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Historic Mayfair Theatre façade to be deconstructed and reconstructed as part of new building plan
For the past eight years, the front façade of the historic Mayfair Theatre on Howard Street has been preserved even though the rest of the building has been demolished, with a local developer intending to make it part of a new mixed-use project planned for the block. But now...
Baltimore leaders reaffirm support for Safe Streets after Sandtown worker shot
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — City leaders doubled down on the place of a violence intervention program in Baltimore following the shooting of a Safe Streets worker. The victim was shot just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, along the 1300 block of N. Carey Street in the Western Police District. The shooting took place within the Sandtown Winchester Safe Streets catchment zone, and less than a half mile away from the Safe Streets site itself.
BPD says audit caught juvenile cases going to incorrect DJS email
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore Police Department is responding to what the Department of Juvenile Services calls a typo error that resulted in more than 100 juvenile cases to go to the wrong email address, causing delays in the cases. FOX45 News first reported the story about the mishap...
South Baltimore Now! Podcast: The Legacy of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea
On this episode of the South Baltimore Now! podcast, Nate Carper interviews Father Kevin Ewing and Deacon Steve Sarnacki of the Catholic Community of South Baltimore to learn about the St. Mary’s Star of the Sea church before it closes in November. Produced by Nathan Carper: https://www.natecarpercreative.com. Subscribe here...
"Enough is enough": Residents voice concerns about crime in vacant schools
(WBFF) — Baltimore Police said they are still investigating an early August fire at the old The Commodore John Rodgers School building in the Butchers Hill neighborhood as arson. A BPD spokesperson said they have "developed a work group and are working collaboratively with partner agencies in developing target-hardening...
Late Baltimore City sanitation worker loved his children, Marvel movies and protecting his mom
Ronald Silver II would wake up early every morning to provide for his family before his family was fully awake to go out and complete his route as a Baltimore City sanitation worker. When he came home, he stayed busy; whether that was attending his kids’ activities or re-organizing his mother’s home.
Theatre News: Everyman Theatre Introduces New Initiatives to Enhance the Patron Experience
(Baltimore, MD 08/16/24)– Everyman Theatre is thrilled to announce an array of exciting new initiatives for its upcoming 2024/2025 Season designed to enhance the theatergoing experience for patrons. These new initiatives reflect Everyman Theatre’s dedication to making theatre welcoming, relevant, and affordable to everyone, while continuing its mission of delivering transformative experiences to the Baltimore community.
Beadly Speaking Kidz Jewelry Camp: A Showcase of Young Talent and Creativity
The Beadly Speaking Kidz Jewelry Camp hosted a spectacular Fashion Show and Marketplace at 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD, showcasing unique handmade jewelry designs. The event, held on Saturday, August 3, was a vibrant display of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Attendees marveled at the incredible talent of young designers as...
Attend A Free Early Screening And Q&A For ‘Seeking Mavis Beacon’
We’re happy to offer our readers the chance to attend a special screening of the award-winning documentary, Seeking Mavis Beacon. The film will be followed by a Q&A with director Jazmin Renée Jones and co-star/associate-producer Olivia McKayla Ross. Synopsis: The most recognizable woman in technology lives in our...
Baltimore City hires D.C. firm to investigate after DPW worker's death from heatstroke
BALTIMORE -- It's been two weeks since Baltimore City's Department of Public Works employee Ronald Silver II collapsed and died from what officials say was a heatstroke. He was working during an intense heatwave in Baltimore before his death, leaving behind his fiancé, mother, and children. "Ronald was a man whose family meant the world to him," Renee Garrison, Silver's fiancé said. "As we planned our future together, I never imagined that your tenacious, hardworking, bold personality, would lead us to a life without you." Silver's death has prompted multiple investigations into the Department of Public Works; citing a toxic...
Neighbors concerned over buckling formstone tearing way from rowhome’s foundation
Neighbors are concerned about the safety of a Woodberry rowhome where the formstone is buckling and tearing away from the foundation. Residents told 11 News Investigates they have been calling the city’s 311 line over three century-old rowhomes at the intersection of West 41st Street and Druid Park Drive, where the formstone has buckled and torn away from the foundation.
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