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Daily News Brief | July 8, 2024
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This Bowie Baysox reliever is excelling, yet flying a bit under the radar
BOWIE, Md. – You won’t find his name on those top 30 prospect lists. He doesn’t throw a blazing fastball. He played college ball at the Div. 1 level and was not a high draft pick. But what Bowie bullpen right-hander Dylan Heid does have is very...
Check Your Coins Washington: This Penny Is Worth $66,000
There exists a coin that could you a fair bit of money. What's the coin that could put some serious cash into your bank account? It's another penny! You’d be surprised - It's not as ancient as those ultra-rare, ultra-valuable pennies out there, this hard-to-find one is from the year 2001.
American Red Cross Seeks Volunteers in Austin and Georgetown for Hurricane Beryl Relief Effort
The American Red Cross is actively seeking volunteers in the Austin and Georgetown areas to assist with disaster relief efforts amid concerns about the intensification of Hurricane Beryl. Volunteer recruitment events, designed to swiftly enlist and prepare additional assistance, are scheduled for this weekend at Montopolis Recreation Center and Georgetown First United Methodist Church, as reported by KXAN.
DC police identify child found in Northeast
WASHINGTON - After more than 12 hours, D.C. police say they have confirmed the identity of a child who was found wandering around Northeast D.C. Sunday morning. MPD officers found the little boy around 5:45 a.m. in the 4300 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, on Sunday, July 7.
'My boy is home'; French Bulldog returned to owner after extortion attempt; 2 men arrested
WASHINGTON (7News) — It's a sweet reunion for southeast D.C. resident Jaineen Brown and her beloved 2-year-old French Bulldog, Yurman. One week ago, 7News told you about Brown, who had Yurman stolen from her at gunpoint on June 30. Now, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials have confirmed that Yurman...
Mayor Bowser Declares Extended Heat Emergency in Washington, D.C. Amid Scorching Temperatures
With temperatures soaring to potentially dangerous levels, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated an Extended Heat Emergency in Washington, D.C., which will be in effect from Friday, July 5 through Tuesday, July 9. The Mayor's office is urging the public to remain cautious during this period as the thermometer is expected to register 95 degrees Fahrenheit or beyond. According to the announcement, the combination of high temperatures and humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses, and all residents are encouraged to utilize available resources to remain safe.
Committee plans scrutiny of Baltimore bridge replacement
The top officials involved in rebuilding a wrecked highway bridge in Baltimore will brief a Senate committee about the progress during a hearing this week. Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt is scheduled to testify Wednesday before the Environment and Public Works Committee. He’ll be joined by one of the Army...
Police Discover Man Shot in the Head on Woodbrook Avenue
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 5, at approximately 8:05 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 2400 block of Woodbrook Avenue to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 31-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot...
Lamont B. Johnson Jr. Wanted by U.S. Marshals for Alleged Murder
The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the search for Lamont B. Johnson Jr., a 37-year-old Baltimore resident wanted in connection with an unsolved homicide from 2023. Johnson faces multiple charges, including first and second-degree murder, for the fatal shooting of Tiwan Wilson, 22, in southwest Baltimore on August 4, 2023.
Extremely hot and humid start to week in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 7:00 a.m. July 8 — High heat and humidity continues this week before much needed rain returns. A heat advisory is posted Monday as heat index values soar into the triple digits. Monday is a mostly dry and hot day with high temperatures in the...
Baltimore gas prices nudge up slightly, averaging $3.57 per gallon this week
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Average gasoline prices in Baltimore have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.57/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 663 stations in Baltimore. Prices in Baltimore are 6.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 0.6 cents per...
Baltimore's YouthWorks program launches its 51st year, offering 10,000 jobs to local youth
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — The 51st year of YouthWorks kicks off today with over 10,000 jobs offered. Thousands of YouthWorkers are expected to report for their first day of work today in Baltimore City. For the past five decades, the YouthWorks program has placed teens and young adults, ages...
Rockville High School Won the “It’s Academic” Super Bowl (DMV) 25 Years Ago
In this edition of the MoCo Time Capsule, we take a look at a team of students from Rockville High School that led their school to victory in the “It’s Academic” Superbowl, beating the champions of the Baltimore and Central Virginia regions back in 1999. A total...
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