In a swift response to a locker‑room incident, Howard High School announced Wednesday that it is canceling the junior varsity football season while a bullying investigation proceeds. The decision, reported by The Baltimore Banner, underscores the district’s commitment to student safety and parental‑rights concerns.

Ravens players meet President Trump

Later in the day, several Baltimore Ravens players met with President Trump at the White House, a gathering covered by The Baltimore Sun. One player admitted, “I don’t think I’ve ever voted,” highlighting the ongoing conversation about civic engagement among professional athletes. The President praised the team’s community involvement and encouraged them to use their platform to promote responsible citizenship.

US Wind pulls out of Sparrows Point turbine project

Maryland Matters reported that US Wind has decided to abandon its wind‑turbine manufacturing operations at the former Sparrows Point steel site. The company cited market conditions and a shift in strategic focus. State officials expressed disappointment, noting the potential job losses for the region.

Other local headlines

North Baltimore’s One World Café suffered a second break‑in within a month, according to WBAL, prompting renewed calls for increased neighborhood security. Meanwhile, a luxury‑car manufacturer opened a new Tradepoint facility, signaling confidence in American expansion, as detailed by the Baltimore Business Journal. Finally, the Maryland Department of the Environment abruptly cancelled a plan to allow independent testing of BRESCO’s incinerator ash, a move reported by Baltimore Brew that raises questions about environmental oversight.

Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.