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Two men arrested in attempted murder case from July 5
(WBFF) — Two men were arrested in reference to a shooting in the Eastern district on July 5, police said. Ryan Joy, 23, and Christopher Correlli, 21, both of Baltimore, were charged with attempted first-degree murder. Officers said that on July 5, Joy and Correlli were responsible for a...
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...
Matrix Advises Watershed Car Wash on the Successful Recapitalization of the Company | National News
BALTIMORE, Md., Aug 08, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading independent investment bank, announces that it served as lead advisor on the recapitalization of Watershed Car Wash’s (“Watershed” or the “Company”) portfolio comprised of 30 express tunnel car wash sites.
AG identifies Baltimore police detectives who fatally shot teenager Monday night
Authorities identified the police officers who fatally shot a 17-year-old boy Monday night. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division identified the Baltimore police officers who fired their weapons as Detectives Thomas Smith, Shariff Kellogg and Devon Lomax. The IID identified the person shot by police as 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...
Community members call for more accountability amid issues with Baltimore City facilities
Amid issues surrounding workplace conditions at DPW, there are new calls for accountability from community members. "The fundamental problem is leadership and accountability," said community leader Linda Batts. Batts is now a community advocate, but previously she said she worked for Baltimore City on equity-related issues, especially those with DPW....
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.
"Toxic culture," bullying allegations a concern within Baltimore's DPW
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is addressing allegations of bullying inside the city's Department of Public Works after continued calls for immediate changes to how the workers are treated."We definitely know that the culture, it must must change," AFSCME Local 44 President Dorothy Bryant said.The agency has been under fire for weeks following a Baltimore Inspector General's report stating DPW wasn't giving its workers cold water or cooling facilities as they worked in extreme temperatures, and that DPW facilities needed major renovations.But, the issues hit a breaking point last week when DPW worker Ronald Silver ll died after his body...
Baltimore Museum of Art Announces Residency for Artists
When movie producer and Baltimore Museum of Art trustee Michael Sherman suggested hosting an artist on his family-owned property in Maine, he was initially met with pushback. “I pitched the idea to my mom, and she was like, ‘Absolutely not. I don’t want anyone in my house,’” Sherman recalled. “But there was this empty cottage next door to where she was living, and I would walk by it every day. I was able to convince her since it wouldn’t be in her own house.”
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...
Local coffee shop to open cafe at Rash Field
A waterfront pavilion that has remained unoccupied since its opening three years ago will finally have a cafe operator. Canton's OneDo Coffee Roasters plans to open a cafe in the BGE Pavilion in Rash Field Park next spring, the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore and the Baltimore Development Corp. announced. A five-year lease agreement received approval from the city’s Board of Estimates on Wednesday.
US Attorney Erek Barron talks crime in Baltimore: ‘We’re working all together’
Despite dwindling numbers in homicides and non-fatal shootings in Baltimore, juvenile crime continues to be a problem. As of recent, a 14-year-old boy was arrested for gun possession in Baltimore, an 18-year-old was arrested for fatally stabbing a 14-year-old in Baltimore, eight juveniles were arrested after a series of crimes in Baltimore County. a group of juveniles attacked a couple at the harbor.
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.
Baltimore Weekend Events: Haitian Caribbean Festival, Hot August Music Festival, and more
As Tropical Storm Debby approaches Maryland, be sure to monitor your local weather forecast before heading out to any events. With that in mind, this weekend brings some fun live music performances, an event where you can embrace messiness, and a celebration of Haitian Caribbean cultures. Check it all out...
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...
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