Baltimore, MD - Jan. 22, 2025 - Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee members voted Tuesday night to recommend that Del. Dalya Attar (D) fill a vacancy in the state Senate, where she would become the first Orthodox Jewish woman to serve if approved by the governor.
Attar prevailed over a fellow delegate, Malcolm P. Ruff (D), and six other Democrats who interviewed over Zoom for the Senate appointment. Five of the eight central committee members from District 41 voted to forward Attar’s name to Gov. Wes Moore (D), while three voted for Ruff.
“That was fun,” said former state Del. Angela Gibson (D), one of the five who supported Attar, after the central committee members met off-camera for seven minutes. Their deliberations followed almost two hours of interviews of...
Washigton, D.C - Jan. 22, 2025 - Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown called birthright citizenship -- the notion that anyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen -- "a reflection of our country’s ideals, a belief that every baby born on U.S. soil is a member of our great nation and deserves to play a part in its future." The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts by 18 states, the District of Columbia and the city of San Francisco, says the 14th Amendment and repeat Supreme Court decisions have made it clear that citizenship is "unambiguously and expressly" endowed on anyone born here.
WASHINGTON — A day after President Donald Trump signed a slew of immigration-related executive orders, immigration researchers said during a Tuesday briefing...
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Baltimore, MD - Jan. 16, 2025 - The Reisterstown Road Plaza (RRP) is stepping into a bold new chapter, embracing change while honoring its roots as a community gathering place. With the removal of the iconic “drum” that has long defined its entrance, this milestone marks the beginning of a comprehensive transformation aimed at reimagining the space. “We are excited to welcome in a new era with a fresh new look and feel,” a representative of Tide Realty Capital, the Plaza’s new local owner, told BJL.The upcoming facade overhaul is just the first step in a broader effort to revitalize the Plaza, creating a more welcoming, modern, and community-oriented town center. The redesign seeks to foster deeper community engagement, offering updated spaces for l...
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Baltimore, MD - Jan. 20, 2025 - Seven Mile Market invites family and friends to join us again this year to celebrate 36 wonderful years of serving the greater Baltimore community! Our Customer Appreciation Event will be January 26 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. (times are approximate). The event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with many familiar vendors returning and new ones joining!
There will be Food Sampling by A&B, Golden Taste with Sara Lasry, iKonic, Kayco, Klein’s Ice Cream, Meal Mart, Mehadrin Dairy & Ice Cream, Natural & Kosher, Norman’s, Pure Bakes by Danielle, Reisman’s, Schtark Cheese, Shefa Dips, Sprinkles Ice Cream, and Stern’s. There will be steep sale pricing on many items storewide throughout the week. All iKippahs will be...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 22, 2025 - Another slight increase is coming to your Baltimore Gas and Electric bill in February.
The Maryland Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved a Baltimore Gas and Electric proposal to reallocate a cost to customers.
The approval comes amid an announcement from PJM, a regional transmission organization, that there’s a new record in the demand for electricity due to extreme cold.
Maryland Public Service Commission Chairman Fred Hoover said the commission’s job is truly a balancing act.
“It’s an ongoing effort on our part to make sure that customers are not charged any more than they need to be charged to maintain that service that they’re getting from the companies, but also that the companies treat the customer...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 22, 2025 - The cold weather has caused an increase in water main breaks as underground pipes expand and contract because of changes in temperatures.
A Baltimore City Department of Public Works command center opened on Mattfeldt Avenue in north Baltimore last week in anticipation of the cold temperatures.
Another water main break at Saint Paul and Monument Street in Mount Vernon is part of a rise of water-related problems causing challenges for DPW crews.
“Unfortunately, we don’t know where these are going to pop, but we know when you have a fluctuation in temperatures and add the old infrastructure that we have, this is going to happen,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.
The DPW told 11 News there have been 131 water main breaks in th...
With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on his first day in office – and one included halting electric vehicle mandates and now, some lawmakers in Maryland are calling on Gov. Wes Moore to do the same.
One of the orders from the White House was called ‘unleashing American energy,’ eliminating the electric vehicle mandate and “promote true consumer choice.”
Hours later, the Maryland Freedom Caucus, MFC, sent a letter to Gov. Moore calling on him to rescind some of the mandates in the state relating to electric vehicles. Del. Matt Morgan, chair of the MFC, said the mandates aren’t good for consumers.
“People don’t realize that in 2026, 43% of all the cars that sold in Maryland have to be EV. It&...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 22, 2025 - Questions surrounding immigration enforcement dominated the Mayor’s weekly press conference Wednesday.
When asked, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said he has not received any communications from the White House regarding immigration enforcement and has not issued any directives to the Baltimore Police Department or any other city agency.
“Our approach will not change and I’ll reiterate what I said from the beginning. We are watching what the Administration actually does, not just what they say. I think that’s a critical thing. And we know the most predictable thing about the President is he can be unpredictable. It's also important to note that we work with our federal partners every single day. But BPD and my officers are...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 22, 2025 - The Baltimore County Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday which encourages the Maryland General Assembly to retain the state's current laws and reject any legislation that would allow alcohol sales in grocery stores.
"I'm thankful the Governor kind of backed off, but the legislation, my understanding, is still alive, and we want to put the Baltimore County Council on record on the side of our small and family and businesses," Baltimore County Council member David Marks said.
In December, Governor Wes Moore said it was "time for a change," and that lifting the ban on the sale of beer and grocery stores would make Maryland more competitive, especially because only a few states currently have similar bans in place.
"The p...
As some Maryland residents face the prospect of increased taxes, a study by the Tax Foundation found Maryland is already one of the least competitive tax states in the nation.
The study ranked Maryland 46th in tax competitiveness, with only Connecticut, California, New Jersey, and New York ranking lower. Wyoming was identified as the most competitive tax state.
Governor Wes Moore acknowledged the issue, stating, "You cannot look at our tax system and say that it works as it should."
The state currently imposes numerous taxes, including income, property, sales, business, gas, cigarette, alcohol, vaping, cannabis, and sports gaming taxes. Maryland is also the only state with a digital advertising tax and both an estate tax and inheritance tax.
Critics argue that the state's tax poli...
A recent story from Utah involves a man who purchased a used car for $4,000, which was marked as a final sale. However, shortly after driving the car for a few days, he noticed it wasn’t working properly. It seemed as though he had bought a "lemon," and he became very frustrated with his purchase. Seeking a resolution, he approached the used car dealer, requesting a refund. Unfortunately, the dealer refused to give him his money back.
The man, extremely frustrated with his situation, decided to take matters into his own hands. In an act of revenge, he drove the "lemon" car at high speed straight into the storefront of the used car dealership. The car smashed through the front glass, coming to a halt after crashing into one of the desks inside. The police were immediately called to t...
France saw nearly 1,600 antisemitic acts in 2024, a slight dip from the year before but still at levels unseen in recent years as the Israel-Hamas war raged in Gaza, the country’s main Jewish organization says.
The figure of 1,570 incidents marked a six percent fall from the 1,676 recorded in 2023 but well above the numbers in the past decade or so.
By comparison, 436 antisemitic acts were recorded in 2022 and since 2012 they have fluctuated between 311 and 851 per year.
“For the second consecutive year, we are facing a historic number of antisemitic acts,” says the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF), an umbrella body of French Jewish groups, in a report based on figures from the Jewish community and the ministry of the interior.
CRIF has e...
Pikesville, MD, January 22, 2025 - 12:34PM - A police chase has led to a significant traffic incident on Reisterstown Road near Old Court Road, causing major delays and a complete road closure at Naylor’s Lane. Multiple police units are on the scene managing the situation.The suspect involved in the chase reportedly fled on foot through a nearby cemetery before being apprehended. The incident has caused disruptions in the area, including heavy traffic backups and increased police presence.Questions remain about whether this police activity is related to the emergency closure of the Pikesville Library earlier today. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Pikesville, MD - January 22, 2025 – 12:24PM - The Pikesville Library is currently undergoing an emergency closure. Visitors are being turned away, and the reason for the closure has not yet been disclosed.
President Donald Trump’s administration has moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.
The moves Tuesday follow an executive order Trump signed on his first day ordering a sweeping dismantling of the federal government’s diversity and inclusion programs that could touch on everything from anti-bias training to funding for minority farmers and homeowners. Trump has called the programs “discrimination” and insisted on restoring strictly “merit-based” hiring.
The executive order on affirmative action revokes an order issued by President Lyndon Johnson, and curtails DEI programs by federal contractor...
In a significant restructuring effort, Walgreens has announced the closure of 1,200 underperforming storesacross the United States, with one of the affected locations situated at the intersection of Garrison Boulevard and Liberty Heights in Northwest Baltimore.
The closure is set to take place on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, leaving many residents concerned about their access to essential medications and everyday products.
The announcement, made in October 2024, has stirred worry among local community members who rely on the now-closing Walgreens as a primary source of necessities. Many residents, particularly those without transportation, face extended travel times to access the nearest drugstores, jeopardizing their access to essential healthcare needs.
"I grew up in this neighb...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 22, 2025 - If you pay a water bill in Baltimore City, your rates could be on the rise.
A Baltimore City Board of Estimates hearing on Wednesday, January 22 at 5pm could result in rate increases for water, stormwater and sewer bills.
On an informational web page, the city's Department of Public Works said rate increases would "support the necessary capital investments to meet federal and state regulatory standards and rising inflation-related costs."
According to the department, a typical monthly bill would rise just shy of 10 percent per month. A graphic posted by the organization showed proposed total bill increases of roughly $38 per month by fiscal year 2027.
DPW has held several meetings throughout the month of January to explain the changes and...
