The agreement, signed by county and federal officials in late October, requires the county to notify the Baltimore ICE office before releasing people from jail who are subject to federal immigratio…

"Signing the agreement resulted in the county’s removal from the Department of Justice’s list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' — places President Donald Trump’s administration identifies as having policies, laws or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Baltimore County elected officials, hopefuls voice upset over county agreement with ICE Baltimore County was the last Maryland jurisdiction remaining on the list of places labeled sanctuary jurisdictions.

"The agreement requires the county to notify the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Baltimore before releasing people from jail who are subject to federal immigration detainers or warrants signed by a judge."

Gov. Moore announces advisory commission to consider redistricting in Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Tuesday he will convene the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission, an advisory body to consider mid-cycle redistricting.

"The move comes less than a week after Bill Ferguson, the Democratic state Senate majority leader, announced his opposition to drawing new congressional maps."

E-scooter, bike rental business booms after University of Maryland ban on personal rides A University of Maryland, College Park policy prohibits most students from owning their own personal e-vehicles, forcing them instead to rent them from two companies contracted with the university.

"The university announced the new policy in August, citing concerns that personal scooters might catch fire if stored in university housing."

Baltimore County residents, developers spar over proposed 24/7 Denny’s A County Council bill would limit operating hours for restaurants in the Honeygo area of Perry Hall, including the proposed diner.

"The legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks, an Upper Falls Republican, seeks to restrict operating hours for standard restaurants within 250 feet of residential buildings in the Honeygo overlay district from operating between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m."

Southeast Baltimore County elementary schools considering boundary changes, moving students Parents gathered at Middle River Middle School Wednesday to discuss elementary school boundary changes that could relocate over 130 students.

The changes could come as soon as next year.

Baltimore County redeveloping Security Square Mall into a ‘community hub’ Proposals to revitalize the mall are due Dec. 22, and the county plans to select a developer in March.

Efforts to revitalize the property have been underway for years.

Maryland college crime reports up, driven by vehicle theft, assault Increased crime on campus contrasts with national trends that show an overall decline in crime, including in Maryland. Baltimore, for example, continues to see steep drops in both violent and prope…

"The University of Maryland, College Park, and Johns Hopkins University had the highest amount of crimes reported in 2024, at 329 and 88, respectively."

Baltimore County hookah, vapor lounges to face new night security requirement Owners of Baltimore County’s hookah and vapor lounges are condemning new security regulations they say unfairly target their establishments and impose costly rules that are even stricter than…

"Legislation introduced last month ... requires such establishments to have a certain number of licensed security guards present daily from 7 p.m. to one hour after closing."

Baltimore County state’s attorney backs police chief, despite inclusion on ‘Brady list’ While police misconduct disclosures vary in severity, Baltimore County’s top prosecutor says he still supports Chief Robert McCullough.

"Police unions have criticized the criteria for getting on such a document as too broad. But to civil rights groups and defense attorneys, they represent an added level of protection to one’s due process."

A year after UMD president accused of plagiarism, investigation ongoing “I think … a career death sentence would be inappropriate here.”

"The University of Maryland, College Park and the University System of Maryland both called for a review of one of Darryll Pines’ co-authored journal articles last October..."

University of Maryland grad workers rally for union recognition Graduate workers at the University of Maryland rallied in College Park demanding union recognition, citing low pay and limited protections compared to the county’s cost of living.

The union, which represents more than 2,000 graduate students, has been pushing for recognition since spring 2024, when a majority signed cards supporting unionization.

Science ‘was not being taught’ in some Baltimore County schools, official says Science was being neglected in some Baltimore County elementary schools before changes that raised scores, a district official said Wednesday.

"It was not being taught to some of our most vulnerable populations,” said Racquel Jones, chief of schools.

Will Baltimore County’s new redistricting map boost minority representation? Residents are skeptical. Baltimore County’s newly approved redistricting plan faces criticism from residents and advocacy groups who argue it fails to fairly represent the county’s growing minority population and may face …

"The redrawn map, which the council approved in a 5-2 vote Monday evening, came after more than a year of intense discussions about how to strike a balance between keeping communities together while also better reflecting the county’s increasing diversity."

Maryland rocked by twin scares: Bomb threats against Democrat leaders, shooting at Naval Academy The Democratic leaders of Maryland’s House and Senate both received bomb threats Thursday afternoon.

"The threats came a day after the assassination of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah, at a speaking event on a college campus."

Bomb threats reported by Maryland’s Democratic House, Senate leaders The Democratic leaders of Maryland’s House and Senate both received bomb threats Thursday afternoon.

"The Democratic leaders of Maryland’s House and Senate both received bomb threats Thursday."

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is freed from Tennessee jail so he can rejoin family in Maryland to await trial The Salvadoran national was mistakenly deported in March.

"Although Abrego Garcia was deemed eligible for pretrial release, he had remained in jail at the request of his attorneys, who feared the Republican administration could try to immediately deport him again if he were freed."

Maryland school vaccination exemptions increasing amid record-breaking measles year School-aged Marylanders have among the highest vaccination rates in the country, but the percentage of non-medical exemptions from vaccinations has more than doubled over the last decade among kind…

"While school-aged Marylanders have among the highest vaccination rates in the country, the percentage of non-medical exemptions from vaccinations has more than doubled over the last decade among kindergartners, according to CDC data."

Baltimore County Council’s redistricting plan disregards Voting Rights Act, ACLU says The Baltimore County Council’s proposed redistricting plan “disregards” the federal Voting Rights Act, the ACLU of Maryland says.

"The council’s proposal, introduced Aug. 4, would create two majority Black districts in western Baltimore County, centered on Woodlawn and Randallstown."

Baltimore County Executive nominates new inspector general, rejects Madigan County Executive Kathy Klausmeier tapped Khadija Walker, a former federal auditor and inspector general, to be Baltimore County’s next inspector general.

BREAKING: Baltimore County executive nominates Khadija Walker, a former federal auditor, to replace Kelly Madigan as inspector general.

Baltimore County teachers, all school employees to get 1% raises in the fall Baltimore County Public Schools revealed details of its tentative compensation agreement with its teachers’ union Wednesday.

"Other scheduled 'step' raises and related increases, which employees had hoped would take effect this summer, will instead be delayed until Jan. 1 — the same arrangement the school district made with the other four unions representing its employees."

Baltimore County’s inspector general selection process facing mounting criticism Criticisms of Baltimore County’s inspector general selection process have ramped up as the monthslong effort draws closer to an end.

"Final interviews with the top three candidates for the role, including current Inspector General Kelly Madigan, were completed last week. Now, Klausmeier must make her final decision, which is subject to confirmation by the County Council."

Competency evaluation ordered for man accused of driving dead mom to Pennsylvania In his first court hearing in Maryland, Kevin Ahn refused help from a public defender and dodged most of a judge’s questions.

He left a note to his sister: "Mom is in Car. I’m sorry please give her a funeral. My brain is fried. "

Catonsville Armory faces uncertain future after cannabis incubator project collapses With plans to turn the Catonsville armory into a cannabis incubator off the table, the future of the former military site remains uncertain.

"Plans to use the site as a state-run incubator for Maryland’s burgeoning cannabis industry took shape last summer when the Maryland Economic Development Corporation and the Maryland Cannabis Administration began eyeing the building".

Judge to rule on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to return to Maryland A federal judge said she will consider ordering the Trump administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Maryland or not to immediately deport him for a second time while he awaits trial in Tenne…

"U.S. District Judge Paul Xinis said during a hearing that she would rule 'before long' on a proposed order that attorneys for the sheet metal worker say is necessary to protect his due process rights."

Baltimore overdoses: No deaths, 27 hospitalized in mass casualty, mayor says None of the 27 people who overdosed on a suspected bad batch of drugs Thursday in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood have died, according to city Mayor Brandon Scott.

"In a news conference Friday morning, the mayor credited the 'quick action' of emergency, health care and community partners in preventing a 'terrible' day from turning fatal."

‘Mass casualty’: 25 hospitalized after suspected drug overdoses in West Baltimore At least 25 people have been hospitalized Thursday after experiencing what officials believe to be overdoses in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood.

"(I)t’s common in the neighborhood for dealers to hold 'testers' — events at which they offer samples of their product to boost sales..

"'This was some kind of bad batch,' he said. 'I’ve never heard of anything this bad. But it was only a matter of time before it happened.'"

Baltimore man guilty of murder in family conspiracy to kill ex-cop’s husband Frederick County jurors convicted Keon Wilson-Hawkins of first-degree, premeditated murder, conspiracy, carjacking and kidnapping.

"Wilson-Hawkins was accused of helping his great-aunt, Frances Hamilton, attack and kill 65-year-old Brice Boots as their marriage was falling apart."

Maryland camp reconnects siblings separated by foster care: ‘It heals the inner child in me’ Some siblings separated by foster care aren’t able to see each other often. For one week every summer, they get chance to reunite at Camp Connect.

"Siblings separated by foster care get to visit each other in varying amounts. Some have regular visits every few weeks, while others meet once a month. For some, reuniting with their siblings only happens once a year."

8 Maryland sheriffs’ offices now partner with ICE, saying it protects communities. Immigrant advocates say the opposite. Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler, who signed the county’s 287(g) agreement with ICE in 2016, called it “good public safety” when speaking to The Sun.

"The program, known as 287(g), allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to partner with local law enforcement agencies to carry out some of the federal agency’s enforcement duties, like serving warrants on behalf of the agency or turning inmates over for detention or deportation."