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Gas leaks in Baltimore are costing taxpayers millions
An increasing number of natural gas leaks have been reported in Baltimore and cities across the country over roughly two decades, and responding to them is costly for fire departments and taxpayers, according to a new report. A 15-year study released this week by PSE Health Energy, a California-based research institute focused on energy policy, […]
Coach Sylvester Banks described as a role model, father-figure by athletes at Reginald F. Lewis High School
BALTIMORE — One minute, Coach Sylvester Banks is shooting hoops in the gym at Reginald F. Lewis High School. The next minute, he's setting up volleys with volleyball players. Coach Duke, as he's known among his athletes, is a man who wears many hats. He coaches varsity girl's volleyball,...
Lamar Jackson sidelined again with a lingering illness after practicing once since start of camp
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson was sidelined again Friday, and the Baltimore Ravens said he was still being evaluated by their medical team. Jackson has practiced only once since training camp began for the full squad Sunday, and he left the Wednesday session early. “He’s fighting through...
Boar's Head deli meat recall: Maryland issues urgent Listeria alert
BALTIMORE, Md. - The Maryland Department of Health has issued an urgent consumer advisory warning against eating specific Boar’s Head deli meats due to potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. The advisory comes after a sample collected by the department tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. In collaboration with the Baltimore...
16-Year-Old Defendant Accepts Plea Deal for Kentucky Avenue Murder
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant accepted a plea agreement before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yolanda A. Tanner for a 2022 murder on July 26,. Costello Simms, 16, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count...
Edlynne Road Murder Defendant Guilty of Weapons Offenses, Jury Decides
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A jury reached a verdict on July 18 for a 32-year-old murder defendant in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Kyle Cooper was charged with first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony violent crime, attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault,...
Woman Accused Of Abducting 1-Year-Old Toddler Who Was Found Unharmed In Baltimore (Updated)
Derrick Caraballero, 1, was reported missing at around 6:30 p.m. on July 25 in the 300 block of South Norris Street, investigators say, though he was safely found unharmed and returned to his parents. Witnesses were able to identify the woman's vehicle as a gray Volkswagen Passat, which was later...
Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Offer
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 26, a 21-year-old homicide defendant rejected a plea offer in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Darius Daye, was initially charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts...
Final suspect convicted of murdering Efraim Gordon in 2021
BALTIMORE -- A long, painful saga is coming to a close for the family of Efraim Gordon, an Israeli man murdered in a robbery in 2021."It was a praise to God, thanking him for bringing us to this moment," Gordon's cousin Sara Marshall said.The last of four suspects charged in Gordon's murder was convicted of first-degree murder on Thursday, William Holloman, 19."I truly believe that Efraim is happy that there is justice," Sara said after the verdict.Gordon was shot in a carjacking in front of his family's home in Northwest Baltimore just after midnight on May 3, 2021. The Israel native...
Federal Hill residents frustrated by persistent dirt bike activity despite crime reductions
Recent statistics shared by the Baltimore County Government reveal a promising yet contrasting trend in crime reduction across Charm City. The data shows a 36% decline in the number of homicides and a 30% reduction in non-fatal shootings compared to the same time last year. According to the report, the...
Kebab chain to open third Greater Baltimore spot
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland chain is bringing its kebabs to another Greater Baltimore spot next week. Moby Dick House of Kabob will open a location inside a new development at 2496 Riva Road in Annapolis on July 29. It will mark the chain's third area location, adding to spots in Hampden's Rotunda development and Pikesville.
Former Orioles pitcher hits trade market after Dodgers DFA
Rumors about the Orioles' trade deadline plans are coming in hot and heavy. With just over three days to go before Tuesday's 6pm cutoff, insiders have been speculating about the Orioles willingness to part with top prospects to acquire star pitchers like Detroit's Tarik Skubal, as well as their interest in a few second-tier guys like Jack Flaherty and Jamison Taillon.
EPA and local leaders celebrate job training graduates in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — On Friday afternoon, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz, Civic Works, Center for Sustainable Careers leaders and community leaders, gathered to celebrate the graduation of Brownfields' Job Training participants. Civic Works was also recognized and acknowledged for its commitment to recruiting...
Loyola Expresses Excitement as Women’s Lacrosse Adds Ava Kane and Lauren Lam for 2025 Season
The Loyola University Maryland women's lacrosse program adds two transfers, attacker Ava Kane from Rutgers and midfielder Lauren Lam from Hofstra, to bolster the 2025 roster, bringing valuable experience and talent according to Head Coach Jen Adams. Ava Kane from Rutgers: 19 goals, 6 assists, 15 ground balls, and 15...
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