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Q&A: Professor discusses supply chain implications of Key Bridge collapse
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — In late March, the cargo ship Dali crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge, which carried Interstate 695, collapsed, killing six workers. The collapse also blocked the Port of Baltimore, disrupting cargo ship operations. The port — a major hub for importing vehicles,...
Buy Black Tuesday: Where To Shop In B’More [7-30-2024]
We’re highlighting Baltimore’s black businesses each and every Tuesday. Here are some places to check out this week. Business Description: “We put your mind at ease when it’s time to clean.”. Business Website: IG: 3KB Cleaning.
Petition to block Harborplace redevelopment misses deadline for November ballot
BALTIMORE - The group seeking to stop the nearly $1 billion Harborplace redevelopment along Baltimore's Inner Harbor failed to meet the deadline to qualify their initiative for November's ballot, according to our media partner The Baltimore Banner.Their petition, spearheaded by Baltimore attorney and former mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah, fell short of the 10,000 signatures needed to qualify for the election by Monday afternoon's deadline. The petition group, which calls itself "Protect Our Parks," aimed to counter a plan approved by the City Council that would clear the way for the redevelopment by allowing construction of residential buildings on the city-owned...
'It's really horrifying': Bikemore executive director says bike infrastructure should be a priority
Jed Weeks, executive director of Bikemore, feels for the families of victims involved in two deadly incidents last week. is a biking organization that advocates for bikers' rights in Baltimore. Friday afternoon, police said a 44-year-old man was killed after a driver hit his bike near South Caroline and Bank...
Baltimore's citation docket drama: Politicians play while crime stays
One year after Baltimore City State's Attorney rolled out his citation docket, it appears not everyone is on board. "It's very difficult to figure out what's going on," said Bates in an interview on WBAL-AM Monday morning. The citation docket is designed to give low-level offenders citations, instead of criminal...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, welcomes new commanding officer
Col. Francis Pera became the 70th commander and district engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, during a change of command ceremony at the Washington Aqueduct in Washington D.C., July 25, 2024. Pera assumed command from Col. Estee Pinchasin, who had served in the role since...
Summer Health Day at Liberty Grace Church of God
Congregants at the Liberty Grace Church of God in Baltimore were given free heart and kidney health screenings Sunday as part of the Care Access team's Summer Health Day. The goal is to raise awareness for certain health risk factors like high cholesterol, something that affects one in five people, and can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Philly boys star in All-America Senior Game as North edges South
Philly boys played key roles Saturday when the North defeated the South, 16-15, in the New Balance Senior All-America Games at Homewood Field at Johns Hopkins University. For the winning North squad, Ben McCarthy (Haverford School, committed to Duke) had three goals and won 7 of 18 faceoffs vs. two Philly rivals while Paul Van Bastelaar (La Salle, Penn) had three goals and two groundballs and Connor Nolen (Haverford School, Duke) scooped two groundballs. LSM Lucca DiBartolomeo (Malvern Prep, Penn State) had a goal, an assist, five groundballs and a caused turnover while Michael Savadove (Radnor, Harvard) had a groundball on defense.
'This pain never goes away,' mom of teen pleads for justice, reacts recent juvenile crime
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — Within the past three weeks, six juveniles have fallen victim to violence across Baltimore. Three of those cases were homicides. July 8: A boy was shot at a bus station in northwest Baltimore. MTA Police have not yet provided his age, nor released any suspect information.
Attempted Murder Case Dropped After One Victim Deported, Another Missing
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. An attempted murder case argued before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lynn S. Mays was dropped on July 29 because one of the victims was deported and the prosecution couldn’t contact the other victim. Luis Ventura-Reyes,...
Charging documents reveal details about criminal activity in Fells Point
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — Little-known details about criminal activity in Fells Point during the month of June have surfaced in court records. Details of the U-Haul truck pursuit and the street-side robbery provide a glimpse into the issues police encounter in the popular waterfront neighborhood. The Baltimore Police Department...
Groups across US helping Baltimore 4-year-old to find living kidney donor
After multiple surgeries at just 4 years old, a Baltimore girl is in serious need. Lucy Helmlinger has so much love to give, replete with an abundance of charm and energy. Just by looking at her, you’d never know she has end-stage renal failure and badly needs a kidney.