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MS-13 gang member who entered US illegally three times arrested in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — A member of the international criminal gang MS-13 who illegally entered the United States on three separate occasions was arrested by federal agents in Annapolis this week. Raul Orlando Ramos-Guido, who is a citizen of El Salvador, was captured in Annapolis on July 1 by...
MCB Unveils ‘The Enolia,’ Morgan State’s Newest Student Housing Development
MCB Real Estate, a local investment management firm, recently celebrated the renaming of one of its most notable development projects in Baltimore City. “The Enolia” will accommodate more than 450 students, fulfilling a much-needed Morgan State University (MSU) student housing demand. MCB Real Estate, a local investment management...
Maryland Zoo chimpanzee celebrates fifth birthday
(WBFF) — A chimpanzee at the Maryland Zoo in Druid Hill Park turned five today and celebrated with a party thrown in her enclosure by zookeepers. Lola - alongside other chimps from the Zoo's troop including three-year-old chimp Maisie - celebrated the big day with several sweet treats left by zookeepers, as well as streamers and other decorations dotting her living space. While the apes didn't pay the colorful designs much attention, they dug into the desserts with gusto, as seen in a video posted by the Maryland Zoo.
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...
Baltimore camp serves special mission to support youths with cancer
Summer camp is a staple for many youths after school lets out for the summer, and there's one that works to provide the classic camp experience for those who face additional struggles. Horizon Day Camp has all the classics, from sports to arts and crafts to water activities and more.
The Maryland Zoo welcomes a new Northern ground hornbill chick
MARYLAND (WBFF) — On Thursday, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore announced that a Northern ground hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) chick has hatched. The chick is the second for the female hornbill "Blue," and male hornbill "North." Blue and North have a breeding recommendation from the Northern Ground Hornbill Species Survival...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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