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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
This week, the AFRO compiled a list of family-friendly events that are happening in the D.M.V. area ranging from festivals, movie nights, and networking opportunities. Take a look below to see what’s happening near you!. Baltimore City. Rhythm and Reels. Come out this summer to the Baltimore parks for...
Man arrested after pulling out gun during argument in Glen Burnie
A man was arrested on Tuesday after pulling out a gun during an argument in Glen Burnie. The assault occurred in the unit block of Eugenia Avenue, according to police. “The investigation revealed that during an argument, a male withdrew a handgun and pointed it at several victims in the home,” reads the news release.
Spotlight on Temitope Akinbiola '24
Minoring in humanities, health and medicine behavioral and community health graduate Temitope Akinbiola is working to become a nurse practitioner. She will begin her masters for nursing in the fall at Johns Hopkins University. Akinbiola is passionate about helping communities in need and was awarded the Margaret W. Bridwell, which provided her financial support during her internship at African Women's Cancer Awareness Association, where she spent an entire semester working on community outreach and also learning the mechanics of working with a nonprofit organization.
Governor Moore Attends Inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps Member Commencement
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week attended the inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps member commencement. Together with member participants, Governor Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and members of the Moore-Miller Administration, City of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, members of the Maryland General Assembly, and host site partner representatives from across the state gathered to celebrate the milestone achievement.
Naked Maryland Man Arrested After Trying To Make Bank Deposit
A naked Maryland man has been arrested after trying to make a deposit at the bank. You are not allowed to do that. The incident happened at a Navy Federal Credit Union in Waldorf, Maryland. You can learn more about the story and check out his mugshot below. Naked Maryland...
25 Montgomery County lifeguard certifications stripped for improper training
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Improper training practices at a Montgomery County country club led to 25 lifeguard certifications being revoked, the American Red Cross confirmed. Wednesday night, 7News learned that the American Red Cross's Quality Assurance team launched an investigation on April 16, after concerns from a quality...
Carroll Hospital honors special furry friend after 7 years of helping patients
Anyone who’s been in the hospital knows it can be stressful, scary, and depressing. But, when a friendly face walks through the door, it can make all the difference even if it has a lot of fur. WBAL-TV attended a goodbye gathering for a special staff member at Carroll...
Festival with a ‘series of events’ to promote 150th Preakness Stakes
Horse racing in Maryland will soon get a $400 million infusion of public funds, and officials hope efforts to renovate Pimlico Race Course will coincide with a resurgence of its marquee event, the Preakness Stakes. Next year’s race, the 150th installment, will be preceded by a festival aimed at elevating the storied event’s status and bringing more out-of-towners to the Baltimore region. ...
July 18 Cooling Down With Spotty Showers And Maybe A Beach Thunderstorm
Baltimore hit 100ºF yesterday at BWI, which was not a record. However the stats for BWI now show 4 days in a row and a total of 6 days this year at or above 100ºF , AND 29 days total at or above 90ºF. Record Highs Recently...
Two Arrested with Loaded Firearms After Stolen Car Chase in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD—Two males were arrested in Baltimore’s Western District after a high-stakes vehicle chase on July 15. Members of Foxtrot were tracking a stolen vehicle traveling through the area. Patrol…
SUN: Police commissioner defends officer who pressed gun to restrained man’s head
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley on Thursday defended an officer who’s shown on body camera footage pressing a handgun against a 24-year-old man’s head while that man was restrained on the ground. Defense attorneys for Jaemaun Joyner, arrested in Baltimore’s Broadway East neighborhood this May, say police used...
Mom questions death of son in downtown Baltimore
BALTIMORE — When Trea Ellinger left a Baltimore drug rehab facility last summer, he assured his anxious mother that everything was fine. He had his medications and was planning to meet up with his girlfriend. By the following afternoon, he was dead — not from the violence his mom feared he might face, but because he didn’t survive an encounter with first responders in downtown Baltimore. Ellinger, 29, died after...
Scott, DHCD announces effort to establish first-ever “Comprehensive Housing Plan”
Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the City of Baltimore is working to create the City’s first-ever Comprehensive Housing Plan. The plan is led by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). It will “seek to outline a long-term vision for Baltimore’s approach to housing and policy and provide...
What’s missing from this Republican convention
Leaders of the state GOP, in a departure from anything I’ve ever experienced, have decided that all of the delegation’s events, and the delegates themselves, will be off-limits to the media. The party is only hurting itself. The post What’s missing from this Republican convention appeared first on Maryland Matters.
McClain Delaney leads Parrott in campaign contributions, spending, FEC data shows
April McClain Delaney, the Democratic nominee running to represent Maryland's 6th District in Congress, raised over a million dollars in connection with her campaign in the second quarter of 2024 — about 80% of which came from the candidate herself. According to quarterly campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Monday, McClain Delaney raised $1,034,297 ...
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