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Real estate group Renew Baltimore sues city to force property tax cut onto November ballot
A couple of real estate brokers and a wealth manager are taking Baltimore’s elections board to court over a ballot measure that would cut city property taxes nearly in half. The lawsuit filed Friday in circuit court seeks to overturn a ruling by city Election Director Armstead Jones that declared that the proposal breaks state law, according to a news release from Renew Baltimore, the ballot ...
Aaron Judge names the 1 opposing player he would want as a teammate
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge on Monday paid one of his American League All-Star teammates the ultimate compliment. Judge spoke to reporters before Monday’s All-Star festivities at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The former AL MVP was asked to pick one opposing player he’d want as a teammate. Judge’s answer? Baltimore Orioles shortstop... The post Aaron Judge names the 1 opposing player he would want as a teammate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Gunnar Henderson delivered an incredible Scooby-Doo impression after showing off his customized Home Run Derby bat
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson had no fear doing his outstanding Scooby-Doo impression at this year’s MLB Home Run Derby after showing off his Scooby-themed bat. Henderson, one of the most prolific home run hitters in the league, was set to compete in Monday night’s derby with a customized...
'We look at food as medicine:' Health care organizations distributes fresh food to those in need
There is a line every Saturday morning outside of the AIDS Health Care Foundation Healthcare Center in Charles Village as dozens of people take their pick of fresh produce, bread, milk, eggs, and more, all for free. "It definitely makes you feel like Baltimore just has a lot of resources,"...
Baltimore City inspector general talks recent Cherry Hill DPW report
“We are not done yet,” Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming told C4 and Bryan Nehman on Monday over her recent report into claims of unsafe working conditions for Department of Public Safety workers during the extreme heat. “As a result of this report, we are getting a lot...
WATCH: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson arrived early for training camp
Lamar Jackson received a lot of criticism this off-season for missing OTAs, but he participated fully in the mandatory minicamp and surprised some on Monday when he reported to training camp five days early. Jackson was captured walking into the Under Armour Performance Center two days after rookies reported and...
City's western district sees five homicides, four non-fatal shootings in 12 days
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — A shooting in west Baltimore over the weekend is part of a rash of violence the district has been experiencing so far this month. In a less than two-week period, nine people have fallen victim to violence in the western district including five homicides and four non-fatal shootings.
Woman's Doctor: What is the 'Haglund's Deformity' or 'Pump Bump'
Orthopedic surgeon at Mercy Medical Center, Dr. Patrick Maloney, recently discussed a condition known as 'pump bump' or medically referred to as "Haglund's Deformity," primarily affecting individuals between the ages of 40 and 60. "We'll x-ray 40 people a day in the clinic and at least 10 or 15% of...
Pediatric ICU rates linked to housing quality, income, education
Healio highlighted research led by the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital's Carlie Myers, MD, that found a link between pediatric ICU (PICU) admission rates and housing quality, household income and education. “Neighborhood-level inequities in transportation infrastructure, housing quality, education and financial disadvantage are a few key drivers related...
Baltimore officials sue to block ‘baby bonus’ initiative that would give new parents $1,000
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s mayor and city council have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop a proposal that would let voters decide whether to give all new parents a one-time $1,000 “baby bonus” meant to help alleviate childhood poverty from birth. The complaint was filed Thursday,...
People and plants need protection from extreme heat. Here's what to know.
BALTIMORE -- In Baltimore, city officials have declared a Code Red Alert for extreme heat through Wednesday. Temperatures are well into the 90s, but with the humidity, it feels even hotter, into the triple digits.Excessive Heat Warnings remain in place for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area through 8 pm. More heat warnings and advisories are likely Tuesday and Wednesday. Cooling centers are now open across the city and are crucial to keeping people safe. So far this year, there have been six heat-related deaths in Maryland. Peter Bieneman, with Green Fields Nursery and Landscaping, told WJZ you should check your plants for signs of dehydration. "Think just like you do for yourself and look for the signs of wilting, look for the signs of dehydration on your plants," Bieneman said. Bieneman says succulents, and many native plants, fare well in extreme heat, but you should watch closely for changes in more exotic plant types.As for yourself, stay hydrated, reduce outdoor activities and check on neighbors. More resources for staying safe in the extreme heat can be found at health.baltiomrecity.gov.
Super Bowl Champion Jacoby Jones Has Died "Peacefully" at the Age of 40
A former NFL wide receiver best known for the "Mile High Miracle" that helped the Baltimore Ravens get to Super Bowl XLVII, Jacoby Jones is dead at the age of 40. His family released a statement announcing his death through the NFL Players' Association, saying that he died "peacefully." Following the news of his death at such a young age, though, many wanted better understand what happened to Jacoby and what caused his death. Here's what we know about what Jacoby Jones's cause of death was. What was Jacoby Jones's cause of death? No cause of death was...
Driver Busted With Heroin, Mushrooms, Ecstasy During Stop In Baltimore: State Police
City resident Dwayne Purdie, Jr., 31, was arrested during an early morning traffic stop on July 14 after being spotted by troopers driving questionably, according to authorities. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Purdie was stopped in a Honda Accord that was heading east on the Inner Loop of I-695...
Yankees bust Josh Donaldson goes off on Orioles fan on social media
Josh Donaldson hasn’t been a New York Yankee since last August, but he came to the defense of his former team on X on Saturday. The social media exchange was in reference to an on-field incident in Friday’s game. After Orioles rookie Heston Kjerstad was hit in the head by a pitch from Clay Holmes, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde challenged the Yankees dugout. A Baltimore fan took to X and accused Yankees players of “chirping” Kjerstad. “That’s why everyone hates your team,” the fan wrote.
UMBC’s exploratory artist in residence Levester Williams examines history of Cockeysville marble in film project
Since 2014, multimedia artist Levester Williams has developed a personal connection and exploration with a natural material that is a historic staple of Baltimore life—Cockeysville, Maryland, marble. Go down specific streets in neighborhoods like Highlandtown, Charles Village, Cherry Hill, or Mount Vernon and you’ll see the ubiquitous, three-to-four tiered...
Defense Attorney Claims Police Should Have Done More
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 15, defense counsel in a murder trial made used their closing arguments to inform the jury that the Baltimore Police Department needed to do a better investigation. Steven Gibson, 40, is charged with first-degree murder,...
Defendant Accused of Shooting at 3 People Rejects Plea Offer
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 12 , a 32-year-old homicide defendant rejected a plea offer in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Jamal Smith is charged with first-degree murder, three counts of firearm use in...
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