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Maryland approves more than $3M for a man wrongly imprisoned for murder for three decades
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials on Wednesday approved more than $3 million in compensation for a Baltimore man who spent 31 years in prison on a wrongful murder conviction. Gov. Wes Moore apologized to Gary Washington during a Board of Public Works meeting where the compensation was approved.
Maryland Weather: Near record heat Thursday, temps in the 90s
BALTIMORE- Record heat is possible Thursday with highs topping out in the lower 90s. Showers return this weekend. After a sunny and beautiful Wednesday, we're looking at a delightful evening of weather ahead. With a mainly clear sky tonight, temperatures will fall into the upper 50s & lower 60s. The big weather story Thursday will be the heat. Sunshine along with a westerly breeze will help lift temperatures up into the upper 80s and lower 90s. The early morning hours will be most comfortable to get any strenuous activities done. By late morning, we'll start to feel the beginning of the...
The Key Bridge is gone; a new Baltimore Harbor bridge will do more than cross over water
When I was 10, my family moved to Ocean City north of the bridge. It was the only way into town at the time, and even after a slender, white ribbon of a bridge opened a few years later, the concrete slab at the eastern end of Route 50 remained the Ocean City bridge in almost everyone’s mind. That was still true even after it was named for the bombastic,...
Teen charged in Baltimore mass shooting to take plea deal, attorney says
BALTIMORE -- A 15-year-old charged in a mass shooting in Baltimore's Brooklyn Homes community last August will take a plea deal, according to his attorney.The 15-year-old defendant faces 10 charges, including attempted first-degree murder, two riot charges and gun charges.Five suspects were charged in the shooting, which left 28 people injured and two dead, on July 2, 2023.Aaron Brown, 18, and, Tristan Brian Jackson, 18, along with three minors, were charged with attempted first and second-degree murder. Attorney Warren Brown told WJZ that all five defendants charged in the shooting have been offered plea deals, and have until May 31 to accept. "I don't...
Crane operator suffers cardiac arrest, dies in south Baltimore
Firefighters performed an aerial rescue Wednesday morning when a crane operator fell unconscious. City fire officials said firefighters were called to 2525 Insulator Drive in south Baltimore, where a crane operator suffered cardiac arrest and ultimately died after lifesaving measures failed 180 feet in the air. No further information was...
5th Key Bridge collapse victim recovered, identified after vehicle located
Officials with the Unified Command team working on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, have recovered and identified a fifth roadwork crew member who died in the collapse in March. On Wednesday night, Unified Command announced 49-year-old Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, of Glen Burnie, was recovered when one...
Looney's Pub owners getting closer to opening waterfront restaurant
ESSEX, Md. — The popular local Looney's Pub chain is getting ready to open a new venture - a restaurant on the Essex waterfront. It's being called LoonASea (get it?), and the Looney's team has been teasing the grand opening on social media. They say their goal "is to bring a Key West vibe to Hopkins Creek all year round!"
Warm and sunny for next couple of days with temps in 80's
Meteorologist Tony Pann says it will be mostly sunny and warm for the rest of Wednesday with temps in the 80's. It will be even warmer as we will approach the upper 80's and may even reach a new record high in the 90's. Friday will see some cloud coverage as temps will drop back to normal in the upper 70's. The weekend will be cooler thanks to showers throughout both Saturday and Sunday. It will clear out by next week as temps will return to the 70's.
Brenda Richardson Won $30K Playing Maryland Lottery Ticket
Brenda Richardson is known among friends and family for her baking skills, but now she will be known for her Lottery Luck after winning a $30,000 top prize playing a Bonus Crossword scratch-off ticket. The Baltimore nurse says that she purchased the golden ticket at Tobacco Stop on Chesaco Avenue...
Thiru Vignarajah accused of selling his endorsement, leaves Baltimore mayoral race
BALTIMORE – Former city and state prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah says he is dropping out of the Baltimore City mayoral race and will be endorsing former mayor Sheila Dixon.However, a senior official in current Mayor Brandon Scott's campaign accused Vignarajah of selling his endorsement in exchange for a high-level position in the city. "Thiru's endorsement was for sale and Sheila Dixon was more than happy to buy it. We'd expect nothing less from Sheila Dixon, who has already proven time and again her personal interests outweigh all others," said Nicholas Machado, Scott's campaign manager.Vignarajah, who entered the race late and...
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