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Homicide Trial for Alleged Gang Member Delayed to October
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The trial of an alleged ‘39 Babies’ gang member is postponed until Oct. 15 due to defense attorney, Angela Shelton,’s illness that’s hindering her work. James Brunson, 40, is charged with first-degree murder,...
2015 Halloween Murder Defendant Accepts Plea Agreement
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A 34-year-old defendant appeared before Baltimore City Court Judge Kendra Y. Ausby to plead guilty to a Halloween 2015 murder Aug. 12. Anthony Burris was charged with second-degree murder and firearm use in a felony violent crime...
Photo Gallery: Mess Fest mayhem at the Maryland Science Center
On Saturday and Sunday, August 10 & 11, attendees of the Maryland Science Center’s annual Mess Fest embraced the chaos of creativity, donning paint clothes and dirty sneakers for a day of messy, interactive fun. The celebration, known for its embrace of mucky, slimy, and sticky science, featured a range of activities. Participants engaged in paint-splattering catapult challenges, dove their hands into pools of goopy oobleck, created spin art on specially designed bikes, and left their artistic impressions on the Science Center’s windows.
Local crowdfunding campaign ‘CLLCTIVGIVE’ brings in $1.1 million for Black-led social change organizations
CLLCTIVLY, an ecosystem builder for social impact in Greater Baltimore, hosted CLLCTIVGIVE for the sixth time on Aug. 9. The annual 24-hour crowdfunding campaign, which encourages Baltimoreans to support Black nonprofits and businesses, raised $1,123,723 for 119 Black-led social change organizations. African-American business owners and nonprofit leaders face unique challenges...
Crash shuts down I-695 outer loop near Towson
UPDATE: The crash involves a tractor-trailer and another vehicle. Two people have been transported for injuries. All lanes have now been reopened. ——— LUTHERVILLE, MD—Crews on the scene of a crash along I-695 near the Towson area. The crash was reported at around 2 p.m. on Monday,...
Former Terp Ajax Zappitello On Playing At Homewood Field, Adjusting To PLL
The Premier Lacrosse League’s Maryland Whipsnakes had their homecoming weekend on Aug. 3 and 4 at Homewood Field in Baltimore, and despite being a former Terp, rookie defenseman Ajax Zappitello could not wait to play on Johns Hopkins’ home turf. “It’s the pinnacle of lacrosse,” Zappitello said on...
What is important to today's teenagers? We hear from students around Baltimore.
Rising seniors in several local high schools join Midday to discuss the issues they think are important as they prepare to cross into adulthood. The panel discusses bullying, mental illness, academic support, school safety and where these young people see themselves in our chaotic world. Shawn Ware is a 17-year-old...
Gold Over America Tour, led by Simone Biles, to stop in Baltimore
Team USA gymnastics stars are touring the country with a stop planned in Baltimore. Video above: 1-on-1 with Simone Biles: 'I couldn't have asked for a better Olympic Games'. The Gold Over America Tour is scheduled to stop at CFG Bank Arena on Oct. 8. Stars to perform in this...
Severna Park’s Mark Viviano Retires From Sports Broadcasting To Be With Family, Serve Community
“I will be signing off with my WJZ family on July the 18th, and this is going to give me the time that I need to be with my family at home, and time to devote to God’s calling to all of us to help those in need in our community and to help lead and mentor our young people, and to do it with faith, hope and charity.”
Renovation Work Planned For Bell Court Apartments
Frederick County received a grant to pay for it. Frederick, Md (KM) Some renovation work is planned for the County-owned Bell Court Apartments in Woodsboro. Frederick County has received a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant from the state for this project. The county says the funds will be used to...
Orioles vs. Nationals: Odds, spread, over/under - August 13
Gunnar Henderson and the Baltimore Orioles (70-49) will host C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (54-65) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Tuesday, August 13, with a start time of 6:35 PM ET. Oddsmakers list the Orioles as -175 moneyline favorites, while giving the underdog Nationals +145 moneyline odds....
Sanitary Sewage Overflow Causes Closure In Anne Arundel County Park
An alert was issued by officials on Monday afternoon advising that the waters will temporarily be closed for swimming, waterskiing and other direct water contact. The closure is in effect for seven days through Monday, Aug. 19. According to health officials, the overflow was reported to the Department of Public...
‘Let us move forward with progress’: FCC unveils new sculpture inspired by school motto
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — The Frederick Community College (FCC) community gathered Monday to unveil its first sculpture made on its campus. The artist said he’s dedicating it to the future growth of everyone on campus. A call to artists is what first drew sculptor Thomas Sterner in to create a piece that would […]
Orioles ‘Unlikely’ to Pay $16.5 Million Option for 27-Year-Old Slugger
The Baltimore Orioles deal for Eloy Jiminez is looking like one of the steals of the 2024 trade deadline. But a future with his new team is unlikely, according to Jim Bowden of The Athletic. “I liked the Orioles’ acquisition of Eloy Jiménez at the trade deadline and think he’ll...
Md. FDs receive over $430K in grants for training and equipment
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. — Frederick County’s Division of Fire and Rescue Services and the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company, have been awarded thousands in federal grants to support their operations. The majority of the grant for DFRS, which is more than $392,000, will fund training for more than 1,000...
Ravens training camp Day 17 observations: Lamar challenges refs with video evidence
CB Nate Wiggins (shoulder) S Sanoussi Kane (stinger) LB Chris Board (concussion) C Tyler Linderbaum (neck) Ravens CB T.J. Tampa and WR Rashod Bateman returned to practice. Hamilton was spotted on a far field doing an individual workout. Lamar Jackson Questions Officials with Video Evidence. Late in practice during a...
Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson Expected To Lose 4.44 40-Time Offensive Weapon
The Baltimore Ravens are going to do whatever it takes to get over the hump in the AFC Playoffs. Having an MVP caliber QB in Lamar Jackson and a stout defense just hasn’t been enough recently. The weapons the Ravens have surrounded Jackson with in recent years has come...
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