Derik Queen opened his Maryland men’s basketball career with a ho-hum 22 points and 20 rebounds. It was the first time in over two decades that a Terps men’s player scored 20 points and snagged 20 rebounds in the same game. Queen’s final stat line in a 79-49 win over Manhattan also included two blocks, one steal and an assist. He was 9-for-14 on shots from inside the arc, … [Read more...] about Was Maryland freshman Derik Queen’s debut the best of any 2024 5-star recruit?
Mayor Brandon Scott pledges to protect residents during second Trump presidency
A somber Mayor Brandon Scott looked ahead to a second Donald Trump presidency Wednesday, saying he was proud of Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign, and that Marylanders can still be proud of instate leadership. Harris won Maryland’s 10 electoral votes with over 60% of the vote, according to Associated Press estimates of unofficial returns with 79% of votes counted. … [Read more...] about Mayor Brandon Scott pledges to protect residents during second Trump presidency
Teacher union endorsed Board of Education candidates win in most Anne Arundel districts
With provisional ballots still outstanding, voters largely chose candidates endorsed by the Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County except in District 7, where Dawn Pulliam is set to defeat Jeremy York. All seven Anne Arundel County Board of Education seats were on the ballot this year. Before 2018, members of the school board were appointed by the county’s School Board … [Read more...] about Teacher union endorsed Board of Education candidates win in most Anne Arundel districts
Why spend billions on rail when Red Line has cheaper alternatives? | READER COMMENTARY
I read that the Red Line will be about 14 miles long which totals to 24,640 yards or 73,920 feet. And the proposed light-rail line will cost Maryland taxpayers somewhere between $3 billion and $7 billion. At the low end, this means over $120,000 per yard or $40,000 per foot. Yes, that’s $40,000 for every 12 inches including right-of-way, track, tunnels, cars and maintenance … [Read more...] about Why spend billions on rail when Red Line has cheaper alternatives? | READER COMMENTARY
Illinois man arrested for punching election judge, causing disturbance at polls
An Illinois man has been arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance in a voting line and punching an election judge, according to police. Daniel Schmidt, 24, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a victim over 60, two counts of aggravated battery in a public place, five misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest and one misdemeanor count of disorderly … [Read more...] about Illinois man arrested for punching election judge, causing disturbance at polls