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Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School Adds New Unity-Themed Mural
On May 31st, Locust Point-based artist Nicole Buchholz put the final seal on a 2,050 sq. ft. mural on the back of Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School (FSK). The mural, which was in planning for a couple years, is titled the FSK Unity Mural. The FSK Unity Mural, which is...
Family calls for transparency after heatstroke death of Baltimore trash collector
BALTIMORE (AP) — The family of a Baltimore man who died of heatstroke while collecting trash for the city’s public works agency is demanding increased transparency from local officials following his death. The relatives held a news conference Monday and called on the Baltimore City Council to conduct...
Local crowdfunding campaign ‘CLLCTIVGIVE’ brings in $1.1 million for Black-led social change organizations
CLLCTIVLY, an ecosystem builder for social impact in Greater Baltimore, hosted CLLCTIVGIVE for the sixth time on Aug. 9. The annual 24-hour crowdfunding campaign, which encourages Baltimoreans to support Black nonprofits and businesses, raised $1,123,723 for 119 Black-led social change organizations. African-American business owners and nonprofit leaders face unique challenges...
Defense Attorney Challenges Murder Defendant’s Alleged Confession
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A defense attorney claimed the prosecution dishonestly introduced a murder defendant’s confession on Aug. 8 in a Baltimore City Circuit Court trial. Juan Jumal Foster, 44, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree...
What is important to today's teenagers? We hear from students around Baltimore.
Rising seniors in several local high schools join Midday to discuss the issues they think are important as they prepare to cross into adulthood. The panel discusses bullying, mental illness, academic support, school safety and where these young people see themselves in our chaotic world. Shawn Ware is a 17-year-old...
Gold Over America Tour, led by Simone Biles, to stop in Baltimore
Team USA gymnastics stars are touring the country with a stop planned in Baltimore. Video above: 1-on-1 with Simone Biles: 'I couldn't have asked for a better Olympic Games'. The Gold Over America Tour is scheduled to stop at CFG Bank Arena on Oct. 8. Stars to perform in this...
Baltimore Orioles player of the week: A surprise appearance steals the show
Coming into the 2024 season, the Baltimore Orioles were expected to have one of the best starting rotations in baseball. Unfortunately, injuries began the moment they arrived at spring training and it's only gotten worse since then, leaving the O's looking for extra arms to fill the void. Both Kyle...
WARNING: Phone Scammers are Identifying Themselves as Police in Maryland
PIKESVILLE, MD – Maryland State Police (MSP) are continuing to warn the public of a phone scam in which impersonators are pretending to be police officers in order to steal personal information from citizens. Police are receiving reports from citizens about scammers who are fraudulently identifying themselves using the...
York County teen accused of killing 12-year-old last April seeks house arrest on bail
Nolan Donald Grove, a 14-year-old from Red Lion accused of shooting and killing 12-year-old Kain Heiland on April 1, 2023, who will remain charged as an adult, is currently being held in the suicide-resistant section of juvenile detention. Grove is charged with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, recklessly endangering another person and firearms offenses,...
Hospital system donates land for fire station in central Pa.
WellSpan Health has announced it has donated land in York County to be used to construct a fire station for York Area United Fire and Rescue as well as a public park and recreation facilities. The health system said it has donated a more than five-acre plot of land located...
SUN: Mayor Brandon Scott and Hana Pugh married Sunday in ceremony that surprised guests
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott married fiancee Hana Pugh on Sunday in a private ceremony that guests said was a surprise. The Charm City love story, which began in 2022 when they met at a downtown music festival, led to wedding day at a garden in Northeast Baltimore. Baltimore Circuit Court...
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