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CCBC earns financial reporting honors for 26th consecutive year
The Government Finance Officers Association recently awarded the Community College of Baltimore County with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023. This certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management, CCBC officials said in an announcement released June 26. “We are...
Police nab 15-year-old suspect in stolen Jeep linked to armed robbery after 3-day hunt
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — 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.
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.
Mercy Medical Center adds mixed reality shoulder replacements
Baltimore-based Mercy Medical Center is now offering Stryker's Blueprint mixed reality technology for shoulder replacements, the hospital said July 2. The hospital is the first in the mid-Atlantic region to offer the technology, according to a news release. Gregory Gasbarro, MD, is the sixth surgeon in the U.S. to use Blueprint mixed reality.
Baltimore Tech Hub skipped for millions in federal funding, will reapply in second round
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program. The Biden Administration on Tuesday announced the first 12 hubs to receive funding, with allotments ranging from $19 million to $51 million. The Greater Baltimore Committee, a consortium that heads the Baltimore Tech Hub, will get a $500,000 grant to support its reapplication in the next round of funding in the five-year, $10 billion project. "[The U.S. Department of] Commerce announced in April that the hubs collectively submitted 182...
BRRC hosts yet another successful golf tournament
On a seasonably warm day with perfect weather, the Back River Restoration Committee assembled to hosted one of its highly cherished events to close out the month of June. BRRC’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament, held on June 28 at Rocky Point Golf Course in Essex, sold out once again. As it has been for the 12 prior events, the tournament fundraiser was a big draw, attracting nearly 150 participants. For...
Family-run food pantry aims to help those in need
ELKTON — At the end of a long driveway tucked up against Tonys Road is an unassuming set of grey shelves obviously constructed from pallets. “It used to be a produce stand,” said Megan Esper. Now it’s the Free Little Pantry, where hungry neighbors can stop by and find free food. “My mommy was cleaning...
Comptroller updates cannabis tax report after finding clerical error
The Office of the Comptroller has updated a quarterly report on cannabis taxes after identifying a clerical error. The post Comptroller updates cannabis tax report after finding clerical error appeared first on Maryland Matters.
$1.75M CSX, Curtis Bay explosion class action settlement
CSX agreed to pay $1.75 million in a Curtis Bay settlement resolving claims a 2021 explosion at its Baltimore facility covered the surrounding homes in coal dust. The settlement benefits individuals who owned residential property on or since Dec. 30, 2021, or who resided in a residential property on Dec. 30, 2021, that was within the Curtis Bay class area, defined in the “Who’s Eligible” section below.
Ohio Bison 15U win World Series title in Maryland
The Ohio Bison 15U won five consecutive games last week to win the Baseball Youth World Series championship in Ocean City, Maryland. The Bison, who played six games total, outscored their opponents 35-10. After tying Philadelphia Prime 16U in their first game, they beat teams from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia.
Baltimore Orioles Prospect Updates: Mayo’s Hot Streak, Stowers’ Batting Brilliance, and Promising Performances Highlighted
The Orioles and their affiliates had a strong week of baseball in June, with impressive performances across the board. Coby Mayo stood out with a remarkable .412 batting average for the month, while Chayce McDermott showcased his pitching prowess with a solid outing. Samuel Basallo's recovery from a lower body contusion showed resilience and determination.
Elkton man charged after gun-related incident spurs raid
ELKTON — A man remained jailed on Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a firearm at a visitor outside an Elkton residence over the weekend and threatened to shoot, leading to a police raid in which investigators confiscated more than two and a half ounces of suspect methamphetamine, two loaded handguns and other evidence, according to Cecil County District Court records. Investigators identified the suspect as 34-year-old Lance Poppiti, whose address is listed in court records as 200 Hollingsworth Manor in Elkton, where the incident leading...
Boutique liquor store owners plan bottle shop, café
The owners of an East Baltimore bottle shop plan to open another concept north of Patterson Park. Jeryl and Ty Cole, the husband-and-wife duo behind Off the Rox in Highlandtown, hope to debut a combined bottle shop and cafe at 2200 E. Fayette St. in 2025. The couple wants to provide a walkable establishment –– especially somewhere to get coffee –– for those in the Butchers Hill neighborhood, and CARE, an affordable neighborhood near the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Trial Date Set for Murder Defendant Amid Scheduling Conflicts
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. After some calendar juggling Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled a jury trial for a murder defendant accused of a shooting on Annapolis Road. Gerson Diaz-Arita, 24, is facing charges of first-degree murder, firearm...
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