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Omar Passmore Wanted For Murder Of Breaunna Cormley, 12
An alert was issued by the Baltimore Police Department as they attempt to track down Omar Passmore, who is wanted in connection to the murder of 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley in the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue. At around 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19, officers were called to investigate...
Climate change’s toll on the health of Black communities
It’s not difficult for people to observe the influence climate change has had on the planet, whether through extreme weather, wildfires, droughts, melting glaciers or rising sea levels. But, its impact on communities’ health may not be as easily detected. Black communities, in particular, are especially vulnerable to...
‘Stuff-a-Bus’ school supplies event to be held in Middle River
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Martin Boulevard Elementary School will be holding a “Stuff-a-Bus” event to collect school supplies for students in need. The event will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Walmart located at 112 Carroll Island Road (21220). Among the...
Community Meeting to be Held for Brandon Shores Project
A community meeting about the Brandon Shores project and its impact on upper rural Kingsville and Upper Falls will be held on Monday, July 22 at the Odd Fellows Hall, 7801 Bradshaw Road at 7 p.m. There will be a discussion on alterative plans for the BGE project that is...
Introducing Saturday Morning Tunes Beyonce for Kids
She's one of the biggest pop stars of her generation, with decades of hits. And on Saturday Aug. 24, Baltimore Public Media and the United Way of Central Maryland are partnering to present our first ever Saturday Morning Tunes Beyonce for Kids!. This is a show that parents, kids (and...
MLB Draft experts give Orioles mixed reviews for high variance picks
The Baltimore Orioles had a solid draft this year. They selected players such as outfielder Vance Honeycutt, shortstop Griff O'Ferrall, catcher/first baseman Ethan Anderson, and outfielder Austin Overn. Baltimore had the 22nd pick in the first round, and Honeycutt was their top selection this year. By the looks of it,...
Suspected Attacker Charged with Attempted Murder in North Front Street Stabbing, Baltimore Police Report
On July 12, a violent confrontation in the Central District culminated in a stabbing incident that left a 48-year-old man with serious injuries. The Baltimore Police Department, as detailed in an official statement, reported the arrest of 41-year-old Fielding Bame, identified as the assailant in the attack that took place on North Front Street.
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Lesser Kudu
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) named Mandazi (MAN-dah-zee) after a type of fried bread that is a staple of Swahili cuisine. The male calf was born on July 1st and is the offspring of Zahi, a two...
Longtime Lenny’s Deli Owner Sells Popular Owings Mills Neighborhood Eatery
After nearly four decades of satisfying the appetites of noshers in Owings Mills and beyond, Alan Smith, co-founder and owner of Lenny’s Deli at 9107 Reisterstown Road in the Valley Village Shopping Center, recently sold his popular neighborhood eatery. The new owners are Lenny’s Deli LLC, a family consortium...
Baltimore Braces for Showers as NWS Predicts Relief from Dry Conditions, High Pressure to Follow
With showers and thunderstorms forecasted to hit Baltimore as a stalled front hovers along the Virginia and North Carolina border, the National Weather Service anticipates a modest reprieve from the dry spell. According to the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC, "Precip chances will increase from southwest to northeast through the day," rainfall is predicted to be less than favorable with expected totals of half an inch or less, mostly to fall west of Interstate 81 and into the southern reaches of the region.
Cloudy with a chance of showers Saturday in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 8 a.m. July 20 — Relief from the high heat continues this weekend in Baltimore with a chance of showers to start the weekend. This rain is much needed with moderate drought conditions under way around Baltimore. Saturday turns mostly cloudy with a few showers...
SUN: Baltimore Councilwoman Odette Ramos defends intent behind list of demands to Hopkins
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore Councilwoman Odette Ramos said she might consider a “different” approach in the future following a dustup over a list of demands she sent to Johns Hopkins University, but the councilwoman maintained that her actions were for the good of her constituents.
Orioles Acquire Chesapeake Native Colin Selby
NORFOLK, VA. (Release via Tides)- The Baltimore Orioles announced on July 11 that they acquired Chesapeake, Va., native Colin Selby from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations. The Orioles optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk today. Selby had been designated for assignment by the Royals on June 6. Selby graduated from Western Branch High School […]
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