Abingdon
LATEST NEWS
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 The Heat Advisory is no longer in effect.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.
Suspect Apprehended in Stoddard Court Murder
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On June 28, at around 10 a.m., Warrant Apprehension Task Force members arrested 36-year-old Fred Woods. Baltimore Police Department detectives believe that Woods shot and killed 42-year-old Marvin Moore on June 18 on the 1100 block of...
Friday Morning Headlines: Woman dies at Central Booking; Homicides and shootings down in BaltCo; Floats honor Key Bridge in Dundalk Parade; and more.
Baltimore County sees drop in homicides and shootings in first half of year – The Sun. Floats honor Key Bridge collapse in 90th annual Dundalk Fourth of July parade – WBAL-TV Mayor appoints new members to Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners – Baltimore City News Release.
Body Found Behind Western District Business
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 3, at approximately 6:10 a.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 1600 block of Argyle Avenue in reference to an unidentified body located in an alley behind a business. Andrew Harvey Jr., 28, was pronounced deceased by medics at approximately 6:13 a.m.
Urban Air Adventure Park Set to Launch in Glen Burnie's Harundale Plaza with Exciting Family Activities
Glen Burnie's Harundale Plaza is gearing up for the opening of a new family attraction, Urban Air Adventure Park, an indoor park that offers a myriad of activities aimed at providing a fun escape for all ages. Slated to open doors on July 13 at 10 a.m., the park is situated at 7702 Ritchie Highway, Suite 11-A, ready to provide an adrenaline-packed venue with attractions that include climbing walls, a warrior course, laser tag, and a Sky Rider—which is essentially a zipline-like experience, as reported by WMAR2.
Baltimore County sees decline in homicides, shootings in first half of 2024
Homicides and non-fatal shootings in Baltimore County have continued to fall in the first six months of 2024, a downward trend in violence also visible in the city. Between January and July 1 of this year, the county recorded 11 homicides and 25 non-fatal shootings, putting it on pace for lower numbers than it saw in 2023. Baltimore County’s homicide and shooting numbers have decreased ...
Baltimore-based World War II-era Liberty Ship John W. Brown scheduled for dry dock repairs. Will it return?
A World War II relic in Baltimore faces a fundraising deadline to stay afloat. The John W. Brown, built in 1942 to transport cargo and troops, is leaving for Norfolk, Virginia, on July 13 for dry dock repairs priced over $1 million. Project Liberty Ship, the nonprofit organization that maintains the ship, received a $500,000 matching grant for dry docking through the National Park Service in ...
Black Women Say An Amtrak Project Threatens Their Baltimore Neighborhood’s Homes — and Children
Angel St. Jean has seen big improvements to the Reservoir Hill neighborhood of Baltimore since she moved there 11 years ago. The historic, now majority-Black community had long been considered “perpetually up and coming,” she said, and parts of it had been underdeveloped for some time. In recent years, however, many of the vacant homes have been renovated, and neighbors meet for events like garden planting and street cleanups.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.