It was Juju Bae’s Catholic upbringing in Baltimore, she said, that sparked a deeper reflection on her spirituality and “who I’m praying to.” Now, memories of St. Bernardine Roman Catholic Church in Edmondson Village set the opening scene of her debut book, “The Book of Juju: Africana Spirituality for Healing, Liberation, and Self-Discovery,” publishing Tuesday. “The jump … [Read more...] about Baltimore author Juju Bae debuts ‘The Book of Juju’ about Black spirituality
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Where did the ice cream truck come from? How the summer staple came to be.
Ice cream has been regularly sold since the 18th century, but the ice cream truck — a staple of summer — is a much more recent invention. … [Read more...] about Where did the ice cream truck come from? How the summer staple came to be.
Carroll County Times 2024 All-County baseball: Liberty’s Travis Inch repeats as Coach of the Year
When Liberty baseball coach Travis Inch took a look, not just at his schedule, but his new opposition in Class 1A, he knew his program was in for a wild ride in 2024. Coming into the season the defending county champion, Liberty’s schedule included a nonconference slate that included multiple state title contenders and new challengers as they moved into Class 1A. “Regardless of … [Read more...] about Carroll County Times 2024 All-County baseball: Liberty’s Travis Inch repeats as Coach of the Year
Capital Gazette 2024 softball All-County: Crofton’s Lynsie Herman gave her all in dominant run
It’s never about Lynsie Herman. The Crofton ace’s nearly 200 strikeouts were interludes between her teammate’s defensive fetes. Her .547 batting average from the leadoff position merely the necessary job requirement of that spot in the order. At least, from Herman’s point of view. Cardinals coach Sarah Bible must constantly remind Herman of a truth she herself lets sit on the … [Read more...] about Capital Gazette 2024 softball All-County: Crofton’s Lynsie Herman gave her all in dominant run
Carroll County high school athletes share what their fathers have meant to their careers
Fathers often play a big role in the budding sports careers of young athletes. A father can be an initial influence to get a kid involved in sports. He can be their first coach or their biggest supporter. It’s an impact that lasts a lifetime. The Carroll County Times reached out to several county athletes to share what their fathers have meant to their careers. Here’s what … [Read more...] about Carroll County high school athletes share what their fathers have meant to their careers



