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UMBC hires Tiffany D. Tucker as school’s first female and minority athletic director
Tiffany D. Tucker will be the first woman and person of color to serve as UMBC athletic director, the university announced Tuesday afternoon. Tucker will be the school’s sixth athletic director and succeeds Brian Barrio, who was not retained in April. An introductory news conference will be scheduled for next week. “With only seven percent of Division I athletic directors being women of color, ...
Inside Baltimore's Amazon fulfillment center on Prime Day
BALTIMORE -- Amazon Prime Day is Tuesday which means big savings on thousands of items for Prime members. When you press buy online, many are working behind the scenes to get you your order.Prime Day is Amazon's mid-summer sale event that now stretches two days. WJZ spent the day inside and Amazon fulfillment center in Sparrows Point, where 2000 people are working hard to fill your orders.The Sparrows Point facility is one of the 10 Amazon fulfillment centers that serve Baltimore. "This is our Super Bowl, and we are excited that the day is finally here," fulfillment center general manager Cole Fisher said.There are steep savings on various items."Great items that are great around the house, great as a gift, great for the kid, great for the wife," Sam Fisher, an Amazon spokesperson, said. "Whatever you can think of, we've got something today for you."Those items include laptops, smart TVs, kitchen appliances, and back-to-school items."We have millions of deals across 35 different categories," said Sam Fisher, an Amazon spokesperson. "It's Christmas in July."This year's Prime Day sales end at 11:59pm on July 17th.
City's western district leading in homicides, shootings since redistricting, data shows
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — Baltimore’s western district is leading all other districts in homicides and non-fatal shootings since redistricting in July 2023. Online city statistics show from July 9, 2023, through July 6, 2024, the western district has seen at least 36 homicides and at least 98 non-fatal shootings.
2 Co-Defendants Plead Guilty to Assault
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Two women accused of attempted murder appeared pleaded guilty July 16 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence P. Fletcher-Hill. Sierra Hansley, 38, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and firearm use in a felony violent crime in...
Retiree Denied Bail for February Shooting
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A 61-year-old accused of a February non-fatal shooting was denied bail by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey M. Geller despite his attorney’s concerns regarding his competency. Reginald Benbow is charged with four counts of firearm...
Orioles Prospect Update: Connor Norby's big week, Bowie's bats go cold, Enrique Bradfield stays sharp
The break is finally here, a huge relief to the guys putting in work out there in this heat. Time to relax, watch the All-Star Game and learn the names of all their future teammates coming over in the MLB Draft. While we find out exactly who those incoming Orioles are, let's look back at the last week of the first half.
Prosecution Says Phone Call Incriminates Defendant
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Closing arguments finished July 15 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannine J. Hong for the 2023 murder of Mason Kelly. Jared Ford, 23, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of firearm use...
Final Drive: Important Week for Vets Returning From Injuries
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Tuesday afternoon, evening in Baltimore area
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, July 16th. Forecasters say quarter-sized hail, frequent wind gusts, and 10 mph wind gusts are possible with any storms that develop. Residents...
City welcomes new trustees to Baltimore City Fire and Police retirement board
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — On Monday afternoon, Mayor Scott attended a swearing-ceremony for two newly elected and certified members of the Baltimore City Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System (F&P) Board of Trustees. Sergeant William MacDonald was sworn in as the Police Department Active Member Representative Trustee and retired...
Mayor Scott visits YouthWorks participants at Art with a Heart
Baltimore (WBFF) — Mayor Brandon Scott joined summer YouthWorks participants at Art with a Heart on Tuesday morning. Art with a Heart is an organization that provides accessible visual art experiences to numerous Baltimore communities. Mayor Scott engaged with the YouthWorks participants, joined them in making pottery, and discussed...
Press Release: Ravens Provide $100,000 in Play 60 Grants
The Ravens Foundation, Inc. recently awarded $100,000 in grants to 22 nonprofit organizations in the Greater Baltimore area. The Ravens' PLAY 60 Grant continues to provide financial support of up to $10,000 for both new and expanding programs or endeavors that promote physical fitness and/or nutrition education among youth. Over the past 18 years, the Ravens Foundation, Inc. has provided over $1.6 million in funding to support these deserving programs.
8-Year-Old Severly Injured After Being Struck By Train In South Baltimore
Baltimore Police announced that an 8-year-old suffered a severe injury after he was struck by a train Monday evening in the Cherry Hill community of South Baltimore. According to police, the boy suffered a severe injury to one of his extremities just before 7 p.m. in the 3400 block of Spelman Road. Join Our Text […] The post 8-Year-Old Severly Injured After Being Struck By Train In South Baltimore appeared first on 92 Q.
Baltimore City councilman speaks on canceled opioid epidemic hearing
There’s still disagreement over why a public hearing regarding the opioid epidemic in Baltimore City was canceled. The City Council Public Safety and Health committees were scheduled to meet at least four times on the topic in the coming months after a New York Times article called Baltimore “The Overdose Capital” of the U.S.
Baltimore Police Nab Two After Stolen Vehicle Chase, Loaded Firearms Recovered
Chaos unfolded in the heart of Baltimore's Western District when members of a police unit called Foxtrot were in hot pursuit of a stolen vehicle on July 15. The Baltimore Police shared a post detailing the harrowing chase that ensued after patrol officers tried to pull over the car, which was flagged as stolen. According to the Baltimore Police Department, an avoidance maneuver by the suspects culminated in their vehicle colliding with a patrol car and crashing, allowing them to flee on foot.
After nearly 13 years, Hunting Ground is closing in Hampden
After nearly 13 years in Hampden, Hunting Ground is closing permanently. Owners of the popular boutique at 3649 Falls Road have set a closing date and are holding one last sale. “After almost 13 years in the old church in Hampden, Hunting Ground will be closing our doors on July...
Lottery players in Baltimore, Dundalk, Port Deposit win $100K prizes
Baltimore (WBFF) — Maryland Lottery players in Baltimore, Dundalk and Port Deposit each won prizes of $100,000 in the past week, while another six players won $50,000 or more in Bel Air, Bowie, California, Callaway, Hanover and Silver Spring. Across Maryland, the Lottery paid nearly $27.5 million in prizes...
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