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Report of road closure following crash in Shrewsbury Township
TOLNA, Pa. — There is a report of road closure following a crash in Shrewsbury Township. It was reported at 8:37 a.m. East Forrest Avenue is reportedly closed near Sadlers Church Road. Alternate routes are advised. Emergency crews are on scene. Serious injuries have been reported but have not...
Video released of woman's controversial arrest in Delaware; incident now under review
Police in New Castle County, Delaware have released body camera video of a woman's controversial arrest.It happened Saturday at a convenience store parking lot on Pulaski Highway.The video was released on Thursday, July 4. Officials say they are currently investigating the use-of-force incident.Police say it all began when an officer saw a driver commit several traffic violations and confirmed the car's registration was suspended without insurance.They say the officer attempted to pull her over at Pulaski Highway and Wellington Drive, but she continued to a Royal Farms parking lot in Bear.Once she stops, the video shows the officer demanding she...
Maryland Weather: ALERT DAY Sweltering heat through Saturday
BALTIMORE -- Prepare for another scorcher Saturday with highs soaring into the upper 90s. The heat index reaches 100° to 106°. Our WJZ First Alert Weather Team continues our ALERT DAY for dangerous heat through Saturday evening. Some areas across Maryland felt as hot as 111° Friday afternoon with excessive heat warnings in place for southern Maryland and heat advisories in and around the Baltimore metro area. High temperatures Friday afternoon soared into the upper 90s. Tonight's low temperatures will only dip into the lower 80s. This type of heat is dangerous for everyone if heat precautions aren't taken. Please make sure...
58-year-old man dies in Baltimore County house fire
GWYNN OAK, MD—A 58-year-old man died on Wednesday night in a one-alarm house fire in Baltimore County. The victim has been identified as Michael James Smith of the 1500-block of Langford Road, Gwynn Oak. At just after 11:30 p.m. on July 3, crews responded to the 1500-block of Langford...
Asking about household guns should be a 'social norm', says pediatric nurse practitioner
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey found about half of American households that have a gun, there is at least one that is loaded and unlocked. The US Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis and wants safe and secure firearm...
Man Killed in Southwest District
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 4, at approximately 1:49 a.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to the 2700 block of West Franklin Street for a report of a shooting. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located 26-year-old Kenshawn Goode suffering...
FOX45 cranks up the heat: Grill masters from Fogo De Chao serve steak this July 4th.
FOX45 stepped up their grill game this Independence Day, we called in the experts at Fogo De Chao to serve up the steak. Restaurant manager at their DC location, Gilson De Oliveria, explained all the best cuts you can taste. Their best advice: season only with salt, and keep the...
Hundreds apply in first phase of Baltimore’s vacant housing program, but only 11 qualify
The first phase of a Baltimore program that aims to resurrect vacant homes by selling them to prospective homeowners for $1 drew applications from 459 city residents - only 11 of whom ended up qualifying. The post Hundreds apply in first phase of Baltimore’s vacant housing program, but only 11 qualify appeared first on Maryland Matters.
'We just need it to keep going': Help needed to keep WWII Liberty Ship up and running
Stepping on board the S.S. John W. Brown, a World War II Liberty Ship, is like stepping onto a piece of history. “It’s one of the largest class of ships ever built," said Dick Sterne, an engine room volunteer on the John W. Brown and the Secretary of Project Liberty Ship. "It was built right here in Baltimore at the old Bethlehem-Fairfield Yards."
Sheriff: Taneytown shooting stemmed from road rage, 1 dead
A road rage shooting in Taneytown killed a man and injured two others, investigators said. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said deputies, Maryland State Troopers, Taneytown police officers and county fire crews were called around 10:05 p.m. Thursday to Bear Run Road at Runnymede Road, about five minutes east of town, where three men were shot.
Super Bowl champion goes off on Lamar Jackson
The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the most successful franchises in recent NFL history. But their Achilles heel might be their franchise’s lack of threatening wide receivers. But Mark Schlereth doesn’t want to hear it. Lamar Jackson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. However, Jackson arguably hasn’t had elite talent around him Read more... The post Mark Schlereth ‘doesn’t want to hear’ from Ravens fans about Lamar Jackson’s supporting cast appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Kremer’s sharp return, O’Hearn’s timely hitting lead Orioles to 4-1 win over Mariners
What happened? Dean Kremer started for the first time since May 20th and pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits as the Orioles won for the sixth time in seven games, 4-1 over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday night. The Orioles (55-31) lead the American League...
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