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Goucher and Edenwald are advancing plans to redefine the college ‘senior’
For decades, the Edenwald retirement community has towered over the Goucher College campus, on land purchased from the college many years ago. Edenwald residents have enjoyed their proximity to the campus loop and to the trails that wind through the college’s acres of woods. Now plans are underway to expand this arrangement by creating what’s known as a University Retirement Community, or URC.
String of robberies in Southeast Baltimore under investigation
BALTIMORE -- A string of burglaries targeting small businesses in Southeast Baltimore over the last week remain under investigation. WJZ has confirmed at least 8 businesses in Canton and Upper Fells Point, ranging from bars to a barbershop to a game store, have reported break-ins or the attempt to do so.Business owners, managers and employees share similar explanations of what happened during the overnight hours that include masked suspects busting through a door to steal cash on site from registers and other property. The Baltimore Police Department said officers have increased patrols in the area and handed out flyers with theft prevention...
Baltimore sees deadly shooting and officer injured amid holiday celebrations
Baltimore (WBFF) — It's been a busy past 24 hours for Baltimore police handling a rash of crimes--some happening before the July 4th holiday festivities and after--as one business owner calls for a crackdown on criminals. There was a big police presence at the Inner Harbor Thursday keeping watch...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of two and recovery of firearms in Baltimore, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A traffic stop led police to the arrest of two people and the recovery of firearms in Baltimore according to police. Police say on Thursday, at approximately 10 p.m., Central District DAT Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the 200 Block of North Caroline Street. Detectives...
Fireworks leave police officer hospitalized, three facing charges
BALTIMORE -- Three men are facing charges after a police officer was hospitalized in an incident involving illegal fireworks in southwest Baltimore on July 4. Baltimore city police say officers found a large pile of illegal fireworks stashed under a tent in the 2500 block of McHenry street.According to police, while officers were removing the fireworks, several people tried to stop them by grabbing the fireworks and assaulting officers.BPD Detective Freddie Talbert said, "During this incident, an individual decided to throw fireworks near our officers, injuring one of our officers."The officer suffered an injury to the eye and was transported to...
Building on legacy: Expanding the reach of 4M Swim Club
Throughout my life, I have often paused to consider how I can impact the future for others. This reflection is one of the reasons I became a public servant, starting as a delegate in the House and subsequently being elected to the Maryland Senate to represent the 45th Legislative District. Building on a legacy and helping others to do the same has been a guiding principle for me in this role.
Frederick launches project to identify slaves sites
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A new project called “The Sites of Enslavement Project” is coming to Frederick, and it will share the daily lives of enslaved African Americans who once lived in the city. “We knew that we had to do a specialized project narrowing down the specific history of sites before emancipation, […]
Canceled Event: July 13 Comprehensive Planning Event
(BALTIMORE – July 5, 2024) – The West North Avenue Development Authority has canceled the Final Comprehensive Revitalization Planning event scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Baltimore Unity Hall. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause you. Our agency is working diligently to identify...
City cooling centers offer relief during heat alert: ‘I’m grateful and thankful for this place’
As temperatures around the state topped out in the 90s Friday, Baltimore City cooling centers offered relief from the dangerous conditions. The temperature in Baltimore Friday afternoon reached 97 degrees, with a heat index of 105, which measures air temperature and relative humidity to determine what the temperature feels like to the body, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday’s ...
Demolition activity underway on downtown Baltimore block where mixed-use Compass development is planned
Demolition activity is underway on the west side of downtown Baltimore, signaling potential progress in the redevelopment of a city-owned parcel once called the Superblock. A demolition crew has torn down two four-story buildings in the 200 block of West Fayette Street, part of a row of vacant commercial structures owned by the city and targeted for demolition to make way for one phase of a development called The Compass. The work began late last month, leaving the site filled with rubble.
Orioles vs. Athletics: Last Series at Oakland Coliseum Pitching Matchups & Key Players to Watch
The Baltimore Orioles head to Oakland to face the Athletics in what marks the last time they will play at the Oakland Coliseum due to the A's pending move to Sacramento next season. The Orioles have a historical record of 144-146 at the Coliseum dating back to 1968. A key player to watch is Athletics' reliever Mason Miller, known for his impressive fastball and performance this season.
Man arrested after stealing Department of Public Works truck, fleeing officers
(WBFF) — A man was arrested today after stealing a Department of Public Works vehicle and then attempting to evade police when pursued. The 29-year-old male took the vehicle from Montebello and Harford Road in the Northeast District just before 10:00 a.m. today, a Baltimore police spokesman said. Officers...
Canton residents rattled: Over $3,000 reportedly stolen as serial thief strikes again
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Along with his work truck’s window, Canton resident Leo Funez says his sense of security was shattered early Sunday morning. “It makes me uneasy,” said Funez, “That’s not what you want to see right before you go make money for your table.
MCB Unveils ‘The Enolia,’ Morgan State’s Newest Student Housing Development
MCB Real Estate, a local investment management firm, recently celebrated the renaming of one of its most notable development projects in Baltimore City. “The Enolia” will accommodate more than 450 students, fulfilling a much-needed Morgan State University (MSU) student housing demand. MCB Real Estate, a local investment management...
A trusted voice: Preserving the future of the Black press
Fears over the future of the newspaper industry are not new. With the transition to the internet in the 1990s, the rise of social media in the 2000s and the emergence of artificial intelligence, media organizations have had to continually adapt. As consumption patterns change, advertising revenue slows and media...
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