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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...
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.,...
Maryland Democrats say there is "rush of energy" for likely presidential nominee Kamala Harris
BALTIMORE -- Maryland Democrats are galvanizing the vote in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, who made her first presidential campaign stop on Tuesday in Wisconsin. The state party says there is a new energy as it enters election season.Maryland's Democratic leadership say they are extremely excited moving into the party's convention in August."There has just been this release, this rush of energy, excitement," Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Ken Ulman said.In the days following the start of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, Democrats in Maryland rallied in support. The state party says the voting delegates for the Democratic Convention unanimously...
See all homes sold in York County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in York County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 86 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,804-square-foot home on Blymire Road in York Township that sold for $250,500.
Frederick Douglass Tunnel plans move forward with concerns from Baltimore residents
BALTIMORE -- Amtrak heard from residents Wednesday about plans to build the Frederick Douglass Tunnel, as community engagement efforts around the project continue.An in-person forum was held Wednesday evening at Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School in Baltimore. The tunnel will replace the 1.4-mile Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel, which connects Baltimore's Penn Station to MARC's West Baltimore Station, the oldest Amtrak-owned tunnel in operation along the Northeast Corridor. It's nearly 150 years old, according to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Amtrak states the existing tunnel is impacted by a variety of age-related issues including excessive water infiltration, a deteriorating structure and a sinking...
Women’s Lacrosse Team, Seven Student-Athletes Recognized for Academic Excellence
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 24, 2024) – Mount St. Mary's women's lacrosse earned a place on the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWCLA) Academic Honor Squad for their work in the classroom. Seven student-athletes were recognized for individual achievement on the Division I Honor Roll. According to the IWLCA website,...
Police Respond to North Potomac Street Shooting
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 24, at approximately 1:16 a.m., Southeast District patrol officers responded to a home on the 600 block of North Potomac Street for a report of a shooting. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located a...
Baltimore Police Arrest Two Teens in Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
Baltimore, Maryland – Early Tuesday morning, officers arrested two juveniles driving a stolen vehicle in the Central District. At approximately 1:08 a.m., officers patrolling the area received a call about…
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