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Towson, MD — May 8, 2026 - An incident at Towson University has gained national attention after a video surfaced showing a student engaging in a violent outburst directed at a visiting Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reservist.
The confrontation occurred during a campus event where the reservist was invited to speak as part of a national tour. According to eyewitness accounts and video footage, the student was seen screaming at the visitor, repeatedly calling him a “terrorist,” while throwing objects and damaging property in the immediate area.
Details of the Outburst
Witnesses report that the situation escalated rapidly when the student interrupted the ongoing program. The video, which has since circulated widely on social media, captures the student erupti...
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Baltimore, MD - May 5, 2026 - Parents are urged to take immediate action as two major financial deadlines approach this month.
1. BOOST Scholarship Program: Deadline May 8
The application period for the BOOST Scholarship Program officially closes this Friday, May 8, at 11:59 PM EDT.
Administrative leaders have noted that a significant number of families currently receiving BOOST funding have yet to submit their applications for the upcoming year. If your family currently benefits from this program, you must re-apply by Friday to ensure your scholarship remains active.
Pro-Tips for Parents:
Apply even if you were previously denied: Funding availability fluctuates; even if you did not receive an award last year, it is highly recommended to spend the ten minutes required t...
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Baltimore, MD – May 4, 2026 (BJL) — After decades as a community staple, the Baltimore Agudah Scrip program has officially concluded.The Legacy of Agudah ScripThe program allowed community members to purchase scrip - assorted color notes used as communal currency -for tzedakah in lieu of cash or checks. When families purchased scrip, a percentage was retained as a donation, directly benefiting participating local mosdos. Collectors would then redeem the scrip notes through the Agudah office for their cash valueWhat This Means for the CommunityWith the program now discontinued, residents and organizations must adjust: Donors: Physical Agudah scrip is no longer available for purchase. Collectors: Those who have accepted scrip can redeem it thro...
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Baltimore, MD – May 7, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mordechai Cohen, z’l, brother of Estie (Chaim) Kahn. Mrs. Kahn is currently sitting at 2325 Blackberry Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 through 1:00PM Sunday, May 10Updated: Visiting - Friday until 5PM -Motzaei Shabbos until 11PM and Sunday from 9AM until 1PM
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Baltimore, MD - May 8, 2026 – 10:59AM – An accident at the intersection of Greenspring Ave. and The Quarry has traffic slowing in the area
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday invalidated a new, voter-approved redistricting map, delivering a significant victory for Republicans in the state ahead of the fast-approaching 2026 midterm elections.
"We hold that the legislative process employed to advance this proposal violated Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia," the Virginia Supreme Court said in the ruling. "This constitutional violation incurably taints the resulting referendum vote and nullifies its legal efficacy."
The Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments last month over the newly passed congressional map, which voters in the state approved by a narrow 51% to 49% margin.
The ballot measure would have given the Democrat-controlled Virginia legislature — rather than the state...
The U.S. job market blew past expectations again in April, buoyed by gains across industries including retail, transportation and warehousing, and healthcare, a sign that the labor market remained resilient in the face of the Iran war.
The numbers
The U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April, the Labor Department said Friday, far exceeding expectations.
That compared with a net gain of 185,000 in March. It was better than the 55,000 jobs that analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected to see for April.
The unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 4.3%, as economists had expected.
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Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2026 - Residents and commuters along Park Heights Avenue - particularly near the intersection with Pinkney Road, where the Agudah is located - may soon see increased traffic enforcement efforts as Baltimore City officials move forward with an evaluation for possible red light camera enforcement at the intersection.
According to correspondence from the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, officials have already completed a preliminary evaluation and are now conducting “video validation studies” to assess red light violations, speeding, and overall driver behavior at the intersection.
The city says the review process will also include:
Analysis of crash history and severity trends
Traffic volume and turning movement studies
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Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2026 - A proposal to establish a "Community Care Center" in the heart of Pikesville has sparked significant concern among local residents, who worry that the facility’s broad zoning definition and institutional scale could fundamentally alter the character of their residential neighborhood.
The proposal, filed by property owner St. Vincent de Paul-Baltimore, targets 112 Sudbrook Lane—a property located immediately adjacent to single-family homes on Sudbrook, Glenback, and Oak, and directly next to the Yeshivas Torah Simcha school.
What is Being Proposed?
St. Vincent de Paul is seeking a Special Exception to operate a "Community Care Facility." According to early meetings with the organization’s legal counsel, the current plan includes:
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Baltimore, MD – May 7, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Freha Cohen, a”h, wife of Moshe Cohen and mother of Shoshana (Shalom) Addi, Shalom Cohen, Yitzchak Cohen, Yaakov Cohen, Tamar Didi, and Dina Dhei.
Shiva will be observed at Rechov Shimonovitz 13, Kfar Chasidim, Haifa, Israel.Mrs. Addi can be reached on 443.604.0643. (Israel is 7 hours ahead of Baltimore)
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Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2026 - The family of a 6-year-old boy who left a Northwest Baltimore elementary school unsupervised is now preparing to sue the city.
Belinda Curry and her attorney Thiru Vignarajah are claiming a “near-catastrophic failure” that allowed first-grader Liam Livingston to walk out of Fallstaff Elementary School during a transition period last year.
“Distrust, to say the least, and lack of accountability. They did not do their adult due diligence,” Curry said. “They didn’t. They failed my child, and they need to be held accountable.”
Livingston crossed a busy Reisterstown Road before being found at a nearby store. The family alleges negligent supervision and is seeking damages tied to emotional distress and ongoing therapy.
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Baltimore, MD – May 7, 2026 – 9:45AM (BJL) A 2-vehicle accident is blocking the “ramp” when making a right from Park Heights onto Old Court.
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