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Shooting at Baltimore's Westside Shopping Center leaves man dead, two injured
BALTIMORE - A man died and two others were injured from a shooting Tuesday evening in the parking lot of Westside Shopping Center in Southwest Baltimore.Police responded around 5:41 p.m. to the 2400 block of Frederick Avenue where they found a 20-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds.He was taken to the hospital where he died, according to police. Anyone with any information should call Baltimore Police at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers tipline at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Jacoby Jones’ Final Instagram Post Before His Sudden Death Had NFL Fans In Shambles
The sporting world is still trying to deal with the tragic news that former Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones is dead. Jones, a former Texans wide receiver and third-round draft pick from Lane College who emerged as a record-setting Super Bowl standout as a kickoff returner for the Baltimore Ravens, tragically died in his sleep at his home mere days after celebrating his 40th birthday.
Video shows Baltimore City School employee swearing at student
A new video has surfaced, showing a heated argument between a student and staff member at Forest Park High School. In the video, which was from May, a staff member can be heard yelling expletives and using vulgar language toward a student. While the student was also yelling at the staff member, it is not clear what led up to the incident.
Baltimore reaches record-tying heat at 104 degrees on Tuesday during hottest stretch in 75 years
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's temperatures have been scorching hot over the past three days, reaching triple digits.But, the heat took another jump on Tuesday, hitting 104 degrees, which tied a record set on this date in 1988.This has been the hottest three-day stretch in Baltimore in 75 years.Temperatures hit 101 degrees on Sunday, 102 on Monday and 104 on Wednesday, which all tied records for that particular date.The last time heat exceeded 101 degrees for three straight days was August 26-28, 1948. It has never happened for four straight days.According to the WJZ First Alert Weather Team, temperatures could climb back to 100 degrees on Wednesday.
Ravens Rookie Named Top Sleeper Candidate In Fantasy Football
The Baltimore Ravens don’t exactly have a very deep receiving corps. It’s basically Zay Flowers and then a whole bunch of unproven—or middling—talent behind him. That’s why the 2024 campaign could represent a significant opportunity for rookie wide receiver Devontez Walker. The Ravens selected Walker in the fourth round of the NFL Draft in April, […] The post Ravens Rookie Named Top Sleeper Candidate In Fantasy Football appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
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.
Former 1st-Round Ravens Pick Predicted to Be ‘Biggest Bust’
The 2024 season will be a make-or-break season for many on the Baltimore Ravens roster, from the coaching staff down to the players. Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman could be under more pressure than most to live up to his draft capital, but one writer feels he may be a bust this season.
Officer bids farewell to BPCD
Baltimore County Police Department have announced that Sgt. Eric Knox, a school resource officer once assigned to the Essex Precinct, will be resigning after being with the agency for 24 years. Knox was promoted to the rank of sergeant and subsequently assigned to Precinct 11 (Essex) in fall 2017. During a stint that spanned more than two decades, Knox served in numerous capacities and leadership positions, including: ...
Md. State Fair is hiring
Interested in being a part of putting on the Maryland State Fair for three big weekends this summer? Attend the Maryland State Fair Job Fair, on Tuesday, July 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall, to explore a variety of job opportunities during the Thursday, Aug. 22- Sunday, Aug. 25, Thursday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 8 run of the Maryland State Fair. ...
County Exec. visits local establishments in District Day
ROSEDALE — In an effort to foster meaningful community engagement, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited and toured businesses, schools, restaurants and other establishments in all seven county districts in what is known as “District Day.” Held this year on July 11, District Day is an annual tradition arranged by the Olszewski Administration. The county executive joined members of his office of community engagement, communications team and department of economic and workforce development in the effort. ...
Over 3,000 Native Trees and Plants Added in Landmark Conservation Effort
Howard EcoWorks kicked off the spring and early summer of 2024 with major conservation efforts around Baltimore and Howard Counties. This work was largely focused on urban and underserved areas of the region. EcoWorks’ crews planted 585 native trees and shrubs along with 2,605 native perennials such as wildflowers, sedges, and ferns. These projects are restoring natural environments and habitats while tackling climate resiliency.
Storm Causes Trapped Vehicles in Floodwaters
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company department reported power outages, stuck elevators, fire alarms and vehicle crashes in the area. Multiple vehicles were stuck in flooded roadway on Northpoint Road near Kane St and Pulaski Highway near Erdman Avenue near the County/City line. There was also an emergency call for...
Baltimore County spending $550K to shield 2020 settlement to brother of county executive’s friend
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s administration secretly paid his friend’s brother an $83,675 settlement after backing out of an agreement to increase the retired firefighter’s pension, which county lawyers said would have violated state law. And now, the administration could pay more than half a million dollars on a fight in court to keep secret details about the settlement. ...
Pikesville Native Adelle Waldman Talks New Novel, an Ensemble Portrait Set in a Big-Box Store
Adelle Waldman’s first novel, The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P., was widely acclaimed and named one of 2013’s best books by NPR, The New Yorker, The New Republic, The Economist, and The Guardian, among others. A Pikesville native and Friends School of Baltimore graduate, Waldman was a writer...
Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
Thousands of potatoes were lost to disease in 2016, impacting businesses like Herr's, and researches now know what caused it. Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. Like hundreds...
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