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A look at the O's lone high school pick and other notes from Day 2 of the draft
There was a lot for the Orioles to like about their second day of draft picks. They saw third rounder, USC outfielder Austin Overn, move up some draft boards when he produced a .947 OPS in the Cape Cod League. They saw Auburn pitcher right-hander Chase Allsup, their fourth rounder,...
Police respond to barricade on West Road in Essex, urge nearby residents to stay indoors
BALTIMORE County, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore County Police are currently on the scene of a barricade in Essex. The scene is happening on the 200 block of West Road, 21221. Police are urging residents who live in the area to stay indoors. We are waiting on more details from...
18-year-old critically injured in East Baltimore shooting, suspect arrested
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — An 18-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was shot in Baltimore's Belair-Edison neighborhood on Tuesday. Officers detailed to the Eastern District responded to a report of a shooting in the 3200 block of Lawnview Avenue around 8:45 p.m., according to authorities. Once...
Cox Mill's Braylon Whitaker taken in 19th round of MLB Draft by Baltimore Orioles
Cox Mill graduate Braylon Whitaker was selected in the 19th round, 579th overall, of the MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Whitaker, and outfielder, has committed to Wingate for college. This past season, he batted .500 with 39 hits, and 37 runs for the Chargers, having .619 on-base percentage with 1.350 OPS and 10 stolen bases. He drew 25 walks and struck out just five times.
Baltimore man sentenced to 15 years for 2019 shooting in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Baltimore man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for a 2019 shooting in Northeast D.C. that left a person injured, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to court documents, Mercedes Edmonds, 38, of Baltimore was standing with a group in the...
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.
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.
Tiffany Tucker named UMBC's first woman and Black athletics director
BALTIMORE -- The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has named Tiffany Tucker as its new athletics director. Tucker will start her new role as the school's first woman and Black athletics director on August 15, the university announced.She previously served as deputy athletics director at the University of North Carolina Wilmington."I am beyond thrilled to embark on this incredible journey as the new athletics director at UMBC," Tucker said. "As an athletics leader, my mission is to create a vibrant, infectious atmosphere that empowers student-athletes, coaches, and staff to reach unprecedented heights. I am committed to fostering best-in-class excellence in competition, the classroom, and the campus community."Tucker gained experience at Elizabeth City State, Hampton and South Carolina State.She played four years of college basketball at the University of North Carolina.
Baltimore high schoolers explore clean energy in Constellation's weeklong camp at UMBC
BALTIMORE -- Nearly 70 high school students nationwide were selected to participate in this year's Youth Energy Summit, hosted by Constellation Energy, at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. During the weeklong overnight experience, juniors and seniors learned different facets of climate, environment, and stem including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and microgrids."These students have a wide range of interests in science and engineering, but all kinds of interests really. And they're just at the beginning of starting to explore their different careers," Carrie Stockwell, Constellation Director of Philanthropy, said. "Once in college, I want to study aerospace engineering, and then after...
Port of Baltimore expansion project to add $1.5 billion to Maryland GDP
(WBFF) — An upcoming addition to the Port of Baltimore will generate 8000 new jobs and add $1.5 billion to Maryland's GDP, the groups behind the project said today. Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Limited released the results of an economic impact study showing that the Sparrows Point Container Terminal is projected to hit those economic benchmarks by 2035.
Baltimore Arts and Culture Events 7/17/24 – 7/31/24
The Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize Finalists Exhibition: Explore works by the three finalists of this coveted annual award, with an artist talk on July 25 and the winner to be named on August 22. All ages (Free). 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. For more information go to thewalters.org/exhibitions/sondheim-2024.
With flourish and triumph: Jonathon Heyward
On Friday, June 7, Jonathon Heyward did what he does often: he directed a group of orchestral players with flourish and triumph. Heyward is the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO)’s Music Director. He is the first Black person to serve in this position. His five-year contract with the organization began with their 2023-2024 season.
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