Annapolis, MD - April 17, 2025 - An energy ratepayer report published Tuesday claims regional electricity bills could continue skyrocketing by double digits over the next decade.
The independent power sector analysis conducted by Massachusetts-based Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. said that power customers in the PJM Interconnection region may experience an increase of up to 60% in ratepayer costs by 2036.
“Electricity customers in the PJM region (which spans all or parts of 13 Mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C.) are facing a looming cost crisis stemming from two major issues: (a) worsening barriers to building and connecting new generation resources needed to supply the electric grid, and (b) unprecedented increases in projected electricity demand,” Synapse wrote....
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Dear Friends, Supporters & Family,
With profound sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Rav Dovid Frid Z"l, who returned his soul to Hashem on Shabbat March, 22. He left this world after sudden complications which tragically escalated, overwhelming his body in a matter of hours.
For the past 15 years, Rav Dovid was not only a beacon of strength and Emunah, but a true warrior — living each day with courage, dignity, and deep devotion to Torah despite his health challenges. By his side every moment stood his beloved wife Rochel who,together with their children, was fully devoted to his care. Their lives revolved around keeping Rav Dovid comfortable, cared for, and surrounded by love.
Now Rochel and the family are facing an unimag...
Orthodox Jew Judge Matthew H. Solomson Named Chief Judge of U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Washington, D.C. – April 17, 2025 – President Donald Trump has designated Judge Matthew H. Solomson, a deeply committed Orthodox Jew and respected legal scholar, as Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, marking a historic milestone as the first Orthodox Jew to hold this role on the prestigious federal bench.
A resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, Solomson’s life reflects a uniquely American Jewish journey—son of a U.S. Army colonel, grandson of immigrants, and now entrusted with overseeing justice between citizens and the government. A graduate of Brandeis University and holder of both a J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Maryland, Solomson has built a career of...
Baltimore, MD – April 14, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. Norman Feinberg, z’l, father of Dovid Emanuel (Emily) Feinberg.Shiva begins Motza'ei Yom Tov (Sunday night) at 2505 Summerson Rd and will be observed through Friday afternoon.
Minyanim
Maariv Motza'ei Yom Tov - 8:35 pm
Shacharis - 7:15 am
Mincha/Maariv - 7:40 pm
Mincha Erev Shabbos - 3:00 pm
Please note: The family requests no visitors between 1:30 - 2:30 pm and 6:00 - 7:00 pm, and after 10:00 pm.Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
UPDATE as of 1:19PM: This has been fixed.Baltimore, MD – April 17, 2025 – 1:05PM - There are reports that the traffic lights at the intersection of Park Heights and Seven Mile are seriously malfunctioning — with all directions allegedly receiving a green light simultaneously. Drivers should proceed with extreme caution and treat the intersection as a 4-way stop until resolved.------------------------------------------------------------------
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Jerusalem, Israel - April 17, 2025 - With the participation of families of hostages and Nova Festival survivors: Over 50,000 people attended the second Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) this morning • So far, approximately half a million people have visited the Western Wall during Passover • The multitudes prayed for the return of the hostages, the success of IDF soldiers, and the recovery of the woundedTens of thousands took part this morning (Thursday) in the second Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) ceremony during the Shacharit and Musaf prayers of the Passover holiday, held at the Western Wall Plaza.The ceremony was attended by the rabbi of the Western Wall and the holy sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, government ministers, members of Knesset and public figures, the fa...
Google has illegally built “monopoly power” with its web advertising business, a federal judge in Virginia has ruled, siding with the Justice Department in a landmark case against the tech giant that could reshape the basic economics of running a modern website.
The ruling that Google violated antirust law marks the U.S. government’s second major court victory over Google in recent months amid claims the company has illegally monopolized key parts of the internet ecosystem, including online search. And it is the third such decision since a federal jury in December 2023 found that Google’s proprietary app store is also an illegal monopoly.
Taken together, the trio of decisions highlights the breadth of trouble Google faces, raising the prospect of sweeping penaltie...
Baltimore, MD - April 17, 2025 - Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. (BGE) is replacing CEO Carim Khouzami at a time when electricity bills have been under fire across the region.
BGE said Thursday that Khouzami will be succeeded by Tamla Olivier, the senior vice president and chief operating officer of Pepco Holdings, effective May 1.
She served as BGE's senior vice president of customer operations and chief customer officer before her current role at Pepco Holdings.
“It is an honor to return to a company and community that taught me so much about how to understand and meet the diverse needs of those customers we have the privilege to serve,” said Olivier, via a press release. “I’m excited to partner with BGE’s dedicated team to ensure our cust...
Baltimore, MD – April 17, 2025 – BJL wishes a very happy birthday to Baltimore City Councilman Yitzy Schleifer.
Your dedication to our city, your tireless advocacy for the community, and your commitment to public service continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many. May this year bring you strength, success, and many reasons to celebrate. Here's to continued leadership and good health—Baltimore is lucky to have you!
Baltimore, MD – April 17, 2025 - Due to construction, the Weinberg Park Heights JCC will close at 1:00pm on Friday, April 18 instead of 5:00pm as scheduled. The JCC will reopen on Monday, April 21 at 5:30am.
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College Park, MD – April 16, 2025 – (247Sports) As the University of Maryland searches for its next athletic director, familiar names are circulating—but one unexpected contender may be gaining traction behind the scenes.
According to sources cited by Inside Maryland Sports (IMS), Baltimore Jewish community member Adam Neuman has emerged as a sleeper candidate for the role. Neuman, currently serving as chief of staff for the Baltimore Ravens, is a lifelong Maryland Terrapins fan (despite graduating from Penn). His résumé includes high-level experience as the Big Ten’s Chief of Staff, Strategy and Operations, and Deputy General Counsel.
Crucially, Neuman maintains a close relationship with Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and his family has deep ties to t...
Tel Aviv, Israel - April 16, 2025 - Israeli military officials had developed and prepared plans for a potential assault on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as early as May, but the operation was recently halted after US President Donald Trump opted to prioritize diplomacy with Tehran, senior US. officials confirmed to The New York Times on Wednesday.
The shift in policy came after months of intense internal discussions within the Trump administration, weighing the risks and benefits of military action versus diplomatic engagement. Ultimately, the President ruled out immediate support for Israeli military action, directing his team to reinitiate talks with Iran on curbing its nuclear ambitions.
This decision was relayed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to...
Baltimore, MD - April 16, 2025 - Former Baltimore Gas and Electric employees called out an inspector who they say falsified gas pipeline inspections for years.
It prompted an investigation. Now, the investigation's findings are coming into focus.
"BGE's response before the Public Service Commission, they simply called my client's allegations 'spurious' and 'outrageous,'" said David Baña, the attorney for the plaintiffs.
Baña represents 14 former BGE employees with allegations going back four years.
"My clients allege that a gas pipeline inspector that worked for BGE was known to be hanging out on his boat when he was supposed to be inspecting gas pipelines and that he had been falsifying records for years," Baña said.
A tea...
Baltimore, MD - April 16, 2025 - Officials said Baltimore County's significant decline in overdose deaths is the result of coordinated overdose prevention efforts.
The Baltimore County Health Department credits their efforts to put free Naloxone in vending machines.
"Like many other jurisdictions in Maryland and across the country, we've an impressive decline in our overdose numbers," said Dr. Lucy Wilson, a Baltimore County health officer.
Between 2023 and 2024, Baltimore County had a 30% decline in overdose numbers, Wilson said. Numbers are down 50% since 2021.
Elise Andrews, Baltimore County's opioid strategy coordinator, said making free Naloxone easily available has helped.
"We have four vending machines across the county, we also have Narcan receptacles in all cou...
Baltimore, MD - April 16, 2025 - Baltimore City Public Schools is on a hiring spree. The number of employees who work for the district has surged in recent years. But more school employees are not leading to better student outcomes.
Corey DeAngelis is an educational advocate who promotes school choice and parental rights.
“It's not supposed to be a jobs program for adults. It's supposed to be an education initiative for kids,” said DeAngelis in response to what Project Baltimore just told him concerning how Baltimore City Public Schools is spending your money - and the student outcomes taxpayers receive in return.
“In what other industry do you lose your customer base and you go on a hiring spree?” Questioned DeAngelis.
According to Maryland State Depa...
Baltimore, MD – April 16, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Zevy & Alanna Rubenstein on the birth of a son.Mazel Tov to grandparents Jerry & Sora Wolasky
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – April 16, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shmuel & Chemdi Romer on the Birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
The IDF said on Wednesday that there is no timeline for concluding the Israel-Hamas War.
Pressed over and over again, IDF sources said their focus was to pressure Hamas into a hostage deal and to try to defeat it completely, but provided no concrete method or time frame for achieving this.
They also didn’t explain why the current renewed invasion would eliminate the terror group after nearly 18 months of fighting have not.
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All questions about whether Israel needs a permanent security perimeter, who will run Gaza instead of Hamas, and how diplomacy will ensure that military achievements are held in the long term, were deferred to the political echelon, when it is well-known that currently the government has no operative plan.
Although the gove...
Greenbelt, MD - April 16, 2025 — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen said El Salvador officials denied his request to visit the Beltsville man who was wrongfully deported by the Trump administration last month and detained at a notorious gang prison.
The Democratic U.S. senator traveled to El Salvador on Wednesday, hoping to check on the condition of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was removed from the United States on March 15 as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping deportation efforts.
The Trump administration later admitted the married father's deportation was an "administrative error," and both a federal judge and the Supreme Court have since ordered he be returned to the United States.
At a news conference in El Salvador, Van Hollen said he met with El Salvador Vice...
