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Padilla Secures $200 Million to Bolster LA Transportation Infrastructure Ahead of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured an initial $200 million to establish a bus leasing program, regional traffic management systems, and dedicated bus lanes ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the funding in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025. The Senate appropriations bill will now be reconciled with the House’s version before a final version can be enacted. The Senator traveled on a presidential delegation to Paris this week for the opening ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
LMI Receives $55M CMS Contract for Medicare Shared Savings Program Support; Zaki Saleh Quoted
LMI has entered into a five-year, $55 million contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide development and implementation support for the Medicare Shared Savings Program with the aim of increasing the engagement of accountable care organizations. LMI said Thursday that under the contract, it will help...
Forecasters Warn of Potential Travel Disruptions and Power Outages in DMV Region due to Thunderstorms
AccuWeather forecasts thunderstorms on July 25 throughout the I-95 corridor, with “the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England.”. “The major metro areas of Washington, DC, and Baltimore are currently in the zone where...
Gary Courtney Stewart Wanted For Assaulting Woman In MD
An alert has been issued by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as they attempt to locate a wanted man from DC who allegedly assaulted a woman. Officers were called at around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 to the 2300 block of Alava Court in Waldorf, where there was an assault investigation involving 50-year-old Gary Courtney Stewart, who was able to flee the area before they arrived.
Crime-fighting robots showcased at church in Baltimore can assist police and people in danger
A policing robot could be coming to a community near you. X9 Intelligence showcased the crime-fighting robots Friday morning at Northside Baptist Church of Baltimore. The Knightscope robots are cutting-edge security robots that can help municipalities in a number of ways. The robots are for detecting and mitigating crime, and...
New data shows Baltimore juvenile crime rates soar over 200% in three years
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Disturbing new data from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s office shows juvenile crime is still skyrocketing across the city. Compared to this time in 2022, 191 juveniles faced criminal charges. In 2023, that grew to 304, and in 2024 to 590 -- a 208% rise in overall juvenile crime in the last three years.
16-Year-Old Defendant Accepts Plea Deal for Kentucky Avenue Murder
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant accepted a plea agreement before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yolanda A. Tanner for a 2022 murder on July 26,. Costello Simms, 16, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count...
Edlynne Road Murder Defendant Guilty of Weapons Offenses, Jury Decides
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A jury reached a verdict on July 18 for a 32-year-old murder defendant in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Kyle Cooper was charged with first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony violent crime, attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault,...
Final suspect convicted of murdering Efraim Gordon in 2021
BALTIMORE -- A long, painful saga is coming to a close for the family of Efraim Gordon, an Israeli man murdered in a robbery in 2021."It was a praise to God, thanking him for bringing us to this moment," Gordon's cousin Sara Marshall said.The last of four suspects charged in Gordon's murder was convicted of first-degree murder on Thursday, William Holloman, 19."I truly believe that Efraim is happy that there is justice," Sara said after the verdict.Gordon was shot in a carjacking in front of his family's home in Northwest Baltimore just after midnight on May 3, 2021. The Israel native...
Football Player Capsules: Dylan Gooden
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: Gooden was a four-star recruit out of Wilde Lake (Columbia, Md.) in the 2023 class. The son of MLB All-Star Doc Gooden, Dylan Gooden was at Good Counsel (Olney, Md.
Nonprofit awarded $39 million for forest management across South Carolina’s coastal plain
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The South Carolina branch of a national nonprofit has received a multi-million grant for a forest management project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced Friday that it was awarded $200 million to support projects designed to reduce carbon emissions in four states — South Carolina, Maryland, […]
Walmart and Aldi Produce Pulled Due to Listeria Concerns
Due to possible listeria concerns, officials have recalled several types of produce (including):. According to a recent Patch article, the FDA says the produce was "sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12." "According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut,...
Celebration of life for Maryland football players killed in crash
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Thousands were expected to attend a celebration of life service for two of three high school football players killed in a crash earlier this month. Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel and A.J. Lytton died after another driver hit the car they were in, sending them off the road on July 6.
Big 26 Baseball Classic pitting Pa. vs. Maryland lands at FNB Field
Pennsylvania is hoping to regain an advantage over Maryland Friday as the Big 26 Baseball Classic opens at FNB Field, the home of the Harrisburg Senators. The All-Star showcase, featuring prep standouts in the Class of 2025 and ‘26, is operated by the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Event Authority.
Hyundai owners can update software, get free steering locks at anti-theft event
Montgomery County police and Hyundai Motor America are teaming up for another clinic for Hyundai owners to receive an anti-theft software upgrade and a steering wheel lock to help prevent their cars from being stolen. The clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3...
7Salutes: Local volunteers make Honor Flights trips memorable
WASHINGTON (7News) — Since 2005, the Honor Flight Network has provided nearly 300,000 of our nation’s heroes with an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. But the monuments aren’t the only significant sights they encounter, countless unsung heroes make these journeys memorable. From the moment they touch...
MCPS Hosts Back-to-School Fair on Aug. 24
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host the annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton mall. MCPS invites students and their families to kick off the new school year by attending the fair to learn about the school system and county programs and services, while enjoying family-friendly activities, entertainment, live music, entertainment, activities and giveaways. Students who need immunizations may receive them at the clinic.
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