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Baltimore group nears signature goal to protect city parks from development
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — On Friday afternoon, leaders of the Protect Our Parks ballot committee gave an update near McKeldin Square at the Baltimore Inner Harbor,. Former State Prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah says they are entering the final weekend before Monday’s deadline and that the group is now accepting petition signatures electronically.
East Baltimore's Mayflower Apartments to Receive $1 Million for Affordable Housing Renovation
In a significant step to address housing affordability and homelessness in East Baltimore, the Baltimore Community Foundation and the national nonprofit Community Solutions have earmarked $1 million for the Mayflower Apartments. This collaborative move aims to renovate the complex and create more accessible and affordable housing opportunities, as reported by WMAR2 News.
Former Executive Finds Rewarding Career with TAB Franchise
Franchisee Denise O’Neill is Helping Business Leaders Thrive with The Alternative Board’s Unique Approach. Denise O’Neill had built an impressive career as a sales and marketing executive in the Fortune 100 packaged goods industry. Her resume included stints with Frito-Lay, Reckitt & Coleman (now Reckitt Benckiser) and Nabisco, where she served as vice president of sales/customer marketing for the foods division. She also founded an award-winning program called Survivors Offering Support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, which was implemented in 18 hospitals in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Jenkins Named Parkville Precinct 8 Officer of the Month
Officer E. Jenkins has been named Parkville Precinct 8’s Officer of the Month for June. According to his supervisors, Officer Jenkins has proven to be dependable and productive officer. In addition to his traffic enforcement, he had noteworthy criminal clearances. Supervisors say he is an asset to his shift.
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,...
Taking a hard look at Baltimore’s Gun Violence Reduction Strategy
An analysis of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s key anti-violence strategy. This story was produced in partnership with The Baltimore Brew. Last Thursday, seven people were indicted for allegedly operating a drug trafficking organization in East Baltimore. Police said there had been an increase in shootings in the area where the group operated, though no one was charged with shootings or homicides.
Some Movement Could Be Coming On The Proposed Downtown Frederick Hotel & Conference Center
The facility is expected to cost more than $100 million. Frederick, Md (KM) It’s been discussed for many years, but the biggest question about the proposed downtown hotel and conference center in Frederick is when will construction begin. During a recent appearance on WFMD’s “Morning News Express,” Mayor Michael O’Connor said such large projects like these can take a few years. “If it was easy to build a large scale hotel and conference center in downtown Frederick, I think somebody would have pulled the trigger and done it. But it requires these partnerships of public and private entities coming together.” he said.
Applications Now Accepted for “Displaced Chefs” Project, Competition
Natasha Brown-Wainwright, CEO of Natasha’s Just Brittle/B’more Made With Pride, recently discussed the launch of the “Displaced Chefs” project. The series of pop-up shops will support local, displaced chefs who have lost their businesses. “I started envisioning this over the last three months,” said Brown-Wainwright. “I...
Trucks unlawfully carrying hazardous chemicals through Baltimore tunnels have police on alert
BALTIMORE -- Maryland Transportation Authority officials heard concerns that trucks with hazardous chemicals are unlawfully traveling through the tunnels.Since the Key Bridge collapse, trucks carrying certain hazmat loads have had to detour around the Fort McHenry and Harbor Tunnels, which is a 30-plus mile trip that adds time and costs extra fuel."I've already had drivers coming in this area [asking]what have we got to do now that the bridge is out, and I've told them you have to go around," said truck driver Clark Schoeffield. "It has affected a lot of us. I know we have to go around and...
Crash shuts down Baltimore-Washington Parkway SB
RIVERDALE, Md. — Drivers are being warned of delays after a crash shut down a portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on Friday afternoon. Transportation officials say the roadway is closed southbound before MD-410, Riverdale Road, for a crash with serious injuries in Prince George's County. All southbound lanes remain...
Craig Kimbrel's latest meltdown could pair the Cubs and Orioles up on a trade
On Thursday, Baltimore Orioles closer blew his sixth save of the season, drawing the ire of the Birdland faithful despite the fact the O's rallied and escaped with a 7-6 victory. Chicago Cubs fans are all too familiar with the late-inning drama that can sometimes accompany Kimbrel appearances after he...
Panthers, Ravens May Sign 27-Sack Free Agent
The Carolina Panthers or Baltimore Ravens may sign 27-sack free-agent edge rusher, Carl Lawson this summer. According to a report, Lawson is working out for the Panthers this week as the team is auditioning plenty of free agents this training camp. He spent the first four seasons of his career with the Bengals and has been racking up 20 sacks and 81 tackles in his career. However, he was struggling to stay healthy when arriving to the Jets in 2021 so his production has been dwindling.
Carroll County Public Library’s trustees vote unanimously to keep the system fine-free
On Tuesday, the Carroll County Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to maintain its practice of not charging fees for overdue library materials. As board member Joyce Muller read through library staff comments Tuesday, one stuck out to her: “If the penalty for a crime is a fine, then that law only exists for the lower class.” The quote was submitted as a part of a survey sent to ...
Maryland Weather: Exceptional weekend in store
BALTIMORE -- Humidity levels dropped overnight, leaving us with a refreshing Friday morning. Your out the door numbers are in the upper 60s and low 70s under mostly cloudy skies. We are wrapping up the work week on a fabulous note! We'll have a mix of sun and clouds, a northerly breeze, and highs in the middle to upper 80s.We'll continue with the lovely weather right on through the weekend. Go ahead and make outdoor plans! Both days feature solid sunshine and highs near 90°. Humidity levels over the weekend will stay nice and low. Monday will be a transition day with increasing humidity and the chance for a few showers later in the day, mainly well west of Baltimore. Highs on Monday climb into the lower 90s.Tuesday through Thursday will be tropical in terms of humidity with some drenching afternoon and evening thunderstorms in some places. These will be of the hit or miss variety. Highs will be in the lower 90s, however, it will feel hotter with the high humidity.
NOAA announces $10 million grant for oyster sanctuary reef construction in Maryland
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that it has recommended awarding $10 million to fund new reef construction for a Maryland Department of Natural Resources oyster ...
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