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Ceramicist Sam Mack wins the 19th annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize
Ceramicist Sam Mack is the winner of the 19th annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize, awarded Thursday night at the Walters Art Museum. Mixed media artist Amy Boone-McCreesh came in second and weaver Hellen Ascoli finished third. Their work is on view at the museum, 600 N. Charles St., until Sept. 8.
Focus on heat illness intensifies after death of Baltimore sanitation worker
The heat illness death of a Baltimore sanitation worker has prompted labor advocates and industry groups to call for better heat protection laws and employer oversight, especially as workers face hotter summers on the job. Ronald Silver II, a sanitation employee with Baltimore’s Department of Public Works, passed out while...
UPS Employee Arrested for Stealing Contents of Packages
Stolen valuables sold at local pawn shops. Gaithersburg, MD– 26-year-old Adela Beatriz Orellana, of Hyattsville, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of theft for stealing the contents of UPS packages she accepted, while employed at UPS and selling the stolen contents at local pawn shops. On Thursday,...
Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president, Maryland delegates energized for fall campaign
CHICAGO – Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s nomination Thursday night, pledging “a new way forward” for the nation and warning that the consequences of another Donald Trump presidency would be “extremely serious.”. “On behalf of the people, on behalf of every American, regardless...
Wheaton Mall Hosts Back-to-School Fair Saturday
Two days before students go back to school, Westfield Wheaton mall will host MCPS’ Back-to School Fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. learn about the school system, county programs and services. free music, entertainment, giveaways. free shuttle transportation available.
The Profound Impact of a SAIS Education
Before joining the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), what were you doing?. Prior to SAIS, I completed my Bachelor of Arts at the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs, where I obtained a degree in international relations and a minor in Arabic, concentrating in security policy. I also served in the White House on the Gender Policy Council working on issues of gender-based violence and global women’s rights, peace, and economic security.
GW Kidney Expert Dominic Raj Honored for Scientific and Patient Care Excellence
Dominic Raj, a professor of medicine, biochemistry and biostatistics, and epidemiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was awarded the American Association of Kidney Patients’ inaugural Medal of Excellence in Global Kidney Science and Patient-Centered Medicine. The award recognizes professionals who are committed to...
Brick-Breaking Burglar Tunnels into Adams Morgan Stores, Steals Over $100k in Merchandise
An audacious burglary hit the heart of Adams Morgan earlier this week when a thief tunneled through a brick wall into Le Liquor and Le Jewelry, absconding with merchandise valued at more than $100,000. The break-in, discovered on Wednesday morning, stunned owner Tam Le who found his establishment in disarray. As per FOX 5, the suspect burrowed into the store from a neighboring vacant restaurant that was under renovation.
Housecall Featuring Dr. Kleinman: Navigating Menopause
Dr. David Doman is back with a new episode of Housecall, featuring Dr. Bradford Kleinman–an OBGYN based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Kleinman brings his expertise on menopause, discussing the symptoms, challenges, and treatment, which often entails hormone replacement therapy. Watch to learn about this topic that affects women for a large portion of their lives, typically beginning in their forties with perimenopause.
Larceny Up, Other Crimes Down So Far in 2024 in Alexandria
Larcenies are up in Alexandria from January through July, compared to the same time period last year, according to new data from the Alexandria City Police Department (ACPD). Burglaries, aggravated assault, robberies and car thefts are all down comparing January to July 2024 to 2023. The data dashboard, which is...
O'Connell, Potomac School girls soccer teams look strong again
What’s the significance of a mid-season non-conference match that otherwise wouldn’t draw much interest?. The Oct. 4 afternoon girls soccer contest between the host Potomac School Panthers and Bishop O’Connell Knights is a rematch of the last three Northern Virginia state- tournament championship finals, in which the high-school teams have taken turns winning. Potomac School won last fall’s and O’Connell the two seasons prior.
Fairfax County throwing free double-feature drive-in movie event
CHANTILLY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County is throwing a free double-feature drive-in movie experience on Saturday. The event will be held at the Sully Historic Site, located at 3650 Historic Sully Way in Chantilly, attendees can watch Elemental and then Migration with a 10-minute intermission in between the two movies. Early attendees can […]
Specialized blitz targets impaired commercial vehicle drivers in Maryland
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCDP) recently conducted an enforcement effort targeting commercial vehicle drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol. The post Specialized blitz targets impaired commercial vehicle drivers in Maryland appeared first on CDLLife.
Baltimore's AFRO News covered the real 'Lady in the Lake'
Laura Lippman's novel and the Apple TV series 'Lady in the Lake’ fictionalized the real stories of two tragic deaths in 1969 Baltimore. How their stories were told hinged on which media outlet told them. Baltimore’s Afro News publisher, Dr. Frances 'Toni' Draper, lived through the coverage. She reflects on how reporting on Black communities has changed -- and how it hasn’t.
ShotSpotter Alerts Officers to Fatal Shooting
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On Aug. 22, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Eastern District patrol officers responded to the 1900 block of East North Avenue, for a report of a ShotSpotter alert. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located 46-year-old Ronald Caroll...
Fire marshal investigating early morning barn fire
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating an early morning two-alarm fire on Will Lane in Conowingo. Called in by a neighbor around 2:34 a.m. Thursday, volunteers from Water Witch and Community of Rising Sun fire companies as well as Robert Fulton from Pennsylvania responded and quickly extinguished the fire. Investigators have not determined where the fire began but report damage at $1,000. Will Lane is located off of Liberty Grove Road in Conowingo.
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