Sparrows Point
LATEST NEWS
Fireworks leave police officer hospitalized, three facing charges
BALTIMORE -- Three men are facing charges after a police officer was hospitalized in an incident involving illegal fireworks in southwest Baltimore on July 4. Baltimore city police say officers found a large pile of illegal fireworks stashed under a tent in the 2500 block of McHenry street.According to police, while officers were removing the fireworks, several people tried to stop them by grabbing the fireworks and assaulting officers.BPD Detective Freddie Talbert said, "During this incident, an individual decided to throw fireworks near our officers, injuring one of our officers."The officer suffered an injury to the eye and was transported to...
Maryland woman celebrates 100th birthday on 4th of July with family and friends
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A Maryland family received a special 4th of July gift this year as Alberta Russell celebrated her remarkable 100th birthday. Surrounded by three generations of her family, along with close friends, Alberta marked this significant milestone in her life. She was born in Philadelphia and grew up in New York before moving to Florida and finally settling in Baltimore to be near her loved ones.
Fatal fire in Gwenn Oak caused by improperly discarded smoking materials
BALTIMORE – A man is dead following a fatal fire in Gwynn Oak due to improperly discarded smoking materials.WJZ is learning more about this fire, and how the neighborhood is feeling after losing one of their own.For more than Decade Corran Jones and his family have lived in this quiet neighborhood along Langford Road in Gwynn Oak. So, waking up on the 4th of July to a line of fire trucks down the street was a surprise. "My wife had called me and told me it was smoke and there was fire going on. And she told me it wasn't our...
City cooling centers offer relief during heat alert: ‘I’m grateful and thankful for this place’
As temperatures around the state topped out in the 90s Friday, Baltimore City cooling centers offered relief from the dangerous conditions. The temperature in Baltimore Friday afternoon reached 97 degrees, with a heat index of 105, which measures air temperature and relative humidity to determine what the temperature feels like to the body, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday’s ...
Demolition activity underway on downtown Baltimore block where mixed-use Compass development is planned
Demolition activity is underway on the west side of downtown Baltimore, signaling potential progress in the redevelopment of a city-owned parcel once called the Superblock. A demolition crew has torn down two four-story buildings in the 200 block of West Fayette Street, part of a row of vacant commercial structures owned by the city and targeted for demolition to make way for one phase of a development called The Compass. The work began late last month, leaving the site filled with rubble.
Work of higher education advisory council could start this year
State officials are drawing up bylaws for the panel that will referee fights between state university campuses when they offer conflicting degrees, with an eye toward a launch this fall. The post Work of higher education advisory council could start this year appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Man arrested after stealing Department of Public Works truck, fleeing officers
(WBFF) — A man was arrested today after stealing a Department of Public Works vehicle and then attempting to evade police when pursued. The 29-year-old male took the vehicle from Montebello and Harford Road in the Northeast District just before 10:00 a.m. today, a Baltimore police spokesman said. Officers...
Canton residents rattled: Over $3,000 reportedly stolen as serial thief strikes again
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Along with his work truck’s window, Canton resident Leo Funez says his sense of security was shattered early Sunday morning. “It makes me uneasy,” said Funez, “That’s not what you want to see right before you go make money for your table.
Kyle Van Noy in favor of spending time with Ravens teammates ahead of regular season
The Baltimore Ravens will kick off training camp in a few weeks in anticipation of the 2024 season. The team will open up the NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football, so Baltimore’s rookies and vets will report a few days earlier than most teams.
Orioles vs. Athletics: Last Series at Oakland Coliseum Pitching Matchups & Key Players to Watch
The Baltimore Orioles head to Oakland to face the Athletics in what marks the last time they will play at the Oakland Coliseum due to the A's pending move to Sacramento next season. The Orioles have a historical record of 144-146 at the Coliseum dating back to 1968. A key player to watch is Athletics' reliever Mason Miller, known for his impressive fastball and performance this season.
Maryland Attorney General Announces Conviction of Maryland Man for Illegally Selling Handgun in Baltimore City; Defendant Was One of 10 Charged in Seizure of 18 Kilograms of Cocaine
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued the following news release on Wednesday, July 3, 2024:. “Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the guilty verdict of Tony Horne Jr., 43, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, on all charges, including the illegal possession and sale of a regulated firearm, relating to a long-term investigation into drug traffickers operating in and around areas in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City, Maryland.
MCB Unveils ‘The Enolia,’ Morgan State’s Newest Student Housing Development
MCB Real Estate, a local investment management firm, recently celebrated the renaming of one of its most notable development projects in Baltimore City. “The Enolia” will accommodate more than 450 students, fulfilling a much-needed Morgan State University (MSU) student housing demand. MCB Real Estate, a local investment management...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.