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Rousuck Review: 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'
On today's show, we review 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' at Chesapeake Shakespeare Companythrough July 21. The production is set outdoors at the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park. J. Wynn Rousuck has been reviewing theater for WYPR's Midday (and previously, Maryland Morning) since 2007. Prior to that, she was the...
Defendant Claims ‘Self-Defense’ in Double Homicide, Bail Denied
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A Baltimore man was denied bail on July 3 for what he claims was killing two armed men and wounding another in self-defense. Darius Daye, is being charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts...
Family and friends remember Brooklyn Homes murder victim
(Baltimore, MD) -- Family and friends gathered on the first anniversary of the Brooklyn Homes mass shooting to remember Aaliyah Gonzalez. The 18-year-old was killed in the shooting that also claimed the life of 20-year-old Kylis Fagbemi and wounded 28. Krystal Gonzalez hosted a celebration of her daughter's life at...
Renowned Gospel singer and Baltimore native, Jason Nelson, talks about latest album
Jason Nelson, Baltimore native and local gospel star, joined us on the show this morning to discuss his newly released music. Nelson, who is now the pastor at The Tab in Windsor Mills, Maryland, recently released his 7th album, "You Belong," which is his first in three years. "It takes...
National Aquarium appoints two new leaders to finance team
(WBFF) — The National Aquarium in Baltimore announced today that new vice presidents of finance as well as financial planning and analysis have been appointed. As controller and vice president of finance, Lauren Nguyen will oversee the Aquarium's finance and accounting functions, as well as developing the organization's economic strategy. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant who previously worked at EY and 50CAN and holds an accounting degree with a minor in environmental science from the University of Virginia.
HBCU AD appointed to NCAA Football Oversight Committee
Freeman-Patton, who is entering her third year at Morgan State, joins a team tasked with enhancing the development of FCS football. The post HBCU AD appointed to NCAA Football Oversight Committee appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
News: Doubt Announce New EP ‘Held in Contempt’
Baltimore’s hardcore punk act Doubt have announced a new EP, Held In Contempt. The EP is set to release July 12 via Get Better Records. Doubt are still ferocious and un-tameable, all whilst keeping to the mid-tempo traditions that their forebearers, Trapped Under Ice, started. Presave Held In Contempt...
News: STMNTS Release ‘Save Face’ Following EP Success
STMNTS new single “Save Face” continues to be one of their most popular songs a month after its release. The five-piece, pop-punk outfit from Baltimore touches all corners of the scene with its sound, an ability reflected in this tune. “’Save Face’ is about not really knowing who...
Two suspects arrested after armed robbery in parking lot along Ritchie Highway, police say
GLEN BURNIE Md. (WBFF) — Two suspects were arrested after an armed robbery in a parking lot along Ritchie Highway on Tuesday according to police. Police say at approximately 10:50 p.m., a 54-year-old man walked into the Northern District police station to report a robbery. The man reported he was in his vehicle in the parking lot at 7319 Ritchie Highway when he was approached by several males dressed in all-black clothing. The suspects demanded money from the victim while one of the suspects pointed a handgun at him, and another threatened him with an aluminum baseball bat.
Coppin State leads next generation of Baltimore entrepreneurs
Dr. Ron Williams, the founder of the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship and associate professor of management at Coppin State University, is helping young adults across the Baltimore area prepare for a career in entrepreneurship. He joined Fox 45 along with one of his students, Jima Chester, to talk about the...
Blazer Baseball Camps set for August
Blazer Baseball Camps are….OPEN – join the Hood College baseball team for their youth and high school prospect camps this August!. August 6th to 8th the youth camp invites 7-12-year-olds to learn the ins and outs of the game through stations and fun-filled activities throughout the weekend. August...
Another cargo ship loses power while leaving Port of Baltimore
There were some tense moments as another cargo ship lost power while leaving the Port of Baltimore. The 965-foot, Liberia-flagged container ship Bellavia managed to return to port on its own after briefly losing engine power around 2:30 a.m. Monday, 11 News confirmed through the Maryland Port Administration. This comes...
Frederick, Md., man found guilty in murder of Hagerstown man after accomplice testifies
A Washington County jury recently found a Frederick, Md., man guilty in the St. Patrick's Day 2022 shooting death of Hagerstown resident Jermaine Reed II in Hagerstown's West End. The weeklong trial included testimony on Thursday, June 27, from a co-defendant in the case who supplied Hagerstown Police with information...
Orioles could swipe ideal Yankees target at trade deadline
The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees are locked in a tight race atop the AL East. It could go either way at this point, with both clubs led by MVP-level talent. Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are on track to possibly finish 1-2 in MVP voting. Their primary competition is Gunnar Henderson, whose sophomore breakout has been wondrous to behold.
Fort Frederick in western Maryland revisits history from long before Revolutionary times
BIG POOL, Md. (DC News Now) — If you happen to venture into western Maryland this extended holiday weekend and love American history, a visit to Fort Frederick will be well worth your while. The expansive rural landscapes will take you back to well before the American Revolution. Fort Frederick was founded in 1756 to […]
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