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City bill would position Baltimore for Key Bridge financial restitution
Friday will mark four months since the Key Bridge collapsed. The Baltimore City Council put forth a bill to prime Baltimore for economic recompense following the Key Bridge collapse in March.
Juvenile crime rates in Baltimore continue to soar despite efforts to curb them
(WBFF) — Promises to curb juvenile crime appear to be having little impact in Baltimore City. Statistics supplied by the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office show the number of juvenile crime cases continues to soar in Baltimore. Two years ago, there were 17 robbery cases involving juveniles in the...
Ex-Baltimore fireboat joins growing Delaware artificial reef system
A former Baltimore fireboat and WWII-era tugboat are the newest portions of Delaware's artifical reef system east of cape Henlopen. The two vessels were sunk Monday by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, to depths of 75 and 80 feet. The Mayor J. Harold Brady fireboat, named for Baltimore's...
Christopher Van Johnson Gets 7 Life Sentence For 3 Murders
Eight years after a triple homicide in Pennsylvania, a Maryland man has been brought to justice, according to ta release by the US Department of Justice on Fiday, July 19, 2024. Christopher Van Johnson, 36 of Baltimore, MD was sentenced to seven consecutive life in prison sentences by United States...
Charm City Slam to host National Poetry Competition
Charm City Slam is excited to announce Charm City Slam Finals!. ● What: Charm City Slam Finals (Baltimore biggest poetry slam) ● Who: After a year of competition 12 legendary poets from around the country including Baltimore’s own Meccamorphosis, Lady Brion and Black Chakra will compete for the Grand Slam Title and $3,000 in prizes.
Baltimore-based organization provides mental health emergency funds and first aid training
The idea for the Mental Health Emergency Fund Inc. came to Jessica Smith as she was navigating her own mental health struggles. “I have anxiety and panic disorder, and so I knew that I needed a team of care providers to rally around me when I was going through a crisis time in my life,” she said. “When I was able to get through that hump, I decided that I wanted to create an organization to help others.”
New Cable Manufacturing Facility in Baltimore
Belgian-based company Cenergy Holdings plans to establish a cable manufacturing facility in Maryland. Its U.S. subsidiary, Hellenic Cables Americas, has officially acquired a 38-acre property in Wagner’s Point along the Patapsco River in Baltimore City, where it will support hundreds of direct and indirect jobs. “Maryland is proud to...
Final Drive: Rashod Bateman Gets Off to a Hot Start in the Rain
Sinclair Announces 2024 Annual Diversity Scholarship Winners
BALTIMORE—Sinclair has awarded scholarships to 12 university students as a part of its annual Diversity Scholarship program.The annual Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship aims to invest in the future of the broadcast industry and help students from diverse backgrounds, who reflect Sinclair’s audiences nationwide, complete their education and pursue careers in journalism, digital storytelling, and marketing.“At Sinclair, our commitment to nurturing young talent and enhancing diversity in local media is unwavering. We proudly congratulate these outstanding students, whose unique perspectives and talents will undoubtedly enrich our media landscape,” said Sinclair president and CEO Chris Ripley.The scholarship has provided nearly $400,000 in tuition assistance since 2013. This year, a total of $56,000. was awarded to the following students: Kristen Bongco – San Jose State UniversityAlexa Bonilla – James Madison UniversityCarl Coridon – Villanova UniversityMadelin Morales – Texas State-San MarcosMarissa Orr – University of ArizonaCarrington Peavy – University of Missouri -ColumbiaTrinity Polk – Hampton UniversityAnnea Scales – Mississippi State UniversityJonathan Soco – Indiana UniversityNatalie Son – University of Southern CaliforniaCarrigan Woodson – University of South CarolinaKhenedi Wright – Tennessee State University
Memorial art exhibition for Jo Ulrich, ‘force of nature,’ at Gallery 1448
A memorial exhibition honoring the works of Jo Ulrich (1956 — 2023) will be on display at Gallery 1448 beginning on Aug 10. “Jo Ulrich: A Life Interrupted” will showcase the artist’s paintings as a tribute to her remarkable achievements and an acknowledgement of her struggles. Ulrich...
Counsel Give Opening Statements in Fatal Carjacking Case
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 22, a jury heard opening statements in an attempted carjacking case that resulted in the death of an Israeli man. William Holloman, 19, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, armed robbery, conspiracy to...
Robert Moody Named Music Director of Baltimore Chamber Orchestra
The Baltimore Chamber Orchestra (BCO) has named Robert Moody as music director, beginning a three-year contract in the 2024-25 season. He will be only the third music director in the orchestra’s 40-year history. Moody is currently in his eighteenth season as music director for Arizona Musicfest and his ninth season as music director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. In 2022 he was named principal conductor for Lakeland Opera (FL). Prior positions have included music director of the Portland Symphony (ME) and the Winston-Salem Symphony (NC). Earlier in his career, he held conducting positions with the Phoenix Symphony, Evansville Philharmonic, Santa Fe Opera, Brevard Music Center, Interschool Orchestras of New York City, and apprenticed at Landestheater Opera in Linz, Austria. Some of his 2024-25 season debuts include the Kansas City Symphony, Tulsa Opera with Renée Fleming, the Tampere Philharmonic in Finland, and Timisoara Philharmonic in Rumania. Moody has led orchestras and opera companies including the Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony, Dallas and Houston symphonies, Minnesota Orchestra, Washington National Opera, the Aachen and Baden Baden orchestras in Germany, Orquesta Filarmonica de Bogotá (Colombia), and the Vienna Chamber Orchestra (Austria). A South Carolina native, Moody holds degrees from Furman University and the Eastman School of Music.
Two Annapolis Police Officers Suspended After Reporting Mismanagement
UPDATE: See Mayor’s statement below. On March 13, 2024, Annapolis Police Department (APD) officers and UFCW Local 400 members met with Tricia Hopkins, Annapolis Human Resource Manager, and Mike Malinoff, Annapolis City Manager, to discuss concerns about waste and mismanagement within the department. Due to the serious nature of the issues raised, Mr. Malinoff arranged a follow-up meeting with Mayor Gavin Buckley on May 3, 2024, where UFCW Local 400 members shared their concerns directly with the mayor.
From West Baltimore to Riyadh, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 makes his mark
Working on Saudi Arabia’s ambitious and transformational development plan, Al-Motaery hopes to make a difference. Uplifted by his participation in a Lafayette-sponsored economic and cultural revitalization project in West Baltimore, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 has landed a career in his home country, working with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s influential sovereign wealth fund.
Dispute Over Money Owed Leads to Fall Murder Trial
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled July 22 a man, who is accused of killing another man over money, for trial later this year. Michael Atkinson, 50, is charged with first-degree murder and possession...
Man Released Next Day Following Shots Fired In Severn
SEVERN, Md. — On the evening of July 19, 2024, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a reported shooting incident in the 8400 block of Jacobs Road. According to an official statement, the suspect, identified as James R. Frend Jr., allegedly exited his home just...
Weber’s to Hold 10th Annual Peach & Blackberry Festival
Weber’s Cider Mill Farm 10th Annual Peach & Blackberry Festival and breakfast will take place on Aug. 3 & 4 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Weber’s Cider Mill Farm, 2526 Proctor Lane in Parkville. Festival and breakfast admission are separate admissions and must be purchased...
Orioles vs. Marlins Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Tuesday, July 23
The Miami Marlins (35-65) kick off a three-game series on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles (60-39). The matchup begins at 6:40 PM ET at LoanDepot park. Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Orioles vs. Marlins TV Channel...
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