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Orioles Outfield Prospect Matthew Etzel: Landing In 10th Round Added ‘A Little Bit More Fuel’
Orioles outfield prospect Matthew Etzel entered this season with two goals: finish the year with a .300 batting average and in the top 10 in stolen bases in the entire minor leagues. More than halfway into his first full season as a professional, Etzel is doing both. Etzel, 22, has...
Veterans Honored at Atrium Village Ceremony for Service to their Country
In celebration of the Fourth of July, Atrium Village senior living community in Owings Mills recently hosted a special gathering honoring residents who are veterans of World War II, the Korean and the Vietnam wars. The event featured a presentation by Capital Region Honor Flight, a national program that serves...
Ravens' MVP Lamar Jackson lands shockingly low on list of most 'clutch' NFL quarterbacks
The Baltimore Ravens saw their 2023 season come to a crashing close in the AFC Championship, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Lamar Jackson didn’t perform well, the coaching staff didn’t coach well, and Baltimore didn’t do enough to deserve to win the game. On a...
Families, friends find new Fourth of July tradition through celebration at Baker Park
For years when Jen Arnett lived in Iowa and Independence Day rolled around, she and her husband would invite friends to their home for a picnic. Arnett originally grew up in Mount Airy and lived outside of Maryland for more than 20 years, but she and her husband moved back to Frederick County last year. Now that she’s here and closer to her family, she said, she and her husband wanted to find ...
Baltimore ends Independence Day with fireworks, drone spectacle over Inner Harbor
BALTIMORE – Thousands of people swarmed to Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Thursday to celebrate our nation's Independence Day. The lineup of events included performances by a DJ, a live band and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. "It's a shared language," BSO President and CEO Mark Hanson said. "BSO wants to be a part of these important community moments where we bring people together and recognize what we all share in common, even though there are many differences in the world today."Instrumentalists led into the evening's grand finale -- a massive fireworks and drone show. Here is a slideshow of the fireworks show.About 250...
Food for Thought: Washington, D.C. Fined $4.4M for Fumbling Food Assistance, Struggling Families Left in the Lurch
Mistakes and Missteps: Washington, D.C. Fined $4.4 Million for Food Assistance Errors. Families Left Hungry: District’s Struggling System Slows Down Food Aid. According to WashingTonExaminer, Washington, D.C. is being fined $4.4 million by the government because it makes too many mistakes when giving food assistance to people who need it. This is the second year in a row that Washington, D.C. has made too many mistakes. This means that 20% of the people who get help don’t get the right amount of money. This can cause families to go hungry because it takes a long time to fix the mistakes.
Metropolitan Police Seek Community Help to Identify Northwest Burglary Suspect
Residents of the Northwest are currently being called upon by the Metropolitan Police Department to assist in the identification of a burglary suspect. The burglar reportedly targeted a business in the 1400 block of Park Road, Northwest, before dawn yesterday morning. As the city wakes to the news of the incident, local business owners express concerns about safety and security in the area.
Pool PSA: Wilson Aquatic Center Finally Reopens Sunday!!
“The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of General Services (DGS) are pleased to announce that the Wilson Aquatic Center will resume operations on Sunday, July 7th at 10 a.m. Significant upgrades have been made to the facility, including a new and redesigned HVAC system with rooftop...
Metropolitan Police Seek Public Assistance to Nab Suspects in Northwest D.C. Daytime Car Theft
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's help in tracking down the individuals behind a recent vehicle theft in Northwest D.C. In a brazen midday theft on June 25, 2024, suspects made off with a car that was left unlocked and with the engine running. According to the official report, the incident occurred while the victim was delivering packages in the 1200 block of 8th Street, Northwest.
‘Left here a hero': Family mourns father who died in Largo fire
The daughters of a man killed in a fire early Tuesday believe their father died saving the life of a child. Amid the sounds of Fourth of July fireworks and the smell of cookouts, Andra King’s family could only imagine the togetherness they would’ve had with their father Thursday.
Shots Fired on Main Street in Annapolis
On July 3, 2024, at 9:58 pm, multiple calls reported a shooting in the alley on Main St. While officers searched the area, additional shots were heard in the area of Church circle and Duke of Gloucester Street. The suspect, 43, was located and taken into custody and is being...
Fairfax Water: No quality concerns after use of Washington Aqueduct paused
Fairfax Water customers weren’t affected by the recent Boil Water Advisory that went out to D.C. and Arlington County residents before Independence Day. The utility, which serves almost 2 million people in Northern Virginia, suspended its use of the Washington Aqueduct early on Wednesday (July 3) before the advisory was issued later that day. Though D.C. and Arlington both lifted the advisory yesterday (Thursday), Fairfax Water says it hasn’t yet resumed getting water from the aqueduct.
Body discovered in Hyattsville parking lot, investigation underway
Hyattsville, Md. (7News) — The body of an unknown man was found in the parking lot of a Hyattsville, Maryland business Friday morning, according to police. Officials said the body was discovered on the 5300 block of Ager Road at around 9:40 a.m., and it's likely the person did not have a connection to a nearby business.
HEAT WEATHER ALERT| Dangerously hot and humid start to weekend in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 7:30 a.m. July 6 — WEATHER ALERT SATURDAY due to high heat plus humidity. Baltimore is included in an excessive heat warning Saturday due to heat index values reaching dangerous levels. Saturday is a scorcher with actual temperatures in the upper 90s and heat index...
Learn Behavioral Says Its Hungry to Grow, but Steadily Profitable
Fifteen years ago, Justin Funches left private equity firm Ironwood Capital to become president of Learn Behavioral, a Baltimore-based business that treats people diagnosed with autism. In the ensuing decade, Learn Behavioral experienced three changes in ownership, each involving a different private equity company. Milestone Partners bought Learn Behavioral in...
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