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Here’s what to expect as Harford County’s 37th Farm Fair kicks off Saturday
The Harford County Farm Fair will kick off its 37th year this weekend. The fair opens Saturday and runs through July 27. Continuing a tradition that began last year, the fair will no longer include carnival rides or games, a move fair officials said has helped the fair “return to its roots.” For the first 30 years of the fair, a carnival was not part of the event. Games and rides were added ...
2024 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: Navy
Navy experienced a solid first season under head coach Brian Newberry last season. What can Rice Football expect from the Midshipmen in 2024?. Record at School: 5-7 (1 Yr) | Career Record 5-7 (1 Yr) Offensive Coordinator: Drew Cronic. Defensive Coordinators:. PJ Volker. Rice Football Preseason Preview: Check out the...
Man arrested after pointing gun at multiple people in Glen Burnie
On Tuesday a man was arrested after pointing a handgun at multiple people in Glen Burnie, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Officers responded to a residence in the unit block of Eugenia Ave. for an assault. The investigation revealed that during an argument, a man withdrew a handgun and...
'Jugging' on the rise in Maryland: Annapolis police share safety tips
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — A new crime trend known as "jugging" has made its way to the DMV, prompting local police to issue a warning to residents. The Annapolis Police Department said jugging is a form of theft that includes robbery, typically when a suspect follows a victim from a financial institution such as a bank, ATM, or check cashing service.
Barricade situation unfolding in Essex area
UPDATE: Police say the barricade situation has been resolved. ESSEX, MD—A barricade situation is unfolding in the Essex area on Wednesday morning. The incident began at just before 4 a.m. on July 17 in the 200-block of West Road (21221). Residents who live in this area are being asked...
Happy 35th Anniversary to The Lord’s Church, 5010 Park Heights Avenue
(BALTIMORE – July 18, 2024) – Congratulations to Bishop Kevia F. Elliott and First Lady Tijuana Denise Elliott of The Lord’s Church at 5010 Park Heights Avenue on the church’s 35th Anniversary. On June 30th, the church celebrated this momentous occasion. And on Sunday, July 14th, Bishop Elliott was surprised with a street named in his honor.
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.
Archdiocese to hold second annual Gun Buyback event in August
Building on the success of 2023’s Community Peacebuilding and Resource Fair, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Health by Southwest, and other community partners will host a Gun Buyback on Aug. 10. The event will be held in the parking lot of Edmonson High school and provides community members the safe...
NRP, Special Olympics Maryland team up for safety, awareness and active shooter training
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is teaming up with Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) to teach their athletes what to do if they're ever in an active assailant or shooter situation. For the first time ever, Special Olympics staff, coaches, and athlete leaders took part in the training, offered by NRP's Training Division with the help of the Maryland State Police and Maryland Transportation Authority Police.Wednesday afternoon at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions, the athletes sat down for an interactive training to learn how to stay safe and respond in different types of active emergency situations. "Hopefully, they'll...
Walters Art Museum opens Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize finalists exhibition for 2024
The Walters Art Museum on Wednesday opened an exhibit showcasing the work of three finalists competing for the 2024 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize, whose winner will be announced next month. Now in its 19th year, named for two champions of the arts in Baltimore, the award is one...
Two Additional Frederick Avenue Shooting Victims Located
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 16, at around 5:41 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 2400 block of Frederick Avenue to investigate a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed a 20-year-old male suffering from numerous life-threatening...
Violence Prevention Researchers Release Toolkit Aimed at Establishing Violence Reduction Councils in Local Communities to Save Lives
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have developed a new toolkit to guide community efforts for violence prevention. The toolkit, developed by experts at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and supported by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative, provides a framework for cities to establish violence reduction councils—an interdisciplinary, data-driven public health approach aimed at proactively preventing a cross-section of violence rather than responding to it.
Barricade Situation Reported on West Road in Essex
Baltimore County Police reported officers on the scene of a barricade in the 200 block of West Road in Essex. The incident was reported early Wednesday morning before 4 a.m. Baltimore County Police later reported at around Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. that the barricade situation had concluded. There was no...
Maryland Organization Touring State to Talk About Blueprint Education Reform Plan
A grassroots organization that advocates for education equity in Maryland could soon be in a jurisdiction near you to talk about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan. The staff with Strong Schools Maryland has already visited four counties this summer – Dorchester, Anne Arundel, Garrett and Prince George’s – to talk about the […]
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