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Two WBAL-TV employees are headed to Paris Olympics
WBAL-TV anchor Jason Newton and photographer Bridget McGeady are headed to Paris. The two are going with Hearst Television to cover the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Newton was joined by members of his family, Mayor Brandon Scott and members of the Dulaney High School cheer team at the end of the show.
Baltimore mothers voice fears after shooting near children's park
Two southwest Baltimore mothers spoke with FOX45 the day after a 20-year-old man was shot and killed at the Westside Shopping Center. The shooting took place around 5:45 Tuesday evening, just across the street from Catherine Street Park, where both mothers bring the kids to cool off in the sprinklers.
New commander takes charge at OTC
At a ceremony July 1 at U.S. Army Operational Test Command headquarters, Brig. Gen. Shannon-Mikal Lucas assumed command of OTC. As the commander of OTC, Lucas is charged with testing all new and modernized Army equipment systems. He said he is honored to serve Soldiers. “OTC will continue to provide...
Neighbors appeal court ruling that North Roland Park senior living community may proceed
The developer that wants to build a $25 million senior living community in North Roland Park has hit another speed bump. More than a month after the Appellate Court of Maryland determined that Baltimore’s zoning board acted properly when it ruled in 2022 that a Mississippi-based developer may construct a three-story assisted living facility near the intersection of Falls Road and Northern Parkway, neighboring property owners Margaret and Hunter Cochrane have appealed the decision in the Supreme Court of Maryland.
Ravens, Panthers Free Agent Target: “I’m Still A Starter In This League”
Cornerback Stephon Gilmore might just be the best player left on the free agent market, and the two-time All-Pro won’t settle for a deal that doesn’t reflect his value on the football field. At the peak of his powers, the former first-round pick was the best cornerback in the game, helping the Patriots win the Super Bowl in 2018 before winning Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2019. While he has slowed down a bit since those days, he remains an effective starter. Playing on a strong Cowboys defense, Gilmore finished the season with a 71.2 PFF grade, the 35th-best mark out of 127 eligible players.
Former Orioles' top prospect on the move ahead of trade deadline
When the Orioles selected prep pitcher Hunter Harvey with the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 draft, they saw the right-hander with a big-league pedigree as a key piece of the future. A late-night deal on the eve of draft day proved that Harvey still has first-round value, if not in the way the Orioles’ envisioned.
Howard’s new age-friendly fitness lot creates accessible exercise space for seniors
Bill Roche pedaled a blue stationary bike in Centennial Park North on a recent sunny afternoon. Around him sat nine other blue workout machines, tucked between tennis courts, racquetball courts and a parking lot. The bike he was using is one of 10 workout machines that have been added to the park’s age-friendly fitness lot, unveiled by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball earlier this summer. ...
Rolando 'Roly' Balcazar Jr. Killed In MD Motorcycle Crash
On Saturday, July 13, Germantown resident Rolando "Roly" Balcazar, Jr. was killed in what was described as "a tragic accident" while riding his motorcycle, leaving behind his loving family and children. Following his death, the community has rallied around his loved ones as they continue to grip with his unexpected...
Medicaid, child care spending add to state’s looming fiscal woes
Maryland faces nearly $1 billion in projected budget deficits driven by as much as $800 million in projected Medicaid shortfalls over two years. The post Medicaid, child care spending add to state’s looming fiscal woes appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Applications Now Open for 2024 Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery
Annapolis, MD - Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31. The 2024 bear hunt...
Three more heat-related deaths reported in Maryland, including two in Baltimore
BALTIMORE - Maryland is reporting three more heat-related deaths, including two in Baltimore City.According to state data, there have been nine heat-related deaths this summer, which is the same amount as in 2023.Temperatures reached 100 degrees for four straight days -- from Sunday to Wednesday -- for the first time since 1930.Three of Maryland's heat-related deaths happened in Baltimore, four in Prince George's County, one in Anne Arundel County and one in Kent County.Overall, four of those deaths were between the ages of 45 and 64, and the other five were older than 65 years old.State data shows there were 21 heat-related deaths in Maryland in 2019, 21 in 2020, 16 in 2021, five in 2022 and nine in 2023.Dr. Clifford Mitchell, with the Maryland Department of Health, says when it comes to the sweltering sun, everyone needs to stay hydrated and stay cool."You can have a weak heart rate, you can have confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness, those are all signs of potentially life-threatening heat exhaustion or heat stroke," Mitchell said.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Update Wednesday July 17
The heat wave is about to break. After four days in a row at or over 100ºF (in Baltimore), a strong cold front is gaining intensity in a hurry this afternoon into the evening. There are no promises, but I can state this with proof below: The models have...
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