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City and community leaders set to welcome students back to school following mass shooting
The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will welcome some Baltimore City elementary students back to the classroom on their first day of school Monday. It'll be the first day back for Dr. Bernard Harris Elementary students, about one week after a mass shooting left one dead and injured seven right next to their school building.
1st day of school for Baltimore City Schools
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore City students are waking up this morning ahead of the first day of school. Olivia Dance is outsideConneXions: A Community-Based Arts School, all this morning to give the latest updates on what the new school year looks like.
Ravens' Roquan Smith helps Baltimore students get ready for new year
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Roquan Smith visited a Baltimore City school on Sunday to make sure students are prepared for Monday's first day of school.Smith partnered with the Fund for Educational Excellence and Rob's Community Barbershop Foundation to provide school supplies and haircuts to 100 students from Hamilton Elementary/Middle School."I remember going back to school," said Smith, a two-time Pro Bowl player in his second full season with the Ravens. "It's an awesome feeling being out here with these kids and seeing them smile and be excited about going back to school."Students were given backpacks, binders,...
Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Monday in Baltimore area
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma,...
Auto parts stolen at several Rockville apartment complexes
One or more auto parts thieves hit several parking lots outside Rockville apartment complexes over the night between August 20 and 21, 2024. The properties impacted were all in the vicinity of Randolph Road. Parts were stolen from vehicles parked at the Village Square West and Lerner Oxford Square apartments, and at the Bethesda Park condominiums. Thieves are typically looking for airbags and catalytic converters. Police recommend installing a steering wheel device like The Club to discourage the former, and having your catalytic converter etched to ward off the latter.
Community Rallies to Support Family Grieving the Loss of Teenage Daughter
The Olney community is rallying to support the family of Athena Greco, a Sherwood High School student who tragically died on August 23rd. As of 11:30am, over $11,000 has been raised via GoFundMe to support Athena’s mother in covering “the cost of getting Athena back to Maryland, medical, funeral rent and bills as she will be off of work for sometime to take care of things.” Additional information, per the GoFundMe fundraiser can be seen below:
13-year-old assaulted, robbed of bike on B&A trail near Marley Station Mall
Glen Burnie (WBFF) — A 13-year-old was robbed of his bike last Friday night in Glen Burnie, according to police. Officials say on August 23 around 8:45 p.m., officers went to the B&A trail near Marley Station Mall for a strong-arm robbery. The 13-year-old victim told officers that he...
Signage installed at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Rockville
The sign is up at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, which is expected to open by the end of summer 2024 at Federal Plaza in Rockville. Kura is splitting the former Chuy's space with Torchy's Tacos. Asked for an update, a Torchy's spokesperson says only that they are still scheduled for a fall 2024 opening; there is still not an official opening date on the calendar. The windows at Kura remain covered, so we can't yet get a sneak peek at the progress inside, which is to include sushi conveyor belts and KuraBot robots.
‘Annapolis Songwriters Festival’ Returns September 12-15, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The 3rd Annapolis Songwriters Festival will be held September 12 to 15, 2024 at venues around Annapolis, including historic City Dock. The four-day event will feature nationally-known and acclaimed singers and songwriters at ticketed events as well as free music showcases. The event is modeled after the renowned Key West Songwriters Festival, in its 29th year in 2025.
British car maker to establish $8M facility in Virginia
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A British car manufacturer has rolled out plans to establish a new facility in Virginia. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that RBW Sports & Classics is gearing up to build an $8 million facility at Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Celebration of life for Lawrence A. Davies Jr.
A visitation will be held in the Fredericksburg City Council Chambers (Hanover entrance) of City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, to honor the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies Jr.’s civic service. An additional visitation will be held at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne Street, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. which will be live-streamed to Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), 801 Sophia Street. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with a repast afterward at Shiloh Old Site.
2 adults found dead in home while 4 children unharmed: Md. police
Frederick County Police are investigating the deaths of two adults in New Market after deputies responded to a home for reports of a shooting Sunday morning, according to a news release from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Around 7 a.m., police responded to the 7000 block of Mandalong Court...
Bowie Police add cameras to some stop signs for new school year
BOWIE, Md. — Bowie Police want to remind drivers to slow down and obey stop signs as the new school year begins in Prince George's County. The police department just launched a one-month demonstration program featuring stop sign cameras at key intersections in the city. For the next month, stop sign cameras will be operational at two or more of the following intersections:
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