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City and community leaders set to welcome students back to school following mass shooting
The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will welcome some Baltimore City elementary students back to the classroom on their first day of school Monday. It'll be the first day back for Dr. Bernard Harris Elementary students, about one week after a mass shooting left one dead and injured seven right next to their school building.
Baltimore Community Shaken by Daylight Shooting, Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
On Sunday afternoon, the calm of a Baltimore street was disrupted by the sound of gunfire, leaving the community searching for answers and authorities seeking the public's assistance. According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers patrolling the 1600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue heard shots fired around 3:38 p.m. on August 25 and discovered a woman wounded in a nearby block.
Baltimore to Face Sweltering Heat, Humidity and Potential Severe Thunderstorms
As Baltimore braces for a mix of heat, humidity, and possible thunderstorms, the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC offers a detailed forecast for the coming days. According to the NWS Area Forecast Discussion, residents can expect scattered convection and the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening, particularly around western Maryland to the Fredericksburg VA area.
2024 sixth-round pick at risk of being cut after abysmal preseason
The Baltimore Ravens evaluated three quarterbacks during their preseason activities: Josh Johnson, Emory Jones, and Devin Leary. Each took their turn behind center, eager to demonstrate that they deserve a spot in the regular season lineup. For the 2024 season, the Ravens are expected to maintain just two quarterbacks. Clearly, Lamar Jackson secures one spot. Veteran Josh Johnson, following a strong preseason, has clinched the backup role, leaving Jones and Leary vying for what remains.
Commanders Stadium Drink Prices Leaked; Bring Your Wallet
If you go to any professional football game and walk through the parking lot, you can bet there will be plenty of food, fun, and frosty adult beverages. Based on a recently leaked photo of drink prices at Commanders Field, Washington Commanders fans are likely to pregame even harder.
August 26 Heat Returns With Some Inland Thundershowers
The heat is trying to build back into the 90s starting today. This may not be the best timing as schools begin in parts of Central Maryland, including Baltimore (County/City) and Anne Arundel County. A couple of thundershowers will develop in the afternoon, mainly inland. Then, we really build up the steamy weather into the middle of the week.
Maryland Perspectives: The Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce can be key to local businesses when it comes to accessing valuable resources, finding discounts, plus helps build relationships that could save money or market their products. They also have fun community events that bring communities together including an upcoming Doggie Dash 5k in September 22nd. Chairman John Kneisly joins me to talk about what the chamber has to offer, the upcoming 5K and how you can get involved.
What you should know about school cellphone bans in Delaware as schools start
More young scholars can expect to sheathe their screens this school year. In other words, use of personal smartphones for many students will now be impermissible during instructional portions of their day. And really, that should sound familiar. Most districts and schools throughout the state already have similar mentions within student handbooks and...
Back to school, new lottery game, dog adoptions
Happy Monday! Today is the first day of school for a half dozen districts across The First State. Several others will begin throughout the week, and the remaining ones head back Sept. 4. Expect more traffic on the roads. Click here to learn about the do's and don'ts of driving near school buses according to state law. As you get on the roads, be safe. Our poll on the most annoying driving habits is closing out soon....
Delaware nonprofit launches $10,000 in 'mini grants' for school boards: Education roundup
Class is now in session. Well, school starts both this week and next for most systems across Delaware. And education in the state has already been making headlines regardless, from back-to-school dates and supply events, to public school board dysfunction and new bans around student cellphones. ...
Judge shoots down Cabela’s bid to stymie Delaware probe into thousands of rounds of ammo shoplifted from Christiana Mall store
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware has been locked for 18 months in what Attorney General Kathy Jennings calls a “ridiculous” legal tussle with the Cabela’s outdoor gear company. The...
Capt. Arbin in his 52nd Season Still Going Strong!
Delmarva’s best-known and longest-serving beach patrol captain is Ocean City’s Capt. Butch Arbin who joined the patrol in 1973 and became its captain in 1997. He is the only city employee on a contract with the mayor and city council and they could dismiss him at any time. “I hope they don’t do that. I feel I still have a lot to do here to continue moving the patrol ahead,” he says adding that he has no plans that would cause him to leave.
Towson two-alarm fire leaves man dead, three children injured
BALTIMORE - An early morning fire in Towson left a man dead and four other people injured, including three children, on Monday.Crews responded to the 8400 block of Greenway Road just after midnight for an apartment fire. When they arrived, there were people trapped inside a burning second-floor apartment, according to the fire department.Crews worked to rescue the individuals and put out the flames. A total of five people were taken to the hospital, including three children and two adults. A 5-year-old, 4-year-old and an infant had minor burns. One of the adults, a man, later died at the hospital.The fire department said the fire was placed under control just before 1 a.m. According to Bureau Chief Travis Francis, the Red Cross is assisting the family with housing and other necessities.At this time, investigators have not determined the cause of the fire.
ANNIE Tour to Play The Hippodrome in January
Leapin' Lizards! The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center has announced that an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre from January 7-12, 2025. Tickets for the engagement are on sale now. This all-new tour is produced by Crossroads Live North America. Tickets can...
Cambridge flood mitigation phase one plan kicks off with community meeting
Cambridge residents concerned about stemming the increasing tide of flooding packed Dorchester County Public Library meeting room Wednesday, August 21. Hosted by Make Cambridge Resilient Project Manager Larry Smith, the community meeting to kick-off the Flood Mitigation Phase I Design featured Coastal Engineer Anna Johnson and Senior Project Manager Megan Barniea of Bayland Consultants and Designers, the City's chosen contractor.
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