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Frederick prepares for a unique, safe fireworks show
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Firework shows seem to be one of the most anticipated parts of celebrating the Fourth of July – but what really goes into making each show safe and unique? The Frederick Independence Day celebration is all about good times, beginning with a day of activities for everyone in the […]
Trade Proposal Sends White Sox SP Garrett Crochet to AL East in 5-Player Swap
The Baltimore Orioles have recently taken control of the American League East from the New York Yankees. But despite a 55-31 record and a two-game lead in the division, the club needs some rotation help before the July 30 trade deadline. Could they land hurler Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox?
THE AVENUE at White Marsh to donate fountain coins to Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial Project
WHITE MARSH, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh is doing its part to honor local veterans. Officials this week announced that all fountain coins collected in 2024 will be donated to the Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial Project. This memorial will be located in Gough Park at the southeast corner of...
Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
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,...
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...
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