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Pimlico Road Murder Co-Defendant’s Trial Postponed to Investigate Eyewitness
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 22, the jury trial for a co-defendant of a murder was postponed after a judge ruled that the defense had the right to investigate one of the prosecution’s eyewitnesses. Garry Morris, 24, is charged...
Miss HBCU Teen, Little Miss HBCU pageants inspire girls of color to attend college
Girls who won a brand new pageant are setting their sights on college. As Ryann Garcia, Laila Lowery, and Mckenzey Jones walk around Morgan State University's campus, they dream about what it will be like to one day be a student at one of the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Remastered ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ to stream on Peacock
July 22 (UPI) -- All seven seasons of Homicide: Life on the Street will stream on Peacock beginning in August, the streaming platform announced Monday. The drama series, which first aired in 1993, follows the work of the Baltimore homicide department and was inspired by Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets, a book by David Simon.
Orioles rumors: Baltimore linked to surprising potential trade deadline seller
In a surprise news drop at 9pm on Sunday night, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reported that the Reds are telling other organizations that they're open for business at the trade deadline. The Reds are reportedly looking to part ways with a couple players on expiring contracts, though we'll see how aggressive they get over the next two weeks.
Baltimore archdiocese bankruptcy nears critical mediation phase following last-minute deal with insurers
The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case moved closer to the critical mediation phase Monday, as attorneys for the Catholic church, its insurance carriers and a committee of sex abuse survivors reached a tentative agreement on the terms for upcoming negotiations. The agreement is tentative because the lawyers still need their clients’ approval for a last-minute detail hashed out in the ...
From West Baltimore to Riyadh, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 makes his mark
Working on Saudi Arabia’s ambitious and transformational development plan, Al-Motaery hopes to make a difference. Uplifted by his participation in a Lafayette-sponsored economic and cultural revitalization project in West Baltimore, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 has landed a career in his home country, working with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s influential sovereign wealth fund.
Dispute Over Money Owed Leads to Fall Muder Trial
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled July 22 a man, who is accused of killing another man over money, for trial later this year. Michael Atkinson, 50, is charged with first-degree murder and possession...
Baltimore-based organization provides mental health emergency funds and first aid training
The idea for the Mental Health Emergency Fund Inc. came to Jessica Smith as she was navigating her own mental health struggles. “I have anxiety and panic disorder, and so I knew that I needed a team of care providers to rally around me when I was going through a crisis time in my life,” she said. “When I was able to get through that hump, I decided that I wanted to create an organization to help others.”
Chargers, Ravens May Shockingly Trade for 16-Sack Edge Rusher
The Los Angeles Chargers or Baltimore Ravens may shockingly trade for 16-sack edge rusher, Azeez Ojulari. According to a report, the Giants may move on from one of their edge rushers since they were able to trade for Brian Burns which spells trouble. The Athletic suggests that Ojulari is entering a murky season in his fourth year with the Giants so he’s been going down the depth chart and it doesn’t look like he’ll be around longer. However, the leverage is not on his side after he had a quiet spring with reps limited in some practices.
Baltimore Police’s misconduct investigations still take too long, but quality is improving, monitor team says
The Baltimore Police Department has “markedly” improved the quality of its misconduct investigations, the consent decree monitoring team said in a new evaluation, but still has work to do to reach compliance in that area. The monitoring team graded the quality of the department’s misconduct investigations, finding 72% to be of very good or excellent quality, compared with 23% six years ago. ...
The popular OrchKids program continues to expand its reach to introduce music to Baltimore youth
A Baltimore Symphony Orchestra program continues to expand its reach to give Baltimore Youth access to critical musical programming. Founded in 2008, OrchKids has been a transformative force in music education in Baltimore in partnership with the Baltimore City Public School System. “The first thing on the chopping block- right?...
Last Week This Week: Stories You Need To Start Your Day (News From July 15-19)
Last week, we shared news about the closure of Hunting Ground in Hampden, upcoming concerts in August and September, and the Amazing Acro-Cats show at Creative Alliance. “After nearly 13 years, Hunting Ground is closing in Hampden“: Owners of Hunting Ground announced they are closing the popular boutique at 3649 Falls Road at the end of July and are holding one last sale.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra To Perform At North Point High School
WALDORF, Md. – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at North Point High School on August 2 at 7 pm as part of its Music for Mayland Tour. The 90-minute concert showcases an exhilarating blend of accessible classical masterpieces, from the timeless, infectious melodies of Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture and Brahms’s Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn to the contemporary vibrance of Montgomery’s Strum and Bellido’s Techno from Fiesta. Audiences will be treated to a rich tapestry of sounds and witness dazzling solos as performed by select members of the Baltimore Symphony.
In Baltimore, teens more likely to be charged as adults than in the past
Baltimore City law enforcement officials are arresting fewer juveniles than they were a few years ago, but charging a greater portion of them as adults. Data from the Baltimore Police Department and analyzed by the Sentencing Project shows that on average from 2021 through the first five months of 2024, roughly 25-30% of juveniles arrested were charged as adults. By comparison, about 12% — half that rate — were charged as adults in 2018 and 2019.
Rain & Storms To Start The Week; Drier Weekend Ahead
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A wet start to the work week. We're tracking our next weather maker, which will bring unsettled conditions through Thursday. Dew point temps will stay in the 70s for most of the week. With all of the available moisture, expect to see more rain and even...
1 adult and 4 children injured in turnpike ramp crash in Westmoreland County
NEW STANTON, Pa. — On Monday morning, state police released details about a crash on a Pennsylvania Turnpike ramp in New Stanton, Westmoreland County, that left one adult and four children hurt. The crash happened a little after 5 p.m. on July 14 on the Westbound ramp to the...
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