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Alert Day due to high heat and scattered thunderstorms Wednesday
Meteorologist Ava Marie says it will very hot and humid, with severe storms possible later today. Temps will be in the upper 90's with the heat index in the triple digits. Expect scattered strong thunderstorms this afternoon & evening. Heavy downpours and damaging winds are possible. Temps will begin to cool down starting Thursday with temps in the upper 80's for the rest of the week. Sunday will see temps back in the 90's as more rain is expected to for the start of next week.
Dan Joerres – President and General Manager
Dan Joerres joined WBAL NewsRadio and WBAL-TV in January 2011 from Hearst-owned WXII-TV in Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he served as General Sales Manager since 2008. While at WXII, Dan expanded community service projects, including the WXII Food Drive and the WXII Blood Drive, and helped establish the highly regarded...
Beating the Ravens in 2024 will start with attacking their potential two starting rookies: Film Review
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The AFC North did a great job of improving their teams this offseason both through free agency and the NFL Draft. The Ravens, who already had an outstanding roster, decided to go “all in” with their addition of Derrick Henry. Star quarterback Lamar Jackson...
Ravens Rookie Named Top Sleeper Candidate In Fantasy Football
The Baltimore Ravens don’t exactly have a very deep receiving corps. It’s basically Zay Flowers and then a whole bunch of unproven—or middling—talent behind him. That’s why the 2024 campaign could represent a significant opportunity for rookie wide receiver Devontez Walker. The Ravens selected Walker in the fourth round of the NFL Draft in April, […] The post Ravens Rookie Named Top Sleeper Candidate In Fantasy Football appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Tubman House in Sandtown-Winchester hits roadblock in its mission to feed hungry residents
Editor’s Note: The author volunteers as a delivery driver with Tubman House, and his sister serves on the board. Maryland is one of the wealthiest states and has the second-highest concentration of millionaires in the country. Yet hunger continues to be an enduring problem; according to the Maryland Food Bank, one in three Marylanders is at risk of going hungry every year.
Jacoby Jones’ Final Instagram Post Before His Sudden Death Had NFL Fans In Shambles
The sporting world is still trying to deal with the tragic news that former Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones is dead. Jones, a former Texans wide receiver and third-round draft pick from Lane College who emerged as a record-setting Super Bowl standout as a kickoff returner for the Baltimore Ravens, tragically died in his sleep at his home mere days after celebrating his 40th birthday.
Baltimore Mayor Announces Expansion of Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver Across Maryland
The City of Baltimore recently underscored the growth of Maryland's Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver with a focus on the upcoming statewide expansion slated for FY 2025. In a gathering at City Hall, Mayor Brandon M. Scott, flanked by representatives from state and city agencies, nonprofits, and local hospitals emphasized the mission to alleviate housing insecurity amongst the city's most vulnerable populations. Since its inception, the program has assisted nearly 300 households in Baltimore alone, with plans to expand this success across the state, as reported by the City of Baltimore.
Baltimore County hiring process scrutinized after athletic director used fake transcripts
Towson, Md. (WBFF) — The name, Dazhon Darien, made international headlines in April when he was arrested and accused of using artificial intelligence to frame the Pikesville High School’s principal. Now, a Project Baltimore investigation is raising new questions for Baltimore County Public Schools concerning how Darien was hired.
Blind Indian cricket team gives lessons to visually impaired at Maryland camp
BALTIMORE -- The Indian Men's Cricket Team for the Blind made a special visit to The Maryland School for the Blind's Camp Abilities in Baltimore County.Campers in Nottingham learned a new sport during the blind cricket team's stop along its United States tour.Camp Abilities is about overcoming adversity, as well as having fun and trying new hobbies."I have a condition called CVI and it's a neurological thing that's in your brain," said camper Jack Beckner. "If something comes at me really fast, I won't be able to see it, or if something is close to the same color as something...
Officer bids farewell to BPCD
Baltimore County Police Department have announced that Sgt. Eric Knox, a school resource officer once assigned to the Essex Precinct, will be resigning after being with the agency for 24 years. Knox was promoted to the rank of sergeant and subsequently assigned to Precinct 11 (Essex) in fall 2017. During a stint that spanned more than two decades, Knox served in numerous capacities and leadership positions, including: ...
County Exec. visits local establishments in District Day
ROSEDALE — In an effort to foster meaningful community engagement, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited and toured businesses, schools, restaurants and other establishments in all seven county districts in what is known as “District Day.” Held this year on July 11, District Day is an annual tradition arranged by the Olszewski Administration. The county executive joined members of his office of community engagement, communications team and department of economic and workforce development in the effort. ...
Over 3,000 Native Trees and Plants Added in Landmark Conservation Effort
Howard EcoWorks kicked off the spring and early summer of 2024 with major conservation efforts around Baltimore and Howard Counties. This work was largely focused on urban and underserved areas of the region. EcoWorks’ crews planted 585 native trees and shrubs along with 2,605 native perennials such as wildflowers, sedges, and ferns. These projects are restoring natural environments and habitats while tackling climate resiliency.
Baltimore County spending $550K to shield 2020 settlement to brother of county executive’s friend
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s administration secretly paid his friend’s brother an $83,675 settlement after backing out of an agreement to increase the retired firefighter’s pension, which county lawyers said would have violated state law. And now, the administration could pay more than half a million dollars on a fight in court to keep secret details about the settlement. ...
Pikesville Native Adelle Waldman Talks New Novel, an Ensemble Portrait Set in a Big-Box Store
Adelle Waldman’s first novel, The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P., was widely acclaimed and named one of 2013’s best books by NPR, The New Yorker, The New Republic, The Economist, and The Guardian, among others. A Pikesville native and Friends School of Baltimore graduate, Waldman was a writer...
Medicaid, child care spending add to state’s looming fiscal woes
Maryland faces nearly $1 billion in projected budget deficits driven by as much as $800 million in projected Medicaid shortfalls over two years. The post Medicaid, child care spending add to state’s looming fiscal woes appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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