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Keisha Wade Chips Away at Hard to Crack Beauty Supply Market
Your browser does not support the audio element. NielsenIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, reported that “in 2023, Black consumer spending on beauty products amounted to $9.4 billion, with dollar, unit, and household growth outpacing growth for the US at large.”. Despite the big dollars that Black...
Baltimore Ravens training camp capsule
Baltimore Ravens (13-4) OPEN CAMP: July 20, Owings Mills, Md. LAST YEAR: The Ravens are settled entering the 2024 season compared to the emotional and dramatic offseason one year ago that featured completing a five-year extension with Lamar Jackson, the signing of free agent WR Odell Beckham and the changing offensive coordinators. KEY ADDITIONS: OT Josh Jones, RB Derrick Henry, OT Roger Rosengarten, CB T.J. Tampa, DT Josh Tupou, CB Nate Wiggins KEY LOSSES: WR Odell Beckham, edge Jadeveon Clowney, CB Ronald Darby, RB J.K. Dobbins, WR Devin Duvernay, RB Gus Edwards, OT Morgan Moses, LB Patrick Queen, OG John...
Pennsylvania Avenue Main Streets Opens its Doors to the Community
Your browser does not support the audio element. Tuesday, July 16, 2024—Baltimore, MD—Pennsylvania Avenue Main Street hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, for its new office and welcome center at 1829 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21217. The ceremony was open to all community members who wished to celebrate and learn more about revitalizing historic Pennsylvania Avenue.
Bethesda Game Studios workers unionize under Communications Workers of America
Bethesda Game Studios workers have voted to join the Communications Workers of America, forming the first wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft video game studio. The workers, consisting of 241 developers, artists, engineers, programmers and designers have either signed a union authorization card or indicated that they wanted union representation via an online portal. Microsoft has recognized the union.
Chesterhaven Beach resubmitted to growth area
CHESTER — The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve “re-including” 101 acres of property on Piney Creek Road owned by Chesterhaven Beach Partnership, LLP back into the Chester Growth Area. Chesterhaven Beach Partnership, LLP submitted a Reconsideration Comprehensive Rezoning Request to add (Tax Map 57, Parcel 25) to the Chester Growth Area and to rezone it to Chester Master-Planned Development when comprehensive rezoning was addressed. The property is...
Major U.S. cities seeing double-digit reductions in homicides
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is quick to credit the Group Violence Reduction Strategy for helping reduce the city's homicide rate. "The residents of Baltimore should understand this program works," said Mayor Scott at a news conference on Thursday. Baltimore's homicide rate is down 33% compared to...
Maryland Weather Saturday Showers
BALTIMORE- Spotty showers give way to consistent rainfall across the forecast area this Saturday. Overall, we will see less than a 1/2" of rain. It's possible there might be an isolated thunderstorm as well. A stalled frontal system over the Carolinas moves back over the forecast region.We get a brief break Sunday, with sunshine peaking through, before a warm front moves through the area Monday, creating unsettled weather for the remainder of the week with a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms each day.Lows tonight in the upper 60s.Highs for the Sunday are in the low 90s.Eventually the 80s do make a comeback, but unfortunately the humidity does return with it.Increasing clouds and rain keep the high temperature in the mid to upper 80s for Monday.Tuesday, there is a slight break in between systems, temperatures will again climb to around 90 degrees for the afternoon high.Although the weather pattern will be rainy for much of the week, sunshine returns for Saturday!
Coulombe updates his rehab from elbow surgery, Kjerstad nearing return, Hyde on rotation alignment, and more
ARLINGTON, Texas – Danny Coulombe and John Means are visiting teammates at Globe Life Field this weekend, another reminder of how much they are missed. Means is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery and has his left elbow in a brace. Coulombe underwent a procedure to remove bone chips from his left elbow.
Ravens signing 2-time Pro Bowl defender
The Baltimore Ravens continue to be Safety F.C. Baltimore announced on Friday that they have agreed to sign veteran safety Eddie Jackson. It will be a one-year deal for Jackson, 30. Jackson, a former national champion at Alabama, spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Chicago Bears. He made two Pro Bowls... The post Ravens signing 2-time Pro Bowl defender appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ravens, Chiefs Are Favorites for “Patient” Pro Bowl Free Agent
The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs are favorites for “patient” Pro Bowl free agent, Stephon Gilmore this summer. According to a report, Gilmore is seeking a new job but is in no rush to find his next team. He’s aiming for a starting role as a training camp is approaching. The veteran is telling multiple sources that he’s patient in finding his next gig but previously said he’s waiting for the “right opportunity” so it it seems like he’s ready to sign with any team as long as he’s a starter.
Lamar Jackson and NFL icon Troy Aikman involved in legal battle over Baltimore Ravens star’s trademark symbol
BALTIMORE Ravens star Lamar Jackson and NFL icon Troy Aikman are locked in a legal battle over their pieces of eight. Both quarterbacks wore the No. 8 during their illustrious NFL careers – and they now are fighting over copyright issues relating to the number. Jackson owns or has...
Customs and Border Protection recovers stolen vehicles worth $130,000 in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Fox45 toured the Customs and Border Protection warehouse in Sparrows Point. This week, agents recovered two stolen vehicles, valued at around $130,000. A 2023 Jeep Ranger and a 2023 BMW X4, both stuffed inside a shipping container, both rented from a rental company. According to the...
Korean American Yang-koo Yoon’s murder case in Baltimore reopened after 27 years
- Advertisement - While the unsolved murder case of Yang-koo Yoon, a Korean American who was killed in Baltimore at the age of 46, is being re-investigated after 27 years, it was discovered that a series of robberies targeting Korean Americans had occurred in the area at the time of the incident.
Orioles Rookie Who Had A Hot Start Needs A Reset In The Minors
Colton Cowser got off to a scorching start during the 2024 season. However, since his incredible first month, his performance has been subpar. Taken with the fifth pick in the 2021 MLB draft out of Sam Houston State University, Cowser was a surprise pick. Despite being an under-slot selection, Cowser made his big league debut two years later in 2023. Although he went just 7-61 in his first taste of the MLB, Cowser remained a highly touted prospect. Cowser made the opening day roster for the Orioles in 2024 and had an incredible first month, becoming a rookie of the year front runner. But Cowser has cooled off since his great start, and a trip back down to Triple-A Norfolk may help him get back on track.
Martin O'Malley, head of Social Security Administration, addresses agency's future, correcting issues
BALTIMORE - You work all your adult life and pay into a system that is supposed to pay you when you need it the most in retirement.But, many people don't know how Social Security works, and even more, don't know that the powerful agency is located in Baltimore.WJZ anchor Vic Carter spoke exclusively with the head of the Social Security Administration Martin O'Malley, the former Baltimore mayor and Maryland governor.O'Malley gave WJZ unprecedented access to parts of the Social Security Administration that few people have ever seen, some of which we can't show to protect privacy and the inner workings...
Odenton residents feel their rural community is getting squeezed by controversial expansion
BALTIMORE - Residents in a rural Anne Arundel County community are worried about overcrowding and overdevelopment as a developer is moving forward with the controversial expansion of the Two Rivers community.Concerned residents met with the developer during a tense community meeting on Wednesday evening.Jim Holman, whose family property is along Meyers Station Road in Odenton, feels his quiet rural lifestyle is slipping away with each acre and farmland replaced by luxury homes."We very well could be the last generation to live down here," Holman told WJZ.Holman's property backs up to a master-planned community of a little more than 2,000 homes,...
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