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Crews Search For Body Of Boy Missing While Kayaking In Yellow Breeches Creek
The public is asked to "avoid the areas being searched along the Yellow Breeches. We are also requesting people refrain from utilizing the creek for recreational activities in the area being searched," the fire department stated in the release. The boy became separated from his kayak and went under the...
‘Despicable': Antisemitic graffiti found outside Bethesda Elementary School
Antisemitic graffiti was found near Bethesda Elementary School in Maryland on Sunday, according to Montgomery County police. The Bethesda Central Farm Market takes place at the school every Sunday. Families who came out to enjoy the year-round farmers market noticed the vulgar graffiti outside the school as they walked up to the school on Aug. 11.
16-year-old boy dead after getting hit by train in York County
A 16-year-old boy died late Sunday night when he was hit by a train in York County, the coroner’s office said. The coroner’s office said the boy was hit around 11:48 p.m. on the 800 block of Second Street in East Manchester Township. The boy intentionally walked onto...
Asleep on brakes for 18 minutes, driver with kids in back leads pursuit through Waynesboro
After Washington Township police approached his vehicle nearly 20 minutes into the brake lights being on and struggled to wake him up, a Maryland man allegedly led them on an almost 4-mile pursuit with three children in the backseat. Marzuis Jones, of Baltimore, was charged with endangering the welfare of...
Family of DPW worker who died of heatstroke says it was ‘completely preventable’
After a Baltimore sanitation worker died on the job from overheating 10 days ago, his family spoke publicly for the first time Monday, saying his death was a needless tragedy. “Ronald was the backbone and heartbeat of our family,” said Renee Meredith, an aunt of Ronald Silver II, 36, who died from hyperthermia on Aug. […] The post Family of DPW worker who died of heatstroke says it was ‘completely preventable’ appeared first on WOLB Talk 1010.
Edgewood man sentenced to 75 years for Joppa homicide
JOPPA, MD—An Edgewood man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a homicide that occurred in the Joppa area in December 2021. On August 8, 2024, Alton William Cumbo Jr., 30, of Edgewood was sentenced following his February 2024 convictions for murder and firearms charges. During sentencing, the state argued for, and the judge imposed, the maximum possible sentence of seventy-five (75) years to serve, twenty (20) years of which are without the possibility of parole. This sentence is an upward deviation from the Maryland sentencing guidelines, which were calculated to be twenty-five (25) to forty (40) years to serve.
Art, film and more: Bmore Art picks, Aug. 13-19
This Week: Annual Tenants Exhibit artist talk at Motor House, FRESH BLACK FILMS at Le Mondo, Virginia Warwick artist talk at Night Owl, MSAC Apprenticeship Film Series at Creative Alliance, an installation from Shannon Collis and Liz Donadio at The Voxel, closing reception for Feedback Loop at Gallery CA, The Peale’s 210th birthday, opening reception for Monica Ikegwu at Galerie Myrtis, and an artist talk + closing for Monique Crabb and Viscous at Current — PLUS Preservation Trades Instructors needed at The Peale and more featured opportunities!
Standing on 132 years of history: A look at the future of the AFRO
As the newspaper looks to its next chapter, the crucial succession question looms: Who can build on its powerful legacy?. It all started in 1892 when John H. Murphy Sr., a formerly enslaved man, borrowed $200 from his wife, Martha Elizabeth Howard Murphy to purchase a printing press for what would become the legendary AFRO-American Newspapers. What began as a church circular quickly became a vehicle for advancing Black rights and economic empowerment.
Former football star's foundation helps his mother keep legacy alive through scholarships
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — In 2022, a Morgan State Universityfootball standout died tragically in a motorcycle accident. In the years since his death, his mother has used his legacy to inspire, empower and enrich the lives of others. Chere Goode said her son Jordan Alexander Cofield was known for...
Former Maryland dept. chair with $19 million in grants faked data in 13 papers, feds say
A former department chair engaged in research misconduct in work funded by 19 grants from the National Institutes of Health, according to the U.S. Office of Research Integrity. Richard Eckert, formerly the chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and deputy director...
Sandtown Safe Streets worker shot Saturday blocks from workplace
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A current Safe Streets employee was shot just blocks from his workplace over the weekend, FOX45 News has confirmed. The victim was shot just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, along the 1300 block of N. Carey Street in the Western Police District. The shooting took place within the Sandtown Winchester Safe Streets catchment zone, and less than a half mile away from the Safe Streets site itself.
Warner Street Streetscape Project Between Horseshoe Casino and M&T Bank Stadium to Begin in September
A $14-million streetscape project on Warner St. in The Walk @ Warner Street entertainment district is scheduled to begin on September 9th. The three-block section of Warner St. connects Horseshoe Casino Baltimore to M&T Bank Stadium. The Horseshoe Casino Baltimore ownership group of CBAC is leading the work and South...
Baltimore Telemarketer Hits $30,737 Racetrax Jackpot
BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore Racetrax enthusiast recently celebrated a significant win of $30,737 at the Lottery headquarters, marking her largest victory to date. The self-described fan attributed her success…
Baltimore to Enjoy Sunny Days and Cooler Temps Before Weekend Showers Roll In
Baltimore, get ready to enjoy a stretch of tranquil weather courtesy of a sturdy high-pressure system parked over the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, at least until the tail end of the week. The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC is forecasting several days of calm before precipitation chances spike by Friday, with a slow-moving area of low pressure and a series of fronts slated to traverse the region. A somewhat unusual respite for mid-August, the next few days will feature lower humidity and comfortable temperatures, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Franklin Street sees potential back-to-back pedestrian incidents, details pending
FOX45 crews on the scene heard details of potentially 2 pedestrians struck along the 400 block of Franklin St last night. Reportedly, the first incident was a hit-and-run situation, and happened around 2:15 am. The second crash was reportedly a pedestrian injured in a car crash, which happened around 4...
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