Maryland
Maryland wins opening set, falls in four sets to Washington
After going up 24-21 late in the opening set against Washington, Maryland volleyball looked poised to get its first set victory since Oct. 5. But the Huskies responded with two straight points of their own, putting the Terps at risk of blowing a lead eerily similar to Friday’s match.
Instead, pin hitter Samantha Schnitta clobbered a kill down the line — her fifth of the opening set — to give Maryland the set win. Schnitta, the team’s leader with 238 kills, entered the match in the midst of her worst three-game stretch of the season, recording just 20 kills.
The Terps headed into Seattle, Washington, hoping to avoid six matches without a set victory. Maryland left the road trip with some progress, but still fell in four sets on the road.
“Disappointed with the result, no moral victories,” head coach Adam Hughes said. “We want to find ways to get wins, and I think we’re capable of doing that here. Just came up a little bit short.”
Outside hitter Sam Csire, who led the Terps (10-11) with 10 kills against No. 11 Oregon, opened the scoring with a kill before recording a second one just two points later. Maryland got out to an early 4-1 lead.
Back-to-back joint-blocks from setter Sydney Dowler and middle blocker Anastasia Russ extended the Terps’ lead to six, 11-5. But the Huskies (16-4) stormed back with eight consecutive points, giving themselves a two-point lead. Outside hitter Kierstyn Barton had three kills during this stretch.
Trailing 15-13, Maryland scored five straight points including a service ace from defensive specialist Lilly Gunter and a kill from middle blocker Eva Rohrbach. Back-to-back kills from Washington outside hitter Madi Ensley helped knot the score at 21 apiece. But Maryland closed out the first set with four of the last six points, en route to a 25-23 set victory.
“I thought we did a good job in game one of standing tall,” Hughes said. “Had a chance there to maybe panic a little bit, but we didn’t and found a way to execute.”
The Terps’ momentum quickly vanished after the Huskies got out to an 8-2 lead in the second set. Barton led the run with three early kills. Rohrbach cut the Maryland deficit to three with a kill, the closest it ever got in the set.
An attacking error from Csire pushed Washington ahead by six, 15-9. Outside hitter Sydney Bryant tried to give the Terps some sort of spark with three kills. However, consecutive service aces from libero Lauren Bays eliminated any hope of that, making the score 23-14.
A service ace from Dowler and one kill apiece from Csire and Schnitta were late consolation points before middle blocker Katy Wessels closed it out for Washington. Maryland fell 25-17 in the second set.
The Huskies sprinted out to an early 5-0 lead in the third set after two kills from Ensley. But Maryland stormed right back, cutting the deficit to two. Schnitta and Dowler led the charge with two and one kills, respectively, while Dowler also added a service ace.
A tip-shot over the net from Russ leveled the score at 13 apiece before Csire moved the Terps in front with a service ace. With Maryland ahead 18-17, another service ace from Bays helped push Washington in front, 21-18.
Two kills from Csire — including one to the deep left corner — were followed up by a service ace from Dowler, tying the set at 23 apiece. On the seventh set point, Ensley tipped the ball just inside the sideline, and the Terps fell 31-29 in the third set.
Dowler helped push Maryland in front, 4-1, in the fourth set after her fourth service ace of the match. But two kills from outside hitter Kiune Fletcher moved the Huskies in front by one. A service error from Wessels temporarily tied the score at five, before Washington rattled off four quick points.
After Schnitta’s 13th kill of the match, Bryant stuffed the Huskies’ attack at the net, cutting the Terps’ deficit to two. With Maryland down 11-10, Washington went on a run of its own, capped off by a service ace from Endsley.
But the ensuing Huskies’ serve went straight into the net, moving the score to 15-12. An emphatic kill from Russ looked to provide a spark that the Terps so desperately needed. The Huskies had other plans, though, scoring six of the next eight points. Stepping behind the service line, Schnitta wrecked havoc, helping Maryland muster up three points.
An attack from Bryant was stifled at the net, moving Washington two points from the finish line. Consecutive kills from the Huskies closed out the forth set, 25-19.
“The biggest thing in game two and four was just big serving runs,” Hughes said. “We got stuck in a rotation each time, and at the elite levels, those things just get smaller. If you miss, you got a five or six-point run, it’s really hard to work your way back out of that.”
Three things to know
1. Set-drought over. Maryland was able to pick up its first set win in three weeks. After going scoreless against four ranked teams, the Terps closed out the opening set in the match before falling in the latter three.
2. Balanced offense. Led by 14 kills from Csire, Maryland had a very spread-out attack. Three players had double-digit performances, including Schnitta and Bryant with 13 and 10, respectively. Dowler and setter Zoe Huang combined for 44 assists.
“The setters did a good job of mixing and matching a little bit,” Hughes said. “Game one we passed really well. … I think we had 18 kills. That was pretty much because we were in system.”
3. Six-straight losses. Despite the first set win, Maryland has now fallen in six consecutive matches. The Terps have a 1-9 conference record and are tied for 16th in the Big Ten. Maryland returns home to face No. 10 Purdue on Friday.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WBFF) — An office building in Glen Burnie was evacuated on Thursday afternoon after its underground parking garage experienced a shift in one of its floors.
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department initially responded to the 7300 block of Ritchie Highway around 2:30 p.m. on July 9 after reports of a partial building collapse.
However, the department later clarified that there has been no collapse of the 10-story building.
Officials said crews are evaluating the building’s structural integrity after work was being performed in the parking garage.
All occupants were safely evacuated, and no injuries have been reported, according to Fire Captain Jenny Macallair.
The fire department is asking drivers to avoid the area while crews continue their assessment.
FOX45 News has a crew on the way to the scene, and we will provide updates as they become available.
See America’s most iconic hot dogs
Welcome to the United States of Hot Dogs! We’ve compiled a few of the best hot dogs eaten across the country.
Although Maryland is often celebrated for its seafood, one over-the-top creation has carved out its own loyal following among locals and visitors alike: The Baltimore-style hot dog.
Sausage is merely its first layer of meat. It’s wrapped in a thick slice of fried beef bologna and piled high with toppings.
It’s proof that while hot dogs are truly an All-American food, their real power lies in how they adapt to local tastes.
Hot dogs were “invented” in the U.S. after German sausages were served in buns. They’re a staple of baseball games — the all-American pastime. And they are truly a democratic food: nearly anyone can afford to enjoy them.
But even more, hot dogs are American because of their adaptability, reflecting the ingenuity and diversity that gives our country such a rich culinary tapestry.
“You can tell the story of America through hot dogs. There are probably other things you could use, other objects or icons, but I think hot dog is a really good one,” said Bruce Kraig, a Ph.D. food historian and author of “Hot Dog: A Global History’ and ‘Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America.”
Regional hot dog toppings, from chili in Cincinnati to celery salt in Chicago to jalapeños in the Southwest, tell distinct stories of place.
Here in Baltimore, Maryland, our contribution to the United States of Hot Dogs is the Baltimore-style hot dog.
What is a Baltimore-style hot dog?
At its core, the Baltimore dog is a meat-on-meat masterpiece. It starts with a kosher all-beef sausage that is split, fried and wrapped alongside thick, charred bologna slices.
It’s traditionally topped with raw onions and yellow mustard, with a pickle spear on top or on the side. Some variations include the addition of sweet relish, ketchup or cheese.
“In this creation, grease from the bologna mixes with the grease from the hot dog, and both find their way into the bread to form an unforgettable aroma, taste and aftertaste — and 200 points on your cholesterol count,” Baltimore historian Gilbert Sandler told The Baltimore Sun in a 2019 story.
Where did the Baltimore-style hot dog come from?
Its origins are often somewhat unclear, but it’s believed to have originated during the Great Depression when, according to TasteAtlas.com, “people added bologna slices to the hot dog in order to make it a fuller, heartier meal.”
Jewish delis along Baltimore’s historic “Corned Beef Row” were looking for ways to offer working-class customers a filling, calorie-dense meal for a small chunk of change, leading to the birth of the Baltimore-style hot dog.
First becoming popular in the early 1940s at Mandell and Ballow deli, the bologna-wrapped hot dog spread throughout Baltimore, The Sun reported.
“Despite being a nutritionally questionable combo of two of the world’s least-healthful meats, the bologna dog continues to be a local favorite, enjoyed without apology,” FoodRepublic.com wrote in 2023.
Four best places to try a Baltimore-style hot dog
Attman’s Delicatessen: A Baltimore institution since 1915, Attman’s version of the Baltimore-style hot dog sits at the top of its menu. Its dog — for $7.99 — comes with your choice of mustard, relish, chopped onions and ketchup. Details: 1019 East Lombard St., Baltimore; 410-563-2666, attmansdeli.com.
Weiss Deli: Another Baltimore staple, Weiss serves speciality sandwiches and, of course, the Baltimore-style hot dog. You can customize the $7.49 dog with up to eight toppings, but its most popular version comes with just deli mustard and raw onions on top of the bologna-wrapped sausage. Details: 1127 East Lombard St., Baltimore; 410-276-7910, baltimoreweissdeli.com
The Dog House Carryout: A legendary landmark in Baltimore, The Dog House Carryout has been slinging its classic comfort food for more than 75 years. You can get a quarter-pound all-beef hot dog for $6.95, with bologna added for an extra $1.25. The dog comes with your choice of mustard, relish, onions and ketchup. Details: 617 Fallsway, Baltimore; 410-685-7269, thedoghousebaltimore.com
Killa Dogz: Killa Dogz, one of the more modern hot dog spots in the city, offers a wide variety of options, including what it calls the “Bmore” dog. At $7, its version is deep fried, wrapped in bologna and “served on a squishy bun with mustard.” Chili and cheese are among the top ways to customize its dog. Details: 6106 Belair Rd, Baltimore; 443-438-7822. killadogz.com.
Jennifer Borresen contributed the interactive graphic to this story. She is a graphic journalist at USA TODAY, specializing in explanatory graphics and illustrations in various fields, including politics, science, weather and entertainment.
BALTIMORE, MD. – A Hanover man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by lifetime supervised release on Wednesday for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, federal prosecutors announced.
Michael Sam Teekaye, Jr., 22, pleaded guilty in January 2026 after unknowingly revealing a plot to travel abroad and fight for the designated foreign terrorist organization to an undercover law enforcement officer, prosecutors said.
What we know:
Court documents reveal that between March and October 2024, Teekaye coordinated travel arrangements with a Somali ISIS fighter. His itinerary detailed a flight departing from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) to Turkey, with subsequent travel through Ethiopia to cross into Somalia.
FBI agents arrested Teekaye at BWI on October 14, 2024, after he cleared airport security, according to previous FOX 5 D.C. reporting.
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Leading up to his arrest, court documents say that Teekaye prepared for his departure by practicing at a Maryland shooting range and attempting to purchase an assault rifle, which was blocked due to an existing state probation status.
Days before his arrest, Teekaye sent the undercover officer a photograph of himself wearing a mask and wielding a large machete, declaring a choice of “victory or martyrdom.”
Following his arrest, prosecutors say Teekaye made multiple unprovoked statements to law enforcement vowing to resume his violent efforts upon his eventual release from custody and threatening the lives of prison guards.
Dig deeper:
Federal authorities noted that Teekaye established a secondary plan to execute domestic terrorist attacks targeting Jewish individuals and institutions supporting Israel within Maryland if his international travel failed. A digital forensic search of his phone uncovered specific search histories focused on Jewish organizations and community members in Howard County, alongside queries regarding home break-ins and escaping murder charges.
A local rabbi impacted by the surveillance spoke during the sentencing hearing regarding the threat’s toll on the community.
The Source: Information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland and previous FOX 5 D.C. reporting.
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