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WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — The 15-year-old arrested alongside Montaz Bailey, 18, in the attack on a 66-year-old man in Upper Fells Point on September 26 will now also be charged as an adult with attempted first degree murder, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office. In...

Eastern Tech defeated Towson on Friday -photo courtesy of ONE TECH Boosters – Eastern Tech, Patapsco & Perry Hall were the only local teams to pick up wins over the weekend and Patapsco and Perry Hall beat other local teams. Local teams went 1-5 against schools outside of eastern Baltimore County.

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — First on Fox, we're joined by Baltimore Inspector General, Isabel Cumming, who has continued to investigate the department of public works. Her recent investigation now reveals more troubling practices within the department. This comes as more questions have been raised about employee safety and working conditions.

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is shifting policy amid an outcry for change after a man was beaten in Butchers Hill. The DJS announced the policy change Tuesday, saying all youths accused of or charged with a violent felony will be placed on electronic monitoring before their initial court appearance. For those already on electronic monitoring, they will be detained.

Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On Sept. 29, at around 6:43 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to an area hospital to investigate a call for a walk-in shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed a 40-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Detectives...

BALTIMORE, MD—Several local first responders have been deployed to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts following historic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The Associated Press reports that at least 121 deaths in six states have been attributed to the storm — a toll that climbed Monday as a clearer picture emerged of the devastation it inflicted on an area stretching from Florida’s Gulf Coast northward to the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia. The North Carolina county that includes Asheville reported at least 35 deaths, while dozens were also killed in Georgia and South Carolina.

JESSUP, Md. (DC News Now) – Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are expected to go on strike starting at midnight. Officials said the strike will have a major impact on the nation’s supply chain, which includes local ports and trucking companies. Dockworkers are asking for increased salaries and a […]

Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A jury convicted Jerrod Smith, 22, of voluntary manslaughter in a case that hinged on whether the defendant was trying to protect other people from a knife-wielding man on drugs or wrongly targeting his victim. The case...

New specialty food items are coming to Camden Yards just in time for the Orioles' playoff run. The Orioles will begin the 2024 postseason by hosting a series on Tuesday, October 1.

BALTIMORE -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to transform 5,000 vacant properties in Baltimore into homeownership or other positive outcomes in five years.The order creates a program called Reinvest Baltimore. It will coordinate state, city, nonprofit and for-profit partners' efforts to eliminate concentrations of vacant properties and revitalize neighborhoods."Baltimore's vacant property crisis is an issue that cannot wait — because in order to have a strong state, you must have a strong housing market, where people own more than they owe," Moore, a Democrat, said in a statement. "I want to thank all the...

A longtime Parkville comic-book store is in danger of closing. Collectors Corner, which has been on Parkville's Harford Road for 23 years

Howard County Police are investigating a Monday collision in Jessup that left a pedestrian dead, according to a news release. At about 8:07 p.m., a 2011 Audi A4 was traveling east in the 10300 block of Guilford Road when it struck a man walking in the travel portion of the roadway. The driver remained on the scene while the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Guilford Road was closed between ...

Baltimore's mayor, Brandon M. Scott, in a move aimed squarely at addressing the long-standing issue of vacant housing, has brought forward legislation proposing a tax increment financing (TIF) initiative. The goal is to transform vacant houses into affordable homes throughout the city. According to the Mayor's office, City Council President Nick Mosby introduced the legislation, which included two bills, one to establish the TIF district and another to authorize the issuance of TIF bonds.

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services announced a policy shift when it comes to how the agency handles young people accused of violent crimes, moving toward electronic monitoring and detention sooner in the process. All young people who are referred to DJS after being accused of...

A fire in downtown Baltimore that burned a fiber optic cable on Sunday knocked out internet and power as far as Talbot County. It knocked out internet in Baltimore County Public Libraries as well, a librarian told the Eagle, but internet was restored by Monday. The Enoch Pratt Free Library wasn’t so lucky — it was closed on Monday, according to the Baltimore Banner. At 6 p.m. on Sunday, according...

Four lucky Baltimore Ravens fans enjoyed a special shopping spree Tuesday courtesy of the Maryland Lottery. Clarence Morris, of Montgomery Village; Jackson Hall, of Germantown; Andrew Diefes, of Edgewater; and Marc Friend Sr. of Essex, received one of the lottery's 2024 Ravens second-chance promotion that includes a $500 shopping spree at the Ravens team store -- as well as club-level season tickets. They were greeted at the team store by mascot Poe and the Ravens Cheerleaders.

TOWSON, MD—For their hard work, dedication, and artistry, three Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named All-State Dancers by the Maryland Public High School Dance Committee.

The Baltimore Paranormal Society hosted a ghost hunt Saturday night in honor of National Ghost Hunt Day at the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel. “Many decide to make a night of it; they’ll spend the night and get the whole full experience. It’s great,” said Lee Johnson-Lowe, the director of sales and marketing for the Lord Baltimore Hotel. “It’s been a number of years since (the BPS) investigated the hotel, so who knows? Maybe they’ll find something new.”

Baltimore County has just announced a notable change in leadership within its Department of Public Works and Transportation. Lauren Buckler has been appointed as the new director, and she will be stepping up from her position as acting director in April of this year. Buckler brings her extensive experience to the forefront as she assumes control of a department managing a substantial budget and workforce. "Lauren's extensive experience, dedication to excellence, and proven leadership will continue to enhance our commitment to delivering equitable, efficient, and accessible services for every Baltimore County resident," County Executive Johnny Olszewski stated in a release detailed by Baltimore County's official website.

The number of Marylanders dying from overdoses fell over the past year, mirroring a national trend but lagging behind the nation on the pace of the decline, according to recent federal data.