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Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Resumes baseball activities
Westburg (hand) has been cleared to field grounders and take one-handed swings, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. It's not much, but it's the beginning of a ramp-up for Westburg as he works his way back from a fractured right hand. The infielder will eventually need to undergo some additional imaging to see how his hand has healed before a clearer timetable for his return can be established. Westburg suffered the injury on July 31.
High-end auto theft spree in Baltimore ends in tragedy, suspects still at large
Baltimore (WBFF) — An auto theft incident in Baltimore City is believed to be connected to a fatal crash in Carroll County as police search for suspects. Raj Muzammil pointed out Tuesday the ramp doors at his auto shop where a group of thieves broke in. It happened at the A&B Auto Body and Repair Shop on Dundalk Avenue.
Recently DFA'd Cubs reliever could help stabilize Orioles' struggling bullpen
By now, it's no secret that Brandon Hyde is struggling to find relievers he can trust. Craig Kimbrel started the season as the Orioles' closer but despite a solid first couple months, lost his grip on the job. After giving Yennier Cano a few save chances, the team named recently-acquired Seranthony Dominguez their closer.
Redevelopment of Harborplace, the debate continues
The redevelopment of Harborplace downtown continues to be at the center of debate and speculation. The masterplan for this site's redevelopment will go before the city's planning commission this Thursday. Harborplace was sold to the private Baltimore developer MCB Real Estate in 2023. MCB unveiled new designs for the site...
Ravens fans nearly had a meltdown at NFL insider's Lamar Jackson-related tweet
There's nothing quite like a jump scare on a Monday afternoon but that's what Baltimore Ravens fans experienced when Tom Pelissero sent out a tweet that said "Lamar Jackson has been waived/injured." This would make anyone do a double-take because why on earth would the Ravens waive Jackson, who is...
Orioles Reliever Responds After Giving Up Walk-Off HR
A walk-off home run for Francisco Alvarez and the New York Mets represents the first real mistake by Seranthony Dominguez since landing with the Baltimore Orioles at the trade deadline. He couldn’t deliver in the bottom of the ninth of the August 19 loss. Dominguez threw a 97.9 mph...
Panthers, Ravens May Pursue Former First Rounder in Trade
The Carolina Panthers or Baltimore Ravens may pursue former first-rounder defensive end, Tyree Wilson in a trade before the regular season begins. According to a report, Bleacher Report says that the Raiders could put Wilson on the trade block since he’s been failing to meet expectations for the team to might even consider bringing him back. Wilson’s rookie season was a flop since he was dealing with injuries and had an inconsistent performance. The Raiders have been having issues for the past few years sustaining a winning culture so it might be right for him to move on to a championship team since Las Vegas doesn’t have the luxury to wait around.
Johnson shows signs he'll ready to fill in for Jackson at QB if needed
OWINGS MILLS — It goes without saying that if Lamar Jackson went down with an injury, the Baltimore Ravens would have a big problem on their hands. Josh Johnson’s job would be to try to make that scenario bearable. The 38-year-old journeyman is now Jackson’s top backup in Baltimore after Tyler Huntley departed via free agency to division rival Cleveland. Johnson has plenty of experience in this type of role...
6 graduate from Massey Air Museum’s summer course on grassroots aviation engineering
MASSEY — The air museum here concluded its one-week summer course titled “Grassroots Aviation Engineering” on July 19 at the Massey Aerodrome. The students were from Bohemia Manor High School in Cecil County, public schools in Delaware, First State Military Academy in Clayton, Delaware and the Middletown (Delaware) Civil Air Patrol Squadron.
Berlin putting up four new flag poles thanks to donations
At the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting last week, We Heart Berlin founder Tony Weeg presented the town’s public works director, Jimmy Charles, with a check for four new flag poles. At the Berlin Mayor and Council’s Monday, Aug.12 meeting, We Heart Berlin founder Tony Weeg presented the town’s...
Wicomico County Council weighs funding request from public library
SALISBURY, Md. – Tuesday morning Wicomico County Council considered a resolution that could affect the timeline of the library’s move to the former site of the Ward Museum in Salisbury. The library requested a budget amendment that would, in some ways, act as an advance, taking funds from...
Norwegian company plans to build $320 million salmon farming operation west of Newark
A Norwegian company plans to build a fish-farming operation at the former Bainbridge naval base west of Newark on the western edge of Cecil County, MD. Cecil County's Office of Economic Development announced the project from AquaCon via a social media post. (See below)
Neighbor reported smelling gas night before Maryland house explosion
BEL AIR, Md. (AP) — A neighbor reported smelling gas to a utility company the night before a home exploded in Bel Air, Maryland, killing two people, The Baltimore Sun has reported. Residents near the home have been saying that they smelled gas Saturday night, but the State Fire Marshal’s office stated they had no record of anyone reporting that to either 911 or Baltimore Gas and Electric. One resident,...
Bel Air home near deadly gas explosion demolished; 9 homes deemed unsafe
A Bel Air home near the scene of last week’s deadly natural gas explosion has been demolished because of severe damage, and security has been reinstated at the entrance to the neighborhood after break-ins were reported at damaged homes, according to Harford County officials. Nine homes in the neighborhood — including 2300 Arthurs Woods Drive, where the explosion occurred, and 2302 Arthurs Woods Drive, which was partially destroyed — have been deemed unsafe and uninhabitable by county officials. Demolition of 2302 Arthurs Woods Drive began Monday after the homeowner’s insurance company and the county agreed it should be razed due to severe structural damage, said Harold Boling, deputy director of the county Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. Owners of the other seven homes deemed unsafe must submit letters of assessment to the county from structural engineers, licensed master electricians and licensed gas fitters before their utilities can be restored.
Algal blooms in parts of Potomac River trigger warning for pet owners
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Maryland health officials are advising pet owners to keep their animals out of the water along parts of the Potomac River after algal blooms were detected. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says algae mats, described as algae that has the appearance of mats of fine,...
Maryland earns $23 million federal grant for apprenticeship programs
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland will receive nearly $23 million in federal grant money to establish apprenticeship programs across a variety of industries, including health care, technology and transportation.
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