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by Peter Arnold | Sep 14, 2018 | Baltimore, Elections, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Politics
A child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Drew A. Pate is running as a Green Party candidate for state delegate representing the 41st District. A graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Dr. Pate completed his general residency at... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 31, 2018 | Baltimore, Local, Maryland, News, Pikesville
Temple Oheb Shalom’s board of directors voted unanimously on Aug. 22 to begin termination proceedings against the congregation’s spiritual leader of 19 years, Rabbi Steven M. Fink, due to allegations of sexual misconduct and ethical violations. In... read more
by Jeff Seidel | Aug 30, 2018 | Baltimore, High School Sports, International, Israel, Local, News, Pikesville, Sports
This summer, Evan Flaks truly earned his frequent flyer miles. In late July and early August, Evan, 15, successfully mixed basketball and global travel over a short period of time. He journeyed to both Israel and California, and came home with a pair of gold medals... read more
by Chris Zang | Aug 28, 2018 | Baltimore, Local, Maryland, News, Pikesville, Sports
Considered one of the greatest defensemen in Johns Hopkins University lacrosse history, Mark Greenberg will come full circle at Martin’s West on Nov. 8 with his induction into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame. It’s a tight circle, he says. “My whole life has... read more
by Peter Arnold | Aug 28, 2018 | Elections, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News
Some would say that Maryland’s 1st Congressional District is a unique piece of geography with a wide range of constituency. The district encompasses the entire Eastern Shore as well as portions of Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil and Harford counties. Since 2011, Rep. Andy... read more
by JTA | Aug 27, 2018 | Baltimore, Local, Maryland, National, News
(JTA) — A video gamer from Baltimore opened fire during a Madden NFL 19 video game tournament at a pizza restaurant in Jacksonville, Fla., on Aug. 26, killing two and then fatally shooting himself. The gunman was identified as David Bennett Katz, 24, who grew up in... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Aug 21, 2018 | Baltimore, Local, Maryland, News
The Central Conference of American Rabbis recently voted to suspend Rabbi Steven M. Fink, Temple Oheb Shalom’s spiritual leader since 1999, from the rabbinate due to alleged ethical violations. In an email sent to congregants dated Aug. 19, 2018, Oheb Shalom... read more
by Peter Arnold | Aug 21, 2018 | Baltimore, Elections, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Pikesville
In Baltimore County, registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1. But Alfred W. Redmer Jr., the Republican nominee for county executive, is hopeful that he can connect with voters of all parties and backgrounds, and follow the lead of his GOP ally, Gov. Larry... read more
by Peter Arnold | Aug 14, 2018 | Columbia, Elections, Ellicott City, Howard County, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News
Since December of 2014, Allan H. Kittleman has served as Howard County Executive. A Republican in a largely Democratic county, Kittleman, 59, is running for re-election on what he views as his bipartisan leadership. He is a native of Olney and lives in West... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Aug 7, 2018 | Baltimore, Business, Local, Maryland, News
After nearly a year of deliberations, Owings Mills’ Har Sinai Congregation will “cease exploration of a merger” with Temple Oheb Shalom in Pikesville. The decision was announced recently by Har Sinai’s spiritual leader, Rabbi Linda Joseph, in the... read more
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