Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12 years in prison

By Philip Marcelo A Georgia businessman who scammed former NBA players Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons out of millions of dollars was sentenced April 3 to more than 12 years in federal prison. Former NBA star Dwight Howard is an example that...

June Consumer Confidence Falls, Signals Recession Risk

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined by 5.4 points in June to 93.0 (1985=100), down from 98.4 in May, erasing nearly half of May’s gains. The Present Situation Index, reflecting consumers’ views on current business and labor...

Baltimore fires France to opening win against England to end Wiegman’s record

The folded bodies of the players in white shirts at the close told the story. England were lacklustre and they are down, but they are not out. The Lionesses kicked off their European title defence with a 2-1 defeat by an impressive France team,...

Demolition work on remnants of Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge to begin

A major milestone in the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected start this week. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) says the demolition of what's left of the collapsed bridge could begin as early as Monday, weather...

Baltimore Community Lending celebrates opening of new headquarters 

By Kendra Bryant AFRO Intern Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) recently celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in downtown Baltimore with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Baltimore Community Lending CEO Watchen Bruce cuts the ribbon with former...

Business Briefs: July 2025

A Permanent Stage for Crozet Park Three times a year, Crozet Park rents a tent for festivals: for the Arts and Crafts Festivals, held in the spring and the fall, and the Winter Brews Festival. “It’s expensive,” said Kim Guenther, the president of...

Labor Secretary Raises Concerns About Solvency Of State Unemployment Fund

Maryland’s unemployment insurance trust fund faces potential solvency issues that could worsen in the wake of massive federal employee layoffs or a recession, lawmakers were told Tuesday. Labor Secretary Portia Wu told members of the Joint...

National adult kickball tournament returns to Maryland with a boom for Fourth of July weekend

By Dennis Valera Updated on: July 6, 2025 / 6:48 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore National adult kickball tournament returns to Maryland National adult kickball tournament returns to Maryland 00:25 A National adult kickball tournament returned to Maryland...

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville set to lose 279 senior staffers - report

NASA is set to lose 2,145 highly experienced staff – including hundreds in Huntsville - under the Donald Trump administration’s downsizing efforts, according to a POLITICO report. The publication reported Wednesday that documents show the federal...

The NFL on its social media, on its X account, took a hard shot at Shedeur Sanders

It's been a long time since there's been such a fierce competition for the starting quarterback position on an NFL team like there is now with the Cleveland Browns, and it's all thanks to the presence of Shedeur Sanders, who was selected by the...

Maryland aging slightly faster than U.S. as a whole, new Census numbers show

Some of the fastest aging is occurring in central Maryland counties. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. America is aging, but...

Grok’s antisemitic rant shows how generative AI can be weaponized

The AI chatbot Grok went on an antisemitic rant on July 8, 2025, posting memes, tropes and conspiracy theories used to denigrate Jewish people on the X platform. It also invoked Hitler in a favorable context. The episode follows one on May 14,...

Hillary Scholten discusses veterans' facility and local business engagement

Hillary Scholten U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district | Official U.S. House HeadshotHillary Scholten U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district | Official U.S. House Headshot Congresswoman Hillary Scholten,...

Maryland Medicaid recipients fear loss of coverage, though it won’t happen for years

How cuts to premier cancer institute will hurt Southern California patients

By Rachana Pradhan and Arthur Allen | KFF Health News The Trump administration’s broadsides against scientific research have caused unprecedented upheaval at the National Cancer Institute, the storied federal government research hub that has...

Gun range impasse halts BPD training certifications

There is a major delay in getting Baltimore police cadets certified in firearms and use-of-force training, which could pose a big problem that jeopardizes public safety, 11 News Investigates has learned.Arch McKown, the vice president of the...

When Terror Victims Are Your Friends

When we see or hear news about a terrorist attack, about injuries or deaths inflicted on innocent people under the banner of some political or social cause, we shake our heads in horror, feeling sympathy for the victims, who, more than likely,...

Longtime Sea Watch exec Simmons departs to join New Jersey clam harvester, processor

Well-known seafood industry veteran Guy Simmons is leaving one US clam processor for another. After spending more than 20 years at Easton, Maryland-based Sea Watch, the executive has started a new position as vice president of business development...

Letter written by Thomas Jefferson while in Maryland sells for $90,000

BALTIMORE — A significant letter written by Founding Father Thomas Jefferson sold Friday for $90,000 and will return to Maryland, the state where it was penned 242 years ago. The letter, featuring Jefferson’s large and even right-handed slant...

Maryland Medicaid recipients fear loss of coverage, though it won’t happen for years

Though the first cuts won’t hit immediately, Marylanders on Medicaid fear they could suffer significant health setbacks under the “big, beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump signed Friday. Some currently enrolled, including Samantha...