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7 Maryland Towns People Are Fleeing As Soon As Possible
Maryland, known for its picturesque Chesapeake Bay coastline, historical significance, and proximity to the nation’s capital, is a desirable place to live for many. However, like many other states, Maryland is facing population shifts, with some towns experiencing significant declines in residents. This article will examine seven Maryland towns...
Maryland Attorney General Announces Conviction of Maryland Man for Illegally Selling Handgun in Baltimore City; Defendant Was One of 10 Charged in Seizure of 18 Kilograms of Cocaine
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued the following news release on Wednesday, July 3, 2024:. “Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the guilty verdict of Tony Horne Jr., 43, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, on all charges, including the illegal possession and sale of a regulated firearm, relating to a long-term investigation into drug traffickers operating in and around areas in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City, Maryland.
Slideshow: Baltimore sets off fireworks over the Inner Harbor
Thousands of people swarmed to Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Thursday to celebrate our nation's Independence Day. Thousands of people swarmed to Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Thursday to celebrate our nation's Independence Day. Thousands of people swarmed to Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Thursday to celebrate our nation's Independence Day. Thousands of people swarmed to Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Thursday to celebrate our nation's Independence Day. Thousands of people swarmed to Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Thursday to celebrate our nation's Independence Day. ...
Former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby Permitted to Retain Law License During Appeal Process
The legal saga of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby took a turn as Maryland's highest court ruled that her law license will not be suspended while her convictions are being appealed. Despite having been convicted of perjury and mortgage fraud, Mosby won't have to give up her license to practice law. This decision was met with dissent from some justices, expressing their concern for the public's perception of the justice system, as reported by The Daily Item.
Baltimore City holds first Splash Fest Teen Pool Party of summer 2024
Dozens of teenagers crowded the Druid Hill Park Pool on Friday night for the first Splash Fest Teen Pool Party of the summer. "It's so important to provide our young people with things to do," said Noell Lugay, the city's assistant deputy mayor of human services. "We don't want to continue to say that, 'Oh, yes, you have curfew, you can't be these places, don't go here and there.' We're saying, 'We're opening up the city to you all,' and, we're saying that 'This is your city, too.'"
Lawsuit concerning rockfish limits still pending outcome
ROCK HALL — Rob Newberry, chair of Delmarva Fisheries Association recently provided an update to Kent County News on the progress of their lawsuit against the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). “We’re still moving forward,” he said, “slowly and surely.” They’re waiting to hear from Judge Richard D. Bennett of Maryland District Court for case 1:24-cv-00688, under Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights. ...
‘The dust is flying’ in East Baltimore’s Johnston Square
A renewed part of Baltimore is about to rise at the corner of Biddle Street and Greenmount Avenue. There’s a batch of heavy construction equipment standing ready on a cleared lot that will soon house new apartments and a branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library where one never existed. An official groundbreaking is a few days away for the Greenmount Park Apartments and the library. It’s a ...
BARCS air conditioning unit restored in animal rooms, following three-day hiatus
The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) announced Saturday night that air conditioning in their building has been partially restored. “On July Fourth, this area lost electricity and unfortunately that affected our building and our air conditioning units here at the shelter,” said BARCS Executive Director Jen Brause. “So, the animal rooms (did) not have air condition from the building unit itself.”
Evening Edition: Honoring The Star Spangled Banner
Both the U.S. national anthem and the flag that inspired the song are major legacies of the War of 1812 when the United States and its allies fought against the United Kingdom to preserve the young country. In September of 1814, British forces attacked Fort McHenry in Baltimore and failed. Watching the battle was Francis Scott Key who was so inspired by the defense of the city and a gigantic forty foot American flag draped over the garrison that he penned the lyrics to the nation’s national anthem. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Jennifer Jones, Curator and Project Director at the Smithsonian Museum’s Division of Military and Society, who takes us through the history of these symbols of the United States and how they are cared for. Click Here To Follow ‘The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition’
Plans for a Sheetz in Churchville pending approval by Harford officials
Plans for a Sheetz gas station and convenience store at the corner of Route 22 and Schucks Road in Churchville are awaiting approval by Harford County and state officials. The facility would replace the former Richard’s Fish and Crabs store that has sat empty since the business changed locations in 2021. The proposed Sheetz plans include a 6,139 square-foot convenience store with a drive-thru ...
Demolition activity underway on downtown Baltimore block where mixed-use Compass development is planned
Demolition activity is underway on the west side of downtown Baltimore, signaling potential progress in the redevelopment of a city-owned parcel once called the Superblock. A demolition crew has torn down two four-story buildings in the 200 block of West Fayette Street, part of a row of vacant commercial structures owned by the city and targeted for demolition to make way for one phase of a development called The Compass. The work began late last month, leaving the site filled with rubble.
Baltimore City pools open for summer 2024. Here are the hours
Baltimore pool lovers rejoice, the summer is here and the water is cold!. Park pools opened for the 2024 summer starting Memorial Day weekend, Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks officials told 11 News. Starting May 25, park pools opened for the summer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m....
'We just need it to keep going': Help needed to keep WWII Liberty Ship up and running
Stepping on board the S.S. John W. Brown, a World War II Liberty Ship, is like stepping onto a piece of history. “It’s one of the largest class of ships ever built," said Dick Sterne, an engine room volunteer on the John W. Brown and the Secretary of Project Liberty Ship. "It was built right here in Baltimore at the old Bethlehem-Fairfield Yards."
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