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Maryland has 3rd best school system in America, WalletHub study
BALTIMORE, MD—With public education spending in the U.S. reaching over $16,000 per pupil each year, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on the States with the Best & Worst School Systems in 2024, to help parents find the most worthwhile places to enroll their children.
MD’s New Bay License Plates Include Eastern Shore’s Coastal Bays
Inclusiveness is a growing priority in many parts of society… but how about an inclusive Bay license plate?. Maryland’s well-known “Bay Plates”, which have featured a great blue heron or a crab over the years, has just been reworked to include not just the Chesapeake Bay, but the state’s Coastal Bays on the Atlantic side of the state.
MDTA Police crack down on speeding along I-95
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority says 267 citations, warnings, and repair orders were issued to drivers over speeding violations during a safety crackdown last week. The crackdown, which began Friday, targeted dangerous speeding on I-95 in the Baltimore metropolitan area and northeastern Maryland. One person was also arrested on...
Police seek help finding suspect connected to August 2023 shooting
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Investigators need help locating 37-year-old Lamont Bethea Johnson Jr. in connection to a shooting that occurred on August 4, 2023, in the Southwestern District. Police say homicide detectives learned that Johnson committed the shooting that occurred in the 300 block of North Calhoun Street that killed...
Investigation underway after Yacht ‘Lovebug’ capsizes near Annapolis
An investigation is underway as to why a yacht capsized Saturday afternoon in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis. Maryland Natural Resources Police said that all five individuals on board the yacht, named Lovebug, were safely brought to shore, and that the cause of the accident is still under investigation. The...
Baltimore enjoys Asian flavors and cultures at Asia in a Bite Festival
Baltimoreans tasted Asian cuisine, like Thai slushies and Chinese tanghulu (candied fruit), and experienced other parts of Asian cultures at the Asia in a Bite Festival this past weekend. The Asia in a Bite Festival is held at Rash Field Park on the last Saturday of every month from April...
Restored Oyster Sanctuaries Host More Marine Life
Sanctuaries in the Chesapeake shelter higher oyster populations and more marine life, including parasites, than nearby harvest areas. In the campaign to restore the Chesapeake Bay, oyster sanctuaries rank among the most hotly contested strategies. But new research suggests these no-harvest areas are working, and not only for the oysters. In a new study published July fourth in Marine Ecology Progress Series, Smithsonian biologists discovered oyster sanctuaries contain more abundant populations of oysters and other animal life—and the presence of two common parasites is not preventing that.
Man Wounded in Leg after Shooting on Ashburton Street in Baltimore, Police Seek Information
On Monday night, a shooting on Ashburton Street in Baltimore resulted in a man being wounded in the leg, according to local authorities. The incident occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. when Baltimore Police officers arrived at the scene on the 1700 block to find a 40-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his right thigh, as reported by FOX Baltimore.
Baltimore Police Request Help to Identify Suspect in Northwest District Commercial Larcenies
The police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a series of commercial larcenies in the city's Northwest District. The Baltimore Police Department released a photo of the suspect on its official X page, appealing for anyone with information to step forward. The image, depicting the suspect in the act, can be viewed on their social media post.
Former law enforcement officer weighs in on rise in juvenile crime rate in Baltimore City
New data from the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office shows juvenile crime skyrocketing across the city, soaring more the 200% over the last three years. Some of the top offenses detailed in the data included car thefts, carjacking's and robberies. Betsy Smith from the National Police Association says trends like these are not exclusive to Baltimore.
Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions
The Toronto Blue Jays (50-57) and Baltimore Orioles (63-44) tangle Tuesday as they continue a 4-game AL East series in Charm City. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Orioles Prospect Update: Billy Cook Cookin', Dylan Heid's Scoreless Streak, Enrique Bradfield Jr. and Leandro Arias
Wanted to preface this prospect update with a thank you to Mac Horvath, Jackson Baumeister and Matthew Etzel for their time in the Orioles system. Three gentlemen who provided a ton of entertainment and quality on the diamond. Tampa got some good ones, as did Baltimore in Zach Eflin. Iffy...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at Middle River Recreation Activity Center in August
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in August. The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Among those in attendance will be County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, and Baltimore...
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