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Man Shot While Walking on Harman Avenue
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 19, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Southern District patrol officers responded to an area hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located an 18-year-old male suffering from apparent...
July 22 Showers and Thunderstorms Return Today And Most Days This Week
The weekend ended with another day back into the 90s, thanks to sunshine. This morning the clouds have returned as an unsettled weather pattern will stall across our region for much of this week. With this, we can expect daily showers and thunderstorms. This does NOT mean we will have washouts each day, but more likely in the afternoons and evenings.
Warm and humid for Monday with scattered showers and possible storms
Meteorologist Ava Marie says it will be cooler to start the week with temps in the low 80's and chances for thunderstorms through the day. It will be an Impact Weather day as some of these storms could be heavy at times. Temps will warm back up to the upper 80's for the rest of the week with mostly cloudy skies and chances for showers and storms through Thursday. It will clear up by Friday for a nicer and drier weekend with mostly sunny skies.
Maryland gas prices drop 9 cents over past week
Average gasoline prices in Maryland have fallen 9.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.48 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,167 stations in Maryland. Prices in Maryland are 3.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.79 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Maryland was priced...
Political Notebook: What are Maryland's voter registration, turnout numbers?
What are Maryland's voter registration, turnout numbers?. (Editor’s note: This reporting took place prior to President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection. In a letter to the American people on Sunday, Biden said: “while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”)
Can shrimp become big business in Maryland? Here's what's in works as it moves forward
The Maryland Department of Natural Resource is moving forward with its shrimp pilot program that could be a financial boon for the state. The department recently announced it is working with the Tidal Fisheries Advisory Committee’s Shrimp Workgroup to develop a commercial Shrimp Pilot Program in state waters of the Atlantic Ocean using...
Maryland Democrat defends Secret Service chief: ‘Scapegoating doesn’t help’
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) defended Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle from calls for her resignation after the security force has come under immense scrutiny following an attempted assassination of former President Trump. Ivey, a top Homeland Security Committee Democrat, said in a NewsNation “The Hill Sunday” interview with Chris Stirewalt that any questions over her…
Biden's decision sparks funding questions for Maryland's Key Bridge and Red Line projects
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The seismic shift within the Democratic Party amid President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election has renewed questions about whether the partnership between Maryland and Washington leaders like to tout will result in funding for two big-ticket projects. First, funding for the Key...
Connected Devices Free Laptop Program benefits Kent residents
CHESTERTOWN — The Kent County Local Management Board via the Free Laptop Program has over the past year, distributed to 800 low-income county households a free HP Chromebook for personal use; far surpassing the original goal of reaching 500 homes. The Management Board applied for the laptops through the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband ‘Connected Maryland’ grant. The Department of Housing and Community Development and the Office of Statewide Broadband channeled $30 million dollars to assist in digital equity and inclusion efforts, made possible through...
Outgoing councilman demands transparency in Baltimore's citation crackdown
Baltimore (WBFF) — A new proposed bill in the Baltimore City Council is calling for more transparency surrounding the enforcement of City State's Attorney Ivan Bates' Citation Docket initiative. Councilman Kristerfer Burnett, the democrat who represents District 8, is the bill's key sponsor. Burnett, who's on his way out...
Baltimore Orioles player of the week: Tony tears it up in Texas
The second half of the season is underway and Baltimore Orioles all-star slugger Anthony Santander picked up right where he left off. After earning his second player of the week award heading into the all-star break, Santander becomes the first to win the award on back-to-back weeks. Not only did he help the Orioles take two out of three from the defending champion Texas Rangers, but he helped the American League get back into the winners column in the all-star game.
Tarik Skubal is the Perfect Trade Fit for the Orioles
As much of the baseball world is aware, the Orioles have recently been linked to Tarik Skubal. The Orioles as well as the Dodgers have reportedly made calls for the Tigers ace. Baltimore is looking to win their first World Series since 1983. They are going to need some pitching...
Latest Santander homer too little to save Orioles in 3-2 loss (updated)
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Orioles won’t begin the second half with a sweep. Former Orioles minor league catcher Jonah Heim hit a three-run homer off Dean Kremer today in the fourth inning and the Rangers avoided an early crash to post a 3-2 victory before an announced crowd of 31,808 at Globe Life Field.
Delicious Meals Are Plentiful During Black Restaurant Week
@bcscomm A diverse list of local establishments are featured during National Black Restaurant Week, which runs until July 28. This is the fifth year that Black-owned eateries in the metro D.C. area and Baltimore have participated in this business event. Specially created menus and reduced-priced options for lunch and dinner will be offered. “Through collaborations […] The post Delicious Meals Are Plentiful During Black Restaurant Week appeared first on The Washington Informer.
DNREC Sinks Two Vintage Vessels on Delaware Reef Site 11, ‘The Redbird Reef,’ to Enhance Recreational Opportunities
Ex-City of Baltimore fireboat Mayor J. Harold Grady (left photo) and World War II-era US Maritime Administration tugboat TD-21 were deployed today by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife on Reef Site 11 of Delaware’s acclaimed artificial reef system. /DNREC photos. WWII-era U.S. Maritime Administration Tugboat TD-21 and...
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