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Baltimore sees deadly shooting and officer injured amid holiday celebrations
Baltimore (WBFF) — It's been a busy past 24 hours for Baltimore police handling a rash of crimes--some happening before the July 4th holiday festivities and after--as one business owner calls for a crackdown on criminals. There was a big police presence at the Inner Harbor Thursday keeping watch...
Luxury apartment tower on Baltimore waterfront starts leasing
Harbor Point's residential base will grow by hundreds of apartments this fall as the once-industrial waterfront peninsula primes for a new wave of tenants. Renters are expected to move into the new Allied | Harbor Point tower in a couple of months as work at the luxury enclave sandwiched between Harbor East and Fells Point continues.
Hot Plate: Smoke @ The Point opening, Old Westminster wine dinner at Foraged, new menu at Silver Queen Cafe, and more
From BBQ news to summertime menu debuts, this week promises to be a tasty one in Baltimore. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in the restaurant world:. Towsonites and fans of BBQ have something new to cheer for this week, as the crew from Smoke, the beloved and much-missed Cockeysville barbecue spot, are becoming a permanent fixture at The Point in Towson. The newly combined concept, which will be called Smoke @ The Point, will kick off with an opening party on July 13.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of two and recovery of firearms in Baltimore, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A traffic stop led police to the arrest of two people and the recovery of firearms in Baltimore according to police. Police say on Thursday, at approximately 10 p.m., Central District DAT Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the 200 Block of North Caroline Street. Detectives...
Marlon Wayans discusses recent comedy special and Baltimore tour dates
Actor and comedian, Marlon Wayans, is performing five shows at the Baltimore Comedy Factory this Weekend. Wayans recently filmed a comedy special titled "Marlon Wayans: Good Grief." In the special he he works through the recent loss of both his parents. When asked by FOX 45 about his relationship with fans, Wayans mentioned the audience comforts him.
UPS Could Lay Off 540 Employees Upon Closing Baltimore Warehouse
UPS is temporarily closing shop at a customer center in Baltimore in a move that impacts hundreds of employees.Levi's Leans on More Outsourced Distribution to Accelerate DTC Push The customer center will shutter Aug. 23, which could result in the axing of up to 540 employees, according to a Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Notice that UPS filed June 20 with the Maryland Department of Labor. UPS expects an “enhanced” version of the Baltimore facility to reopen in late 2025, according to a company statement. “Our employees are extremely important to us, and we are working to place as many employees as...
Super Bowl Champion Goes Off On Lamar Jackson In Scathing Rant
The Baltimore Ravens consistently have one of the top offenses in the NFL on a yearly basis, but it’s almost always thanks to the team’s dominant run game. Just five times since 2010 has the team had a pass-catcher with 1,000 or more yards, and former Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth believes the ...
SUN: Supreme Court of Maryland rules Mosby can keep law license while pending appeals
BALTIMORE, Md. (The Baltimore Sun) — Maryland’s highest court ruled Friday that former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s law license will not be suspended while appeals in her two federal convictions are pending. In a two-page order published Friday, the Supreme Court of Maryland ruled against...
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.
Volunteers Requesting Help to Save World War II-Era Liberty Ship SS John W. Brown
One of the last remaining operational World War II-era liberty ships is at risk of falling into disrepair and losing its certification from the US Coast Guard. The SS John W. Brown, docked in Baltimore, Maryland, is slated to head to dry-dock for repairs, and the volunteer team charged with her upkeep is requesting the public’s help to fund $500,000 of the over $1 million price tag.
Baltimore Orioles Dominate New York Yankees with 9-1 Win: Game Recap
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Yankees in a 9-1 victory, splitting a four-game series and showcasing strong offensive momentum. Orioles scored six runs in the seventh inning. Mussina allowed only one run in 5.1 innings, scattering six hits. Yes, But. The Yankees struggled to generate significant offense throughout the game...
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 ...
Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy perfectly describes Odafe Oweh: 'He's a specimen'
The Ravens selected outside linebacker Odafe Oweh in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. While he’s had impressive moments in a Baltimore uniform over his first three seasons, he hasn’t had a true breakout yet, which many people are hoping will come in Year 4. Oweh...
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.
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