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Parkville teacher named paraeducator of the year
Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC) has named Meghan Anderson of Parkville Middle School as its Paraeducator of the Year, Baltimore County Public Schools officials announced May 9. Accordingly, Towanda Stokes of Hebbville Elementary School (Windsor Mill) as its Office Professional of the Year. Both Anderson and Stokes were surprised on the job last week with award presentations from an entourage including BCPS Superintendent Myriam Rogers, Chief of Staff...
A Family’s Dream Fulfilled: Taco Love Grill Draws Inspiration from Family, Maryland and Mexico City
When Taco Love Grill first opened in White Marsh in 2011, the staff had their work cut out for them. Owners Jimena and Gelmin Portillo recall that when they first entered the restaurant business, Mexican restaurants were not especially common in the White Marsh area. “We had this lady come...
Key Bridge reconstruction may take 4 years
Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a state transportation official said last week. The state plans to build a new span by fall of 2028, said David Broughton, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Transportation. He said the cost estimate is preliminary, and detailed engineering specifics have not been confirmed. Meanwhile,...
Irvin Fishbein, World War II Army translator who helped Holocaust survivors, dies at 101
Irvin Fishbein, an attorney who during World War II used his translation skills to aid Holocaust survivors, died of congestive heart failure April 27 at his Baltimore County home. He was 101. Born in East Baltimore, Irvin Louis Fishbein was the son of Russian immigrants Joseph Fishbein and Bessie Seidman. His mother was a seamstress and his father a house painter. He grew up with his family as ...
From the creators of HoodFellas and RYMKS, say hello to a new restaurant
BALTIMORE — Two central-Baltimore restaurants that recently closed are back with a new venture. The owners of HoodFellas, which was in downtown's Munsey building, and RYMKS, which was in Little Italy's former Velleggia's building, are bringing a barbecue restaurant to the Velleggia's site. The restaurant is called "Soul Street"...
Captain of the Port reopens 45-foot Fort McHenry limited access channel
Officials say once the Dali is refloated, all traffic through the three temporary alternate channels and the limited access channel will be suspended until the vessel is safely moored.
Brandon Scott wins Democratic nomination in Baltimore mayoral race over Sheila Dixon
BALTIMORE – Brandon Scott has won the Democratic nomination in the Baltimore mayoral race, the Associated Press has called.Scott, seeking re-election, and his challenger Sheila Dixon addressed the crowd with about 14,000 mail-in ballots still to be counted which won't be until Thursday.As of late Tuesday night, Scott held a 5,000 vote, and nearly 10%, lead over Dixon when the AP called the race."There may be some votes to be counted, but it is safe to say, we are destined for a second term," Scott said. "Baltimore, you said very clearly that your democracy is not for sale no matter...
Walk-in Shooting Victim Reveals Details to Investigators
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On May 10, at approximately 9:59 p.m., Southern District patrol officers responded to an area hospital for a walk-in shooting victim seeking treatment. Upon arrival at the hospital, Baltimore Police Department officers spoke to a 41-year-old male...
Maryland Weather: Wet night & Wednesday in store
BALTIMORE -- Widespread rain will continue across the region through tonight. Overnight low temperatures will settle arounf 60° in most areas. Wednesday will see mostly cloudy skies with a good chance of showers throughout the day. The highest rain chances will occur in the morning, with coverage tapering off through the afternoon. High temperatures Wednesday afternoon will stay in the low to mid-60s. Rain chances will gradually end by Wednesday night, leading to mostly cloudy skies on Thursday with highs in the low 70s. The next storm system is expected to move into the region by late Friday. At this time, the...
What is on the Baltimore and Maryland primary election ballots for 2024?
BALTIMORE -- Maryland voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the 2024 primary elections. Here is what's on the ballot, including Baltimore mayoral candidates as well as a U.S. Senate race. Maryland's 2024 primary elections fall on May 14, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump already have the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations, but there are other significant races for Baltimore and Maryland residents to know. Here's what to know about what's on the ballot in Maryland. Baltimore MayorThis year's competitive Democratic mayoral primary race ...
Incumbent Baltimore mayor faces familiar rival in Democratic primary
BALTIMORE (AP) — The 2024 Baltimore mayor’s race includes familiar faces and corruption allegations — two common themes in the city’s long history of political scandals. In the Democratic primary on Tuesday, incumbent Brandon Scott is facing off against former Mayor Sheila Dixon, whose tenure was...
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