If you follow The Sun, you’ve undoubtedly read Justin George’s superb crime coverage and Erica Green’s in-depth, relentless education reporting. Sadly for the newspaper’s readers and fans of both journalists, each announced today that they are leaving Baltimore for high-profile reporting jobs down the Beltway.
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Asia McClain is Writing a Book About the ‘Serial’ Case
Along with giving Adnan Syed a chance to argue for a new trial in the murder of Hae Min Lee, the first season of Serial is serving as a springboard for lots of new media about the case. The latest entry is a book.
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Writers Guild Honoring John Waters with Lifetime Achievement Award
Filmmaker, writer, artist and comedian John Waters has built his iconic career upon a body of work made right here in Baltimore. Now, he’ll have a lifetime achievement from the Writers Guild of America, East to show for it, too.
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Maryland Attorney General Says Adnan Syed Shouldn’t Get a New Trial
Maryland is fighting back against a judge’s ruling to grant the subject of Serial a new trial.
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Two Shot By Baltimore County Police in Brooklandville
Baltimore County police shot two people near the corner Falls Rd. and Ruxton Rd. on Friday afternoon.
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Serial is Back on Adnan Syed’s Case
The case made famous by Serial is once again the focus of the team behind the podcast.
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: Ravens’ Waller Suspended for Substance Abuse; New Minimum Wage in Maryland; and More
Family of victim from Serial case reacts to trial ruling — Baltimore Sun Bank robbery in Baltimore Co. leads to barricade in city — CBS Baltimore Ravens TE Darren Waller suspended for substance abuse — WBAL July 1 brings new minimum wage, higher gas prices in Maryland — BBJ Former Baltimore teacher arrested on sex charges […]
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Adnan Syed is Back in Court This Week
Serial pushed Adnan Syed’s case into the national conscience, but the courtroom drama portion of the tale will play out off the air. Starting Wednesday morning, Syed will be back in court in Baltimore as he seeks a new trial.
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Friday Morning Headlines: Ravens Speak Out After Fatal Police Shootings; Homeless, Low Income Baltimore Children Go to Summer Camp for Free; BWI Won’t Take You to Cuba; and More
Japanese Ships Kashima, Setoyuki, and Asagiri Arriving at the Inner Harbor Next Week – SouthBMore.com A Maryland teen, lured to the woods and stabbed, becomes latest victim of gang-related killings – Washington Post Testing commission releases final report – Maryland Reporter Hundreds of Homeless, Low Income Baltimore Children Go to Summer Camp for Free – […]
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Monday Afternoon Headlines: Surveyor Retraces ‘Serial’; Royal Farms Arena Tax Break Proposed; Sunday Sinkhole; and More
Retired Baltimore surveyor retraces steps of ‘Serial’ murder investigation — Baltimore Sun Sunday sinkhole causes sewage problem — CBS Baltimore Allen Bullock, rioter whose bail drew controversy, takes plea deal — WBAL City Council considers large tax breaks for Royal Farms Arena concerts — Baltimore Sun Hunt Valley-based Group Benefit Services acquired by Charlotte firm […]
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Serial’s Adnan Syed Will Be Back in Court in February
The new season of hit podcast Serial launched last week, even as the Baltimore man who was featured in season one was hearing good news about a potential retrial.
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The Book on the ‘Serial’ Case Will Be Written
Last year around this time, we were all obsessed with Serial. But even after the podcast ended in 2014, there was the inevitable backlash, a new chance for Adnan Syed to make his case in court, and even a second podcast. Now, a book is on the horizon.
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Woman Says Kay Jewelers in Westminster Mall Stole Her Diamond
BuzzFeed News found at least eight women who have claimed that Kay Jewelers swapped the diamonds from their engagement rings for lesser stones during repairs. One of the incidents allegedly happened at Westminster Mall.
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New in Serial Case: Cell Phone Expert Says Disclaimer Could Have Changed Testimony
A new affadavit filed Tuesday in the case brought to light by the Serial podcast indicates an expert witness who testified against Adnan Syed may have had different testimony if he had all available information.
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Rumors Indicate That New Season of “Serial” Doesn’t Involve Baltimore
Last year, the true crime podcast Serial was an unexpected smash hit. The show centered on the 1999 murder of a Baltimore high school student, and her classmate and ex-boyfriend who was convicted of the crime. The program’s popularity brought a surprising amount of attention to Baltimore, with eager fans mapping the distance between Woodlawn […]
