Baltimore, MD – Aug. 3, 2024 – 9:35PM - Be aware of a downed tree blocking Szold Street between Bonnie Road and Shelburne Road.
The Defense Department stunningly backtracked Friday on a plea deal that Pentagon prosecutors agreed to with three of the terrorists behind the Sept. 11 terror attacks, who await trial in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
The deal that stirred national outrage and took the death penalty off of the table has been revoked by Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III in a terse memo.
Secretary Austin III is now taking the lead on the case for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi.
In his order, Austin relieved the official in charge of the military commission who had signed off on the original plea deals.
"Effective immediately, in the exercise of my authority, I hereby withdraw from the three pre...
Former President Trump announced Friday night that he has agreed to Fox News' proposal for a debate against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump said the debate would be held on Sept. 4 in Pennsylvania, although the location of the event has not yet been determined.
The former president also noted that an ABC News debate previously scheduled against President Biden before he suspended his re-election campaign had been canceled, citing his lawsuit against that network and one of its hosts, George Stephanopoulos.
"I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. "The Debate was previously scheduled against Sleepy Joe Biden on ABC, but has been terminated in that Biden will no longer be a part...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 3, 2024 - Mayor Brandon Scott says that hundreds of roads in Baltimore are blocked by downed trees caused by severe weather.
To be exact, 184 roads are completely blocked.
"We are actively monitoring the storm and have teams ready to deploy to clear roads once lightning clears the area," said Mayor Scott.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is still in effect.
Emergency Services and City leaders are urging residents to stay indoors.
Also, any downed trees and traffic signal outages should reported to 311.
Stocks fell sharply on Friday as a much weaker-than-anticipated jobs report for July ignited worries that the economy could be falling into a recession.
The broad market index dropped 1.84% to end at 5,346.56. The Nasdaq Composite
lost 2.43% to close at 16,776.16, bringing the decline for the tech-heavy index from its recent all-time high to more than 10%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 610.71 points, or 1.51%, to finish at 39,737.26. At its session low, the 30-stock index was down 989 points.
Stocks sank after July job growth in the U.S. slowed more than expected, while the unemployment rate rose to the highest since October 2021. Nonfarm payrolls grew by just 114,000 last month, the Labor Department reported, a slowing from 179,000 jobs added in June and below th...
Baltimore, MD – July 26, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Naomi Perlman, a’h, daughter of Miriam Berkowitz, mother of Bezalel (Rivka Malka) Perlman, Yocheved Bacher, Avigail (Daniel) Gimpel, Eli (Elisheva) Perlman, Sony (Yaelli) Perlman, Kivi (Tamar) Perlman, Sara (Jesse) Asher and Shim Perlman; and sister of Shira (Shaya) Elefant;
Shiva is being observed at 3501 Pinkney Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21215Motzai Shabbos: Maariv 8:58PM Visiting : 9:40 -12:00am Sunday: Shacharis 8:30amBila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 2, 2024 - As missionaries continue to visit homes in our community, distributing books and pamphlets today in Greengate as well as other neighborhoods, please be advised of this and share this information with members of your household.
The Chairman of the European Jewish Association (EJA), Rabbi Menachem Margolin, is demanding the immediate release of a British rabbi who was arrested in Ireland for performing circumcision.
Rabbi Margolin is calling on the President of Ireland, Michael Higgins, Prime Minister Simon Harris, and the Speaker of the Irish Parliament to intervene for the immediate release of the certified Mohel who was arrested yesterday in Dublin, Ireland, without bail, for performing circumcision.
The certified mohel, Rabbi Yonathan Avraham, 47 years old, father of 10 children, works legally in England. He has decades of experience, performs circumcisions all over Europe, and is recognized as a leading expert and practitioner of this important rite. In Ireland, though, he was arrested in a raid ...
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is blaming former President Trump for the latest negative jobs report — nearly a full term after he left office.
"Donald Trump failed Americans as president, costing our economy millions of jobs, and bringing us to the brink of recession," Harris for President spokesperson James Singer said in a statement.
"Now, he’s promising even more damage with a Project 2025 agenda that will decimate the middle class and increase taxes on working families, while ripping away health care, raising prescription drug costs, and cutting Social Security and Medicare — all while making his billionaire donors richer."
Singer added: "We’ve made significant progress, but Vice President Harris knows there&rsq...
Vice President Kamala Harris has enough Democratic Party delegate votes in a virtual roll call to officially earn the party's nomination when the roll call ends Monday, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison announced Friday.
"I am so proud to confirm that Vice President Harris has earned more than a majority of votes from all convention delegates and will be the nominee of the Democratic Party following the close of voting on Monday," Harrison said during a campaign update video call on Friday.
"You returned your nomination petitions at lightning speed. You made your voices heard. And what you said was clear: We are not going back. We have to send Kamala Harris to the White House," Harrison said to the delegates in a call plagued by audio issues. "You demonstrated your ...
Stocks fell sharply on Friday with the S&P 500 headed for its worst session in almost two years, as a much weaker-than-anticipated jobs report for July ignited worries that the economy could be falling into a recession.
The broad-market index dropped 2.1%, on pace for its biggest drop since December 2022. The Nasdaq Composite lost nearly 2.6%, bringing the decline for the tech-heavy index from its recent all-time high to more than 10%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 785 points, or almost 2%, and at one point was down 989 points.
Stocks sank after July job growth in the U.S. slowed more than expected, while the employment rate rose to the highest since October 2021. Nonfarm payrolls grew by just 114,000 last month, the Labor Department re...
Baltimore, MD – July 28, 2024 - It is with deep regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Avraham Feinstein, a'h, son of Louis Feinstein and Gail Feinstein and brother of Tzivia (Mordechai Yager) and Eli Feinstein. The levaya will be held at Sol Levinson's Sunday, August 4, at 12 Noon. Kevurah will take place at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Cemetery, 6700 Bowleys Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21237 Louis will be sitting shiva at the Imperial, 3601 Clarks Lane. #236. Avelim will daven Shacharis in shul Mincha Maariv only at 7:50 PM Sunday through Thursday night. Visiting hours: Sunday - 5 - 7 PM Monday thru Thursday - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Friday -&...
Thomas Edison. Who has not heard of this man? He was arguably one of the most brilliant and innovative thinkers in American history! Edison was born on February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio, and already at the age of 16, he created his first successful invention, the automatic repeater, which was a device that could send telegraphs to a station and save them until someone could come in and read it. A few years later, he invented a device that would automatically count votes for local elections, as well a ticker machine for the stock markets.His rise to fame, though, came in the late 1870s, when he invented the phonograph, the first machine in the world that could record and replay sound. In 1880, he invented another world-famous device: the long-lasting light bulb, which could burn for more tha...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 2, 2024 - Etz Chaim, a leading provider of informal Jewish education in Baltimore for nearly five decades under the visionary leadership of Rabbi Shlomo Porter, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its history.Over the past eight years, Etz Chaim has revitalized its programming and has been developing thriving communities in the broader Baltimore area. To accommodate our growing communities and enhance our programming, we have made the strategic decision to sell our current facility at 3702 Fords Lane with the goal of establishing new facilities in key locations to service these developing communities. Etz Chaim's programs have resonated with a diverse range of individuals, including Jewish graduate students, young professionals, families, empty...
Jerusalem, Israel – Aug. 2, 2024 - (JPost) Western intelligence sources told Sky News Arabia that Iran plans to attack Israel on Tisha B’Av, in response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The attack, coordinated with Hezbollah, is expected to occur between August 12 and 13. The timing is seen as adding psychological impact, making Jewish Israelis feel vulnerable.
Three sources confirmed to the New York Times that Iran intends to retaliate for Haniyeh's assassination. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, also hinted at revenge. Attacks on Jewish holidays have historical precedence, such as the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and the Simchat Torah attack on October 7.
The report suggests that an attack on Tisha B’Av would not only be symbolic but could...
Jerusalem, Israel - Aug. 2, 2024 - KLM has canceled all its flights to and from Tel Aviv until Oct. 26, the Dutch arm of airline group Air France KLM said on Friday
Hot and humid conditions will continue to bake the Baltimore region Friday, paving the way for a possible wet and stormy weekend.
An excessive heat warning was in effect Friday from noon until 8 p.m. for the following counties: Anne Arundel, Calvert, Cecil, Charles, Prince George's, Harford, Baltimore and St. Mary's. A heat advisory was also issued for Howard, Harford, Montgomery, Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties.
According to the National Weather Service, dangerously hot conditions are expected throughout the region with temperatures nearing 100 degrees and heat index values pushing 110 degrees.
"Heat indices will range between 104-107 degrees west of I-95 with values closer to 110 degrees in the Baltimore/DC metros," NWS forecasters said Friday. "Scattered...
The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office, regarding enforcement of the citation docket, believes more can be done--although they say, progress has been made with Baltimore police.
The citation docket, implemented by City State's Attorney Ivan Bates, is aimed at tackling low-level crimes--like loitering, drug possession with the intent to distribute and dirt biking.
But after a year since Bates rolled out the program---and the back and forth with the city---Bates says that enforcement efforts surrounding his docket still seem to be an issue.
"Well, we surely hope so," said Solomon. "Originally we had a slow start with BPD. But since then, we've had numerous trainings with BPD. We have seen an increase in citations issued by the police department, specifically in t...
