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County to Celebrate Upgrades at Renaissance Park in Essex
Baltimore County Rec and Parks is cutting a ribbon to celebrate upgrades to Essex Field at Renaissance Park, 99 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. Additions include a new synthetic turf field, an energy efficient LED field lighting system, permanent seating stands, and a scoreboard. The ribbon cutting will take place...
Cassilly vetoes bill expanding Harford Council’s budgetary power
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has vetoed legislation that would have expanded the budgetary power of the County Council — granting council members the ability to reallocate funds to any part of the county budget as long as they have approval from five of the council’s seven members. The bill was introduced by District A Councilman Aaron Penman in May and was approved by the council by ...
Government House Evacuated Due to Smoke Conditions
After a report of a smoke condition at Government House on Friday, the staff was evacuated, officials announced. The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to investigate the source of the smoke. The Government House Executive Security Unit concluded that there was no fire, and all staff members were reported safe and accounted for, according to the press release.
Legislation Ensures Maryland Schools Have Plans in Place for Cardiac Emergencies
A 16-year-old Marylander and avid athlete, Bailey Bullock, died outside of his school on May 12, 2021. “Bailey had his Sudden Cardiac Arrest event after completing his track and field meet,” said Patrice Bullock, mother of the late student. The Bailey Bullock Act, a new law that was named...
Gov. Moore welcomes home members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron
(WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore welcomed home 171 members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron on Thursday morning. The airmen returned from deployment to the Middle East. The 104th Fighter Squadron is the oldest unit in the Maryland Air National Guard. Gov. Moore also participated in the annual...
Retail incubators launching in July
This month, in partnership with the Howard County Economic Development Authority, we will be launching our 2nd retail incubator with the Maryland Women’s Business Center. After a very successful inaugural partnership last year we are once again offering this innovative incubator program to help minority and women owned businesses grow.
BARCS Animal Shelter seeks emergency fosters after AC breaks
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — BARCS Animal Shelter is desperately in need of fosters due to a broken air conditioning unit at their facility. BARCS is closed for adoptions and looking for emergency fosters from 11-4PM today. They need emergency fosters to hold on to animals for at least a...
Residents urged to stay safe and cool amid dangerous heat and humidity in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — With high temperatures and the heat index forecasted to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Baltimore, the City Health Commissioner Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga has extended the Code Red Extreme Heat Alert through Monday July 8th. The City is also urging residents to stay safe and...
Frederick's forecast: more high heat
Temperatures across parts of Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., will be in the high 90s on Saturday, according to Brian LaSorsa, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service. Heat index values will be at about 105 degrees, he said. LaSorsa added that severe thunderstorms are possible on Saturday. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat, according to the National Weather Service. ...
String of robberies in Southeast Baltimore under investigation
BALTIMORE -- A string of burglaries targeting small businesses in Southeast Baltimore over the last week remain under investigation. WJZ has confirmed at least 8 businesses in Canton and Upper Fells Point, ranging from bars to a barbershop to a game store, have reported break-ins or the attempt to do so.Business owners, managers and employees share similar explanations of what happened during the overnight hours that include masked suspects busting through a door to steal cash on site from registers and other property. The Baltimore Police Department said officers have increased patrols in the area and handed out flyers with theft prevention...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of two and recovery of firearms in Baltimore, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A traffic stop led police to the arrest of two people and the recovery of firearms in Baltimore according to police. Police say on Thursday, at approximately 10 p.m., Central District DAT Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the 200 Block of North Caroline Street. Detectives...
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