By JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press LYON, France (AP) — Church bells tolled in mourning. Well-wishers flocked into pews. Tributes to Pope Francis poured in from around the world on Monday after the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death at age 88. The 266th pope was praised for his groundbreaking steps to honor the poor and the vulnerable; seek to end conflicts like those in the … [Read more...] about Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
Spalding softball holds off Arundel, 4-1, behind pitching, defense
Archbishop Spalding pitcher Cessi Prince eyed Maddie Hamolia without any of the anxiety the Arundel senior should have given her. Hamolia had already proven herself as a power hitter on Saturday afternoon, crushing a shot that could’ve scored a run had it not been caught. In the bottom of the seventh, she represented the tying run at the plate, trailing 4-1 with two outs. Her … [Read more...] about Spalding softball holds off Arundel, 4-1, behind pitching, defense
GOP congressman trolls Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen over Abrego Garcia visit
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s meeting with wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia garnered international headlines, but it has also made him the target of Republican officials like Georgia Rep. Mike Collins. On Friday night, Collins posted an image showing the plaque outside Van Hollen’s Senate office reading “El Salvador.” If taken literally, Collins’ post would imply Van … [Read more...] about GOP congressman trolls Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen over Abrego Garcia visit
Black Market Bakers’ 2 new Anne Arundel locations need time to rise
Imagine walking out the front door to find a suspicious package. Not one filled with illicit substances, but fresh-baked bread. That’s how Black Market Bakers got its start in 2020. “We were literally dropping loaves of bread on people’s doorsteps, and they were just paying us cash. So, people thought they were kind of in the bread black market,” said Steve O’Leary, co-owner of … [Read more...] about Black Market Bakers’ 2 new Anne Arundel locations need time to rise
Gov. Wes Moore took charm offensive to Asia. What did he bring back for Maryland?
SEOUL, South Korea — After a week full of carefully constructed flattery, it was a faux pas that left a dozen Marylanders and their leader with nothing left to do but grumble and laugh. “I don’t know whether you’re a fan of the Steelers or not,” said the representative of a Korean military aircraft manufacturer as he showed an image of the Baltimore Ravens’ rival winning the … [Read more...] about Gov. Wes Moore took charm offensive to Asia. What did he bring back for Maryland?