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Alsobrooks, Hogan still considering FOX 5 debate at University of Maryland

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5 months ago

July 24, 2024

Alsobrooks, Hogan still considering FOX 5 debate at University of Maryland

Will Maryland Senate candidates debate on FOX 5?

The University of Maryland has been proposed as the host site for a debate between Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks, sponsored by FOX 5 and the University’s Capital News Service. Both candidates still haven’t committed. FOX 5’s Bob Barnard has the story.

The race for the seat held by retiring Maryland Senator Ben Cardin is shaping up to be a crucial battle for control of Congress.

The University of Maryland has been proposed as the host site for a debate between Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks, sponsored by FOX 5 and the University’s Capital News Service.

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks was campaigning in Columbia Wednesday, just over 100 days before the election.

FOX 5 asked the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate whether she would accept the invitation to debate Hogan on Sept. 12.

“I’m looking forward to debating Larry Hogan in the fall,” Alsobrooks responded. “I know that we’ve had a number of invitations that have come in. The team is looking through the invitations and will be responding to everyone right away, but I’m absolutely looking forward to debating him, and I think we all recognize the importance of holding the majority. This race is about who will have the 51st vote, whether it’s a caucus that’s empowered by Donald Trump or one that is soon to be empowered by Kamala Harris, and it’s a very important race.”

FOX 5 has reached out to the Hogan campaign for a response to the September debate invitation but has not yet received a reply.

When asked several weeks ago, Maryland’s former Republican governor said, “I’m not sure. We’ve already committed to two debates and we haven’t heard anything from our opponent. I think at this point she’s refused to accept any debates. It’s not for me to decide. We’re going to wait to see. We can’t be doing debates every week, but we’ve committed to a couple of them. One in the Washington area and one in Baltimore.”

Alsobrooks responded to Hogan’s comments, saying, “Well, you know what I say, bless his heart. Larry Hogan’s spending all this time talking about me; he should be talking to voters like I am. I am looking forward to debating Larry Hogan and I think he should spend his time talking to voters.”

FOX 5 also asked voters for their thoughts on the potential debate.

“I think debates are important, especially for new voters and especially for voters who are not sure who they’re going to vote for and don’t really know the candidates. It gives them a chance to see what the candidate is thinking about and understand their vision and platform,” said Howard County Councilmember Opel Jones.

“I think it would be important. I think there’s value in debate always,” added Maryland voter Lakey Boyd. “It really serves to illuminate maybe some pieces of the puzzle that we don’t always have media access to based on typical media coverage. So I think there’s value. I’m not sure it would completely influence my vote, but I think that’s actually part of the point… you don’t know until you know… until you hear the debate.”

FOX 5 will continue to seek definitive answers from both Hogan and Alsobrooks regarding the proposed debate.

Maryland Senate race: Alsobrooks, Hogan both vow to steer clear of negativity in campaigns

The race for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat is set. One day after winning their party nominations – both former Gov. Larry Hogan and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks say they’ll campaign on the issues and steer clear of negativity.

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No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball vs. William & Mary preview

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3 hours ago

December 18, 2024

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No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball vs. William & Mary preview

No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball is back in action Thursday morning for its annual “Field Trip Day” in College Park.

Xfinity Center will have upwards of 15,000 local school children from 80 schools in the venue to see the Terps take on William & Mary.

“Hopefully the energy will help us,” head coach Brenda Frese said. “I want to soak it all up, the energy is going to be electric in the building. I want to feel that and it’s going to be a great game.”

Tip-off is slated for 11 a.m. on Big Ten Plus in what’s sure to be a raucous atmosphere in College Park.

William & Mary Tribe (3-7, 0-0 CAA)

2023-24 record: 15-14, 12-6 CAA

Head coach Erin Dickerson Davis is in her third season with William & Mary and has led the Tribe to impressive conference records, albeit poor nonconference showings.

William & Mary faces easily its toughest opponent of the season in No. 8 Maryland on Thursday, but no-conference play hasn’t been kind to the Tribe thus far.

Last season, the Tribe turned things around during CAA play and may do the same this year. However, William & Mary’s résumé thus far isn’t great, even in its wins. The Tribe have three victories on the season: Division II Chowan, 5-6 McNeese State and 1-12 South Carolina State.

Players to watch

Bella Nascimento, senior guard, 5-foot-8, No. 5 — Nascimento is in her second season with the Tribe after transferring from Manhattan. She is a prolific scorer, leading the team with 12.6 points per game this season.

Cassidy Geddes, sophomore guard, 5-foot-7, No. 1 — Geddes is in her second season with William & Mary and is averaging 7.7 points for the Tribe this year. She has started every game her sophomore season, but her scoring average has taken a dip after she averaged 9.9 points last season.

Kayla Beckwith, graduate student center, 6-foot-1, No. 3 — Beckwith is in her fifth season with William & Mary and is a Laurel, Maryland, native. This season, she’s averaging 6.4 points and 5.1 rebounds. A long-time member of the Tribe, she’s finally getting her chance to shine as a starter this season.

Strength

Sharing the rock. William & Mary has 134 assists as a team in 10 games this season. That averages out to 13.4 assists per game, while its opponents only average 12.7 assists per game. The Tribe are fifth-best in the CAA in assists per game.

Weakness

Defending the 3-ball. Opponents are 36.5% from beyond the arc against William & Mary this season, while the Tribe are shooting just 24.4% from distance.

Three things to watch

1. The long break’s effect on Maryland’s start. It will be 12 days between contests for Maryland, which will be interesting to see how it effects the team’s start Thursday.

”I think it’s always our intention to come out to a great start,” Frese said. “Hopefully the energy in the building will allow us to do that.”

2. Last nonranked nonconference game. Thursday is Maryland’s second-to-last nonconference game and its last until the Claretta Scott King Classic against No. 6 Texas on Jan. 20. This is the final time Maryland will face a low-major opponent in the regular season.

“[The Terps] know what’s coming out ahead with the conference play, especially having their taste of a game already under their belt,” Frese said. “They’re highly competitive, and they love to win and don’t want to lose. So I think that’s the exciting thing, knowing just how competitive the conference is going to be.”

3. Morning electricity. It is not common that any sport plays an 11 a.m. game on a Thursday, but the Terps have a good reason to do it against William & Mary. The Terps will welcome in around 80 different local schools to support the team and usher in the holiday break.

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Mass shooting in Towson, Maryland leaves 1 dead and 9 injured

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11 hours ago

December 18, 2024

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Mass shooting in Towson, Maryland leaves 1 dead and 9 injured

The incident happened at around 7:15 p.m., when officers responded to the 8500 block of Loch Raven Blvd following multiple reports of a shooting, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said.

“This is an incident that is shocking, particularly for those of us in Baltimore County,” Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said. “These types of incidents are really unheard of here, so it really shocks the conscience.”

The first officer to arrive on the scene found a vehicle on its side that had caught fire, Mccullough said.

The Baltimore County Fire Department was called to the scene, where they put out the fire, treated victims and transported them to a hospital, said Baltimore County Fire Department Chief Joseph Dixon.

BCPD believes the shooting was a targeted incident and there is no threat to the public.

BCPD is currently investigating and is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.

The Baltimore County Fire Department and the Baltimore Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are also on the scene assisting police.

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