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Two arrested and firearm seized after traffic stop, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A traffic stop led to the arrest of two and the seizure of a firearm according to police. Police say on Tuesday around 5:30 p.m., NED DAT Detectives were conducting enforcement in the area of 5200 Block of Darien Road, when they conducted a vehicle stop in reference to a traffic violation.
Baltimore woman breaks down in tears after $240,000 lottery win
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman is celebrating a huge $240,000 lottery win. “Shawn,” who has played Keno for six years, says she was at a loss for words when she checked her ticket on the Maryland Lottery app on July 15. “I was just stopping by to pick up...
Mercedes Edmonds, 38, Sentenced for 2019 Shooting in Northeast
WASHINGTON – Mercedes Edmonds, aka Marcedes Edmunds, 38, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced today after being found guilty by a jury of aggravated assault while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and additional firearms charges arising from a 2019 shooting in the 4000 block of Hayes Street NE, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Maryland Sports’ Terry Hasseltine Dishes On Notable Events Coming To State
Maryland Sports Commission executive director Terry Hasseltine recently chatted with PressBox about why the 2024 Maryland Cycling Classic was canceled, how the Maryland 5 Star has evolved and more. PressBox: What led to the decision to cancel the 2024 Maryland Cycling Classic?. Terry Hasseltine: There are several factors when it...
Former Orioles' top prospect on the move ahead of trade deadline
When the Orioles selected prep pitcher Hunter Harvey with the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 draft, they saw the right-hander with a big-league pedigree as a key piece of the future. A late-night deal on the eve of draft day proved that Harvey still has first-round value, if not in the way the Orioles’ envisioned.
Hunter and Williams Named to FCS Football Central All-American Team
BALTIMORE, Md. (June 16, 2024) — Preseason awards predictions have been released by FCS Football Central ahead of the 2024 season Erick Hunter and Elijah Williams were named preseason first-team All-American. Hunter (6-4 and 210 pounds) earned the prestigious All-MEAC First Team selection as a leading force on one...
How to manage the heat and check for heat stroke this summer
With extreme temperatures and humidity making the start to summer incredibly hot, it is important to stay aware of heat-related illnesses. Dr. Ashanti Woods, a pediatrician at Mercy Medical Center, explained that. "We want to avoid the hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.," Dr. Woods said. "That's usually when...
Maryland Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and the State’s Legacy in the Civil Rights Movement
Thurgood Marshall. Harriet Tubman. Frederick Douglass. Gloria Richardson. Clarence Mitchell Jr. These Black Americans are just some of the civil rights icons who lived and worked in Maryland. Their contributions changed Maryland and the state of the world. On Tuesday, July 2, Americans celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Civil...
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.
Ravens News 7/17: Best of the Best
Ranking Ravens’ biggest training camp storylines as veterans prepare to report. How will Zach Orr adapt to a new job and new personnel?. Baltimore’s defensive coaches and players performed at an elite level last season. The Ravens had one of the top defenses in the league, and that group wasn’t the reason they came up short in the AFC championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The defections began just days after that defeat. Defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald became the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Key assistants Anthony Weaver and Dennard Wilson left for promotions elsewhere.
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.
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.
AD/VP Freeman-Patton Announces Department Promotions and Restructuring for 2024-25
BALTIMORE, Md. - Morgan State Director of Athletics and Vice President Dena Freeman-Patton has formally announced the promotions of four athletics administration staff members beginning their duties on July 1, 2024. The promotions are part of a restructuring that will position the athletic department to face the current and future landscape of intercollegiate athletics.
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. ...
Bridge on I-83 in Harrisburg, connecting city to Baltimore, receives $500M in federal funding
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A bridge in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which is an important part of linking the city to Baltimore, will receive $500 million from the federal government, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Wednesday. The funds, given to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, are part of the Large...
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