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Pirates and Wenches festival raids Rock Hall
ROCK HALL — Rowdy pirates and wenches from Baltimore, Pennsylvania, even Florida, in true buccaneer fashion, braved Tropical Storm Debby last weekend to travel to Rock Hall. Along Main Street, Sharp Street, Ferry Park Beach, Watermen’s Crab House and several other places in town, the 17th annual Pirates and Wenches Festival took place; with record attendance that's hard to guess since they arrive by car or boat from all directions, according to organizer Laurie Walters of Main Street Rock Hall. ...
Inspector General report confirms $10 million return from Baltimore to HUD
(WBFF) — A new Inspector General report confirmed that the City of Baltimore returned more than $10 million to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The $10.8 million returned to HUD stemmed from a combination of underspending and a lack of timely drawdowns, the statement said.
Handgun slips from teen's waistband, leads to arrest on South Caton Avenue
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 17-year-old was arrested on Tuesday morning after a handgun fell from his waistband to his ankle during a conversation with police. Police say on August 13 around 3:47 a.m., officers were speaking with a 17-year-old male in the 900 block of South Caton Avenue, when the pictured handgun fell from his waistband down to his ankle.
Baltimore police identify three recent homicide victims
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore police have identified three recent homicide victims that were killed in the City. Sean Henson Sr. (B/M, D.O.B. 05/24/1975) was killed on August 10, 2024, in the 1100 block of Tiffany Court. Brian Batty (B/M, D.O.B. 02/09/1993) was fatally shot on August 6, 2024,...
Pleasant conditions continue Tuesday with temps in the 80's
Meteorologist Tony Pann says it will be a another pleasant day with mostly sunny skies and temps in the low to mid 80's. The sunshine and warm temps will continue through the week with temps in the upper 80's. By Friday we will see some clouds return and rain chances for the evening. This weekend will see some showers and thunderstorms that will be scattered through the weekend.
Can Baltimore grow its economy with everyone in mind?
The Baltimore metro region lost nearly 23,000 jobs in the first quarter of this year, but 54 new businesses began in Baltimore city during the second quarter, and the city attracted more than $56 million dollars in venture capital investment. My guest today is Colin Tarbert. He is the President...
Former football star's foundation helps his mother keep legacy alive through scholarships
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The legacy of a college football star is kept alive through scholarships for others. Jordan Alexander Cofield was a Morgan State University football standout who died in a motorcycle accident in 2022. In the years since, his mother has used his legacy to inspire, empower and enrich the lives of others.
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...
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.
FOX45 News: Baltimore election leader omitted drop-box incidents from report, email shows
A Baltimore City Board of Elections leader tried to avoid mentioning a pair of drop-box incidents in a report to the board, an email shows. FOX45 News obtained hundreds of emails on Tuesday as part of a public records request related to Baltimore City elections. Included in that request was an email sent by Elections Deputy Director Abigail Goldman before the monthly Baltimore City Board of ...
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
Larry Hogan scores Baltimore firefighters endorsement in string of first responder support
EXCLUSIVE — Former Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday secured an endorsement from the Baltimore Firefighters Union in his closely watched Senate race against Democratic opponent Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. The endorsement, first reported by the Washington Examiner, is the latest in a series from law enforcement and first responders that […]
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