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Man Pleads Guilty to Accidentally Shooting Friend and Co-Worker
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A 24-year-old Washington County man pleaded guilty for accidentally shooting a 22-year-old co-worker in Baltimore City Circuit Court Aug. 8. Timothy Golliday, of Smithsburg, Md., was charged with having a loaded handgun in a vehicle, having a...
State's Attorney prosecutes over 500 juvenile cases in 2024, a significant increase
Over the last year, juvenile crime in Baltimore City and surrounding areas has been an issue. In Baltimore City, Commissioner Worley on several occasions has mentioned the struggle his department faces. “I’m always concerned about the juvenile crime. Because that’s the one area where we really have done as well...
National Aquarium unveils Harbor Wetland exhibit
The National Aquarium unveiled a Harbor Wetland exhibit, a 10,000-square-foot floating wetland that mimics the Inner Harbor’s original Chesapeake Bay tidal marsh habitat. The wetland is located between Piers 3 and 4 and is home to more than 32,000 native shrubs and marsh grasses. Beginning today, Harbor Wetland is...
Woman Claims T.I. Punched, Stalked and Harassed Her in Court Documents Despite Recent Arrest Being Mistaken Identity – Report
A Baltimore woman claims that T.I. punched, stalked and harassed her in court documents, despite the rapper's recent arrest being a mistaken identity. More details have been released in connection to the mixup surrounding T.I.'s recent arrest. According to a report made by The Baltimore Banner on Wednesday (Aug. 7), the situation stems from a woman named Crystal Gorham. Earlier this year, Gorham filed charges against a man who Gorham claimed assaulted her on multiple occasions and threatened her life. This resulted in a summons for the woman being issued on two counts of second-degree assault.
The University of Maryland Is Debuting Its Own Terp-Themed Beer
Colleges don’t typically flaunt their association with alcohol. But over the past decade, that’s started to change—in the form of school-branded beer. There are about a dozen colleges across the country with their own beers. University of Louisiana has a Ragin’ Cajuns ale, while UVA created Wahoowa pale ale in 2022. The latest to hop on the trend? The University of Maryland, which next week will release Testudo Premium Lager (it’s named after the school’s terrapin mascot).
Light rail track maintenance scheduled for this weekend; free shuttles for riders in affected areas
Several light rail stops will be temporarily closed this weekend while the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) replaces a section of rail in downtown Baltimore. On Saturday and Sunday, shuttle service will be in place to support riders between North Avenue to Camden Station and the...
Reginald F. Lewis Museum unveils new exhibit in honor of Civil Rights Act of 1964
BALTIMORE -- The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History & Culture unveiled a brand new exhibit Thursday, "iWitness: Media & the Movement".iWitness: Media & the Movement showcases the significance of mass media and the role radio, television, photography, and the press played in advancing the Civil Rights Movement of 1964.The exhibit honors the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 where activists, community leaders, and organizations used the media to challenge civil rights injustices."This exhibit not only commemorates the pivotal events and figures of the era but also underscores the ongoing relevance of media in the fight for social justice. As we approach a critical election, it's essential to reflect on the lessons of the past and recognize the power of the media in shaping public discourse and advocating for civil rights," said Robert Parker, the museum's Chief Curator & Director of Interpretation, Collections, and Education. The Lewis Museum will host a free community day on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in celebration of the new exhibit. Visitors are encouraged to visit www.lewismuseum.org to register to attend in advance.
Northern District Police Make Arrest in May Murder
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Northern District on May 5, Baltimore Police Department investigators have arrested 20-year-old Davonte Hamlett of Baltimore. Investigators learned that Hamlett fatally shot and killed 25-year-old Sherman Anderson and...
Baltimore Magazine to celebrate 'Best of Baltimore' on Aug. 15
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore Magazine is celebrating its "Best of Baltimore" on August 15. The decades-old tradition honors the best people and places in Baltimore with a party. FOX45 Morning News spoke with one of the winners and some of the event's partners on Thursday. The Hippodrome and M&T...
Baltimore to Use Tech to Find Lead-Contaminated Water Lines
(TNS) — Since Baltimore asked residents in December to test their home's water line for lead and submit the results to the city, nearly 4,500 have done so. Meanwhile, about 173,000 properties still have unknown water service pipe materials, said Paul Sayan, acting bureau chief of water and wastewater for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works.
Baltimore Seeks Justice in the Unsolved Murder of Transgender Woman Tai'Vion Latham in West Baltimore
The City of Baltimore is currently navigating through a grievous period as it faces the brutal murder of Tai'Vion Latham, whose life was taken in West Baltimore—her identity as a transgender woman casting a stark light on issues of violence faced by the transgender community. Late on a Sunday morning, residents were encountered with a harrowing scene in an alleyway, where Latham's body was found shot and discarded, as reported by WMAR-2 News.
News Briefs: Maryland Communities Consider Reuse Systems
Facing a limited supply of drinking water, Westminster, Maryland, plans to implement an indirect potable reuse system by adding membranes and UV light to its existing facility. Known as PUREWater Westminster, it will be Maryland's first project to reuse wastewater for drinking.... Comments on this site are submitted by users...
Plans for new crematorium in Baltimore facing backlash from residents who live there
The plan for a new crematorium in north Baltimore is facing some pushback from residents. The Maryland Department of the Environment held a public hearing Wednesday night. Several people who live near the site where the crematorium is supposed to go are worried about air quality and other issues. “I...
Teen Shot on Lakeview Avenue
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On Aug. 7, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Baltimore Police Department patrol officers responded to an area hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. Once there, officers located a 17-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot...
Baltimore City Council report card: Zeke Cohen
Council Member Zeke Cohen emerged from this year’s Democratic primary for City Council president far ahead of the other two candidates, including incumbent Nick Mosby. Cohen was elected to the council in 2016 and serves District 1 in Southeast Baltimore, which includes neighborhoods like Fells Point, Canton, Highlandtown and O’Donnell Heights. Cohen is the second most active sponsor of ...
Driver Who Dragged Police Officer During Baltimore Traffic Stop Gets Max Prison Sentence
Joseph Daniel Black, who dragged Sgt. Kenneth Ramberg during a vehicle stop in 2022 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, the maximum sentenced allowed by law. Black was convicted of second-degree assault at a re-trial in June following a hung jury in December 2023 at his initial trial.
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