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Baltimore Police’s misconduct investigations still take too long, but quality is improving, monitor team says
The Baltimore Police Department has “markedly” improved the quality of its misconduct investigations, the consent decree monitoring team said in a new evaluation, but still has work to do to reach compliance in that area. The monitoring team graded the quality of the department’s misconduct investigations, finding 72% to be of very good or excellent quality, compared with 23% six years ago. ...
Mayor Scott, officials to hold news conference on expanding internet access
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott will join Sen. Chris Van Hollen and FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to highlight efforts to expand internet access for more Marylanders. Efforts are underway to expand internet access to more Marylanders. The FCC recently voted on a proposal allowing schools and libraries to expand the...
The popular OrchKids program continues to expand its reach to introduce music to Baltimore youth
A Baltimore Symphony Orchestra program continues to expand its reach to give Baltimore Youth access to critical musical programming. Founded in 2008, OrchKids has been a transformative force in music education in Baltimore in partnership with the Baltimore City Public School System. “The first thing on the chopping block- right?...
Last Week This Week: Stories You Need To Start Your Day (News From July 15-19)
Last week, we shared news about the closure of Hunting Ground in Hampden, upcoming concerts in August and September, and the Amazing Acro-Cats show at Creative Alliance. “After nearly 13 years, Hunting Ground is closing in Hampden“: Owners of Hunting Ground announced they are closing the popular boutique at 3649 Falls Road at the end of July and are holding one last sale.
In Baltimore, teens more likely to be charged as adults than in the past
Baltimore City law enforcement officials are arresting fewer juveniles than they were a few years ago, but charging a greater portion of them as adults. Data from the Baltimore Police Department and analyzed by the Sentencing Project shows that on average from 2021 through the first five months of 2024, roughly 25-30% of juveniles arrested were charged as adults. By comparison, about 12% — half that rate — were charged as adults in 2018 and 2019.
Rain & Storms To Start The Week; Drier Weekend Ahead
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A wet start to the work week. We're tracking our next weather maker, which will bring unsettled conditions through Thursday. Dew point temps will stay in the 70s for most of the week. With all of the available moisture, expect to see more rain and even...
Baltimore police identify three recent homicide victims, including 14-year-old boy
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore police have identified three recent homicide victims that were killed in the City, including a 14-year-old boy. Jasper Davis (B/M, D.O.B. 05/11/2010) was killed on July 21, 2024, in the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Avenue. Ely Williams-Harr (B/M, D.O.B. 05/07/1997) was shot on...
MMHC: Why Pregnant Women Are At An Increased Risk Of Delivering During Heat
Baltimore, MD (WBFF) — We're beginning to see cooler temperatures across the Baltimore region compared to the last couple of weeks, when triple digits were the norm. Uncomfortable for some, and dangerous for others, particularly pregnant women who are at an increased risk of delivering early during heat waves.
Police Respond to Loyola Northway Triple Shooting
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 20, at approximately 1:47 a.m., Northern District patrol officers responded to the 2400 block of Loyola Northway for multiple calls of a shooting. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located a 30-year-old male, a 31-year-old...
Hellenic Cables to build new factory in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD—Hellenic Cables Americas has agreed to build a new factory on 38 acres of land in Wagner’s Point in Baltimore. The company is one of the largest cable producers in Europe. The factory is expected to create 120 jobs when it’s up and running.
July 22 Showers and Thunderstorms Return Today And Most Days This Week
The weekend ended with another day back into the 90s, thanks to sunshine. This morning the clouds have returned as an unsettled weather pattern will stall across our region for much of this week. With this, we can expect daily showers and thunderstorms. This does NOT mean we will have washouts each day, but more likely in the afternoons and evenings.
Warm and humid for Monday with scattered showers and possible storms
Meteorologist Ava Marie says it will be cooler to start the week with temps in the low 80's and chances for thunderstorms through the day. It will be an Impact Weather day as some of these storms could be heavy at times. Temps will warm back up to the upper 80's for the rest of the week with mostly cloudy skies and chances for showers and storms through Thursday. It will clear up by Friday for a nicer and drier weekend with mostly sunny skies.
Loren Henderson, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Centering The Voices of Black Farmers
The COVID-19 pandemic was difficult to navigate for farmers of color. Loren Henderson, associate professor of public policy and incoming director of the school of public policy at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, centers their voices. Henderson’s research interests include diversity issues, stratification and inequality, health disparities, race, class,...
Taking a hard look at Brandon Scott’s Gun Violence Reduction Strategy
To date, nearly 300 people have been indicted under the program, leading some to ask, is it mass incarceration by another name? An analysis of the mayor’s key anti-violence strategy by The Brew and The Garrison Project. Last Thursday, seven people were indicted for allegedly operating a drug trafficking...
Rockville police looking for suspect involved in quadruple stabbing
ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) said it was looking for a man who allegedly stabbed four people on Saturday. RCPD said officers responded to the Dawson Avenue and Upton Street area at around 9:40 p.m. for an assault. There, officers encountered “a large crowd” and there was evidence of blood.
KaFean Koffee to Open in Montgomery Mall
Kafean Koffee is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. The coffee shop will be located on the lower level of the mall, in the kiosk that was previously home to Moorenko’s. KaFean is set to open in about two weeks and will specialize in espresso...
Gaithersburg Gets Grant Funding for Marker Commemorating Historic Black Community
Gaithersburg received national grant funding for a historical marker for Metropolitan Grove, a historic Black community in the area. The city got $50,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund under the National Trust for Historic Preservation, according to a release last week. The Gaithersburg Community Museum will use the funding for research, development, and creation of historical marker signage as part of the Gaithersburg History Project.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra To Perform At North Point High School
WALDORF, Md. – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at North Point High School on August 2 at 7 pm as part of its Music for Mayland Tour. The 90-minute concert showcases an exhilarating blend of accessible classical masterpieces, from the timeless, infectious melodies of Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture and Brahms’s Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn to the contemporary vibrance of Montgomery’s Strum and Bellido’s Techno from Fiesta. Audiences will be treated to a rich tapestry of sounds and witness dazzling solos as performed by select members of the Baltimore Symphony.
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