Local Freedom Rider Helene Ageloff Dies at 89
A native of Buffalo, New York, Ageloff was a civil rights activist who worked as a geriatric social worker for Baltimore County.
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Odelia Mazal: “I’m doing the best that I can, spreading the love, feeling the love as it comes, letting it go through me and back into the world." (Provided photo)
Indie Singer/Songwriter Odelia Mazal Performs at Homecoming Concert
The Baltimore native, who is studying at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, appeared at Ottobar with her band for a special performance.
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Alex Jeffrey Rudolph was "a true mensch in every sense of the word," wrote retired TV reporter Ron Matz. (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)
Towson Bootery Owner Alex Jeffrey Rudolph Dies at 76
The popular family shoe store in the Shops at Kenilworth was founded in 1948.
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Ari Steven Blitz is shown here with his wife Isabelle and daughter, Emilia. (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)
Grammy-Nominated Audio Engineer Ari Steven Blitz Dies at 39
Among the music stars that the Baltimore native worked with were Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Janet Jackson.
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Son Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of his Mother in Pikesville
Xander Fried, 21, was charged with the New Year’s Eve homicide of his mother, Melanie Fried, of the 100 block of Brightside Avenue.
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Baltimore-based artist, musician and author Micah E. Wood: "Instead of being about any one band, it’s about the city that that fuels those bands, that inspires those bands.” (Provided photo)
Photo Book Celebrates Baltimore’s Thriving Music Scene
Micah E. Wood’s “Scene Seen” features more than 200 photos of 85 Baltimore area bands taken between 2016 and 2024.
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R.I.P. Gary Cohn (and American Newspapers)
The recent passing of a Pulitzer Prize winner is a reminder of the sad state of American journalism, writes Michael Olesker.
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Founded in 1830, Baltimore Hebrew Congregation is the oldest Jewish congregation in Maryland. (File photo by Solomon Swerling)
Disrespect in Community Discussions Cannot Be Tolerated
More than 40 local rabbis and Jewish communal professionals speak out against vitriolic attacks aimed at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation related to its Dec. 12th program on Israel.
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Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger will retire next month after serving the 2nd District in the House of Representatives since 2003.
(File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
Going Dutch
Throughout his long political career, Rep. C.A. Ruppersberger has remained the same hardworking, self-effacing guy, writes Michael Olesker.
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Caryn D. Lasser Remembered for Commitment to Public Service
The former deputy secretary of the Maryland Department of Aging passed away on Dec. 18 at age of 64.
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Baltimore County Police Chief Robert O. McCullough (right) joined the Baltimore County Auxiliary Police to celebrate the promotion of Richard F. Peterson (center) and others earlier this month. (Baltimore County Police on Facebook)
Pikesville’s Richard Peterson Promoted to Baltimore County Police Auxiliary Colonel
Founded in 1942 and based in Towson, the auxiliary police are a volunteer police presence at school, community and civic events, emergency situations and in response to calls for service.
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