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Extreme heat doesn’t keep Chick-fil-A volunteers out of the kitchen
MILLINGTON — When Rebuilding Together Kent County’s Executive Director Genevieve Croker received a call from Chick-fil-A Regional Facilities Manager Kevin Hiden, she wasn’t sure if she would be able to accommodate Hiden’s volunteer group. Hiden, who has a home near Rock Hall, had been chatting with...
Morgan State University alumnus DJ K-Meta to perform at Broccoli City Festival
BALTIMORE --- Broccoli City Festival is heading to Washington D.C.Big names are on the line-up including Megan Thee Stallion, Party Next Door and many more.But this year, on the stage you'll also see a name familiar to the Charm City. Morgan State alumnus DJ K-Meta is one of the featured DJs at the Broccoli City Festival– one of many talented artists who got their start in Charm City.How did you get started as a DeeJay?"I started Djing pretty much when I was in school at Morgan State University.," answered DJ K-Meta.His time at Morgan State marked the beginning of a career...
PHOTOS: Five Rescued from Capsized Superyacht in West River
It was a shocking sight to many on the Bay today: a 122-foot-long yacht, laying on its side in the West River. The superyacht Lovebug, which had been spotted in Annapolis earlier this week, partially capsized at the mouth of the river around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Natural Resources Police responded to reports of a vessel taking on water.
Violent week in Baltimore saw two children injured, two more dead from gunfire
BALTIMORE -- Two children died and two others were injured during a violent week in Baltimore.Since Friday, July 19, youth gun violence has impacted four communities where children 14 years old or younger were either killed or wounded by gunfire.According to police data, in the past 12 months, 12 children were killed and 394 were injured by gun violence in Baltimore City. Omar Passmore, 28, is facing first-degree murder in the July 19 shooting death of 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley inside a home in the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue. Police said 14-year-old Jasper Davis died from a shooting on July 21 at the Mondawmin Metro Center on Liberty Heights Avenue.Another 14-year-old boy was found injured around midnight on Saturday from a shooting in the 1100 block of North Luzerne Avenue in Southwest Baltimore. A 14-year-old boy was found shot Friday evening in an alley in the 1800 block of West Saratoga Street in Southwest Baltimore.
Police: North Baltimore barricade incident ended in suicide
Authorities responded to a barricade incident on Saturday in North Baltimore that ended in a suicide, according to a Baltimore Police spokesperson. BPD officers and a SWAT unit responded to a call at 1:13 p.m. about an unidentified person shooting a firearm out of an apartment window in the 300 block of Homeland Southway, according to police spokesperson Freddie Talbert. The SWAT unit entered ...
Severna Park’s Jackson Merrill returns home to play at Camden Yards
Severna Park native and San Diego centerfielder Jackson Merrill stepped to the plate Friday night at Camden Yards, the ballpark he attended as a child, as the Orioles took on the Padres.
Jalyn Armour-Davis Mourns Former Alabama Teammate Khyree Jackson
Ravens cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis took time after Friday's practice to reflect on the passing of his former Alabama teammate, Khyree Jackson. A fourth-round pick with the Minnesota Vikings in this year's draft, Jackson was killed in a car accident and his funeral was held Friday in his hometown of Upper Marlboro, Md. Armour-Davis and Jackson were teammates at Alabama in 2021 and spent many hours together at practices and in the cornerback meeting room.
Glasgow traffic stop leads to drug arrests
A traffic stop in Glasgow led to the arrest of two Elkton, Md., residents on drug charges. The incident happened just before 6:30 p.m. July 23 on Pulaski Highway near the Maryland state line, according to Delaware State Police. A trooper on patrol saw a Dodge Avenger with expired tags make an improper lane change and, a few minutes later, speed out of a Wawa parking lot. The car then...
Carpet Company Reworks the Vans Skate Half Cab and Skate Cab 4
Carpet Company has linked up with Vans for a cross-coastal, multigenerational capsule that captures the essence of modern skate culture. The Baltimore-based skate brand brought the Californian imprint onto the team for their first-ever collaboration, whipping up three new takes on some of Vans’ classic skate sneaker silhouettes alongside a capsule of cobranded apparel.
Updating Mateo injury and Orioles' rotation
Jorge Mateo has his left elbow in a brace and no further updates on his health. Mateo suffered a transient dislocation Tuesday in a collision with shortstop Gunnar Henderson during a 6-3 loss to the Marlins. He needs to undergo further testing but the Orioles are waiting for the swelling to go down.
Opening of the 2024 Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit
Annapolis, MD - County Executive Steuart Pittman opened the 2024 Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit. The art exhibit will be on display at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library now through August 16, 2024, and at the Arundel Center from August 19, 2024 through September 16, 2024. The exhibits are free and open to the public. The exhibition features artwork from Anne Arundel County residents of all ages and abilities. Sixteen artists have contributed twenty-six pieces of art to display this year. The opening night reception was held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library in Annapolis, Maryland. The event included the presentation of citations to all of the artists from County Executive Steuart Pittman and councilmember Julie Hummer (District 4) representing the Anne Arundel County Council, and a proclamation from the Governor presented by Secretary of Disabilities Carol Beatty.
Brunswick board denies residents' appeals of site plans for Moose Lodge apartments
Brunswick’s Board of Appeals has explained why it denied two residents’ appeals of the Planning and Zoning Department’s approval of the site plan for a two-story multifamily apartment property. The development, planned for the site of the former Moose Lodge — a fraternal organization and social club — at 401 E. Potomac St., has drawn criticism from several residents. Residents cite privacy and ...
CRAB's First River Days Festival
Annapolis, MD - On Saturday, July 20th, Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) was one of three select sites to host the Anne Arundel County River Days Festival. The event was held in collaboration with Annapolis Sailing School and The Annapolis Maritime Museum. There are several other River Days planned by the county, but this was the only one with fully accessible water facilities and boats. The Naptown Brass Band performed at the event, and attendees enjoyed the food and beverages courtesy of Anne Arundel County Fire Department. During the event, CRAB took four groups out on Dream Catcher, and many others had the chance to learn to skipper the radio-controlled sailboats. The parents with children were very happy to see the CRAB ABC and everything it offers to the disabled community. When one of the little girls was asked if the power boat ride was one or two thumbs up? She responded enthusiastically, "It was 10 thumbs up!" That is what we like to hear!
Profar homers twice to lift San Diego to its 6th straight win, 6-4 over Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit a pair of two-run homers, the second of which broke a ninth-inning tie, to send the San Diego Padres to their sixth straight victory, 6-4 over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Profar’s two-out drive in the ninth was the latest stumble by Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel (6-3), who blew saves in two of his previous three appearances and was booed by the Baltimore crowd after his inning of work Friday. The Orioles had just scored two runs in the eighth to tie the game at 4 when Kimbrel came on. He allowed a one-out single and Profar’s 18th homer of the year. “Just trying to hit a line drive right there,” Profar said.
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