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BALTIMORE CITY COOLING CENTERS OFFER RELIEF FROM EXTREME HEAT
On Code Red Extreme Heat days, staff from several city agencies, including the Office of Emergency Management, the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services, and the Health Department, will coordinate the opening of cooling centers to offer air-conditioned spaces and cool water for residents. Hours and availability of cooling centers are...
Stories from the Stoop: A world tour with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
Catharine Deitch shares a Stoop story about her service in World War II as a Women's Army Auxiliary Corps member. The next Stoop show is July 18th, withstories of mistaken identityat the Green Room in Baltimore. Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast for more true tales.
Two men wounded in early Friday shootings, officer injured by illegal fireworks, Baltimore Police say
Two men were injured overnight in separate shootings in East and West Baltimore, police said. Officers responded at about 2 a.m. to the 1800 block of Aiken Street in the Oliver neighborhood and found a 52-year-old man with gunshot wounds, Baltimore Police said in a news release. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | One dead, others injured in July Fourth shooting in Carroll County, ...
Aiken Street Shooting Victim Receives Treatment
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 5, at approximately 2:04 a.m., Eastern District patrol officers responded to the 1800 block of Aiken Street for a report of a shooting. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located a 52-year-old male suffering from...
Baltimore police identified three recent homicide victims
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore police have identified three recent homicide victims that were killed in the City. Kenshawn Goode (B/M, D.O.B. 03/04/1998) was killed on July 4, 2024, in the 1700 block of West Baltimore Street. Andrew Harvey Jr. (B/M, D.O.B. 09/15/1995) was killed on July 3, 2024,...
Baltimore chef feeds neighborhood kids, teaches jiu jitsu for free
Chef Carlos Raba is making a difference in his Baltimore neighborhood by providing authentic Mexican food at his restaurant Clavel and teaching Brazilian jiu jitsu — all for free for kids ages 6-17. Raba, and his wife Claudia, say it's part of their effort to build a better community. “It’s just another community forming — that’s what you need,” Claudia says.
New gym planned for Golden Mile's Westridge shopping center
A $5 million multi-level Crunch Fitness and a mixed-use residential and commercial development are slated to come to the Westridge Square shopping center in Frederick. The fitness center, which will occupy 1005-1077 West Patrick Street along Frederick’s Golden Mile, will provide the city’s residents with equipment and resources beyond the scope of a traditional gym, Christopher McDonald, the ...
Former senior adviser to Fitzwater taking over as chief of staff; Kadish departs Friday
Former senior Pat Murray is returning to work for Democratic Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s administration. Murray, who left the administration late last year to work on a congressional campaign, is returning to be Fitzwater’s chief of staff. Murray is taking over for Chelsea Kadish, who has served as Fitzwater’s chief of staff since December 2022 but is leaving her post on ...
Baseball America's latest prospect rankings cement Jackson Holliday's fall from grace
This season was supposed to be the breakthrough campaign for Jackson Holliday, but things have not gone to plan. Jackson was the first overall pick for the Orioles in the 2022 draft and had been an out of this world talent. At just 20 years of age he had already...
Meet minor league baseball's most prolific base-stealing team, the Aberdeen IronBirds
ABERDEEN, Md. – The art of the steal can be seen this year at Ripken Stadium and other ballparks around the High-A South Atlantic League. No one is getting ripped off here, but a lot of bags have been stolen. The Orioles' Aberdeen IronBirds affiliate, using a combination of...
Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week kicks off July 12
COCKEYSVILLE, Md. — Looking for some good eats at great prices?Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week is a week away, so you have plenty of time to check out which restaurants are offering great deals. Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar in Cockeysville is among the 30 Baltimore County restaurants participating...
Heat Advisory issued Baltimore area as heat index to hit 109
UPDATE: An Excessive Heat Warning has now been issued for the Baltimore area. The Heat Advisory is no longer in effect. BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Saturday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....
Inner Harbor Illuminated: Baltimore Celebrates Independence Day with Fireworks and Drone Show
Baltimore's Inner Harbor became the nucleus of patriotic fervor on the Fourth of July, drawing thousands to feast their eyes on a spectacle of fireworks and drones. The night sky was ablaze with approximately 1,000 fireworks and lit by 250 drones, conjuring images iconic to the city. The event, a mix of audiovisual performances included spins by a DJ, tunes from a live band, and symphonic renditions by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, according to CBS News Baltimore.
Extreme heat and humidity takes over Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 9 a.m. July 5 — Extreme heat and humidity takes over Baltimore. A heat advisory is posted again today for Maryland due to the high heat plus the humidity. Friday starts off dry and muggy with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and heat index...
Independence Day Shooting in Taneytown Leaves One Dead, Multiple Injured, Carroll County Community in Mourning
Independence Day celebrations in Carroll County ended in tragedy when gunfire erupted in Taneytown, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office reported the incident occurred around 10:05 p.m. on July 4 along Bear Run Road and Runnymede Road, The area became a crime scene rather than a place of celebration, as reported by WMAR-2 News.
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