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Archeologists dig deeper into 200-year history of Maryland's Hammond-Harwood House
BALTIMORE - A team of archeologists is digging up clues of the past at the historic Hammond-Harwood House in downtown Annapolis to learn more about the life of the residents from 200 years ago.The Hammond-Harwood House on Maryland Avenue was built in 1774 and commissioned by wealthy planter and politician Mathias Hammond. It was purchased in the early 1800s by another wealthy Annapolis family whose descendants lived there for the next 100 years.The home is now a museum with Barbara Goyette as the executive director.Goyette said that because the Hammond-Harwood House is a historical site, an archeological dig had...
Mayor Buckley Reinforces His Support of Annapolis Police Chief Jackson, Suspension of Officers Lifted
Following the recommendation of an independent review team in the Baltimore Police Department, the suspension of two Annapolis Police Department (APD) officers has been lifted. “The Annapolis Police Chief and the Police Department’s leadership team have my full confidence. They sought an independent review to establish the facts and have...
Jim West of WBAL’s ‘Jones and West’ morning show passes away
WBAL NewsRadio has learned that Jim West, former co-host of WBAL’s morning show “Jones and West,” died on Friday. He was 95. Jim West, a Baltimore native, graduated from Towson State College, now called Towson University, and became a well-known voice in the sports community in Baltimore and beyond.
Nearly a dozen cars broken into overnight at Catonsville apartment complex
Baltimore County police are investigating after nearly a dozen cars were broken into overnight at a Catonsville apartment complex. Officers found the aftermath of the break-ins early Tuesday at a complex on Fern Valley Circle. Some of the 11 cars had their windows smashed, while others had items stolen from inside.
Who is the king of the Orange Crush? Maryland Vs. Delaware
WASHINGTON — In an event that blended political rivalry with mixology mastery, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland faced off against Delaware Senator Chris Coons to determine the ultimate Orange Crush maker. This spirited contest took place on Tuesday in the Senate Dirksen Office Building in D.C. The competition...
Martinsburg woman wins $50K with Maryland Lottery game bought in Frederick
A Martinsburg, W.Va., woman has won $50,000 through the Maryland Lottery's Pick 5 game. Annette Smith, a Maryland native, has bought Maryland Lottery games for several years and bought the winning ticket at the 1001 W. Patrick St. Wawa in Frederick, Md., on her way to work, according to a Maryland Lottery news release. ...
Maryland Tax Free Week Returning August 11
Maryland’s tax-free week returns this month to help parents get the clothes and supplies they need as the summer winds down and the school year fast approaches. Beginning August 11 until August 17, qualifying clothing and footwear $100 or less will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax. Additionally, the first $40 of any backpack purchase will also be tax-free.
Maryland 3000 Pet Adoption Challenge Returns
(Baltimore, MD) -- The Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance has announced the return of the "Maryland 3000" to find homes for shelter pets. From August 1 through the 31 participating shelters across the state will be waiving fees to find forever homes for thousands of adoptable animals. Potential adopters can find...
Maryland’s High-Stakes Race to Rebuild Key Bridge by 2028 Despite Legal Battles
Maryland is set to rebuild the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge within the next four years, aiming for completion by fall 2028. This ambitious project carries an estimated cost ranging between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion. The rebuild follows the bridge’s collapse on March 26, caused by a collision with the Dali container ship, leading to extensive damages and raising critical questions about maritime insurance and liability.
Impacts to evening commute as storms move over Maryland
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland braces for another round of rain and storms later today, leading to impacts to the evening commute. All of Tuesday will not be a washout, but the day will be overcast and muggy. Highs will reach the upper 80s with the chance for stray showers and storms late in the afternoon.
Theatre Review: ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ at Small Town Stars Theatre Company
One of the longest running and successful production’s on Broadway was “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.” It tells the story of once upon a time, when a young and spoiled prince lived in a magnificent castle. One cold winter night, an old beggar woman came asking for shelter in exchange for a single red rose and the unkind prince turned her away. In response, the beggar revealed her true form as an enchantress and cursed the prince, transforming him into an unsightly Beast. The curse could only be broken if the Beast learned to love and earned the love of a woman before the last petal of the enchanted rose fell. Belle, who feels out of place in her village, becomes the Beast’s prisoner in his enchanted castle, and their journey toward love and redemption begins.
Body-camera video shows construction worker after rescue from Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE - Newly released body camera footage shows the moment a construction worker was pulled to land after the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.In the video obtained by our media partner The Baltimore Banner, officers are seen helping Julio Cervantes Suarez onto the dock and then walking toward land, occasionally stopping and grabbing the railing.Eight construction workers were on the bridge when the massive cargo ship Dali lost power and hit a critical span of the bridge, causing it to collapse.Two construction workers survived and six were later recovered in the Patapsco River.The devastating bridge collapse shut down the federal channel and closed full access to the Port of Baltimore for two months.Those who died in the bridge collapse were 35-year-old Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 26-year-old Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, 38-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, 24-year-old Carlos Hernandez, 49-year-old Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez and 35-year-old Jose Mynor Lopez.
Judge Sets Court Date for Attempted Murder Defendant
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A judge set a court date for an attempted murder defendant in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Ethan King, 19, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, firearm use in a felony violent crime, use of an assault weapon or magazine, firearm possession with a felony conviction, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault for an incident on Feb. 6.
Army’s second-largest post to have its first female commander
The Army’s home for intelligence and cyber operations will welcome its first female garrison commander in a change-of-command ceremony next week. Col. Yolanda Gore will be the 89th garrison commander of Fort Meade, Maryland, when she takes command from Col. Michael Sapp on Aug. 6. Gore recently served as...
Bikemore executive director says bike infrastructure should be a priority
Bike enthusiasts are demanding change in the wake of a deadly crash in Fells Point involving a cyclist. A 44-year-old man was killed Friday after a driver hit his bike near South Caroline and Bank streets in Fells Point. After being struck by the vehicle, the bicyclist was ejected off of the bike, hit another vehicle that was stopped and finally came to rest after hitting a third vehicle, police said.
Double shooting under investigation in Baltimore
City police are investigating a double shooting in southeast Baltimore. According to police officers responded to the 300 block of North Ellwood Avenue for a report of a shooting and found a 26-year-old man suffering from obvious gunshot wounds just before midnight. The victim was transported to an area hospital...
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