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New apartment community for adults with disabilities, families, older adults coming to Howard County
A new community for adults with disabilities, families, and older adults is coming to Columbia. Patuxent Commons will be a new 76-unit affordable apartment community for adults with disabilities, older adults, and families at 6441 Freetown Road in Columbia. Construction is set to begin this month on the new housing...
City Union of Baltimore frustrated with working conditions at city agencies
When City Union of Baltimore President Antoinette saw the inspector general report outlining unsafe work conditions at Department of Public Works sites, it wasn't anything she hadn't seen before.
Contracts terminated: Baltimore business awaiting thousands in payments serves last meal to homeless
A Baltimore business owner whose company serves two city-run homeless shelters was owed about $278,000 in late or overdue payments. Six months after taking her story to 11 News Investigates, her contracts were terminated. Badia Shephard's business, Taste of Home, has provided some 900 meals daily to two city-funded homeless...
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Baltimore District commander moves to new role
Many in Baltimore became aware of the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers and Baltimore District Commander Col. Estee Pinchasin after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on March 26. However, the district dates back hundreds of years, and even constructed Fort McHenry. It now has a $4 billion budget, 7,000...
Little Miss Black US of A continues to inspire young girls with annual pageant
The Little Miss Black US of A pageant has returned to Maryland to inspire the next generation of young Black girls seeking to serve their communities. On July 26 to 27, the Hoff Theater, located on the campus of University of Maryland, will be full of poised young ladies and Black girl magic.
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...
Man convicted in killing of Israeli man visiting Baltimore in 2021
A man charged in the fatal shooting of an Israeli man who was visiting Baltimore in 2021 was convicted Thursday of murder, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office. William Holloman was found guilty Thursday in the fatal shooting of Efraim Gordon, prosecutors told 11 News. Baltimore...
Baltimore residents voice public safety concerns after several people were killed
After a stretch of violence in Baltimore, some residents said despite of a drop in homicides, they still don't feel safe in their communities. Some of the recent incidents include 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley who was found dead with gunshot wounds in a home in Baltimore’s McElderry Park neighborhood on Friday, July 19. There was also a triple shooting on July 20. Then, in another incident, 14-year-old Jasper Davis was killed in a shooting at the Mondawmin Metro Center.
Detective Says DNA on Knife Links Suspect to Murder
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A Baltimore Police Department (BPD) detective testified against a homicide defendant in Baltimore City Circuit Court on July 25. Alphonso Ward, 47, is charged with first-degree murder and possession of a deadly weapon with intent to injure...
Counsel Give Closing Arguments in Shooting That Left Victim Partially Blind
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The prosecution and defense wrapped up their cases by giving conflicting accounts as to what happened in the moments leading up to a man’s being shot in the face in closing arguments on July 19. Terrell...
SUN: How Baltimore’s old Memorial Stadium lives on
For history detectives who search around the Memorial Stadium site there are visible chunks of concrete, a brick or two and rebar west of third base. It’s a reminder of the Baltimore sports arena that served the Orioles, Colts and Ravens in a stretch of history that goes back to 1922.
Free movie night to celebrate completion of Ghost Rivers trail
The Ghost Rivers project is complete, and by way of celebration, the public is invited to a free outdoor screening of water-themed vintage 16mm films in Wyman Park Dell on Aug. 1 from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Bob Wagner and Teresa Duggan (hosts of Bob & Teresa’s 16mm...
Village of Cross Keys adds another restaurant, store
A Mexican restaurant will round out the food offerings available at the Village of Cross Keys. Sol Oaxaca, which has a spot in Bel Air, signed a lease to open in the North Baltimore retail center next spring, the center's developer Caves Valley Partners announced Wednesday. Ruxton Mercantile, a general store with upscale items, will also join the North Baltimore hub this fall.
CollegeBound, FOX45 celebrate over 800 soon-to-be college students at luncheon
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — CollegeBound and FOX45 News celebrated over 800 soon-to-be-college students during its 36th annual CollegeBound Scholars Luncheon on Thursday. The program helps Baltimore City Public Schools students with financial aid, scholarships, mentoring, advising, and other resources. FOX45 Morning News Anchor Patrice Sanders emceed the celebration. Mayor...
Baltimore Marching Ravens seek to donate instruments to school groups, community ensembles
The Baltimore Ravens seek to donate their band instruments to school groups and community ensembles. Baltimore's Marching Ravens pumps up the flock at every home game, and this season, the band will perform with new instruments. So, they're looking to donate their old instruments that the band has used since 1998.
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