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Robert Griffin III Uses Call of Duty Analogy to Describe Young Lamar Jackson with Baltimore Ravens
Last playing in the NFL in 2020, Robert Griffin's previous stop was in Maryland with the Baltimore Ravens. Because of injuries, Griffin's career didn't go according to plan. After a spectacular senior year at Baylor that saw him the Heisman Trophy as he completed 291 passes for 4,293 yards and 37 ...
Baltimore's Back to School Kickoff gets students set for new year
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is helping children get excited and ready for the new school year by hosting his annual Back-to-School Kickoff event on Saturday at War Memorial Plaza.Nearly 2,000 students received a free backpack fully stocked with supplies, including binders, notebooks and pencils.Miyah Robertson says she is getting ready to start her senior year of high school but trying to get all of her school supplies together felt daunting. Most Maryland students, including those in Baltimore, return to school on Monday."I start Monday and I don't have anything," Robertson said.At Mayor Scott's Back-to-School event, Scott and volunteers...
Small Business Administration preps entrepreneurs for natural disasters with resilience guide
As climate change continues to escalate extreme weather events, like heat waves, hurricanes, flooding and wildfires, it has also magnified the importance of entrepreneurs having a plan in place to withstand business interruptions brought on by unexpected calamities with little to no warning. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently...
Baltimore harbor gains ‘floating wetlands’ and a hint of its marshy past
The National Aquarium’s newest exhibit is putting the “wet” in wetlands. The Baltimore attraction opened a new exhibit Aug. 9 in the Inner Harbor: a 10,000-square-foot “floating wetlands,” an artificial saltmarsh habitat planted in buoyant plastic-fiber mats. The $14 million project was underwritten in large...
Councilwoman points to new supermarket as greatest accomplishment in District 10
(WBFF) — As City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter prepares to wrap up her first full term in office, she counts among her biggest accomplishments the new Jumbo Fresh supermarket in southwest Baltimore. Porter led the effort to land the supermarket in Mount Clare Junction after Price Rite shutdown at the...
Residents in Curtis Bay unleash on Fox45 soapbox, saying the city has forgotten them
(WBFF) — Baltimore's most southern council district is surrounded by the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay but many residents complain it's loaded with deep seated problems. For the past four years, Councilwoman Phylicia Porter has represented District 10 which is home to Brooklyn, Curtis Bay, Cherry Hill and Pigtown.
Baltimore DPW Director says he will hold agency accountable
(WBFF) — Following the Baltimore City Council investigative hearing on DPW facilities and working conditions, DPW directorKhalil Zaied said he plans to hold individuals in his agency accountable for creating poor working conditions. "The toxic workplace has to stop, the bullying has to stop," DPW worker Clarence Thomas said...
Morgan State Volleyball’s Daniela Ferreira: Rising Star from Portugal
Daniela Ferreira, a junior volleyball player from Lisbon, Portugal, has recently joined the Morgan State University team. With a height advantage and strong skills from her previous experience, she is eager to make a notable impact this season. Daniela is excited about her new team's potential and believes they will surprise many. As the season kicks off, she looks forward to her first match at the Morgan/Towson Invitational on August 30th against Lehigh, with additional matches scheduled shortly after.
Orioles' Cedric Mullins: Makes early exit Friday
Mullins was removed from Friday's game against the Astros with an apparent injury, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. No reason has been given yet for Mullins' removal in the fifth inning, but the Orioles should offer some clarification in the near future. If the 29-year-old is forced to miss any amount of time, Austin Slater, who entered as Mullins' replacement, would be the likely choice to pick up some additional starts in the outfield.
OCPD Seek Public's Help in Identifying Theft Suspect
OCEAN CITY, MD - The Ocean City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft Saturday afternoon. The Ocean City Police Department report that around 4pm, on Saturday (August 24th), the pictured individual allegedly stole two wallets from a locker at an amusement park near 29th Street in Ocean City.
UPDATE: CWDI and Cambridge Resolve Lawsuit
CAMBRIDGE, MD - The city has filed a lawsuit against Cambridge Waterfront Development Incorporated (CWDI), alleging that the non-profit organization has violated its agreement with the city. According to city officials, CWDI attempted to sell a piece of land, a move that the city claims breaches their agreement. WBOC was...
Silver Alert Issued for 70-Year-Old Woman
Baltimore County Police Department announced a Silver Alert is being issued for a missing 70-year-old black female, Gail Renee Street,. She is described B/F, born 9/22/1953, 5’7”, 170lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. Her clothing was described as blue shirt and black pants. She was last seen...
Revival Services At Chesapeake Christian Center
Community members are invited to "Freedom" revival services at Chesapeake Christian Center (located at 206 Weston Woods Drive Pasadena) on September 27 at 7:00pm, September 28 at 6:00pm, and September 29 at 8:30am and 10:15am. On Friday night, Chesapeake Christian Center will host the Rev. Lorenzo Sewell, a pastor from...
Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium with thrills for all ages
BALTIMORE -- There's a ride for everyone at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. "It goes up and down and then up and down," 6-year-old Trevor Hornsby from Glen Burnie said. "It was a little bit fun and then it goes up and that was the scary part!" This year, you'll find five new exciting rides in Kiddie Land. "It was like I was flying on an airplane," said Hunter White, a 7-year-old from Parkville. At the state fair there's a chance for everyone to take home a prize. "I went to the water gun game where you have to shoot the water in a...
Chester River Chorale fall semester launches Sept. 9
The Chester River Chorale fall semester launches Sept. 9 with weekly rehearsals at the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown. All singers are invited to join the Chorale. There is a specific need for male voices this season. No audition is required to sing with the Chorale and all music is provided. An added opportunity is the Chester Chamber Singers, an auditioned subset of the Chorale. Please note your interest in auditioning for CCS when you register. Be a part of the heartwarming tradition of Christmas caroling...
Poets in the Conversation Room Series Will Bring Renowned Poets to St. John’s College This Fall
In partnership with Annapolis Home Magazine, St. John’s College presents a new fall series called Poets in the Conversation Room. This series will be hosted by renowned poet, author, playwright, and tenth Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri. “Annapolis needs poetry,” says Kymberly Taylor, poet and Editor-In-Chief of Annapolis Home...
Chesapeake Arts Center to Host 10th Annual Arts in the Park Festival on October 5
The Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) will celebrate its 10th annual Arts in the Park Free Community Festival on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, held in front of CAC’s Main Theater, is expected to draw over 1,000 local residents, art enthusiasts, and community organizations for a day filled with vibrant entertainment, live music, interactive art activities, and more.
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