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Baltimore Community Lending Becomes Capital Access Manager for KIVA
Your browser does not support the audio element. Baltimore, MD, July 1, 2024—Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) announced becoming the Capital Access Manager for KIVA’s new hub, which will be located at the new headquarters at 309 N. Calvert St. Baltimore, Maryland 21201, and is due to open in late 2024/early 2025.
Baltimore Inspector General visits Department of Public Works sites after report of poor conditions
Baltimore's Inspector General visited nine Department of Public Works sites on Tuesday. It followed an investigative report about poor working conditions at the Cherry Hill location. The report found the site did not have a working ice machine. Temperatures inside a cooling trailer reached 85 degrees, and locker rooms did...
Baltimore Police scramble with limited cops; citizens unaware, says ex-officer
As the city of Baltimore struggles to fill some 600 open positions, some officers question whether the remaining resources are enough to adequately protect the city. In the city's northeastern police district on Wednesday, two police officers were scheduled to patrol the afternoon shift. "The people in the city are...
FBI assisting investigation into man who attacked two women along C&O Canal
The FBI is helping the National Park Service investigate attacks against two women along the C&O Canal Towpath Trail in early March. Authorities believe the same man committed both attacks. The National Park Service is working with the FBI to identify the man, Christiana Hanson, a public affairs officer for the Park Service, said in a phone interview. The FBI Baltimore Press Office confirmed ...
Judge green lights Jason Billingsley's statement to police ahead of murder trial
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — A judge has denied a motion to suppress statements Jason Billingsley made to police during a recorded interview. Jason Billingsley is charged with the murder of Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere, as well as the attempted murder, rape, and arson case involving a couple days beforehand, back in September 2023.
Living on the fence line; how incinerators affect public health.
On May 28, the South Baltimore Community Land Trust (SBCLT), represented by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), filed a complaint on behalf of the residents in the southern Baltimore City where the Baltimore Refuse Energy Systems Company (BRESCO) is located. The complaint states the Baltimore...
Pimlico Terrace neighborhood residents host community walk with local officials
Neighbors in Northwest Baltimore shared their passion for uplifting their community Thursday by taking representatives from multiple state agencies on a neighborhood tour. The tour was designed to focus on the challenges they face and what they need to continue making improvements on. Residents of the Pimlico Terrace neighborhood said...
Baltimore Restaurant Week starts tomorrow featuring the city's best eateries
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Starting tomorrow, more than 65 restaurants are participating in Baltimore's Restaurant Week with more signing up every day. From July 19 through July 28, some of the city's best eateries will be offering seasonal dishes, specials, and other amazing deals. Prices start at just $15 for...
Meet Nancy Maina, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2024 Women of Distinction honorees daily from July 1 to Aug. 13. For additional McKnight’s Women of Distinction content, visit this page. Nancy Maina is a kind,...
Poe's Magic Theatre welcomes its newest member featuring thrilling escape acts
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Poe's Magic Theatre joined the Fox45 Morning News Team to welcome their newest magician: JT the Unstoppable. Vince Wilson the owner of Poe's Magic Theatre announces JT's addition to their lineup, showcasing JT's exhilarating escape acts and charismatic presence. JT is set to captivate audiences at...
Artscape 2024 to feature RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Naomi Smalls, fashion shows, more
Baltimore’s 40th Artscape festival, set to take place Aug. 2-4, will feature former RuPaul’s Drag Race competitor Naomi Smalls, fashion shows by emerging and professional designers, public art installations, and more. Artscape has been held nearly every year since its start in 1982, with the exception of 2020,...
Baltimore law enforcement credit group violence reduction strategy in latest drug takedown
Baltimore City’s public safety leaders — including officials from the state attorney’s office, the Baltimore Police Department and the mayor’s office — held a news conference on Thursday, announcing the takedown of a drug organization that operated in the Gay Street neighborhood of East Baltimore.
Gastroenterologist named to ACG Board
Raymond Cross, MD, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, was elected to the Board of Governors representing Maryland at the American College of Gastroenterology on July 18, according to a news release. Dr. Cross specializes in the evaluation and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, infectious colitis, celiac disease and chronic...
Baltimore has seen a surge in ballot questions backed by big money. Is the system broken?
In the last several election cycles, interest in Baltimore ballot questions has surged as citizens, often those with the most cash and sometimes living outside city limits, have realized the questions are a shortcut to enacting city laws. Citizens who gather enough signatures can send questions directly to their fellow voters for consideration. The process leapfrogs the middle-man of the ...
Carroll College launches pilot program for youth in juvenile justice system
Carroll Community College is opening its doors to young people in the criminal justice program. The college just launched a new pilot program called Justice System to Careers Initiative
Victim Who Lost an Eye in Shooting Testifies
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A partially blind shooting victim testified during a jury trial on July 18 in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Terrell Parker, 27, allegedly attempted to murder the victim in April 2023 on the 1700 block of Normal Avenue...
Baltimore Orioles' 2025 schedule has been released. Take a look at their opponents.
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles will open up next season in Toronto.The 2025 Major League Baseball schedules were released on Thursday. Each team will play every other team in baseball for at least one series.After a four-game series at the Toronto Blue Jays from March 27-30, the Orioles will host the Boston Red Sox on Monday, March 31, for their home opening at Camden Yards.The O's have home interleague games against Cincinnati, Washington, St. Louis, New York Mets, Miami, Colorado, Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh.They have road interleague games against Arizona, Washington, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia, San Francisco and San Diego. The Orioles will host 13 weekend series, including three against AL East rivals -- the Blue Jays (April 11-13), Rays (June 27-29) and Yankees (September 18-21).In addition, there will be three home games on holidays -- Easter Sunday (April 20 vs. Cincinnati), Memorial Day (May 26 vs. St. Louis) and Father's Day (June 15 vs. Los Angeles Angels).The Orioles (58-38) enter the second half of this season with a one-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East.
Trial Begins for Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Drunken Dispute
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Jurors heard opening statements on July 18 for a case in which the defendant admitted to a shooting, but argued he felt threatened and acted impulsively while under the heavy influence of alcohol. Deon Hudson, 29, is...
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