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Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
Fairfax jobless rate up month-over-month, down year-over-year
Both Arlington and Fairfax counties posted slight month-over-month unemployment upticks in new data, but May’s figures remain below those of a year earlier. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the new data July 3. Figures show:. • With 645,896 in the workforce and 15,177 seeking jobs, Fairfax’s unemployment...
Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Taking Out Bessie
The bathing attire in the late 1890’s is on full display in this Talbot Historical Society William B. Shannahan Collection photo! This boating party took place on PeachBlossom Creek outside of Easton, Maryland. Among those on the “ Bessie” right to left were on the bow Blanche K. McNeal, second from right Harry White and third from right Eleanor Shannahan. Great summer picture for the upcoming 4th of July week!
BALTIMORE CITY COOLING CENTERS OFFER RELIEF FROM EXTREME HEAT
On Code Red Extreme Heat days, staff from several city agencies, including the Office of Emergency Management, the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services, and the Health Department, will coordinate the opening of cooling centers to offer air-conditioned spaces and cool water for residents. Hours and availability of cooling centers are...
Stories from the Stoop: A world tour with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
Catharine Deitch shares a Stoop story about her service in World War II as a Women's Army Auxiliary Corps member. The next Stoop show is July 18th, withstories of mistaken identityat the Green Room in Baltimore. Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast for more true tales.
Inner Harbor Illuminated: Baltimore Celebrates Independence Day with Fireworks and Drone Show
Baltimore's Inner Harbor became the nucleus of patriotic fervor on the Fourth of July, drawing thousands to feast their eyes on a spectacle of fireworks and drones. The night sky was ablaze with approximately 1,000 fireworks and lit by 250 drones, conjuring images iconic to the city. The event, a mix of audiovisual performances included spins by a DJ, tunes from a live band, and symphonic renditions by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, according to CBS News Baltimore.
Two men wounded in early Friday shootings, officer injured by illegal fireworks, Baltimore Police say
Two men were injured overnight in separate shootings in East and West Baltimore, police said. Officers responded at about 2 a.m. to the 1800 block of Aiken Street in the Oliver neighborhood and found a 52-year-old man with gunshot wounds, Baltimore Police said in a news release. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | One dead, others injured in July Fourth shooting in Carroll County, ...
Baltimore police identified three recent homicide victims
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore police have identified three recent homicide victims that were killed in the City. Kenshawn Goode (B/M, D.O.B. 03/04/1998) was killed on July 4, 2024, in the 1700 block of West Baltimore Street. Andrew Harvey Jr. (B/M, D.O.B. 09/15/1995) was killed on July 3, 2024,...
Baltimore chef feeds neighborhood kids, teaches jiu jitsu for free
Chef Carlos Raba is making a difference in his Baltimore neighborhood by providing authentic Mexican food at his restaurant Clavel and teaching Brazilian jiu jitsu — all for free for kids ages 6-17. Raba, and his wife Claudia, say it's part of their effort to build a better community. “It’s just another community forming — that’s what you need,” Claudia says.
Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Update: It Is Still Independence Day
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. – The Town of Chesapeake Beach will hold the annual fireworks display on July 7th at Dusk due to the unpredictability of the expected scattered storms tomorrow, July 6th. The Town’s priority is to continue to provide a safe display for our spectators and the crews...
Motorcyclist killed in Fourth of July crash struck vehicle making U-turn: police
LOTHIAN, Md. - A 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash in Anne Arundel County on the Fourth of July died after striking a vehicle that was making a U-turn, police said. Police identified the motorcyclist as 23-year-old Noah Allen Lee of Dunkirk. Investigators say he was heading northbound on Route 4 on Thursday just before 9:15 p.m. when a vehicle making a U-turn pulled into his path.
QA author's “The New Future of Public Transportation” no. 1 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list
Paul Comfort, a renowned public transportation leader, has achieved a remarkable feat with his latest book, “The New Future of Public Transportation.” The book has soared to number one on Amazon’s New Best Sellers list in the Mass Transit and Sustainable Agriculture categories. A Queen Anne’s County resident, this is Comfort’s sixth book on public transportation. In this highly anticipated second edition, Comfort brings together 30 new, expertly crafted chapters...
Extreme heat and humidity takes over Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 9 a.m. July 5 — Extreme heat and humidity takes over Baltimore. A heat advisory is posted again today for Maryland due to the high heat plus the humidity. Friday starts off dry and muggy with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and heat index...
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