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Olszewski names acting fire chief, director of aging
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski made the following personnel announcements on July 1: Assistant Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has been named Acting Fire Chief of the Baltimore County Fire DepartmentElisabeth A. Sachs has been named Acting Director of the Baltimore County Department of Aging Assistant Chief Scott Ebbert brings over 29 years of firefighting and EMS experience and is 25-year veteran of the Baltimore County Fire Department, where he has...
Baltimore police nab suspect in stolen Jeep linked to armed robbery after 3-day hunt
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — Baltimore police arrested a 15-year-old boy who fled from them in a stolen jeep and rammed two police vehicles on Tuesday evening. The jeep he was driving was linked to an armed robbery in Southwest Baltimore, according to authorities. The police pursuit ended in the 5900 block of Pulaski Highway, police said.
Large cargo ship lost engine power after leaving Port of Baltimore, returned for repairs
BALTIMORE -- A large cargo ship lost engine power attempting to leave the Port of Baltimore on Monday and had to return for repairs, the Maryland Port Administration confirmed.The vessel, The Bellavia, is flagged out of Liberia.The cause of the engine trouble was not released, but tracking website myshiptracking.com lists the Bellavia as having left the port Monday and returning less than 30 minutes later.The ship left for New York after 18 hours at port.The ship is similar in size to the Dali, a vessel that crashed into the Key Bridge, causing it to collapse, in March.The National Transportation Safety Board said the Dali lost power before crashing into the bridge, which collapsed into the Patapsco River and killing six construction workers.The Dali also lost power twice the day before it was scheduled to depart from the port, according to the NTSB report.
Baltimore City Council approves Mayor Scott’s $4.2B Budget with No Amendments
After weeks of agency hearings led by the Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee, the council overwhelmingly approved Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s (D) $4.2 billion budget on June 17. Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby and other members approved Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s (D) proposed $4.2 billion budget...
SUN: Where to watch 2024 fireworks, celebrate Fourth of July in Baltimore area
Here’s how to mark the Fourth of July across Maryland with free concerts, face painting, food vendors and, of course, fireworks. Annapolis, July 4, 6:30 p.m. The City of Annapolis’ parade kicks off at Amos Garrett and West Street at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin from a barge in Annapolis Harbor around 9:15 p.m., viewable from public spaces including the northeast area of Severn River and City Dock along Naval Academy Bridge. The Spa Creek Bridge will be closed to traffic from Eastport into Annapolis from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Atrium Village Salutes Veteran Residents with Honor Wall
Owings Mills, MD – Rosemary Woods has mixed feelings, when she looks back on her enlistment as an X-ray technician in the U.S. Army. But she laughingly recalls certain incidents of camaraderie which helped her navigate her service years. Air Force vet Robert Evans also made good friends while...
$1,000 for new parents? Baby bonus to appear on Baltimore ballots in November
BALTIMORE - Baltimore residents will be able to vote on a measure that would provide new parents with a one-time $1,000 payment.The Baltimore City Board of Elections certified more than 10,000 signatures from city residents supporting the proposed charter amendment, according to our media partners at The Baltimore Banner.An advocacy group petitioned for the "Baltimore Baby Bonus" campaign.If passed, new parents, whether it be by birth or adoption, would receive the payment. Maryland Child Alliance President Nate Golden said the goal of the proposal is to offer financial support to residents who birth or adopt a baby."The Baltimore Baby Bonus started as...
Someone's stealing chairs set out ahead of Catonsville Fourth of July parade
CATONSVILLE, Md. — Someone is stealing chairs. Not just any chairs, though. These chairs are part of a time-honored holiday tradition in Catonsville. As part of what has become a tradition, residents place chairs alongside Frederick Road to save their place days — sometimes weeks — in advance of the Catonsville Fourth of July parade.
Joan Poncella exhibit at Waller Gallery tells story of family, disability, resilience
Dozens of photographs, collages and sculptures fill Waller Gallery, and all of them point to one person's story. "Joan Poncella is based on my grandmother," said Bria Sterling-Wilson, a Baltimore collage artist and photographer. "She is 85 years old today and the show is based upon her and her life, and just the amazing story that she has behind her."
Baltimore Arts and Culture Events 7/3/24 – 7/17/24
Star-Spangled Celebration at Rash Field: Celebrates Independence Day with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the heart of Baltimore’s iconic Inner Harbor. The program ends with a bang when a spectacular fireworks display lights up the harbor sky. 8 p.m. at Rash Field, 201 Key Highway. For more information, go to bsomusic.org or call 410-783-8000.
Baltimore Government and Community Events 7/3/24-7/17/24
West Wednesdays: Hear about the ongoing fight for police accountability in the Tyrone West case and all victims of police misconduct. This event happens every Wednesday. For more information, go to facebook.com/justicefortyronewest. The AcuSoundBath: Community Acupuncture Sound Bath. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Suggested donation $22-$222. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Black women say an Amtrak project threatens their Baltimore neighborhood’s homes — and children
Angel St. Jean has seen big improvements to the Reservoir Hill neighborhood of Baltimore since she moved there 11 years ago. The historic, now majority-Black community had long been considered “perpetually up and coming,” she said, and parts of it had been underdeveloped for some time. In recent years, however, many of the vacant homes have been renovated, and neighbors meet for events like garden planting and street cleanups.
'Bank Juggers' Killed In Fiery Crash Following Police Pursuit From Annapolis Into DC: Police
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on July 2, officers in Anne Arundel County working a specific detail targeting suspected "bank juggers" known for targeting their victims as they deposited or withdrew cash from area banks. According to Anne Arundel County Police Chief Amal E. Awad, there have been dozens of such...
Stadium Authority approves Populous and Gilbane to lead Oriole Park improvements
Populous, a globally-recognized sports architecture firm, has been chosen to lead the design team that will make hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of capital improvements to Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Maryland Stadium Authority voted on Tuesday to approve the selection of the Kansas City-based sports design...
Woman with active armed robbery warrant arrested in northeast Baltimore
Baltimore (WBFF) — A 30-year-old woman was arrested with an active armed robbery warrant on Tuesday afternoon in northeast Baltimore. Police say on July 2 around 1 p.m., detectives were conducting an investigation in the 6900 block of Harford Road. During their investigation, detectives arrested a 30-year-old woman who...
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