On the evening of November 25th, 2023 residents of a quiet neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore were rocked by an act of senseless violence on their street. Police responded to reports of shots fired around 7pm on the 300 block of Chapel Gate Lane. Upon arrival, they discovered two people had been shot multiple times and…
On November 28th, 2023, Samuel Wise Jr. was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Chesley Patterson, the general manager of La Scala restaurant in Baltimore’s Little Italy neighborhood. Wise had pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges related to the killing. The Murder of Chesley Patterson On March 12th, 2022, Chesley…
A recent study by WalletHub predicts that Americans will spend a record-breaking $204 billion on gift cards in 2023. This would mark an increase from the $190 billion spent in 2022. Gift Card Spending Continues to Rise Gift card spending has been steadily increasing in the United States since 1999. According to the WalletHub study,…
Anne Arundel County police said a woman was carjacked at gunpoint in the busy Costco parking lot on Black Friday morning. According to police reports, the woman was loading items into her vehicle in the parking lot of the Hanover Costco around 11:30 am on November 25th when two men approached her. The Carjacking The…
Double Homicide Under Investigation According to reports from the Baltimore Police Department, a man and woman were killed in a shooting in Southwest Baltimore on the night of November 26th. Police responded to the 2000 block of West Pratt Street around 9:30pm after receiving reports of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, officers found a…
Fire Engulfs Multiple Homes According to reports from the Baltimore City Fire Department, firefighters battled an intense two-alarm fire in Northwest Baltimore early Sunday morning. The fire broke out around 5:00 am in the 4000 block of Park Heights Ave. Residents Displaced When firefighters arrived on scene they found heavy flames coming from a rowhome that…
In an effort to continue the legacy of community activist Bea Gaddy, the Bea Gaddy Family Centers have announced that they will be providing bus transportation for Baltimore residents wishing to attend the annual Thanksgiving meal event. This initiative aims to ensure that individuals and families who lack the means to travel can still participate…
Maryland State Police have launched an investigation into a tragic incident involving a fatal four-vehicle crash that occurred in Baltimore County. The collision happened this afternoon and has since drawn significant attention from local authorities and the community. The crash resulted in at least one fatality and caused considerable disruption along the affected stretch of…
Firefighters were called to respond to a significant two-alarm fire in Southwest Baltimore. The incident occurred in the 2800 block of Frederick Avenue just before 4 p.m., sending emergency crews into action to tackle the blaze. The Baltimore City Fire Department was quick to arrive at the scene, where they encountered heavy smoke billowing from…
Trial and Verdict Charges and Indictment Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby was indicted on two counts of perjury by a federal grand jury in May 2023. The charges were related to her withdrawal of funds from the City of Baltimore’s Deferred Compensation Plan, in which she claimed that she suffered adverse financial consequences during the…