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Fairfax County leaders break ground on affordable housing units in McLean
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County leaders and housing officials will soon break ground on a new multifamily housing complex with plans to bring more affordable housing to the McLean area, according to a statement from SCG Development. Wednesday morning, roughly 100 people gathered on 1700 Old Meadow...
'Jugging' on the rise in Maryland: Annapolis police share safety tips
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — A new crime trend known as "jugging" has made its way to the DMV, prompting local police to issue a warning to residents. The Annapolis Police Department said jugging is a form of theft that includes robbery, typically when a suspect follows a victim from a financial institution such as a bank, ATM, or check cashing service.
Celebration send-off for Whittaker sisters heading to compete in Olympics
CATONSVILLE, Md. — The Whittaker sisters had a send-off celebration Wednesday ahead of their journey to Paris to compete on Team USA in the 2024 Olympic Games. "I feel like I haven't been back at school in a long time, and it's nice. I'm getting to see a lot of familiar faces from my high school years, and it just feels very special," said Juliette Whittaker. "When you think qualifying for the Olympics couldn't get any better, like it can, your sister qualifies as well."
Defense Warns of Conflicting Evidence in a Non-Fatal Shooting Case
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Troy K. Hill, on July 17, the defense attorney’s opening statement warned the jury that witnesses will give conflicting versions in an attempted murder trial. Terrell Parker, 27, is charged...
Mixed Verdict Reached for Man Involved in Social Media Fight
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A 22-year-old man who became involved in a social media dispute among a group of women was found guilty of various firearm offenses on July 15, but acquitted on most other counts. Alonzo Lindsey was found guilty...
Neighbors appeal court ruling that North Roland Park senior living community may proceed
The developer that wants to build a $25 million senior living community in North Roland Park has hit another speed bump. More than a month after the Appellate Court of Maryland determined that Baltimore’s zoning board acted properly when it ruled in 2022 that a Mississippi-based developer may construct a three-story assisted living facility near the intersection of Falls Road and Northern Parkway, neighboring property owners Margaret and Hunter Cochrane have appealed the decision in the Supreme Court of Maryland.
Applications Now Open for 2024 Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery
Annapolis, MD - Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31. The 2024 bear hunt...
Maryland Organization Touring State to Talk About Blueprint Education Reform Plan
A grassroots organization that advocates for education equity in Maryland could soon be in a jurisdiction near you to talk about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan. The staff with Strong Schools Maryland has already visited four counties this summer – Dorchester, Anne Arundel, Garrett and Prince George’s – to talk about the […]
More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps
To combat gender and racial wage gaps, nearly a dozen states recently have enacted pay transparency laws that require employers to be more open about the wages and benefits they offer. Most of the laws require employers to disclose wages in job postings and some bar them from asking a job candidate about their salary […] The post More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Barricade Situation Reported on West Road in Essex
Baltimore County Police reported officers on the scene of a barricade in the 200 block of West Road in Essex. The incident was reported early Wednesday morning before 4 a.m. Baltimore County Police later reported at around Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. that the barricade situation had concluded. There was no...
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...
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