Last year, cars were targeted by thieves in Baltimore City at an alarming rate.
New data from Baltimore police highlights the spike in car thefts in neighborhoods across the city in 2023.
In Hampden residents saw an 182% increase in car thefts from the year prior.
In Mount Vernon, there was a 445% increase in car thefts, with nearly 100 more than the previous year.
Also, in the Central district, the Little Italy neighborhood saw a 500% increase in car thefts.
Mayor Brandon Scott and police pointed to a nationwide trend in car thefts largely driven by the theft of certain Kia and Hyundai models where videos online demonstrated how to steal them.
Police say juveniles were often to blame for the spike in car thefts.
In many cases, the juveniles were younger than 13, and due to the law ...
Baltimore, MD - May 2, 2023 - The Unified Command has recovered the 5th body from the site of the Key Bridge collapse.
They identified the victim as Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie.
The salvage teams located one of the missing construction vehicles and notified the Maryland Department of State Police. Investigators with State Police along with officers from the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and FBI responded to the scene and recovered the victim's body inside a red truck.
“We remain dedicated to the ongoing recovery operations while knowing behind each person lost in this tragedy lies a loving family,” said Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police. “Along with our local, state and fede...
Only a fraction of the ballistic missile interceptors launched by the US military intercepted their targets during Iran's large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel on the night of April 13, journalist Amir Bar Shalom of Galai Tzahal reported today (Wednesday).
According to the report, of the eight SM-3 missiles fired by the American forces, only two reached their target. This constitutes a failure rate of 75%. The SM-3 is a ship-based surface-to-air missile used to intercept short and medium-range ballistic missiles. This was the first time SM-3s were used in combat. An American Patriot missile battery was also deployed and shot down at least one ballistic missile.
However, Bar Shalom emphasized that this was only a small part of America's contribution to the def...
Following the October 7th Hamas massacre, Americans have watched our country’s college campuses devolve into cesspools of naked, unabashed antisemitism. Antisemitic and anti-Israel vitriol from students and professors; praise for Hamas and its butchery; threats, assaults, and violence against Jewish students have all become a daily occurrence that is met only with a tepid response from officials of even the most elite universities.
Agudath Israel of America applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Antisemitism Awareness Act (H.R. 6090) which will provide another critical weapon in the fight against the scourge of antisemitism on campus. This bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) direct...
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act, CNN reported.
The bill would mandate that when the Department of Education enforces federal anti-discrimination laws it uses a definition of antisemitism put forward by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
The House vote was 320 to 91 with 70 Democrats and 21 Republicans voting against the bill. The GOP opposition largely came from the right flank of the conference. The bill would next need to be taken up by the Senate.
New York Republican Mike Lawler, who introduced the legislation, said in a statement, “It’s critical that we crack down on antisemitic hate within our own country.”
“I’m thankful for the bipartisan ...
Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs Yoseph Shapiro on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov to the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Shuey Shapiro and Dr. and Mrs. David Loebenberg
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shimshie Methal (Passaic) & Chani Silberberg (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov Avi & Miriam Methal and Dovid & Goldie Silberberg
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Elaine Ruth Weiman, a’h, mother of Yisroel Weiman.
Shiva will be observed at 3220 Hatton Road, Baltimore, MD 21208.The avel will be davening in shul.
Visiting times:
Thursday, May 2: 1:00PM-6:00PM / 8:30PM-9:30PM
Friday, May 3: 10:00AM – 12:00 Noon / 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Sunday, May 5: 10:00AM – 12:00 Noon / 2:00PM – 6:30PM
Monday, May 6: 10:00Am – 12:00 Noon / 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Bila Hamaves LaNetzach...
Baltimore, MD - May 1, 2024 - Just one day before early voting begins, Thiru Vignarajah announced on Wednesday that he's dropping out of the mayoral race and endorsing Sheila Dixon.
"It was not an easy choice to draw to a close our campaign," he said behind a "Shelia Dixon for Mayor" podium on Wednesday.
A senior campaign source with the Brandon Scott campaign told WMAR-2 News that Vignarajah offered to consider endorsing Scott, in exchange for consideration that he be installed as either the police commissioner or City Schools CEO.
The two met this morning, where Mayor Scott let Vignarajah know it wouldn't happen.
"Thiru's endorsement was for sale," said the source, and "we know what the price was when he came to us."
The same source said that this is what Scott ...
Baltimore, MD (Wednesday, May 1, 2024) - Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced an investment of $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD).
As part of this investment, the Department of General Services (DGS) will use $4.1 million in ARPA funding towards BCFD facility improvements, including bathroom renovations and boiler and generator replacements. In addition, DGS will use $1.2 million in ARPA funding for roof repairs at multiple sites. The Baltimore City Fire Department also plans to allocate $4.7 million in ARPA funding toward strategic acquisitions of life-saving equipment, reinforcing safety standards for our firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and the broader Baltimore community.
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UPDATED as of 2:40PM - Area Now OpenBaltimore, MD – May 1, 2024 – 2:25 PM - A wire has fallen and is lying across Greenspring Ave approaching the on-ramp to I-695 when approaching from the city.
Baltimore, MD - May 1, 2024 - 1:35PM - Please note the following important updates to Post-Pesach Store Info Guide.
This information supersedes any information on lists that were previously posted.
Shoprite: Chometz may be purchased ONLY from the Shoprite store located at 37 Aylesbury Rd. Timonium, Maryland. We can not confirm the chometz status of other Shoprite stores in the Baltimore area.
Giant & Target - The local stores in the Baltimore metropolitan area have been confirmed to be permissible to buy chometz from. Other cities may have a different status so when travelling check with the local Kashrus agency.
Dunkin Donuts – There is now only ONE Kosher certified location, at 7002 Reisterstown Rd. No other locations in our area are currently kosher certified.
New York, NY - May 1, 2024 - This Sunday marks the Five Boro Bike Tour, expected to impact traffic significantly. Click here for the bike tour maps which should help you navigate your travels.
Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2024 – (WBAL) Students involved in an anti-Israel encampment at Johns Hopkins University returned to campus after their negotiating team failed to reach an agreement with university administrators. The protesters demand divestment from Israel, termination of the degree program with Tel-Aviv University, and cessation of Department of Defense funding for weapons development. The Baltimore chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace expressed support for the students' efforts, emphasizing the demand for Palestinian freedom and an end to U.S. support for Israel. The encampments were organized by various student groups to urge the university to end investments in Israel and the U.S. military-industrial complex.
Baltimore, MD - May 1, 2024 - It will cost more to park at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport starting in the summer.
The airport announced on Wednesday that parking fees are increasing for the first time since 2009.
The new parking rates take effect for vehicles that enter parking facilities on July 1, as follows.
Long-term lots increase from $8/day to $11/dayExpress parking increases from $10/day to $14/dayThe daily garage increases from $12/day to $16/dayThe hourly garage increases from $22/day to $30/dayBWI-Marshall Rail Station Garage increases from $9/day to $12/dayRead more on WBALTV
Washington, D.C. - May 1, 2024 - We have all been stunned and outraged by what we have been hearing and seeing on America’s college campuses: Antisemitic and anti-Israel vitriol from students and professors; praise for Hamas and its butchery; threats, assaults, and violence against Jewish students; tepid response from university officials.
Jewish students are rightfully scared for their safety. And we must support them!
Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) have introduced the Antisemitism Awareness Act (H.R. 6090), which directs the U.S. Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when investigating possible antisemitic actions on campus. Passage of this legisl...
Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2024 – 10:04AM - A fire in the Fallstaff Shopping Center (where Shabsi’s Judaica is located) has traffic shut down in both directions on Reisterstown Road.
