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Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
This week the AFRO compiled a list of events happening throughout the month of July in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. Take a look below to see what’s happening near you!. Captain America Movie Marathon. Are there any Marvel fans in the family? If so, the Enoch...
Joan Poncella exhibit at Waller Gallery tells story of family, disability, resilience
Dozens of photographs, collages and sculptures fill Waller Gallery, and all of them point to one person's story. "Joan Poncella is based on my grandmother," said Bria Sterling-Wilson, a Baltimore collage artist and photographer. "She is 85 years old today and the show is based upon her and her life, and just the amazing story that she has behind her."
Baltimore Arts and Culture Events 7/3/24 – 7/17/24
Star-Spangled Celebration at Rash Field: Celebrates Independence Day with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the heart of Baltimore’s iconic Inner Harbor. The program ends with a bang when a spectacular fireworks display lights up the harbor sky. 8 p.m. at Rash Field, 201 Key Highway. For more information, go to bsomusic.org or call 410-783-8000.
Baltimore Government and Community Events 7/3/24-7/17/24
West Wednesdays: Hear about the ongoing fight for police accountability in the Tyrone West case and all victims of police misconduct. This event happens every Wednesday. For more information, go to facebook.com/justicefortyronewest. The AcuSoundBath: Community Acupuncture Sound Bath. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Suggested donation $22-$222. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Orioles rival is furious with latest MLB Pipeline rankings thanks to Jackson Holliday
A mere 38.2 miles separate the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals' respective ballparks, but only one spot in the rankings divides their top prospects. On Monday, Sam Dykstra of the MLB Pipeline released a freshly updated version of the top 100 farm system players in baseball. Little did the reporter know he'd set Nationals fans ablaze by listing Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday No. 1 -- ahead of Washington left fielder James Wood.
Orioles, Vinny Nittoli Agree To Minor League Deal
Right-hander Vinny Nittoli and the Orioles have agreed to a deal, per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com on X. The righty will report to Triple-A Norfolk. Earlier today, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reported on X that the righty had elected free agency. He was designated for assignment by the Cubs last week but passed through waivers unclaimed.
Black women say an Amtrak project threatens their Baltimore neighborhood’s homes — and children
Angel St. Jean has seen big improvements to the Reservoir Hill neighborhood of Baltimore since she moved there 11 years ago. The historic, now majority-Black community had long been considered “perpetually up and coming,” she said, and parts of it had been underdeveloped for some time. In recent years, however, many of the vacant homes have been renovated, and neighbors meet for events like garden planting and street cleanups.
Stadium Authority approves Populous and Gilbane to lead Oriole Park improvements
Populous, a globally-recognized sports architecture firm, has been chosen to lead the design team that will make hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of capital improvements to Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Maryland Stadium Authority voted on Tuesday to approve the selection of the Kansas City-based sports design...
Woman with active armed robbery warrant arrested in northeast Baltimore
Baltimore (WBFF) — A 30-year-old woman was arrested with an active armed robbery warrant on Tuesday afternoon in northeast Baltimore. Police say on July 2 around 1 p.m., detectives were conducting an investigation in the 6900 block of Harford Road. During their investigation, detectives arrested a 30-year-old woman who...
Mercy Medical Center uses mixed reality technology for shoulder replacement surgery
Mercy Medical Center is the first in the region to offer shoulder replacement surgery using "mixed reality technology." It's a combination of reality and a virtual environment, utilizing goggles. The system lays 3D holographic images over the patient's real anatomy — it's much more precise than surgeries in the past....
White House Seeks Funds for Baltimore Bridge Repairs
Sen. Patty Murray Touts $4 Billion Emergency Request That Includes Natural Disaster Aid. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. The leader of the Senate budget panel endorsed a recent emergency funding request from the White House specific to repairing a bridge that collapsed in Baltimore this year.
Police: Baltimore woman robbed two victims inside their New Cumberland motel room
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A Baltimore woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing two people inside their motel room. According to the Fairview Township Police Department, Patricia Monet Gilmer, 33, entered a motel room off Limekiln Road in New Cumberland without permission on June 7 at 9:38 p.m. She allegedly threatened two people inside the room, claiming she had a firearm, stole their purses and fled the area.
Baltimore teacher lived in same apartment complex as 12-year-old he's accused of raping, documents show
BALTIMORE -- A Mervo High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl was denied bail.Lewis Laury, 24, was charged with second-degree rape and sexual offense in the third degree.Laury works for Baltimore City Public Schools, but police say the crimes happened in his apartment in Baltimore County. The two lived in the same apartment complex, according to court documents obtained by WJZ.Despite Laury having no criminal history before these charges, the judge said she is concerned by the details of the case.Laury, who is also a law school student, according to his public defender, is an accused rapist...
Rye Street Tavern to reopen July 15 with Southern-inspired menu
Rye Street Tavern will reopen July 15 with a Southern-inspired menu after undergoing a redevelopment under new owners Washington, D.C.-based Clyde’s Restaurant Group. CRG has collaborated with Grizform Design Architects to revamp the two-story, 12-000-square-foot property at Baltimore Peninsula. The restaurant and event venue features five dining areas, three...
Preparing For Disaster: Designing The Last Building Standing
Modern public safety infrastructure is essential in ensuring preparedness in times of natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes. Emergency operations centers (EOCs) and emergency communications/ 911 centers (ECCs) are critical to a community’s rapid response capabilities. Decision-makers, agency representatives, incident management personnel, dispatchers, and subject matter experts gather at these facilities to monitor conditions, collect, and share information, establish priorities, and determine protective actions for the public.
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