An audit of the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) found the Safe Streets violence interruption program received hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars for employee compensation without confirmation employees were performing their “daily activities.” The performance audit, obtained Tuesday by FOX45 a day before its public release, is … [Read more...] about FOX45: Baltimore paid Safe Streets without verifying work, submitted fake employee names to Board of Estimates, reports find
Sister of ex-Marine charged in subway chokehold death testifies to his ‘calm’ spirit and patriotism
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ NEW YORK (AP) — The older sister of Daniel Penny, the former U.S. Marine charged with fatally choking a homeless man aboard a Manhattan subway, told jurors Monday that her brother was a “calm, soft-spirited person” with a reputation for honesty and integrity. Jacqueline Penny, a 27-year-old accountant, was called to the witness stand by Daniel Penny’s … [Read more...] about Sister of ex-Marine charged in subway chokehold death testifies to his ‘calm’ spirit and patriotism
Padres OF Jackson Merrill, a Severna Park native, runner-up for NL Rookie of the Year
Whirlwind! That is the best word to describe Jackson Merrill’s journey during the 2024 baseball season, one that culminated Monday with the Severna Park native finishing as runner-up for National League Rookie of the Year. Merrill had never played above Double-A and had never played any position other than shortstop during his very brief professional career. So to expect that … [Read more...] about Padres OF Jackson Merrill, a Severna Park native, runner-up for NL Rookie of the Year
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and DARLENE SUPERVILLE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet. Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime … [Read more...] about Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Orioles’ Colton Cowser finishes 2nd in AL Rookie of Year voting
Colton Cowser entered the offseason with the chance to become the first player since Ichiro Suzuki to win a Gold Glove and the Rookie of the Year Award in the same season. He fell short for both. Cowser on Monday finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced. New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil won the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Colton Cowser finishes 2nd in AL Rookie of Year voting