John Reginald “Reg” Murphy, a former Baltimore Sun publisher who once survived a politically motivated kidnapping, died Nov. 9 at his St. Simons Island home in Georgia. The former Inner Harbor and Caves Valley resident was 90. “He had a 90-year-old body that just gave out,” said his wife, Diana Mather Murphy. Born in Hoschton, Georgia in 1934, and raised in Gainesville, he was … [Read more...] about John ‘Reg’ Murphy, former Baltimore Sun publisher, dies
Maryland Stadium Authority agrees to smaller piece of Savannah Bananas pie
The Maryland Stadium Authority is welcoming the Savannah Bananas Baseball at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this summer and they are willing to take a smaller slice of the revenue. The Savannah Bananas, widely considered baseball’s Harlem Globetrotters for their elaborate costumes and dances throughout the game, are scheduled to play at Camden Yards on Aug. 1 and 2 as part of the … [Read more...] about Maryland Stadium Authority agrees to smaller piece of Savannah Bananas pie
Baltimore infrastructure projects under Trump? ‘It’s definitely possible’
Though uncertainty lies ahead as Maryland prepares for President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, elected officials say there is a chance that the state’s several large infrastructure projects could still receive federal funding. “It’s definitely possible,” U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, said Tuesday during the Baltimore Together Summit at Center Stage. Questions … [Read more...] about Baltimore infrastructure projects under Trump? ‘It’s definitely possible’
Maryland wrestling dual against American to take place at South Carroll
Maryland wrestling’s dual against American on Saturday has been moved to South Carroll High School. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the dual starting at 6 p.m. Admission is free and both teams will participate in an autograph signingafter the dual. South Carroll wrestling has been the premier public school program in the state in recent years, finishing fifth in the final … [Read more...] about Maryland wrestling dual against American to take place at South Carroll
Ocean City trams unlikely to return by next summer in wake of child’s death
Ocean City’s village manager said Monday that the popular trams running the length of the iconic boardwalk are unlikely to return by next summer, as officials continue to investigate the fatal accident that took the life of a 2-year-old boy. “The tram accident remains under investigation,” city manager Terry McGean said in a telephone interview Monday. “We’re certainly going to … [Read more...] about Ocean City trams unlikely to return by next summer in wake of child’s death