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Sinclair Announces 2024 Annual Diversity Scholarship Winners
BALTIMORE—Sinclair has awarded scholarships to 12 university students as a part of its annual Diversity Scholarship program.The annual Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship aims to invest in the future of the broadcast industry and help students from diverse backgrounds, who reflect Sinclair’s audiences nationwide, complete their education and pursue careers in journalism, digital storytelling, and marketing.“At Sinclair, our commitment to nurturing young talent and enhancing diversity in local media is unwavering. We proudly congratulate these outstanding students, whose unique perspectives and talents will undoubtedly enrich our media landscape,” said Sinclair president and CEO Chris Ripley.The scholarship has provided nearly $400,000 in tuition assistance since 2013. This year, a total of $56,000. was awarded to the following students: Kristen Bongco – San Jose State UniversityAlexa Bonilla – James Madison UniversityCarl Coridon – Villanova UniversityMadelin Morales – Texas State-San MarcosMarissa Orr – University of ArizonaCarrington Peavy – University of Missouri -ColumbiaTrinity Polk – Hampton UniversityAnnea Scales – Mississippi State UniversityJonathan Soco – Indiana UniversityNatalie Son – University of Southern CaliforniaCarrigan Woodson – University of South CarolinaKhenedi Wright – Tennessee State University
Counsel Give Opening Statements in Fatal Carjacking Case
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 22, a jury heard opening statements in an attempted carjacking case that resulted in the death of an Israeli man. William Holloman, 19, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, armed robbery, conspiracy to...
Baltimore's latest 90-day city service sprint makes progress filling 22K potholes
An intensified effort is underway to repair some of Baltimore's nearly 300-year-old infrastructure. Mayor Brandon Scott holds seasonal sprints to complete infrastructure work, and in this cycle, some 18,000 miles of roadway have been cleared of litter as just part of the progress made so far. "It's an improvement," said...
Memorial art exhibition for Jo Ulrich, ‘force of nature,’ at Gallery 1448
A memorial exhibition honoring the works of Jo Ulrich (1956 — 2023) will be on display at Gallery 1448 beginning on Aug 10. “Jo Ulrich: A Life Interrupted” will showcase the artist’s paintings as a tribute to her remarkable achievements and an acknowledgement of her struggles. Ulrich...
Pimlico Road Murder Co-Defendant’s Trial Postponed to Investigate Eyewitness
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 22, the jury trial for a co-defendant of a murder was postponed after a judge ruled that the defense had the right to investigate one of the prosecution’s eyewitnesses. Garry Morris, 24, is charged...
Baltimore archdiocese bankruptcy nears critical mediation phase following last-minute deal with insurers
The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case moved closer to the critical mediation phase Monday, as attorneys for the Catholic church, its insurance carriers and a committee of sex abuse survivors reached a tentative agreement on the terms for upcoming negotiations. The agreement is tentative because the lawyers still need their clients’ approval for a last-minute detail hashed out in the ...
Café Hon to be replaced by ‘The Duchess,’ a Western Pacific-inspired restaurant planned by Foreman Wolf
The space formerly occupied by Café Hon will reopen as “The Duchess,” a Western Pacific-inspired restaurant planned by the Foreman Wolf restaurant group led by Tony Foreman and Cindy Wolf. Foreman Wolf announced on Monday that The Duchess will be “an authentically-styled English pub that will feature...
From West Baltimore to Riyadh, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 makes his mark
Working on Saudi Arabia’s ambitious and transformational development plan, Al-Motaery hopes to make a difference. Uplifted by his participation in a Lafayette-sponsored economic and cultural revitalization project in West Baltimore, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 has landed a career in his home country, working with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s influential sovereign wealth fund.
Dispute Over Money Owed Leads to Fall Muder Trial
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled July 22 a man, who is accused of killing another man over money, for trial later this year. Michael Atkinson, 50, is charged with first-degree murder and possession...
Unsettled weather continues in Maryland through Thursday
BALTIMORE -- A very unsettled weather pattern will continue across the area throughout most of this week with periodic chances for showers and storms, and partly to mostly cloudy skies each day.Aside from the beneficial rainfall, the other positive is that it will not be nearly as hot as it was last week. Temperatures tonight will drop back into the lower 70s under a mostly cloudy sky with a continuation of chances for showers and storms, although the coverage should diminish after sunset through late tonight.Another wave of low pressure will approach the area from the southwest on Tuesday. Right now,...
Miss HBCU Teen, Little Miss HBCU pageants inspire girls of color to attend college
Girls who won a brand new pageant are setting their sights on college. As Ryann Garcia, Laila Lowery, and Mckenzey Jones walk around Morgan State University's campus, they dream about what it will be like to one day be a student at one of the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Baltimore-based organization provides mental health emergency funds and first aid training
The idea for the Mental Health Emergency Fund Inc. came to Jessica Smith as she was navigating her own mental health struggles. “I have anxiety and panic disorder, and so I knew that I needed a team of care providers to rally around me when I was going through a crisis time in my life,” she said. “When I was able to get through that hump, I decided that I wanted to create an organization to help others.”
Baltimore Police’s misconduct investigations still take too long, but quality is improving, monitor team says
The Baltimore Police Department has “markedly” improved the quality of its misconduct investigations, the consent decree monitoring team said in a new evaluation, but still has work to do to reach compliance in that area. The monitoring team graded the quality of the department’s misconduct investigations, finding 72% to be of very good or excellent quality, compared with 23% six years ago. ...
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Seven Life Terms for Triple Murder in Franklin County
Christopher Van Johnson, 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, received seven consecutive life sentences on July 17, 2024, for his involvement in the murders of three individuals on June 25, 2016, in Mercersburg, Franklin County. U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner also imposed concurrent 10, 20, and 30-year terms for related robbery, firearms, and conspiracy charges.
Theatre Review: ‘Jersey Boys’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
“Jersey Boys” is the mega-hit musical that tells the story of one of the most successful rock groups of the 60s, Frankie Valli and the Four Season. They went head to head with the Beatles with hit after hit— “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Walk Like A Man,” to name just a few. Their songs are as ubiquitous as ever—two commercials can currently be seen featuring Four Seasons songs. Valli is still—as prophetically cited in this 2005 musical—on the road performing at 90.
Mayor Scott, officials to hold news conference on expanding internet access
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott will join Sen. Chris Van Hollen and FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to highlight efforts to expand internet access for more Marylanders. Efforts are underway to expand internet access to more Marylanders. The FCC recently voted on a proposal allowing schools and libraries to expand the...
The popular OrchKids program continues to expand its reach to introduce music to Baltimore youth
A Baltimore Symphony Orchestra program continues to expand its reach to give Baltimore Youth access to critical musical programming. Founded in 2008, OrchKids has been a transformative force in music education in Baltimore in partnership with the Baltimore City Public School System. “The first thing on the chopping block- right?...
Last Week This Week: Stories You Need To Start Your Day (News From July 15-19)
Last week, we shared news about the closure of Hunting Ground in Hampden, upcoming concerts in August and September, and the Amazing Acro-Cats show at Creative Alliance. “After nearly 13 years, Hunting Ground is closing in Hampden“: Owners of Hunting Ground announced they are closing the popular boutique at 3649 Falls Road at the end of July and are holding one last sale.
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