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Gone Shrimpin’: MD, VA Shrimp Harvests Return for 2024 Season
In the movie Forrest Gump, Alabama native Bubba proclaims, “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea.” Indeed, the south has long been known for its shrimp harvests, but the Chesapeake Bay? Not so much. In recent years, that’s been changing. Shrimp appear to be more abundant further north...
Maryland woman, dual organ donor advocates for bill to give tax break to donors
A Maryland woman is advocating for a bill aimed at increasing the number of live organ donors. Lindsay Gutierrez, originally from Oklahoma, served in security forces for the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2016. After tours alongside her husband in both England and Georgia, she was transferred to Maryland to work with the Department of Defense. She currently lives in Ellicott City.
Max Verheyen Joins Towson University’s Swim & Dive Coaching Staff as Assistant Coach
TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University men’s and women’s swimming & diving Head Coach Anthony Bruno has added Max Verheyen as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season, announced Monday afternoon. “I am thrilled to join such a talented coaching staff that has seen so much recent success,” added Verheyen. “I can’t wait to learn and grow as a coach and help the team and student-athletes improve not only in the pool, but also in the classroom and their lives.” Verheyen joins Towson’s staff after graduating from Loyola University with a master’s degree in emerging media in May. He…
Driver Crashes into Woods Monday Evening, MCFRS Responds
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are on the scene of a collision involving a vehicle that crashed into the woods. According to Tim Pruss (@MyDronePro on Twitter/X), the incident occurred on Norbeck Road, east of Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill. We will provide an update if additional information...
KCHS grad Walters takes his game to the next level
ST. MARY’S CITY — Ian Walters of Galena, a junior catcher at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, excelled on the baseball diamond and in the classroom this spring. He batted .300, fourth best for the Division III Seahawks, while also boasting a grade point average of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) to qualify for the conference’s All-Academic Team.
The push to make Friendship Heights a ‘15-minute neighborhood’
D.C. and Montgomery County, Maryland, businesses in the Friendship Heights corridor were “on their own” before Montgomery County’s Friendship Heights Urban District was created, according to Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson. Friedson said the district and the nonprofit Friendship Heights Alliance are working together with D.C....
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra To Perform At North Point High School
WALDORF, Md. – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at North Point High School on August 2 at 7 pm as part of its Music for Mayland Tour. The 90-minute concert showcases an exhilarating blend of accessible classical masterpieces, from the timeless, infectious melodies of Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture and Brahms’s Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn to the contemporary vibrance of Montgomery’s Strum and Bellido’s Techno from Fiesta. Audiences will be treated to a rich tapestry of sounds and witness dazzling solos as performed by select members of the Baltimore Symphony.
Derrick Henry responds to questions about his age
For Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry to remain as productive as he has been in the past, he will have to defy the running back aging curve. Henry was dismissive of concerns about his age when speaking to the media on Monday. The veteran has handled a historically large workload for the last five... The post Derrick Henry responds to questions about his age appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
WBNG condemns layoffs at Southern Policy Law Center
Washington, DC, July 17, 2024 – The Washington-Baltimore News Guild issued the following statement:. “The Washington Baltimore News Guild Local 32035 TNG-CWA condemns the anti-union layoffs of more than 60 workers at the Southern Poverty Law Center and supports the internal actions taken to show solidarity. The union busting...
Southwest Baltimore shooting declared justified after church burglary, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A Southwest Baltimore shooting was declared justified after an investigation revealed the victim was shot while burglarizing a church according to police. Police say on May 26, 2024, at approximately 7:56 a.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to the 100 block of South Mount Street for a report of a shooting. Once there, officers located a 59-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Medics responded to the location and took the victim to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police ask for help after 14-year-old fatally shot at Mondawmin metro station
A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot Sunday evening near Baltimore’s Mondawmin metro station, authorities say. Baltimore Police said they responded to a report of a shooting around 8:10 p.m. at the station in the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Avenue, and found Jasper Davis and another unnamed male suffering from gunshot wounds. … this story […]
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Role in Murder-for-Hire Conspiracy
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin sentenced Tyrik Braxton, age 28, to 25 years in federal prison following his involvement in a murder-for-hire conspiracy that resulted in the death of Juan Ross. Braxton, known as "Son-Son," will also undergo 3 years of supervised release as detailed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland.
Lawnview Avenue Murder Suspect Apprehended
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Eastern District on July 16, Baltimore Police Department investigators have arrested 42-year-old Leon Spencer of Baltimore. Investigators learned that during a verbal dispute between the two men, Spencer...
Partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with evening thunderstorms
Meteorologist Ava Marie says it will be partly cloudy, hot and humid with temps reaching to low 90's. Isolated thunderstorms are possible after 6 p.m. as it will be an Impact Weather evening into Wednesday. The storms could be heavy with possible downpours especially overnight. Thursday will be mostly cloudy with chances for rain and storms as temps will remain around the upper 80;s. The weekend is looking clear and dry for once with sunny skies as temps remain the same.
Maryland leaders work to expand Wi-Fi in West Baltimore
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel spoke on plans to expand internet connectivity in Baltimore on July 22. “Last month when the emergency connectivity fund expired, we were faced with an impossible situation. We had...
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