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World Trade Center Institute CEO Eddie Resende interviews Jonathan Daniels, CEO of Port of Baltimore about importance of the Port, including impact of Key Bridge collapse (Video)
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Port of Baltimore’s subsequent closure showed the world how valuable this region’s port operations are to the rest of the world. Port Of Baltimore Executive Director Jonathan Daniels sat down with World Trade Center Institute CEO Eddie Resende to discuss just how much the port impacts our regional economy, and why its one of the region’s best assets at GBC’s Baltimore Region Investment Summit.
Woman carjacked in Fells Point early Monday morning, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A woman was carjacked in Fells Point on Monday morning, according to Baltimore Police. Around 4:30 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of S. Bond St. to investigate a carjacking, police said. When officers arrived they spoke with a woman who said she was sitting...
Baltimore Birdwatchers Ep 2: Breaking Down the O’s Busy Trade Deadline
Join Daniel Rotter and I as we analyze Mike Elias’ many moves at the trade deadline, from key acquisitions to exciting prospect call-ups! Find out our favorite deals, biggest acquisition, and more!
Annual ‘Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive’ kicks off in Baltimore City
WBAL NewsRadio, 98 Rock and WBAL-TV once again joined forces to help young children in our communities. The 2024 kickoff for the annual Dr. Tim Tooten’s “Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive” took place at Baltimore City School headquarters Monday. The event, named in honor of WBAL-TV’s retired education reporter, benefits Baltimore-area school districts and education foundations.
Legionella bacteria in your office’s water? Don’t be alarmed
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services building in Baltimore, Maryland has been closed since early June. During major renovations, the General Services Administration discovered Legionella bacteria in CMS’ water supply. The Social Security Administration building, also in Baltimore, two-and-a-half miles away, has turned off about 20 water fixtures...
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School Adds New Unity-Themed Mural
On May 31st, Locust Point-based artist Nicole Buchholz put the final seal on a 2,050 sq. ft. mural on the back of Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School (FSK). The mural, which was in planning for a couple years, is titled the FSK Unity Mural. The FSK Unity Mural, which is...
Jewish Museum of Maryland suspected arsonist denied bond, had outbursts during hearing
BALTIMORE - A 66-year-old man accused of a hate crime and setting a fire outside of the Jewish Museum of Maryland had several violent outbursts during a virtual bond hearing on Monday.Assadollah Hashemi was denied bond on charges of second-degree arson and malicious burning.Hashemi was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly set a fire outside of the locked gates of the Jewish museum on Aug. 4."Sunday night around 10:30, pulls up to the museum, puts some kind of an item in front of the locked front gate, lights it on fire and takes off," said Howard Libit, the executive director...
Armed driver of alleged stolen car arrested after crash in Columbia
Police arrested an armed driver of an alleged stolen car that police tracked from Baltimore City to Howard County, where it crashed in Columbia. SkyTeam 11 reported that the Baltimore City police helicopter, Foxtrot, was following an alleged stolen car that ended up entering Howard County. County police tried to...
Family calls for transparency after heatstroke death of Baltimore trash collector
The family of a Baltimore man who died of heatstroke while collecting trash for the city's public works agency is demanding increased transparency from local officials in the immediate aftermath of
Crash closes Baltimore Beltway's Outer Loop at Interstate 83 exits
BROOKLANDVILLE, Md. — A crash shut down part of the Baltimore Beltway, causing an extensive backup Monday afternoon. The crash closed the Outer Loop around 1:30 p.m. before Interstate 83, according to Maryland State Police. All lanes have reopened. Traffic backups stretched as far back as the Dulaney Valley...
Suspect arrested with drugs and handgun inside vehicle in Linthicum
(WBFF) — On August 10, 2024, at approximately 7:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male in a vehicle in the 800 block of Nursery Road in Linthicum, according to police. When officers arrived, they found the male to be alert and observed suspected drugs inside...
Jeremiah Program in Baltimore helping single mothers reach higher education goals
A Baltimore-based nonprofit organization is trying to help single moms get better job opportunities through the pursuit of higher education. The Jeremiah Program of Baltimore has changed the lives of many women, including Sherell Flanagan, a participant who will forever be grateful to the program. "I came to the program...
Suspect arrested at Motel 6, handgun recovered from the scene
(WBFF) — On August 10, 2024, at approximately 8:10 p.m., officers responded to an assault at the Motel 6 located at 5179 Raynor Avenue in Linthicum, according to Anne Arundel County Police said. A male suspect and a 24-year-old male victim were engaged in an argument when the suspect...
Attempted Murder Trial Results in Hung Jury
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A mistrial was declared in an attempted murder case after the jury was unable to render a verdict on Aug. 9 before Baltimore City Circuit Judge Jeannie J. Hong. Juan Jumal Foster, 44, is charged with attempted...
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