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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...
Hampton Pirates Introduce Coach Boykin at CAA Media Day
Hampton's interim football coach, Trent Boykin, debuted at the CAA press day, expressing excitement for the upcoming season and the team's cohesion-building activities. Boykin, with 30+ years coaching experience, is familiar with the team and has implemented the offensive system. The Pirates, with notable victories in the previous season, gear...
Attempted Murder Mistrial Declared Based on Undisclosed Self-Defense Evidence
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A mistrial for an attempt murder defendant was declared on July 19, before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry G. Williams, because the prosecution failed to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence. Ludis Guevara-Sosa, 18, was charged with attempted...
Man Acquitted of Teen’s Death, Mistrial Declared for Other Charges
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. After finding a defendant not guilty of first-degree murder, a jury could not unanimously decide on the rest of the charges on July 17 for a 29-year-old defendant in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Christopher McLean was charged...
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.
The Crown Baltimore is closing permanently in Station North; owners plan to establish a GoFundMe site for some employees
The Crown Baltimore, a night spot that has become one of the anchors of Baltimore’s Station North Arts District, is closing permanently. Owners disclosed Thursday on social media that the 11-year-old bar, restaurant and entertainment venue at 1910 N. Charles St. is shutting down one week after the Artscape festival on Aug. 2 to 4.
Dreamers & Make-Believers Bookstore to host Graphic Novel Festival
Baltimore’s first-ever Graphic Novel Festival will be held at Dreamers & Make-Believers bookstore on Aug. 10. The festival’s goal is to reclaim Baltimore’s title as The City That Reads and encourage readers to take up reading graphic novels. Graphic novels have grown in popularity in the past...
While Baltimore’s Olympic contingent in swimming is down, Maryland is rising in wrestling, track and field
If there’s one lasting image of Baltimore’s ascension to international recognition on the Olympic stage, it’s this: Michael Phelps, having just swum to his 20th career gold medal, melting from teary stoicism into childlike laughter because of a distinctly Maryland tradition. On that late August evening at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Star-Spangled Banner instrumental bellowed throughout the ...
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.
Thurmont fines sober living house for zoning violation; director alleges discrimination
The town of Thurmont has issued citations on a sober living house for operating improperly in a residential neighborhood — but the people owning the house and living there allege the town is discriminating against them. Up and Out Sober Living is a “recovery residence” certified by the Maryland RecoveryNet and provides homes for individuals in recovery for drug or alcohol addictions. As a ...
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...
Parts Of Catoctin Mountain Park To Close This Weekend
The National Park Service says it’s due to increased security. Catoctin Mountain Park visitor center (Photo from Catoctin Mt. Park’s website) Thurmont, Md (KM) Portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed this weekend due to security reasons. The National Park Service says the closure will begin on...
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.
Orioles may have new ownership's approval for big deadline swing
The Baltimore Orioles are tied for the second-best mark in MLB but need reinforcements to make a World Series charge. Luckily, general manager Mike Elias has seemingly been given the go-ahead from new ownership to go big-game hunting at the trade deadline.The Orioles' sale, which was agreed upon in January and is nearing finalization, won't impact the team's approach ahead of the deadline. In fact, according to insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, one of the new owners, David Rubenstein, is willing to "entertain anything" Elias recommends.That's good news for the Orioles, who have needs to address and the assets...
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