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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Marries Hana Pugh
Over this past weekend, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott married Hana Pugh in a surprise wedding for guests attending a family and friends get together at a garden in northeast Baltimore. Scott posted the updates to his X account, along with many gorgeous photos. Congratulations to Mayor Scott and his bride, Hana!
Maryland nursing home under historic oversight after state investigation
An investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit found evidence of substandard care at a nursing home in Ellicott City. Investigators said problems they found inside the facility showed the company was violating the law and defrauding taxpayers. The owner of the Ellicott City...
5 new ways to have fun at the Maryland State Fair
Corn dogs, horse racing and the bustling carnival midway are back, with other longtime favorites, for the 143rd Maryland State Fair, which opens at the Timonium Fairgrounds on Aug. 22 for three successive weekends. The fair, a Maryland mainstay since 1879, features foods, 4-H competition, farm exhibits and entertainment ranging from Ferris wheel rides to pig racing. Here are five events making ...
Baltimore County Schools see highest teaching staffing in recent years after about 250 vacant positions cut
Nearly 98% of Baltimore County Public Schools are fully staffed with teachers, the highest staffing level in recent years after more than 250 vacant positions were cut this fiscal year. Superintendent Myriam Rogers said the district has 126 vacancies as of Tuesday, slashed by more than half since this time last year. Amid a national teacher shortage, BCPS launched a hiring push featuring ...
Developer wants to build apartments, retail spaces, parks next to Lutherville Station
The controversial Lutherville Station project is seeking a new lease on life by doubling down on previous plans. Now, the developer wants to build additional new apartments and create retail space and parks near the light rail station on Ridgely Road. The developer is pushing for a designation as a...
Baltimore County lane closures announced for August 16 – 23
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area.
Dundalk's American Legion running out of money and people
Some see the American Legion, an organization for veterans, as nothing more than a place for old people to get together, drink and tell war stories. “That’s the furthest thing from us,” said Mark Phoebus, the bar and lounge manager at Dundalk’s American Legion branch. Its actual purpose, he said, is to support veterans and help the community — the $2 beers at the bar just help pay the bills...
Baltimore County facing potential legal action after firefighter’s settlement
A Towson law firm is preparing to represent Baltimore County firefighters who believe they have not been properly notified of a deadline to transfer service credits from other jurisdictions, following The Baltimore Sun’s reporting that the county paid a secret settlement to a firefighter who is the brother of County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s friend. The firefighter had started asking in ...
Bubala Indoor Playground to Reopen in Perry Hall
Bubala Indoor Playground in Perry Hall opened in late July but had to temporarily close after some maintenance issues. The indoor play ground is located in the Perry Hall Shopping Center and announced it will reopen next week. “Let’s try this again…We are opening to the public on Monday August...
Baltimore County officials work to reverse years of rec and parks neglect
Former Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins, joined by other officials, cuts the ribbon on the Middle River RAC. It’s been ten years since Baltimore County built a new recreation center. Until now. A $12 million rec center opened last week in Middle River and officials said there’s more to...
Aviation-themed rec center opens in Middle River
Baltimore County recently debuted its newest recreation activity center in Middle River in a special ceremony that attracted county leaders, community members and stakeholders. The unique aeronautics-themed community center, located at 9700 Community Drive, will offer recreational opportunities for all ages. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joined county recreation and parks leaders, and additional state and local officials to celebrate the opening of Middle River Recreation Activity Center (RAC) on...
Man Incompetent to Stand Trial After ‘Interesting Statements’
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A man claiming to be a member of the famed “Jackson Five” singing group was found incompetent to stand trial in Baltimore City Circuit Court on Aug. 14. Reginald Benbow, 61, is charged with possessing...
Councilman Marks: Nottingham Middle School helps eliminate overcrowding
The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks…. This fall, we will celebrate the opening of the first new middle school in a half-century. Nottingham Middle School is located at 5210 King Avenue. The $100 million school is one of the largest and most sophisticated schools in Baltimore County, designed to accommodate more than 1,400 students from throughout northeastern Baltimore County, including Rosedale, White Marsh, Fullerton, and parts of Perry Hall.
People power vs. electric power in feud over proposed transmission project
Since the start of summer, opposition to the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project has spread like wildfire in Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties - and that's before there are even firm plans for the proposed 70-mile power line.
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