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Groups demonstrate in downtown Baltimore against investing in gas infrastructure
A coalition of groups demonstrated Thursday in downtown Baltimore over gas. The coalition, including members of CASA, the Climate Action Network and the Maryland PIRG Foundation, called on Maryland's utilities to stop investing in gas infrastructure. A report from the Office of the People's Counsel found gas utility spending increased...
Men's Basketball MAAC Schedule Released
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 25, 2024) – Mount St. Mary's men's basketball received its slate of 20 conference games for the 2024-25 season, in conjunction with the release of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) schedule on Thursday. The list of opponents and dates is available on the Mount's website.
Body found at Dolfield Avenue alley in Northwest Baltimore, police say
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Police say a body was found in an alleyway off of Dolfield Ave early Thursday morning. At approximately 1:23 a.m., Northwest Baltimore patrol officers responded to the 3400 block of Dolfield Avenue, in the rear, for a report of a person lying in the street.
‘I left $300 in my cart and walked out,’ fumes Walmart customer left seething over store’s bag policy
A WALMART customer was furious after completing her shopping trip and being confronted with the retailer's bag policy at checkout. She ultimately ditched her hundreds of dollars in groceries and bashed the retailer on social media. The shopper vented her frustrations on X, calling out the Walmart in Easton, Maryland...
Historic First: African-American Woman Buys Entire Baltimore Waterfront Block
Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew, CEO of Root Branch Media Group, acquired an entire block in Baltimore. Root Branch Media Group’s CEO, Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew has acquired an entire block in Baltimore to house her media hub in one building. Pettigrew’s landmark purchase establishes her as the first African-American woman in Maryland to own a waterfront block.
Anne Arundel County Executive Pittman Signs Region Rezoning Bill But Vetoes Parts
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman signed legislation today enacting comprehensive zoning reflecting the County’s Region 4 Plan, created through the Plan2040 process. The region includes all or parts of Arnold, Cape St. Claire, Broadneck, Gibson Island, Pasadena, and Severna Park. County Executive Pittman also...
City bill would position Baltimore for Key Bridge financial restitution
BALTIMORE — On Monday night, the Baltimore City Council put forth a bill to prime Baltimore for potential economic recompense following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March. “[The bill] provides the city the opportunity to pursue actions moving forward, for the best interests of Baltimore,” Nick Mosby,...
2024 Paris Olympics athlete profile: Jessica Stevens | Trampoline
Ellicott City-native Jessica Stevens is a synchronized trampoline gymnast who has medaled in international competitions and now has her sights on gold in her Olympic debut. “I’m really proud of where I am right now,” Stevens told Maryland Today. “I really want to get to the Olympics, but you also have to enjoy the journey.”
Actor Kevin Spacey's Baltimore waterfront home set for Thursday auction
BALTIMORE - The multi-million dollar Baltimore home of award-winning actor Kevin Spacey is set to go up for auction Thursday morning.The waterfront home in the gated Harborview community, valued at $5.65 million, will go public outside of the Baltimore Circuit County, according to our media partner at The Baltimore Banner. A debt collection firm has been trying to foreclose on Spacey's home and sell the house for more than two years but the two previously scheduled auctions were canceled.The auction house is suggesting an opening bid at $1.5 million with a $100,000 deposit.Spacey, who has been living in the Baltimore waterfront...
Desmond Gardner Convicted Of Murdering Maryland Father
Parris Harris, 19, has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of Desmond Gardner in January 2023 following a three-day trial earlier this month. According to prosecutors, on Jan. 26, 2023, Gardner was ambushed by three people - including Harris - who fired more than 20 shots at him in the 3400 block of Spelman Road in the Cherry Hill neighborhood.
CollegeBound, FOX45 celebrate over 800 soon-to-be college students at luncheon
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — CollegeBound and FOX45 News celebrated over 800 soon-to-be-college students during its 36th annual CollegeBound Scholars Luncheon on Thursday. The program helps Baltimore City Public Schools students with financial aid, scholarships, mentoring, advising, and other resources. FOX45 Morning News Anchor Patrice Sanders emceed the celebration. Mayor...
Orioles should be out of Garret Crochet sweepstakes thanks to outrageous stipulation
On Thursday morning, Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported that White Sox lefty Garrett Crochet plans to remain in a starting role throughout the rest of the season. There had been talk about him potentially moving to the bullpen thanks to concerns about blowing past his previous innings total, but Crochet put those rumors to bed.
Orioles pitcher Cionel Perez amazingly caught teammate Connor Norby’s HR in his hat while sitting in the bullpen
It’s one thing for your baseball team to lay down an early afternoon whooping. It’s another thing entirely for you to flex about it the coolest way possible, just like the Baltimore Orioles. With Baltimore beating the Miami Marlins down on the road Thursday, second baseman Connor Norby...
Two-Time Pro Bowler Holding Out, Ravens Could Be Favorites
Two-time Pro Bowler linebacker Haason Reddick is holding out from training camp but the Baltimore Ravens could be favorites to sign him. According to a report, Reddick is making his stance clear to receive a new contract, so he isn’t reporting to camp due to their dispute. It wasn’t too long before the Jets made a move to trade for the star pass rusher from the Eagles, he has one last year on his contract but he’s eager to receive an extension. Reddick is digging heels in this situation and it doesn’t look like it’ll be a good one, it shouldn’t surprise anyone if he ends up on another roster.
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