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Baltimore police identify victim in fatal stabbing on North Kenwood Avenue
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore police have identified the victim of a fatal stabbing that occurred late Monday night in Southeast Baltimore. The 46-year-old, identified as Donte Chase, was killed on June 30 in the 700 block of North Kenwood Avenue....

Father William Matthew Hazzard, worked through retirement faithfully visiting many people in hospital, helping others, dies at 87
Father William Matthew Hazzard, 87, of Wilmington, Delaware died Sunday, July 6. Father Hazzard was born in Wilmington on November 13, 1937, a son of the late John Patrick and Katherine (Kindbeiter) Hazzard. He received his early education at...

Maryland Coastal Bays Program announces new 10-year comprehensive plan to protect local bays
DELAMRVA. – The Maryland Coastal Bays Program has signed a new 10-year agreement with partners and officials. The agreement aims to protect and restore the coastal bays in Worcester County and surrounding areas. The plan specifically focuses on...

Maryland man sentenced to 25 years for first-degree murder of teen, officials say
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after the killing of a teenager in 2022, officials said. Ricardo Kevon Colbert-Lyles, 24, of Waldorf, pleaded guilty in May to the first-degree murder of Aden Chrisopher...

DoorDash expands portable benefits program for dashers in Maryland
BALTIMORE — Monday, DoorDash launched the expansion of its Portable Benefits Savings Program in Maryland for Dashers. This means Dashers who completed at least 100 deliveries and earned at least $1,000 from April through June of this year, before...

Baltimore among cities suing Trump over Affordable Care Act changes
BALTIMORE — Baltimore is among a group of cities suing the Trump Administration in federal court over proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act, which they claim would cause millions of Americans to lose health insurance coverage. At center of...
Maryland approves $2.75M to man wrongfully convicted of murder in Baltimore
After 9,870 days behind bars for a murder that he did not commit, James Langhorne received an apology and financial compensation from the state of Maryland on Wednesday. But the 51-year-old said he and other exonerees need more than money. They...

PUL Advocates Jailed Journalist Stemn’s Release in Maryland
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) is actively engaged in efforts to secure the release of Edward Stemn, a broadcast journalist who has been in detention since July 1, 2025. Mr. Stemn was ordered to be detained at the Harper Central Prison in...

Once a Marine, Always in Service: Baltimore veteran gives back through community work
GOVANS — At GEDCO Cares Community Hub in North Baltimore, Earl Thomas isn’t just a case manager—he’s a lifeline. WATCH: Baltimore veteran gives back through community work Baltimore veteran gives back through community work A proud Marine Corps...

Product Liability in Baltimore: How to Protect Your Business and Consumers
Defective products in Baltimore present significant challenges for both manufacturers and consumers, creating safety hazards, economic losses, and potential litigation. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, thousands of...

Maryland State Police Investigating 45-Year-Old Bryans Road Man Struck and Killed in Charles County
July 2, 2025 – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Charles County. The deceased pedestrian is identified as Kory Branson, 45, of Bryans Road, Maryland. He...

At the intersection of mental health and drug abuse
By Nyla Adams AFRO Intern Take a good look around any major urban area– and now, many rural spaces too– and you’ll see signs of drug abuse and addiction. The Baltimore City Department of Health reports that “In 2023, Baltimore City saw 1,043 drug...

This Maryland city is one of the most stressed in the US, study says
MARYLAND - These Maryland towns were ranked among the most—and least—stressed cities in the U.S. What we know: A new WalletHub report has named Baltimore, Maryland, as one of the most stressed cities in the country—ranking it at #3 on the list....

After false starts, Baltimore City Council to hold hearings on drug overdoses
After two cancellations, Baltimore leaders starting this week will launch a series of public hearings on the city’s drug overdose crisis, which has been the worst in the country. Two City Council members had pushed for open forums to discuss the...

Baltimore Police: Crime report shows drop in gun violence, homicides, shootings
Baltimore police report a considerable drop in gun violence and other violent crimes at the halfway point through the year. The police department on Tuesday released its midyear data for 2025, which shows a 22% decrease in homicides compared to...

2 men die from shootings in Baltimore County, police say
Two men died after they were shot Monday afternoon in Dundalk, Baltimore County police said. Officers responded around 4:20 p.m. to the 8200 block of Bullneck Road, where they found a man who was pronounced dead from apparent gunshot wounds....

Tonix Pharmaceuticals To Showcase TNX-801 Mpox Vaccine Data At Vaccine Congress 2025 -
(MENAFN- Evertise Digital) Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: TNXP) is set to present new preclinical data on TNX-801, its recombinant horsepox virus live vaccine candidate, at the Vaccine Congress 2025 in Vienna on July 10. The...

Bell's Reines Reports Robust Q2 Growth, Elevating Its Wellness-First Mission
(MENAFN- GetNews) Strong sales, a standout flavor launch, and strategic alliances position the Women-Owned Manufacturer for accelerated growth in Q3 2025. Bell's Reines , a proud Specialty Food Association (SFA) Member and certified Women-Owned...

Baltimore Ravens Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster
Both John and Him Harbaugh are fond of asking the question-as-credo, “Who’s got it better than us?” It’s part of an overall philosophy they got from their father Jack, and in the case of the John Harbaugh-led Baltimore Ravens, the answer is, “Very...

Explosions investigators respond after old military devices found near Maryland airport
Old military devices were found near a small airport in Maryland Monday, prompting a response from Fire, Arson and Explosions investigators. The military ordnances were found by contractors who were digging near Tipton Airport in Anne Arundel...