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Kimberly Prescott Named Chair of Leadership Howard County
COLUMBIA, Md. — Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, named Kimberly Prescott chair and appointed four new members to the board of directors. Kimberly Prescott is founder and president of Prescott HR Inc., a human resources company based in Columbia. She...
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...
‘For military business’: Man breaks into home, demands victim’s car after showing military ID, Arlington police say
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Arlington police arrested a man from Woodbridge who broke into someone’s home and demanded their car because he needed it “for military business.” The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) said officers responded to a breaking and entering report around 9:53 a.m. Wednesday in the 2900 block of S. […]
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...
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.
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 ...
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,...
Baltimore area’s top talent on display for 19th All-America Senior Lacrosse Games
The Baltimore area will once again be well-represented at the 19th Senior All-America Lacrosse Games, set for Saturday at Johns Hopkins’ Homewood Field. Among the top 44 boys and girls selected to play in the prestigious North vs. South showcase games are five area boys and eight girls, highlighted by McDonogh’s All-Metro Player of the Year winners Luke Miller and Kate Levy. The girls game ...
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.
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...
EPA to probe civil-rights complaint over Baltimore’s trash incineration
The EPA said it will investigate a civil rights complaint against Baltimore alleging that Black and Hispanic communities in the city suffer disproportionate health impacts from a waste-to-energy plant that incinerates trash.
Guilty verdict in murder of Israeli man visiting for wedding in Baltimore
Baltimore (WBFF) — A jury has convicted 19-year-old William Holloman, the fourth suspect in the killing of 31-year-old Efraim Gordon--who's from Israel and was visiting Baltimore for a family wedding when he was gunned down. Holloman's three-day trial started Monday--went to the jury Wednesday afternoon. Jurors returned Thursday for...
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