Aaliyah

Howard County knocks off Anne Arundel County in softball showcase

2013-03-23 21:26:00

Given the chance to flex its collective muscles Saturday in a battle between two of the top softball leagues in the state, Howard County’s squads didn’t disappoint. At the Bachman Sports Complex, in the annual Howard County and Anne...

Baltimore man is convicted in rape of 13-year-old in vacant house

2013-02-19 16:00:00

A Baltimore jury convicted Alvin Ray Wright Sr. Tuesday of grabbing a 13-year-old girl just a block from her home, throwing her into the basement of a vacant East Baltimore building and repeatedly raping her. "She thought she was going to die,"...

Family of girl killed by celebratory gunfire pushes for tougher legislation

2013-02-13 07:46:00

The mother of a 10-year-old girl killed by celebratory gunfire in Cecil County on New Year's Eve is asking for stricter penalties for shooting guns into the air. Crystal Blackburn, the mother of Aaliyah Boyer, who was killed when Cecil County Sheriff'...

'Celebratory gunfire' cases a challenge to prosecute

2013-01-15 17:44:56

The death of Aaliyah Boyer, a 10-year-old struck down in Cecil County, and the shooting of Laurie Eberhardt, a grandmother hit by gunfire in Florida, share the same perplexing challenge for prosecutors and investigators. Both were watching fireworks on...

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Wednesday

2013-01-16 04:44:00

WEATHER: Winter weather advisory in effect through 9 a.m. for parts of the region. Rain and clouds expected to taper off through the day, with highs in the 40s. TRAFFIC: Check our traffic updates for this morning's issues. TOP NEWS O'Malley...

10-year-old struck in New Year's celebratory shooting dies

2013-01-03 19:47:00

Aaliyah Boyer had hoped to watch the New Year's ball drop on TV, but when she learned she had missed the stroke of midnight by 32 seconds, she returned to the front yard with her friends to watch her neighbors light fireworks. Nearby, someone...

Family of girl killed by celebratory New Year's gunfire to hold vigil

2013-01-05 10:48:00

The family of Aaliyah Boyer plans to hold a candlelight vigil Saturday night, in honor of the 10-year-old girl who was killed by apparent�celebratory gunfire as Cecil County rang in 2013 early Tuesday. Boyer was pronounced dead on Thursday at a Delaware...

Girls Athlete of the Week: Aaliyah Wilson, Seton Keough, basketball

2013-01-08 14:19:00

The 5-foot-7 senior guard played a key role in two wins last week for the No. 6 Gators, including a 60-54 upset over Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference rival St. Frances. Nicknamed "Stixz," Wilson had 24 points, eight steals and...

New United Way program prevents homelessness — in time for Christmas

2012-12-24 14:06:00

A few months ago, things were looking bleak for Brooklyn Homes resident Christina Stocks. The 27-year-old single mother of two took a pay cut at work and fell behind in her rent payments. She was facing eviction — and a Christmas on the streets....

2012-13 girls basketball players to watch

2012-12-04 14:36:00

Bre Bolden South River, senior, guard A smooth 5-foot-11 shooting guard who can also handle the ball, Bolden averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds last season and will lead the Seahawks this winter. She signed early with the College of Charleston in South...

2012-13 Top 15 girls basketball preseason poll

2012-12-04 14:36:00

1. Aberdeen Coach: Amber Milnes Last season: 26-1, ranked No. 1 Postseason: Class 3A state champion Outlook: The Eagles graduated eight players, have a new coach and face a tougher schedule, but they shouldn't lose much ground with last season's All-...

East Monument Street reopens after $7 million sinkhole repair

2012-12-19 17:11:00

City officials on Wednesday removed orange construction cones and barrels from two blocks of East Monument Street that had been swallowed by a huge sinkhole this summer, unveiled an "Open for Business" sign on a lamppost and marked the end of a five-...

A parent reaches out to comfort 10-year-old Aaliya Mata who became emotional while pleading to Supervisor Gloria Molina and other members of the Board of Supervisors to lift the ban on her Bobcats team from playing in county parks.

2013-03-26 18:49:00

Aaliyah Lyttle of Jamestown pulls in an defensive rebound under pressure from Sydney Turner (23) and Toni-Anne Whitlow of Poquoson during the second half Thursday at Jamestown.

2013-01-17 18:38:00

Aaliyah Lyttle of Jamestown pulls in an defensive rebound under pressure from Sydney Turner (23) and Toni-Anne Whitlow of Poquoson during the second half Thursday at Jamestown.

2013-01-17 18:38:00