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Baltimore woman breaks down in tears after $240,000 lottery win
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman is celebrating a huge $240,000 lottery win. “Shawn,” who has played Keno for six years, says she was at a loss for words when she checked her ticket on the Maryland Lottery app on July 15. “I was just stopping by to pick up...
Community Action Council of Howard County receives $1.25M through Solar Energy Equity Program
Community Action Council of Howard County is one of four organizations that received a grant through the state’s Solar Energy Equity Program. The nonprofit agency received a $1.25 million grant from the Maryland Energy Administration. Gary Christopher, director of weatherization at CAC, said the organization applied for the grant because it lines up with its mission to “diminish poverty and ...
Gov. Moore attends inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps commencement
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday attended the inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps member commencement. Together with member participants, Governor Moore, Lieutenant
Maryland opens 2024 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is accepting entries for the state’s annual six-day hunt. This year’s hunt is scheduled for Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Hunters can purchase applications for $15 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online, via a license agent, or by calling 866-344-8889 until Aug. […]
MSP: Small plane crashed into water on Eastern Shore
(From WBAL-TV 11) The Maryland State Police are investigating a small plane crash in the Tred Avon River on the Eastern Shore Tuesday morning, which resulted in the death of Robert Eugene Merlini, 56, of Annapolis. “Today is a really sad day for the aviation community, but also the scientific community,” said David Abrams, the director of communications for the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Big therapy dog with a big heart retires in Maryland | Get Uplifted
WESTMINSTER, Md. — A community is saying thank you to a giant fur baby with an even bigger heart. Gryphon is 150 pounds of sweet devotion. He's a therapy dog, and for the past seven years, he has spread comfort and joy throughout Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland. But...
More than 2 dozen lifeguard certifications revoked in Montgomery County due to improper training
BETHESDA, Md. - Have you ever given much thought to how well-trained the lifeguards are at the swimming pools you and your family visit? After new details about some Montgomery County trainers cutting corners in their courses, you might want to. All lifeguards are supposed to be trained and certified...
Baltimore Police facing severe staff shortages, risking officer burnout
Wednesday afternoon, two police officers were scheduled to patrol Baltimore's second-largest and second-deadliest district. A copy of the shift schedule in the city's Northeastern police district shows four other officers agreed to voluntarily work overtime and seven other officers were drafted and required to work overtime. "At some point, they're...
Light Street Now Reappearing in the New Locke Landing Development, Home Sales at Development “Wildly Successful”
Locke Landing in Baltimore Peninsula currently encompasses one of the biggest constructions sites in the area as townhomes and new apartment buildings are rising at rapid pace at the 25-acre residential redevelopment. One new aspect of the development is the reconvening of Light St. which currently ends at the 1900 block in Riverside/South Baltimore.
Afternoon storms for Wednesday to help end heat wave
Meteorologist Ava Marie says it will be hot until Wednesday afternoon when heavy showers and possible severe thunderstorms are possible. Temps will be in the upper 90's then will drop into the 80's once the rain starts. It will be cloudy and hot on Thursday with temps reaching the low 90's. The weekend will be cooler as temps drop into the mid 80's. Next week will start with chances for storms and temps around normal.
Dismissed Defense Attorney Delays Homicide Trial Indefinitely
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The trial of a man accused of murder did not proceed as scheduled before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge John A. Howard on July 16 due to a last-minute dismissal of defense counsel. Kevin Griggs, 31, is...
Luminis Health AAMC Recognized as Best Hospital in Maryland
Annapolis, MD - Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC), the premier healthcare institution in Annapolis for nearly 125 years, has been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. LHAAMC ranked No. 8 in Maryland and No. 6 in the Baltimore Metro Area. The hospital was recognized as a high performing hospital in eight specialties for common procedures, including cardiac care, cancer services, and orthopedics.
Over 3,000 Native Trees and Plants Added in Landmark Conservation Effort
Howard EcoWorks kicked off the spring and early summer of 2024 with major conservation efforts around Baltimore and Howard Counties. This work was largely focused on urban and underserved areas of the region. EcoWorks’ crews planted 585 native trees and shrubs along with 2,605 native perennials such as wildflowers, sedges, and ferns. These projects are restoring natural environments and habitats while tackling climate resiliency.
Montgomery County country clubs saw pandemic-era revenue growth
Bretton Woods Golf Club in Germantown, Bethesda Country Club in Potomac and Congressional Country Club in Bethesda are among the nonprofit country clubs that saw the largest revenue growth in the Washington area during the pandemic. [Washington Business Journal]. Multiple cars damaged in Silver Spring parking garage fire. Half a...
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