The Baltimore Police Department has made strides to address the vacancies contributing to excessive officer overtime, Commissioner Richard Worley told members of the Baltimore City Council Tuesday night. Recent staffing shortages have forced first responders across Baltimore to work copious amounts of overtime, taking a toll on both employee morale and city budgets. BPD spent … [Read more...] about Baltimore Police Department hiring more officers to cut down on overtime, commissioner says
Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s Maryland mansion to hit market
Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s 6,000-plus square foot home in Owings Mills is set to hit the market on Friday, with an asking price of $3.2 million. The house, a brick and stone colonial, features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, as well as an open floor plan, large windows, an exercise room and a three-car garage. The exterior includes a grilling area, an outdoor pool … [Read more...] about Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s Maryland mansion to hit market
Orioles’ outfield defense is worst in MLB. Is Colton Cowser the fix?
SEATTLE — The Orioles have missed much more than just Colton Cowser’s bat. After being sidelined for over two months with a fractured thumb, the reigning American League Rookie of the Year Award runner-up returned to the lineup Tuesday batting sixth and starting in center field. He homered in his return to help Baltimore take down the Mariners, 5-1, in their series opener. As … [Read more...] about Orioles’ outfield defense is worst in MLB. Is Colton Cowser the fix?
Navy football product Rayuan Lane signs rookie contract with Jaguars
Naval Academy graduate Rayuan Lane III has signed a rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars that is worth $4.422 million in total value, according to a published report. Lane agreed to the deal prior to attending Jacksonville’s rookie minicamp that was held May 9-11 inside the Miller Electric Center practice facility. The Gilman graduate was selected in the sixth round of … [Read more...] about Navy football product Rayuan Lane signs rookie contract with Jaguars
Lost aid abroad, prayers at home: Federal cuts gut Baltimore relief groups
Bill O’Keefe remembers taking board members to see a Catholic Relief Services program in northern Kenya that had helped provide a source of water during a multi-year drought. Having access to clean water meant that unlike other villages, a woman told them, they lost no children during the drought. “It made me feel good, of course, to be associated with the project that was … [Read more...] about Lost aid abroad, prayers at home: Federal cuts gut Baltimore relief groups