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Morgan State Volleyball Welcomes Victor Morais as Assistant Coach
BALTIMORE, Md. (August 13, 2024) -- Morgan State head volleyball head coach Xiomara Ortiz has named Victor Morais as assistant coach for the upcoming 2024 volleyball season. "Victor is an exciting hire. He has great experience in training and recruiting all sorts of level athletes," said Ortiz. "He has a professional playing background and has a great passion for the sport. He will be primarily responsible for our hitters and blocking work."
"Where's Marty?" Bowling at KO's Pro Shop
Hi Everyone! Last Saturday was National Bowling Day. So this day we headed out to Glen Burnie to visit the legendary KO's Pro Shop. Since the mid 70's one of Baltimore's 10 Pin bowling headquarters.These day's the equipment is as high tech as golf has gotten. Make no mistake you can go to a bowling lane and use their rental balls and shoes. No issues. But if you are in league play, or just want to step your game up custom shoes, and ball, are the game changer. And these day's when discussing the physics of the ball, (yes you...
Residents demand action and point to problems in District One
Baltimore's first council district is, perhaps, the most diverse district in the city but lately it's been plagued with problems. Many businesses in Fells Point have shut down after illegal alcohol and late-night parties have wreaked havoc in the area. FOX45, in conjunction with the Baltimore Sun, has launched a...
Anne Arundel County launches new cellphone guidelines for all public schools
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — Anne Arundel County officials have announced a new cellphone policy scheduled to go into effect at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. In a press release issued by Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell, he says the decision comes as part of a move to maximize focus on instruction and improve student mental health. The guidelines are different based on school grades.
Baltimore DPW won’t release information on employee found shot in the leg at maintenance yard
It’s unclear whether the employee was on the job at the time of the incident, which comes 11 days after a DPW sanitation worker collapsed and died during his shift from heat-related illness. The circumstances of a shooting incident, in which a 36-year-old utility inspector was found by police...
North Harford High School Envirothon Team wins third-place at international competition
The North Harford High School Envirothon team took third-place at the international competition held at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Here are the details provided by the school district:. North Harford High School Envirothon Team Secures Third Place at International Competition. The North Harford High School...
Legionella bacteria in your office’s water? Don’t be alarmed
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services building in Baltimore, Maryland has been closed since early June. During major renovations, the General Services Administration discovered Legionella bacteria in CMS’ water supply. The Social Security Administration building, also in Baltimore, two-and-a-half miles away, has turned off about 20 water fixtures...
Photo gallery: The Crown bids farewell
The popular Station North night spot The Crown, 1910 N. Charles Street, bid farewell with a bang this past weekend with a send-off party on Saturday night. Fans flocked to the beloved bar for its last hurrah, and Baltimore Fishbowl’s Maggie Jones was on hand to snap the final fiesta.
BLACK BEAR SIGHTING in Baltimore County!
PARKTON, Md. — A viewer in Parkton sent us this video of a black bear cub caught foraging in their back yard. Black bears are usually found in Western Maryland but they have been known to venture east and south into other parts of the state. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recommends the following if you encounter a bear:
Maryland Weather: Beautiful stretch of weather continues
BALTIMORE -- The nice weather will continue for a couple more days before changes arrive by the end of the week.Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with low temperatures dropping into the mid-60s across the area. Another pleasant day is on tap for Wednesday, with afternoon temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s and continuing low humidity. Sunshine will be plentiful throughout the day.On Wednesday night, temperatures will again fall into the mid-60s under mostly clear skies. By Thursday afternoon, high temperatures will peak near 90 degrees under a mix of clouds and sunshine. The humidity should remain low through Thursday...
Sports wagering contributes $6.3 million to state of Maryland during July
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $6,254,056 in contributions to the state from a handle of $333,269,669 during July 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs.
Gold bar scam prompts warning: "People are losing their life savings"
A new warning has been issued by Montgomery County law enforcement partners about a gold bar scam that steals residents' life savings. During a press conference Monday, State's Attorney John McCarthy said the widespread scam with links to China and India surfaced in Montgomery County over the last year or so, leading to at least seven victims and five arrests.How the gold bar scam worksThose running the scam pose as federal agents who cold call or use computer pop-up ads to lure victims, typically senior citizens.First, the thief convinces a victim to convert their money into gold bars. Then the victim...
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