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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...
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,...
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,...
Outstanding Morgan State Volleyball Star Jada Williams Shines
Jada Williams, a sophomore volleyball player at Morgan State University, is making waves both on and off the court. She was named to the 2023 MEAC All-Rookie Team after a stellar freshman season, finishing 2nd in blocks in the conference and 7th in Morgan State's single-season history. Williams has continuously demonstrated her talent, averaging 1.09 kills and 1.03 blocks per set, with a total of 94 blocks in the season. As she prepares for her sophomore year, expectations remain high for Williams as she aims to build on her impressive achievements and contribute significantly to her team's success.
Baltimore's "baby bonus" proposal is unconstitutional, judge rules
A proposed ballot question in Baltimore that would pay new parents $1,000 when they have a child is unconstitutional, a judge has ruled.Supporters of the proposal secured the necessary 10,000 signatures to bring the question to voters as a ballot initiative. But Nugent found in his ruling that the bonus removes "all meaningful discretion" from the city.Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott had asked to have the ballot question known as the "baby bonus" removed from the November ballot. The mayor contended that the ballot measure exceeds the authority of citizens.The Maryland Child Alliance, which successfully petitioned to get the question on the ballot, plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court of Maryland.The proposal is loosely modeled on a program implemented this year in Flint, Michigan, where women receive $1,500 during mid-pregnancy and $500 per month for the first year after giving birth. Officials said the Flint program was the first of its kind in the U.S.
Ravens News 8/13: Roster Projections
Practice Report: Two Smallest Defenders Stood Out in a Physical Practice. Defensive backs Ar’Darius Washington (5-foot-8, 177 pounds) and Damarion Williams (5-10, 180) made multiple plays during Monday’s session. Both have seen more practice reps with the first team due to injuries to Kyle Hamilton and Arthur Maulet, and they’re making the most of them.
Puzzling over Orioles’ bullpen options
With just over a quarter of the season left, BaseballReference.com calculates that the Orioles have a 98.7 percent chance of making the postseason and an 8.7 percent chance of winning the World Series. FanGraphs’ figures are nearly identical, 98.6 percent chance of making the postseason and a 9.5 percent chance of winning the World Series.
‘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’ Craig Kimbrel Responds After Loss to Rays
For a second time this season, Craig Kimbrel has lost his role as the Baltimore Orioles‘ go-to closer. The future Hall of Famer is in a slump on the mound and it’s costing his team. Kimbrel talked with reporters after giving up a winning RBI sacrifice fly to...
Lottery, casinos, sports wagering contributed $1.585 billion to State of Maryland in FY2024
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and the state’s casinos, sportsbooks, and daily fantasy sports operators combined to contribute $1.585 billion to Maryland’s good causes in Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024).
San Mar in Boonsboro to get over $720,000 for new transitional housing for girls leaving foster care system
12 August 2024- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced awards of more than $8.4 million through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Fiscal Year 2025. The grants from the CDBG State Program will support 14 projects in 12 counties, including the creation of affordable housing, improvements to infrastructure and community facilities, and programs serving homeless persons, persons with disabilities and low to moderate income individuals.
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