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Maryland Weather: Fabulous Friday with warm & muggy weekend
BALTIMORE -- Expect humidity levels to drop with partial clearing tonight. A fabulous Friday before weekend humidity returns. A cold front continues to gradually push to the south of our area. Humidity levels have come down significantly and will continue to drop tonight into tomorrow. With a partly cloudy sky tonight, temperatures will fall into the middle 60s. Friday will be a phenomenal weather day with mostly sunny conditions and low humidity. The best weather day that we've seen in weeks! With plenty of sunshine and low humidity Friday will be a fabulous outdoor day across the entire state of Maryland....
Suspect in murder of Pava LaPere trys to suppress statement to police
A judge on Thursday denied a motion by lawyers for the man accused of killing Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere, who tried to suppress a statement he gave to police the night he was arrested. I PDF: Charging Docs on Billingsley into LaPere murder. Jason Billingsley faces multiple charges in...
Deadline nearing for Curtis Bay residents impacted by 2021 coal explosion
BALTIMORE - The window for Curtis Bay residents to apply for a portion of settlement funds from a 2021 coal terminal explosion closes on Thursday, July 18.Those who lived in the impacted area at the time of the December incident can apply to receive a portion of the funds from a $1.75 million class action lawsuit settlement. The explosion happened in the North Reclaim Tunnel. No one was injured in the explosion but the community was covered in coal dust.CSX said the explosion was caused by a build up of methane.The settlement defines the affected area where people who lived near the...
Veterans Appreciation In Frederick Is This Saturday
Frederick, Md (KM) It’s a chance for residents to thank local veterans for their service. Frederick County Government and other organizations are hosting a Veterans Appreciation Day event on Saturday, July 20th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Prospect Center at 585 Himes Avenue in Frederick. .
Group that helps people find jobs, other services opens new location in Baltimore
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Wednesday for a new location for a group that is helping people in Baltimore get services they may need to get their lives back together. S.O.N.S. of Phoenix’s new location is located in the 1500 block of East Fayette Street. The business will offer full resources to help people find jobs, get their GED and other services.
Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
Thousands of potatoes were lost to disease in 2016, impacting businesses like Herr's, and researches now know what caused it. Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. Like hundreds...
Odenton residents vent concerns over new "Two Rivers" development in their rural community
BALTIMORE - Residents in Odenton are concerned about a new development they say is disrupting their rural way of life. For more than a decade, residents have watched the development of "Two Rivers," a master-planned community, behind their properties.The community is spread across more than 1,400 acres with more than 2,000 homes, including 1,200 single-family homes and 800 homes for people 55 and older.Community members addressed their issues while developers explained their plans during a meeting on Wednesday at the Crofton Library.Jim Holman, who lives in the community, says the new development will fracture the quiet rural lifestyle that comes with...
The Good News - Return to the Cities
Population patterns are shifting to relocate back inside of cities across the nation. The GOOD News is that the U.S. Census Bureau has confirmed that cities in the Northeast and Midwest are now experiencing a rebound in population growth. The return to inner-city living is transforming how city planners and managers are preparing for the increased growth of populations.
Tractor-trailer overturns, leaks fuel on I-95
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95. The crash was reported at around 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the Express Toll Lane along southbound I-95 near I-695. A passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer were involved in the crash. The...
Fire Investigation Leads To Discovery Of Body Inside Taneytown Home: Sheriff (Developing)
Shortly after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, fire crews were called to a residence in the 2100 block of Trevanion Road in Taneytown to check on reports of the smell of smoke in the area. According to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, crews found evidence of a previous fire,...
Man accuses Baltimore police of using excessive force during arrest
A Baltimore man is alleging excessive force against several Baltimore City police officers. It comes after the court case against him was dismissed. The police department said its Public Integrity Bureau’s Special Investigations Response Team began investigating immediately after the incident, and the internal investigation is ongoing. The arrest...
Local pastor on Safe Streets after BGF connections revealed in plea deal
On Wednesday, David Warren pleaded guilty in federal court to racketeering conspiracy, marking the latest Safe Streets indictment after six people in 2022. Warren pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy connected to the Black Guerilla Family gang, or BGF. Court documents reveal that Warren admitted to attending BGF meetings at a Safe Streets location and saying the site was used to stash guns and drugs.
Angel Reese’s NIL Value Is Flourishing In The WNBA
Celebrities often capitalize on their fame by working with brands to help market their products or services. Since 2021, student-athletes have been able to do the same through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. Through several endorsements, Baltimore’s own Angel Reese’s NIL value soared to $1.8 million, according to reports.
'Deeply Disappointing:' Sheriff's Deputy Indicted Following Forgery Investigation In Harford
Senior Deputy Shawn Forton, 40, who was assigned to the Harford County Detention Center, is facing charges following complaints from a member of the community about forgery, prompting an investigation into the officer. Investigators say that detectives spoke with a woman, who knew Forton away from his work with the...
Murder Defendant Claims Self-Defense Against Car Thieves
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A defense attorney claimed his client committed a killing in self-defense during a closing argument given in Baltimore City Circuit Court on July 16. Kyle Cooper, 32, is charged with eight counts including first-degree murder, firearm use...
Baltimore Police Searching for Woman Who Fled in Hospital Gown
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old D’Onikah Bailey, who was last seen running from a hospital. D’Onikah disappeared from the 2400 block of West Belvedere…
Orioles Slugger Responds After Scoring Winning Run in All-Star Game
The Baltimore Orioles were represented by five players in the 2024 MLB All-Star game. But it was Anthony Santander who won the game for the American League team. Baltimore’s veteran slugger hit a single off of Hunter Greene in the bottom of the fifth inning. Jarren Duran followed him up with a 413-foot blast to put the AL team up 5-3.
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