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Volunteers Requesting Help to Save World War II-Era Liberty Ship SS John W. Brown
One of the last remaining operational World War II-era liberty ships is at risk of falling into disrepair and losing its certification from the US Coast Guard. The SS John W. Brown, docked in Baltimore, Maryland, is slated to head to dry-dock for repairs, and the volunteer team charged with her upkeep is requesting the public’s help to fund $500,000 of the over $1 million price tag.
Learn Behavioral Says Its Hungry to Grow, but Steadily Profitable
Fifteen years ago, Justin Funches left private equity firm Ironwood Capital to become president of Learn Behavioral, a Baltimore-based business that treats people diagnosed with autism. In the ensuing decade, Learn Behavioral experienced three changes in ownership, each involving a different private equity company. Milestone Partners bought Learn Behavioral in...
Goucher and Edenwald are advancing plans to redefine the college ‘senior’
For decades, the Edenwald retirement community has towered over the Goucher College campus, on land purchased from the college many years ago. Edenwald residents have enjoyed their proximity to the campus loop and to the trails that wind through the college’s acres of woods. Now plans are underway to expand this arrangement by creating what’s known as a University Retirement Community, or URC.
War of 1812 Monuments Cleanup to be Held in Dundalk
–photo courtesy of Clean Bread and Cheese Facebook page- Clean Bread and Cheese Creek is holding a cleanup on July 6, at three War of 1812 Monuments: Battle Acre Park, North Point Battlefield Park, and the Methodist Meeting House Monument. The cleanup takes place from 8 to noon. Registration opens...
Dozens gather to honor legacy of Baltimore police Officer Brian Winder
Baltimore police held a touching tribute Wednesday night for a fallen officer who was killed in the line of duty 20 years ago. Dozens of people and officers joined Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley to commemorate the legacy of Officer Brian Winder. Winder was fatally shot in 2004 at the...
Luxury apartment tower on Baltimore waterfront starts leasing
Harbor Point's residential base will grow by hundreds of apartments this fall as the once-industrial waterfront peninsula primes for a new wave of tenants. Renters are expected to move into the new Allied | Harbor Point tower in a couple of months as work at the luxury enclave sandwiched between Harbor East and Fells Point continues.
Defendant’s Whereabouts in 2021 Murder Debated in Closing Arguments
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. “We know exactly what was happening that night. He was the driver. He was complicit,” the prosecutor emphasized to the jury as counsel delivered closing arguments in the trial of a homicide defendant on July 3.
Hot Plate: Smoke @ The Point opening, Old Westminster wine dinner at Foraged, new menu at Silver Queen Cafe, and more
From BBQ news to summertime menu debuts, this week promises to be a tasty one in Baltimore. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in the restaurant world:. Towsonites and fans of BBQ have something new to cheer for this week, as the crew from Smoke, the beloved and much-missed Cockeysville barbecue spot, are becoming a permanent fixture at The Point in Towson. The newly combined concept, which will be called Smoke @ The Point, will kick off with an opening party on July 13.
Kyle Weinapple chows down 14 hot dogs, wins $1,000 at Cross Street Market contest
Move over Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Baltimore had its own version on the Fourth of July.Kyle Weinapple chowed down on 14 hot dogs as he was crowned champion at the Cross Street Market.Weinapple, Baltimore's "Big Dog," won a trophy, $1,000 and bragging rights.Each contestant had 10 minutes to eat the most hot dogs.There were 30 contestants in the third year of this Cross Street Market Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Carjacking suspect shot in Rosslyn after Metro Transit officer sees 2 crimes in progress: police
A Metro Transit Police officer shot and wounded a carjacking suspect in the Rosslyn area of Arlington, Virginia, on Friday morning after seeing him carjack one person and try to carjack another, authorities say. A Metro Transit Police officer had been headed to the Rosslyn Metro station at about 11:30...
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.
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.
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, ...
Orioles vs. Athletics: Last Series at Oakland Coliseum Pitching Matchups & Key Players to Watch
The Baltimore Orioles head to Oakland to face the Athletics in what marks the last time they will play at the Oakland Coliseum due to the A's pending move to Sacramento next season. The Orioles have a historical record of 144-146 at the Coliseum dating back to 1968. A key player to watch is Athletics' reliever Mason Miller, known for his impressive fastball and performance this season.
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...
Veterans Honored at Atrium Village Ceremony for Service to their Country
In celebration of the Fourth of July, Atrium Village senior living community in Owings Mills recently hosted a special gathering honoring residents who are veterans of World War II, the Korean and the Vietnam wars. The event featured a presentation by Capital Region Honor Flight, a national program that serves...
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,...
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...
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