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Sol Oaxaca and Ruxton Mercantile are coming to The Village of Cross Keys
Caves Valley Partners has signed leases with Sol Oaxaca, a popular family-oriented Mexican restaurant in Bel Air, and Ruxton Mercantile, a modern general store featuring a collection of upscale offerings, to round out its mix of retail, service and food and beverage offerings at The Village of Cross Keys. Sol...
Local pastor on adding transparency to Baltimore's citation docket
Baltimore City Councilman Kristerfer Burnett has proposed a new bill which create more transparency surrounding the enforcement of City State's Attorney Ivan Bates' Citation Docket initiative. The legislation would require the State's Attorney's office, Baltimore Police and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), to report to the...
Plastic Bags Banned in Annapolis, Drive-Thrus May Be Next
The Annapolis City Council has passed legislation banning the use of plastic bags in most businesses, a move that does not quite align with a new Anne Arundel County law The bill, sponsored by Alderman Rob Savidge of Ward 7, was approved by a 7-1 vote and will take effect on January 22, 2025. Under this new law, grocery stores and other retailers will no longer provide free plastic bags, offering paper bags for 10 cents each instead. Exemptions include farmers markets, businesses providing fresh flowers, dry cleaners, pharmacies, and bulk items such as vegetables, nuts, and seafood. Alderman DaJuan Gay of Ward 6, the sole “no” vote, had proposed an amendment to exempt low-income residents, but it was defeated 5-3.
Bridge rebuild secures environmental approvals
The Maryland Transportation Authority and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration Tuesday received key federal environmental approvals for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge between Baltimore and Dundalk. The Federal Highway Administration has issued a categorical exclusion classification and National Environmental Policy Act approval for the Interstate 695 Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project. The federal agency determined that because the replacement Key Bridge will be...
Tips for reducing water use during a drought
Maryland Department of the Environment officials are urging residents and businesses in Western Maryland to voluntarily reduce their use of water after the department issued a drought watch Tuesday for the area. The environmental department (MDE) also shared several tips for conserving water. Some of the advice are things people can do right now, while others might require an investment. ...
Maryland Department of the Environment issues drought watch for Western Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a drought watch on Tuesday for Western Maryland, including Washington County. State environment officials are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water usage. ...
Another Winner! Tiki Lee’s Shootout On The River Earns High Praise
Now in its fourth year, the Tiki Lee’s Shootout On The River in Maryland is no longer a new kid on the block. So between the mainstays such as performance boat aficionados David Landsman, who has attended all four events hosted by the Sparrows Point establishment, and Andy Imhof, who is now the three-time defending Fastest On The River award winner after reaching 158 mph in his Teasers Skater Powerboats catamaran, and a plethora of first-time participants, it’s no surprise the event is becoming one of the most anticipated events of the season.
York's Traditions Bank to be acquired by Gettysburg-based ACNB
York-based Traditions Bank, which was founded in 2002 as a community bank, will been acquired next year by ACNB, a Gettysburg-based bank that dates to before the Civil War, according to a news release. The all-stock deal is described as a "strategic acquisition" that "will result in a premier community bank that is...
Ceiling tiles in need of replacing throughout facility: York County restaurant inspections, July 23, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Aldi #089, 391 Eisenhower Dr. Hanover, July 9. Pass. No violations. Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, 690 York Rd. York Haven, July 9. Pass. Facility does not have written procedures for employees to follow...
$6,000 reward offered for information in deadly Baltimore stabbing
Baltimore police are offering a $6,000 reward for information about a deadly stabbing that occurred at the end of June. Police are looking for any information relating to the fatal stabbing of Antoine Grant in the 4000 block of Fairfax Road on June 29. Grant was originally said to have...
Baltimore Zionist District Launches Israel Connection Program for Local Teens
In response to the alarming rise of antisemitism globally, the Baltimore Zionist District is proud to announce the launch of its newest initiative, the BMore Israeli Program. This dynamic, year-long leadership program is specifically designed for Jewish teens entering 10th grade in the Baltimore area. The program aims to equip our youth with the tools and experiences necessary to develop a resilient Jewish identity by fostering a strong connection to Jewish heritage and the State of Israel.
ShotSpotter Alerts Officers to Western District Triple Shooting
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 23, at around 8:06 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 1700 block of McCulloh Street to investigate a ShotSpotter Alert and shortly after a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed a...
Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez, second baseman Jorge Mateo hurt on consecutive plays versus Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez and second baseman Jorge Mateo got hurt on consecutive plays in the third inning of a 6-3 loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Mateo collided with shortstop Gunnar Henderson as they dove to catch a grounder by Jesús...
Delaware funeral home cremated wrong body, tried passing off another to family: lawsuit
A Wilmington funeral home is accused in a lawsuit of accidentally cremating a person and presenting that person's family with the body of another man for burial. Roland Johnson Sr. died in January at the age of 93. He was born in Wilmington where he built a three-decade career with the DuPont Co.,...
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