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Shopping? Check out Summer Bucks and Local HoCo
Support small businesses in Howard County. That’s the message behind two new local campaigns announced July 2: Summer Bucks in Historic Ellicott City and Local HoCo, both designed to increase awareness of the benefits of shopping local for residents and visitors alike. Summer Bucks offers $10 vouchers for shoppers...
Schuchart Wins PA Speedweek Feature at Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 4, 2024) — Logan Schuchart won the feature event Thursday night during Pennsylvania Speedweek at Hagerstown Speedway. Schuchart, from Hanover, Pennsylvania, used the week off from World of Outlaws competition to secure his second victory during the Speedweek series. Troy Wagaman, Anthony Macri, Danny Dietrich, and Justin Whittall rounded out the top five.
Fugitive sought in street stabbing captured, agents say
WBFF (Hagerstown, MD) — Just one day after appearing on Maryland’s Most Wanted the fugitive wanted in connection to the stabbing of a man in Baltimore has been captured. According to the US Marshals Service Tyrone Price, 29, was arrested at a medical facility in Hagerstown, Maryland after someone recognized him on Maryland’s Most Wanted and contacted authorities.
Hundreds apply in first phase of Baltimore’s vacant housing program, but only 11 qualify
The first phase of a Baltimore program that aims to resurrect vacant homes by selling them to prospective homeowners for $1 drew applications from 459 city residents - only 11 of whom ended up qualifying. The post Hundreds apply in first phase of Baltimore’s vacant housing program, but only 11 qualify appeared first on Maryland Matters.
United by tragedy, 2 brothers find connection, positivity after 300 miles on bicycles
Brothers John and Jeff Kinney returned last month from a more than 300-mile trek by bicycle between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Why would two men over 60 brave such an arduous journey? To honor their mother, 87-year-old Beverly Kinney, who was supposed to make the trip herself before she was tragically killed. ...
MCB Unveils ‘The Enolia,’ Morgan State’s Newest Student Housing Development
MCB Real Estate, a local investment management firm, recently celebrated the renaming of one of its most notable development projects in Baltimore City. “The Enolia” will accommodate more than 450 students, fulfilling a much-needed Morgan State University (MSU) student housing demand. MCB Real Estate, a local investment management...
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. ...
Baltimore Business Offers to Sell Watches Using Pieces of Collapsed Bridge
A watchmaking business in Baltimore recently acquired a portion of scrap metal that was once the Francis Scott Key Bridge to keep its memory alive. Small Business Trends reported that Alan Tsao, founder of local watch brand Tsao Baltimore, purchased parts of the bridge to make watches, reflecting his business vision of incorporating his love for the city into his timepieces.
Baltimore misses tech grant but remains hopeful
Baltimore had aims of becoming a renowned tech hub nationally, hoping for a potential $70 million stimulus from the national Tech Hubs Program. The intention was to spark further investments and job creation. However, the city missed out, not being shortlisted for the next round of grant distribution which will be spreading $504 million among 12 tech hubs.
Orioles surrender five runs in seventh inning and lose 7-3 (updated)
SEATTLE – The Orioles couldn’t let a sleeping offense lie. Bryan Baker loaded the bases in the seventh inning with the score tied, Keegan Akin entered with two outs and the Mariners’ J.P. Crawford doubled to right-center field to plate three runs. Mitch Garver followed with a homer.
Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Baltimore-area parades
BALTIMORE -- From Dundalk to Towson to Catonsville, parades were the way to celebrate the Fourth of July.WJZ got a front-row seat to watch all the action across the Baltimore region.From the music to the cheers and the sea of red, white and blue sisters Masyn and Avery Perryman got an up close and personal view to it all."Because we are in the front row and we can see everything very clearly," said Masyn Perryman, an 8-years-old watching the Fourth of July Parade with her family in Towson."We can see everything," said Avery Perryman Masyn's 6-years old sister.Watching the parade...
More trucks roll through NY, NJ ports after Baltimore bridge collapse
New York Harbor's seaports saw an uptick in truck traffic after the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. New York Harbor's seaports have seen more action since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge closed the Port of Baltimore, but that's brought additional truck traffic and environmental concerns to areas of Newark and Elizabeth. [ more › ]
Winner downs 14 franks at third-annual Cross Street Market Hot Dog Eating Contest
Hot dog-eating competitions have become a July Fourth tradition across the country, including Baltimore. Several hungry competitors went dog for dog Thursday at the Cross Street Market's third annual contest in Federal Hill, which offers a trophy and a $1,000 grand prize. WBAL-TV 11 News caught up with the winner,...
$1,000 baby bonus for newborns and adoptees up for vote in Baltimore
BALTIMORE -- After collecting more than 13,000 signatures, a Baltimore advocacy group got a proposed charter amendment on the November ballot.If approved, it would get families a one-time payment of $1,000 when a child is born or adopted.Talking to Baltimore residents about the development, WJZ met several who were supportive of the amendment.Every bundle of joy can be a bundle of expenses. To help offset that burden, the Maryland Child Alliance wants voters to check yes to a charter amendment and establish the Baltimore Baby Bonus Fund.10,000 signaturesNate Golden, president of the Maryland Child Alliance, said they were informed they surpassed...
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