Maryland Schools Forced To Cancel Baltimore Field Trips Due To "Escalating Violence"
In light of the ongoing wave of violent crime in Baltimore, school officials in nearby Carroll County have been forced to halt school-related trips to the city - including a marching band’s scheduled performance in the Mayor’s Christmas Parade this weekend - citing "escalating violence." The field trip ban was imposed by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office "in response to parent concerns regarding the safety of students." Here's more from The Baltimore Sun: