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?
West Baltimore Catholic churches celebrate first Easter since mergers, closures
At St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in West Baltimore, the pastor’s message on Easter was to be familiar, but with an added twist: The resurrection of Christ should inspire the congregants in tumult in this transitioning parish. “The core of the Easter message is new life,” said the Rev. Monsignor Richard J. Bozzelli, who’ll give the sermon. “This year, we’re focused on our … [Read more...] about West Baltimore Catholic churches celebrate first Easter since mergers, closures
Spalding’s Zane Leitzel named 2024-25 Capital Gazette Coed Wrestler of the Year
Zane Leitzel played practically every sport possible while growing up in Howard County: Flag football, swimming, baseball, soccer, basketball and more. Wrestling was not really a consideration. Brian Leitzel, an All-American wrestler at Lock Haven University, purposefully did not push his son into the sport he loved. “We gave Zane an opportunity to try every sport to figure out … [Read more...] about Spalding’s Zane Leitzel named 2024-25 Capital Gazette Coed Wrestler of the Year