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SP Gold Team Wins Co-Op Baseball Championship
Losing 5-2 in the top of the seventh inning, Severna Park's 15U Gold team was down to its last three outs in the Platinum Division Championship game of the 32-team Anne Arundel Co-Op Baseball League in late June. Mathew Marsella continued his clutch hitting over the season by starting off...
As funds surge to West Baltimore, Mondawmin may hold secrets to inclusive growth
On a sweltering day last summer, Maryland and Baltimore officials gathered at Coppin State University pledging change for West Baltimore. The state was directing more than $11 million toward the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), a state entity tasked with revitalizing the corridor from the 600 block near the Jones Falls Expressway to the 3200 block near Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. ...
Daniels Dam on the Patapsco River heading for removal: ‘The last piece of this puzzle’
With an influx of federal funding, engineers will begin studying and preparing for the removal of the Daniels Dam in Howard County — one of the last remaining blockages on the Patapsco River. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated $1.8 million in federal funding for the planning and permitting process to begin. The funding will go to American Rivers, a nonprofit ...
Medicaid, childcare get support in Maryland with $148M in state spending reductions
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.The Board of Public Works, which Moore chairs, made cuts across a variety of state agencies to address larger-than-expected demand for Medicaid and a state child care program. The board, which also includes Treasurer Dereck Davis and Comptroller Brooke Lierman, can cut up to 25% of the state's operating budget when the Legislature isn't in session."While it's...
Mixed Verdict Reached for Man Involved in Social Media Fight
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A 22-year-old man who became involved in a social media dispute among a group of women was found guilty of various firearm offenses on July 15, but acquitted on most other counts. Alonzo Lindsey was found guilty...
Port of Baltimore Terminal to Have $1.54B Impact, Study Finds
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. A containership terminal planned for Sparrows Point is expected to transform the state’s economy over a decade, generating more than 8,000 direct and Port of Baltimore-affiliated jobs and adding $1.54 billion a year in economic impact. Developers of...
Sharan Named Dundalk Police Precinct 12 Officer of the Month
Officer A. Sharan has been named Dundalk Police Precinct 12 Officer of the Month for May. Here is the official statement:. “During the month, he cleared several cases and recovered four firearms, three stolen. ” When responding to a search and seizure warrant, he located a controlled substance. During a...
Maryland Weather: Evening storms followed by a welcome break from the heat
BALTIMORE -- It's another very hot day across the area with temperatures topping out in the 90s for most locations. Heat index values through the afternoon will reach between 100 and 105 degrees for most areas, with portions of the Eastern Shore possibly reaching close to 110 degrees.A cold front will approach the area during the afternoon and evening hours, bringing a decent chance for showers and thunderstorms. A severe thunderstorm watch is in place until 10:00 p.m. for much of the state, including Baltimore, Baltimore County, Montgomery, Prince George's, Howard, Harford, and Caroline counties. Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil,...
Md. State Fair is hiring
Interested in being a part of putting on the Maryland State Fair for three big weekends this summer? Attend the Maryland State Fair Job Fair, on Tuesday, July 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall, to explore a variety of job opportunities during the Thursday, Aug. 22- Sunday, Aug. 25, Thursday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 8 run of the Maryland State Fair. ...
Hogan calls for ‘both sides’ to ditch ‘toxic’ rhetoric after Trump assassination attempt
SUITLAND, Maryland — Maryland Republican Senate hopeful Larry Hogan is looking to both political parties to turn down the heated rhetoric in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The “tragic incident,” as the former two-term centrist GOP governor described it, was fueled by “divisive rhetoric and angry, toxic politics” from […]
Maryland Weather | More Triple-Digit Temps Expected Before Cold Front Approaches
(Baltimore, MD) -- The heat wave appears to be close to breaking in the Baltimore area. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon and evening before a cold front moves through the area. Once the extreme heat...
Maryland opens 2024 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is accepting entries for the state’s annual six-day hunt. This year’s hunt is scheduled for Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Hunters can purchase applications for $15 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online, via a license agent, or by calling 866-344-8889 until Aug. […]
Luminis Health AAMC Recognized as Best Hospital in Maryland
Annapolis, MD - Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC), the premier healthcare institution in Annapolis for nearly 125 years, has been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. LHAAMC ranked No. 8 in Maryland and No. 6 in the Baltimore Metro Area. The hospital was recognized as a high performing hospital in eight specialties for common procedures, including cardiac care, cancer services, and orthopedics.
Collating equity in Maryland's 5th district
What began as a topic of conversation less than a decade ago, the Southern Maryland Equity in History Coalition has since expanded into a grand sum of 31 organizations working together to elevate the history of Black, Indigenous and other people of color across Southern Maryland. Although the local history of Black and Indigenous people in the region is referenced in books, members and organizers of the coalition have sought to make it more accessible through a comprehensive and easily searchable website. Their mission is...
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