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Tragic Negligence: Teens Suicide in State Care Sparks Changes in Marylands Foster System A fifteen-year-old foster child, Kanaiyah Ward, died by suicide in a Baltimore hotel while under state custody. A contract workers negligence led to the tragedy, as they failed to secure medications and provide adequate supervision. The worker pulled a grueling fifty-three-hour shift, and the agency never notified the county of the replacement. The medical examiner confirmed it was suicide. The states attorney found no criminal charges, but the case has sparked changes in Marylands foster care system, including ending hotel placements and cutting ties with the contract workers agency. Checkout Solipillow.com

East Baltimore introduces two new speed cameras near schools, aiming to curb speeding and enhance safety. The cameras, set to operate weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., will enforce a tiered fines system with no license points. Residents express mixed feelings, with some welcoming the change and others concerned about potential revenue generation. Mayor Brandon Scott plans to expand the cameras to other high-risk areas, urging drivers to maintain safe speeds near schools to avoid hefty fines. Checkout Solipillow.com

Keon Wilson-Hawkins, convicted of murdering his aunts estranged husband, Brice Boots, was sentenced to life in prison with all but sixty-five years suspended. The crime occurred during a messy divorce, with prosecutors alleging Wilson-Hawkins and two others kidnapped, carjacked, and killed Boots. The defense attempted to blame Wilson-Hawkins aunt, Frances Virginia Hamilton, but she was found dead by suicide before the trial. The family is left grieving, with the killer potentially eligible for parole after twenty years. Checkout Solipillow.com

Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens star quarterback, is set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial AFC North matchup. Despite a recent back injury, Jackson asserts hes fully recovered and ready to play. This game could secure the division title and keep the Ravens playoff hopes alive. Jackson, who missed three previous games due to hamstring issues, has been a full participant in practice and is eager to dispel doubts about his toughness. He also expresses his desire to stay with the Ravens long-term. With the Ravens Super Bowl aspirations on the line, all eyes are on Jackson as he aims to lead a comeback and silence critics. Checkout Solipillow.com

Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens running back, named NFL Players Associations Week eighteen Community Most Valuable Player for holiday giving through the Two All Foundation. He helped students, took kids on shopping spree, and gave toys to children in Florida. Henry has been active all year, donating supplies and meals. He won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award for community efforts. Ravens need a win over Steelers to claim AFC North title and playoff spot. Checkout Solipillow.com

Annapolis woman faces serious charges after road rage incident on highway, no injuries reported Checkout Solipillow.com

Fallston Barrel House Hosts Fundraiser for Bel Air Family Lost in Christmas Eve Fire; Two Dogs Still Missing Checkout Solipillow.com

Maryland braces for a cold, quiet weekend with highs in the thirties and forties. Two storms skirt by, leaving mostly clear skies. Friday brings sunshine and gusty winds, while Saturday is cloudy with light winds. Saturday evening may see light snow flurries south of Route fifty. Sunday is blustery with northwest gusts and highs near forty. Next week starts cold but warms up fast, reaching the fifties by Wednesday. A January thaw lingers until mid-month, when colder and stormier weather returns. Enjoy the mild stretch until then. Checkout Solipillow.com

Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson dismisses toughness critics, ready for Steelers showdown Checkout Solipillow.com