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Warming back up in Baltimore this weekend and for back to school next week
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 7:45 a.m. August 24 — Warmer temperatures and higher humidity return over the weekend. Saturday comes with a mix of clouds and sunshine with high temperatures in the warm mid 80s. A warmup will follow on Sunday as highs rise to the upper 80s and...
"Where's Marty?" checking out the new "Iwitness" exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Hi Everyone!There is a really fine exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, https://www.lewismuseum.org/ ! It is called, "Iwithess: Media, and the Movement." It focuses on Maryland and role Print, TV, Radio, and Photo Journalism played in moving the Civil Rights movement forward.Part of this display is a living room complete with period furniture and an old TV, complete with rabbit ears, that runs a 20 minute documentary, put together by curator Imani Haynes. The "TV show" features news clips from the, then, three BaltimoreTV news stations.In the "Print" section first editions from the...
The only thing saving Brian Cashman from Yankees exile is Orioles' bad trade deadline
Very few Yankees fans were happy with New York's showing at the trade deadline. Brian Cashman walked away with Jazz Chisholm, Mark Leiter Jr. and Enyel De Los Santos. It just wasn't enough for a roster in dire need of a boost at the time, and it barely helped the depth for a stretch/playoff run.
Democrats see abortion issue as defining – and winning – issue in fall election
CHICAGO – Abortion has been a key talking point at the Democratic National Convention, with speeches focused on reproductive rights on every night of the convention. On Thursday night, the United Center was full of attendees wearing white in support of reproductive rights. Democratic Party candidates and officials see...
Elderly Woman Critically Injured in Pikesville Armed Carjacking (Video)
In a shocking incident in a suburban neighborhood in Pikesville, Baltimore County, an armed carjacking left two individuals injured, one of them critically. The event unfolded on Wednesday night at the intersection of Brattle and Hawkesbury Roads, turning an ordinary evening into a terrifying experience for the local community. The...
School district receives $4.5M in pre-K expansion grant
The Maryland State Department of Education has awarded Frederick County Public Schools a $4.5 million grant to expand pre-K programs. The grant would support 400 pre-K seats split between seven elementary schools and two primary schools in fiscal year 2025: * Ballenger Creek Elementary * Butterfly Ridge Elementary * Hillcrest Elementary * Lincoln Elementary * Valley Elementary * Walkersville ...
U.S. Secretary of Education Launches 2024 Back-to-School Bus Tour
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is embarking on a pivotal journey across multiple states in September to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to public education. The 2024 Back to School Bus Tour, themed “Fighting for Public Education,” is set to visit Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. With an agenda focused on enhancing student achievement and showcasing educational investments, the tour will highlight how schools and communities are leveraging federal support to foster academic success.
Farmers in Maryland eligible for drought assistance
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Farmers in parts of Maryland who are facing drought conditions due to a lack of rain over the past summer are eligible for federal assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the low-interest loans are available for farmers in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties.
Park officials warn about harmful algae in two Montgomery County lakes
High levels of blue-green algae were found in Lake Needwood and Lake Frank in Rockville, and visitors of the lake are being asked to avoid contact with the water. Officials said the algae, when grown in large amounts, produces toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. [DC News Now]
Mother and Boyfriend Arrested in Connection with Death of 6-Year-Old in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD — The death of 6-year-old Brian Graham has led to the arrest of his mother, 34-year-old Jalesia Offer, and her boyfriend, 34-year-old Brandon Wheatley. The Medical Examiner’s office…
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