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Summer stories: 'From the Creek to the Peake'
The idea for our Summer Enrichment Program came from our School to Career Chair Nick Scalice and our English Department Chair Kat Stack when we heard there were some career and technical education funds available to support our students. At Chesapeake High School, we have seen that students often have a hard transition from middle to high school as the workload, credit importance, and self-reliance all increase tremendously as students enter high school. ...
Baltimore man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has announced that 36-year-old Jermaine Washington, of Baltimore, was sentenced to four years in prison on July 19 for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Washington was previously convicted of armed robbery in 2006 and 2013,...
Police Arrest Fatal Stabbing Suspect
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 19, Baltimore Police Department detectives arrested 28-year-old Tyrone Blackwell of Baltimore. Detectives believe that Blackwell fatally stabbed 33-year-old Devin Butler on July 5, on the 2400 block of West Lafayette Avenue. Detectives transported Blackwell...
Maryland Weather: Showers & storms likely tonight
BALTIMORE-- Scattered storms will develop late this evening through the overnight. Some storms will have heavy downpours.After a warm and muggy day, were looking at the chance of rain returning to the area later this evening into tonight. Some of the scattered showers & storms will contain heavy downpours. While most places will see a quarter to half inch of rain, some areas will see locally higher amounts where storms take place. Look for low temperatures in the mid-70s with plenty of humidity tonight.Scattered showers and storms are possible again Wednesday and Thursday with a stationary front draped across the area....
Triple Shooting Leaves One Critically Injured in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD — Authorities are investigating a shooting that injured three people in the Northern District. On Saturday, at approximately 1:47 a.m., Northern District patrol officers responded to the 2400…
Loyola professor named Fulbright Distinguished Scholar
Tuugi Chuluun, Ph.D., professor of finance at Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business and Management, was named a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar. Through the Fulbright program, Chuluun will teach and conduct research at Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic, in the spring of 2025. “For an educator, particularly...
Loyola University Maryland recognized on 2024 Transfer Honor Roll
Loyola University Maryland was named to the 2024 Transfer Honor Roll by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The list recognizes 228 colleges and universities that demonstrate institutional commitment and investment of resources to support transfer students. “We are extremely proud to be recognized on the PTK 2024 Transfer Honor Roll....
12-year-old Breaunna Cormley remembered at East Baltimore memorial: ‘She deserved her life’
Breaunna Cormley loved to play basketball and the saxophone. A cooking class was her favorite part of sixth grade, and the neighborhood remembers her as an attentive older sister. “Let them know that she had love. She had love. She didn’t bother nobody. She was sweet. She was quiet. She was really kind of a homebody,” her grandmother Trina Baker said outside the East Baltimore rowhouse where she found the 12-year-old shot dead Friday night. “My heart hurts so bad for her.” Around 75 people gathered in the McElderry Park neighborhood Monday evening to memorialize Cormley. Some attendees said they watched Cormley grow up. Strangers said the shock of the story compelled them to offer condolences. “It takes a village to raise a child. It takes more than a village to bury a child,” family friend Talitha Coleman said.
Buy Black Tuesday: Where To Shop In B’More [7-23-2024]
We’re highlighting Baltimore’s black businesses each and every Tuesday. Here are some places to check out this week. Law Offices of Terri D. Mason, P.C. Business Description: “ From Your Community…In Your Community…Here to Serve…We Understand Your Legal Needs.” Business Website: https://terridmason.com/ ‘Interdynamics, Inc. Business Description: “No physical health check is complete without a mental […]
Faculty, Staff, Alumni Recognized in MPhA Annual Awards
Cherokee Layson-Wolf received the Pharmacist Advocate Award, and Amy Howard received the Excellence in Innovation Award. Featured image (left to right): Cherokee Layson-Wolf, Joseph DeMino, Brian Hose, Amy Howard, and Mark Hindman. Faculty, staff, and alumni from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) received several awards during the...
Baltimore Orioles Ready to Make Impactful Trades with Young Talent and Pitching Focus
The Baltimore Orioles, with one of the best records in baseball, are poised to be aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, focusing on young talent for potential trades. They are open to trading established veterans, including center fielder Cedric Mullins and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle. Cedric Mullins has team control...
Padres' hopes lie in Orioles' front office as nightmare trade scenario emerges
While the Friar faithful are holding out hope that AJ Preller and the San Diego Padres can somehow upgrade the team's starting rotation before the MLB trade deadline expires, there are other teams with a similar agenda. The Houston Astros are known to be in the market for starting pitching,...
Ravens Secondary Depth Impresses in Training Camp; Tough Roster Decisions Ahead
The Baltimore Ravens' secondary is gaining strength with improved depth, creating a competitive and deep defensive backfield, causing roster decisions. Eddie Jackson impressed at practice with an interception returned for a touchdown. Rookie Nate Wiggins also had an interception, showcasing the secondary's potential. Yes, But. Overreactions in early training camp...
Orioles Tabbed as Landing Spot for 3-Time Cy Young Winner
Pitching has been a roller coaster for the 2024 Baltimore Orioles. With the trade deadline approaching, could they strike a deal for Max Scherzer?. Tim Britton and Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic tabbed the Orioles as a potential landing spot for the 39-year-old ace. “Recently returned from the back injury...
X-Golf Opens Club in Annapolis
X-Golf, the developer of golf simulator technology and the centerpiece of the company’s indoor golf entertainment concept, opened its first Annapolis, MD location on July 17, in Jennifer Square. “We saw the need for a fresh, fun and accessible golf option in Annapolis,” said franchise Co-Owner and COO Robert...
Man shot at Towson shopping center Sunday afternoon
A man was shot Sunday afternoon at a Baltimore County shopping center. County police said officers were called to Loch Raven Boulevard and Taylor Avenue, where a man was shot multiple times. The man was taken to a hospital. An 11 News crew at the scene said the man was...
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