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Moore signs ENOUGH Act, inspired in part by Brooklyn Homes mass shooting
Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday signed into law one of his signature bills from this year’s General Assembly session — one that was inspired in part by the worst mass shooting in the city of Baltimore’s history. The ENOUGH Act (which stands for Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations,...
Autopsy shows decomposed body found in West Baltimore was stabbed to death
BALTIMORE — A man whose body was found decomposing last September in West Baltimore was stabbed to death. Police announced an update in the case Friday morning. Detectives were investigating the man's death as suspicious, but the Medical Examiner's Office has officially ruled homicide. The victim still hasn't been...
Why big concerts skip D.C. for Baltimore
Sorry, D.C. music fans — if you want to see some of the summer's hottest shows, they're in Baltimore.Why it matters: Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, P!nk, The Black Keys — they're all skipping D.C. for Charm City.The intrigue: Musicians are flocking to Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena. The 14,000-plus-seat venue reopened downtown last year after a $250 million renovation and was christened by The Boss (who skipped D.C. due to health reasons).The arena has big-name backing from L.A.-based operator Oak View Group — which runs major venues nationally — plus Kevin Durant's investment company, Live Nation, and artist Pharrell Williams.Zoom in:...
Cash assistance applications open for port workers impacted by bridge collapse
Direct cash assistance applications are now open for eligible port workers impacted by the Key Bridge collapse. Those employees are eligible for the one-time payment of $1,000 per person.
Attempted Murder Suspect Turns Down Plea, Trial Set
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland set an August 20 trial date for an attempted murder suspect after he turned down a plea deal. Demetrius Wilson, 29, is charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree attempted...
Police seeking info on 1983 cold case homicide in Essex
ESSEX, MD—Police are seeking tips on a 1983 cold case homicide that occurred in the Essex area. On April 18, 1983, 24 -year-old Erin Bush was found deceased in her apartment in the 900-block of Ashbridge Drive in Essex. An autopsy determined that Erin had died from strangulation. Family...
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