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How to manage the heat and check for heat stroke this summer
With extreme temperatures and humidity making the start to summer incredibly hot, it is important to stay aware of heat-related illnesses. Dr. Ashanti Woods, a pediatrician at Mercy Medical Center, explained that. "We want to avoid the hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.," Dr. Woods said. "That's usually when...
Dan Joerres – President and General Manager
Dan Joerres joined WBAL NewsRadio and WBAL-TV in January 2011 from Hearst-owned WXII-TV in Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he served as General Sales Manager since 2008. While at WXII, Dan expanded community service projects, including the WXII Food Drive and the WXII Blood Drive, and helped establish the highly regarded...
Baltimore Mayor Announces Expansion of Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver Across Maryland
The City of Baltimore recently underscored the growth of Maryland's Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver with a focus on the upcoming statewide expansion slated for FY 2025. In a gathering at City Hall, Mayor Brandon M. Scott, flanked by representatives from state and city agencies, nonprofits, and local hospitals emphasized the mission to alleviate housing insecurity amongst the city's most vulnerable populations. Since its inception, the program has assisted nearly 300 households in Baltimore alone, with plans to expand this success across the state, as reported by the City of Baltimore.
Barricade situation unfolding in Essex area
UPDATE: Police say the barricade situation has been resolved. ESSEX, MD—A barricade situation is unfolding in the Essex area on Wednesday morning. The incident began at just before 4 a.m. on July 17 in the 200-block of West Road (21221). Residents who live in this area are being asked...
Sharan Named Dundalk Police Precinct 12 Officer of the Month
Officer A. Sharan has been named Dundalk Police Precinct 12 Officer of the Month for May. Here is the official statement:. “During the month, he cleared several cases and recovered four firearms, three stolen. ” When responding to a search and seizure warrant, he located a controlled substance. During a...
Man arrested after pointing gun at multiple people in Glen Burnie
On Tuesday a man was arrested after pointing a handgun at multiple people in Glen Burnie, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Officers responded to a residence in the unit block of Eugenia Ave. for an assault. The investigation revealed that during an argument, a man withdrew a handgun and...
'Jugging' on the rise in Maryland: Annapolis police share safety tips
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — A new crime trend known as "jugging" has made its way to the DMV, prompting local police to issue a warning to residents. The Annapolis Police Department said jugging is a form of theft that includes robbery, typically when a suspect follows a victim from a financial institution such as a bank, ATM, or check cashing service.
Happy 35th Anniversary to The Lord’s Church, 5010 Park Heights Avenue
(BALTIMORE – July 18, 2024) – Congratulations to Bishop Kevia F. Elliott and First Lady Tijuana Denise Elliott of The Lord’s Church at 5010 Park Heights Avenue on the church’s 35th Anniversary. On June 30th, the church celebrated this momentous occasion. And on Sunday, July 14th, Bishop Elliott was surprised with a street named in his honor.
Deadline nearing for Curtis Bay residents impacted by 2021 coal explosion
BALTIMORE - The window for Curtis Bay residents to apply for a portion of settlement funds from a 2021 coal terminal explosion closes on Thursday, July 18.Those who lived in the impacted area at the time of the December incident can apply to receive a portion of the funds from a $1.75 million class action lawsuit settlement. The explosion happened in the North Reclaim Tunnel. No one was injured in the explosion but the community was covered in coal dust.CSX said the explosion was caused by a build up of methane.The settlement defines the affected area where people who lived near the...
Three more heat-related deaths reported in Maryland, including two in Baltimore
BALTIMORE - Maryland is reporting three more heat-related deaths, including two in Baltimore City.According to state data, there have been nine heat-related deaths this summer, which is the same amount as in 2023.Temperatures reached 100 degrees for four straight days -- from Sunday to Wednesday -- for the first time since 1930.Three of Maryland's heat-related deaths happened in Baltimore, four in Prince George's County, one in Anne Arundel County and one in Kent County.Overall, four of those deaths were between the ages of 45 and 64, and the other five were older than 65 years old.State data shows there were 21 heat-related deaths in Maryland in 2019, 21 in 2020, 16 in 2021, five in 2022 and nine in 2023.Dr. Clifford Mitchell, with the Maryland Department of Health, says when it comes to the sweltering sun, everyone needs to stay hydrated and stay cool."You can have a weak heart rate, you can have confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness, those are all signs of potentially life-threatening heat exhaustion or heat stroke," Mitchell said.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Update Wednesday July 17
The heat wave is about to break. After four days in a row at or over 100ºF (in Baltimore), a strong cold front is gaining intensity in a hurry this afternoon into the evening. There are no promises, but I can state this with proof below: The models have...
Archdiocese to hold second annual Gun Buyback event in August
Building on the success of 2023’s Community Peacebuilding and Resource Fair, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Health by Southwest, and other community partners will host a Gun Buyback on Aug. 10. The event will be held in the parking lot of Edmonson High school and provides community members the safe...
Murder Defendant Claims Self-Defense Against Car Thieves
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A defense attorney claimed his client committed a killing in self-defense during a closing argument given in Baltimore City Circuit Court on July 16. Kyle Cooper, 32, is charged with eight counts including first-degree murder, firearm use...
Baltimore woman breaks down in tears after $240,000 lottery win
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman is celebrating a huge $240,000 lottery win. “Shawn,” who has played Keno for six years, says she was at a loss for words when she checked her ticket on the Maryland Lottery app on July 15. “I was just stopping by to pick up...
Two Additional Frederick Avenue Shooting Victims Located
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 16, at around 5:41 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 2400 block of Frederick Avenue to investigate a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed a 20-year-old male suffering from numerous life-threatening...
Violence Prevention Researchers Release Toolkit Aimed at Establishing Violence Reduction Councils in Local Communities to Save Lives
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have developed a new toolkit to guide community efforts for violence prevention. The toolkit, developed by experts at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and supported by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative, provides a framework for cities to establish violence reduction councils—an interdisciplinary, data-driven public health approach aimed at proactively preventing a cross-section of violence rather than responding to it.
Barricade Situation Reported on West Road in Essex
Baltimore County Police reported officers on the scene of a barricade in the 200 block of West Road in Essex. The incident was reported early Wednesday morning before 4 a.m. Baltimore County Police later reported at around Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. that the barricade situation had concluded. There was no...
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