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Spare $20 leads to $100,000 scratch off prize in Smithsburg
23 July 2024- She’s not a regular player, the Washington County woman said, but if the moment is right, she will indulge in some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun. She recently had an extra $20 to spare and purchased two random scratch-offs, one of which was a Gold Rush 7s Multiplier instant ticket. That $10 game delivered a $100,000 top prize.
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing of state worker in West Baltimore
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — Police have arrested a man who is suspected of stabbing to death a state contract worker in West Baltimore. The fatal stabbing of Devin Butler happened in the 2400 block of West Lafayette Avenue on July 5. He had celebrated his 33rd birthday on June 27—just eight days before he was killed.
‘Silver Sprung!': Fortune ranks Maryland city as best place in US for families to live
Fortune ranked Silver Spring, Maryland, the best place in the United States for families to live, but some pushed back on social media, citing concerns about violent crime. Resident Kenny Turner isn’t among the detractors. “This is Silver Sprung, baby!” he said. “I’ve been living here since 1976,”...
Lamar Jackson returns from illness to participate in part of Baltimore's practice
Quarterback Lamar Jackson was at practice for the Baltimore Ravens after he missed the first three sessions of training camp because he was sick. Jackson did head back inside before practice was over
Baltimore's DPW poor working conditions detailed in lengthy report
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore's Inspector General Isabel Cumming released a 46-page report detailing more poor working conditions at Department of Public Works facilities in the city.Earlier this month, Cumming discovered that DPW employees at the city's Cherry Hill Reedbird Yard had been working in the heat without the city providing water or proper cooling facilities."City of Baltimore, we have to do better," Cumming said.Since the complaints at the Cherry Hill facility were investigated, Cumming says she's received more complaints."There were employees telling us that some of the conditions were so bad it was becoming a safety issue," Cumming said.Last week, Cumming's...
Edmondson Village Shopping Center suspect due in court
A teenager suspected of a deadly mass shooting at the Edmondson Village Shopping Center in January 2023 will be in court today. Daaon Spears, 17, faces multiple charges including first-degree murder. Deonta Dorsey, 16, was killed, and four others were injured. “It doesn’t make any sense, and there’s no type...
Southern University’s Tyeler Hawkins Joins MLB Draft League With Frederick Keys
Southern University outfielder Tyeler Hawkins has signed a contract with the Frederick Keys of the MLB (Major League Baseball) Draft League. Hawkins will play his home games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium based in Frederick, Maryland. Hawkins, a right fielder from Lexington, KY, finished his collegiate career as...
Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles play in game 2 of series
Baltimore Orioles (60-40, first in the AL East) vs. Miami Marlins (36-65, fifth in the NL East) PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Chayce McDermott (0-0); Marlins: Edward Cabrera (1-3, 7.36 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 43 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Orioles -144, Marlins +122; over/under is 8 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins...
Report: Orioles willing to trade Mullins, Mountcastle
The Baltimore Orioles are open to discussing trades for veterans Cedric Mullins and Ryan Mountcastle, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Mountcastle, who was taken in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft, is the longest-tenured player on the Orioles. The 27-year-old has hit 12 home runs with 43 RBIs and 44 runs across 90 games over the 2024 campaign and has developed into a quality offensive player with a career OPS+ of 114. The first baseman is under club control for another two years.
A key sign points to traction in Tarik Skubal trade talks between Orioles and Tigers
While the Detroit Tigers have likely exceeded their 2024 expectations to this point with a 49-51 record, the postseason feels like a stretch for this team given the sum of its parts. Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal will be a trade target for many teams, but the Orioles may be the current front runners to land the southpaw hurler.
Attempted Murder Defendant Accepts Plea Deal for Rutland Avenue Shooting
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 23, an attempted murder defendant accepted a plea agreement before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Y. Ausby for a 2023 shooting. Devaun Jones, 28, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree...
2024 Paris Olympics athlete profile: Jessica Stevens | Trampoline
Ellicott City-native Jessica Stevens is a synchronized trampoline gymnast who has medaled in international competitions and now has her sights on gold in her Olympic debut. “I’m really proud of where I am right now,” Stevens told Maryland Today. “I really want to get to the Olympics, but you also have to enjoy the journey.”
Hot House: Church converted into beautiful home with vaulted ceilings, open plan concept
4622 Keswick Road, Baltimore. Hot House: Historic Church in Evergreen in a Shaded Oasis. 3 Beds/2 Baths. 3,241 Square Feet. Asking price: $1,050,000. What: Even though the Catholic Church in Baltimore is shedding a significant number of their churches, most people are looking for something slightly smaller and cozier than a stone edifice that seats a thousand congregants!
Funeral arrangements announced for retired Baltimore police officer, Harford County volunteer firefighter Timothy Holt
FALLSTON, MD—Funeral arrangements have been announced for a retired Baltimore police officer and Harford County volunteer firefighter. Timothy A. “Tim” Holt, an Iraq War veteran, died July 3 of a stroke at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. The Bel Air resident was 57 years old.
New exhibition by Dana Claxton to open as part of ‘Preoccupied: Indigenizing the Museum’
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) is opening a solo exhibition on Aug 4 by Dana Claxton (Wood Mountain Lakota first Nation) entitled “Dana Claxton: Spark.” The exhibition focuses on the artist’s large-scale, backlit, color transparency photographs. Claxton refers to her photographs as “fireboxes,” a play on...
Police Searching For Five Suspects Involved in Strong Arm Robbery
On July 21, at approximately 4:29 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Larch Avenue for the report of a strong-arm robbery that involved five suspects. According to a news release by Takoma Park Police sent out on Tuesday, July 23rd, “The victim was...
Shooting after altercation in Aspen Hill under investigation by Montgomery County police
ASPEN HILL, Md. (7News) — An investigation is underway after an altercation led to a shooting in Aspen Hill, Maryland Tuesday morning, according to Montgomery County police. Officers said they responded to the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road around 10:55 a.m. for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation...
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