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Community newspaper recognized for 200 years
CENTREVILLE — Queen Anne's County newspaper Bay Times-Record Observer was lauded by state, county and local representatives for providing 200 years worth of community news at the Queen Anne’s County Fair last Wednesday. With coverage spanning Queen Anne’s County and beyond, Del. Steve Arentz and Del. Jay Jacobs celebrated and voiced appreciation for the long serving publication. On behalf of the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners, President Jim Moran presented a proclamation to commend the publication for its dedicated service and recognized its “distinguished efforts as...
Prince George’s County Clinics offer vaccinations for students returning to school
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Thousands of students in Prince George’s County will return to class next week. As the days count down, families on Wednesday took advantage of a vaccination clinic to get them ready for the new school year. Wayne Rogers’s three kids will be attending classes at Greenbelt Middle […]
Baltimore reels from day of violence with five shootings, one fatal
Baltimore (WBFF) — Baltimore recovers Wednesday from a violent 24 hours across the city with at least five shootings--one of them fatal--since late Tuesday night. It began in the Cherry Hill neighborhood with one man gunned down on Fisk Road just after 11 p.m. Tuesday--the victim's injury so severe homicide detectives were notified.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong leads Palladium concert, jam party
Summer's fleeting, but Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is flying in for a late-August fling. The Baltimore psychedelic band tops the bill of an Aug. 30 show at the Palladium, and Los Angeles blues-rock band Andy Frasco & the U.N. and New Jersey funk-rock band Dogs In A Pile have joined them on tour this summer for a tasty spread of jams of many music genres.
New Commission Policy Sparks A Potentially Major Real Estate Shift
Baltimore, MD (WBFF) — The real estate world is on the brink of a potential major shift as a new commission policy is now in effect, moving the three-percent commission pay-out from the home seller to a buyer negotiate commission. Vice President and Area Development Manger, with United Bank...
Jesse Winker’s pinch-hit homer in 9th gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles
NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jesse Winker led off the ninth inning with his first home run for the New York Mets, giving them another rousing 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Mets starter Sean Manaea retired his first 17 batters and Mark Vientos put New York...
Baltimore County Athletic Trainer Was at Practice the Day Player Died
A Baltimore County Public Schools spokesperson confirmed Monday that an athletic trainer attended football practice at Franklin High School in Reisterstown, Md., last week when a 16-year-old player collapsed and later died. As reported by Capital Gazette, first responders with the Baltimore County Fire Department arrived at the football field...
Baltimore Welcomes New Chief Data and Performance Officer Dartanion Swift-Williams to Revitalize City Data Management
Mayor Brandon M. Scott has named Dartanion Swift-Williams as the new Chief Data and Performance Officer for the city, a decision that reflects the city's commitment to innovation and efficiency. According to the mayor's office press release, Swift-Williams is charged with leading the Office of Performance and Innovation, tasked with revamping Baltimore's data management programs.
Watersedge Fall Festival Returns on Weekend of Sept. 6
The Watersedge Fall Festival will return on Friday, Sept. 6, Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday Sept. 8 at Watersedge Park in Dundalk. This is a free event and the hours are Friday 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Advanced ride passes...
Gold coin theft from package at Wheaton UPS store sparks employee’s arrest, police say
A 26-year-old Hyattsville woman has been charged with stealing package contents while working for UPS and then selling them following an investigation into stolen gold coins, according to Montgomery County police. Adela Beatriz Orellana faces multiple counts related to the alleged theft of items inside packages she accepted as a...
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