Teacher Wins Award + Students Run Food Pantry: MD Top News

MARYLAND — A Maryland teacher won an award, and students are running a food pantry. A local town was also named one of the nation's best job hubs.

In other news, Southwest Airlines tried to make amends for its flight cancelations. We also examined some of the Marylanders charged in the Jan. 6 riot on its second anniversary.

Crime news covered the murder conviction of a former diplomat's daughter and the sentencing of a former teacher in a sexual abuse case. A final top article highlighted the Baltimore Ravens' support of a Buffalo Bills player who went into cardiac arrest and was then revived on the field.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Bel Air Educator Chosen As SHAPE America District Teacher Of The Year

A teacher at Harford Academy has been chosen as the 2023 District Teacher of the Year.

Food Pantry Run By Students Serves Community Members In Howard County

A food pantry run by Oakland Mills high schoolers helps area families who have found themselves food insecure.

HoCo Town Ranks 2nd In Nation For Best Place To Find A Job

This Howard County community ranks second in the nation in a recently released study of the best places to find a job.

Southwest Makes Amends For Meltdown: What MD Travelers Should Do

Maryland travelers caught in the Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown may qualify for frequent flier miles as part of an apology.

Jan. 6 Insurrection Anniversary: Where MD Cases Stand 2 Years Later

At least 15 MD residents were in court this year for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Here is what they're charged with and the status of the cases.

Daughter Of Former U.S. Diplomat Convicted In Fatal Maryland Stabbing

Sophia Negroponte was found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2020 death of 24-year-old Yousuf Rasmussen.

Former Annapolis Teacher Sentenced For Sexual Abuse Of A Minor

A former Annapolis High School teacher was sentenced to prison for sexually abusing a student for whom she was a guardian, prosecutors said.

Baltimore Ravens Show Support For Damar Hamlin Of Buffalo Bills

The Baltimore Ravens have shown their support for Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest during Monday night's game.

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Crime And Safety

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