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Baltimore Witness · Baltimore, MD
Nearby: Baltimore, MDOn Nov. 12, Brian Bruce, 41 accepted a plea agreement in Baltimore City Circuit Court before Judge Kimberly McBride, following a Dec. 29, 2024 shootout involving multiple vehicles in Southwest Baltimore. Bruce pleaded guilty to using a firearm in the commission of a violent crime, receiving an 18-year sentence suspending all but five years, without the possibility of parole. Upon release he will be required to register as a gun offender and serve three years of supervised probation. According to charging documents, Baltimore police responded to the 1600 block of Inverness Avenue shortly after midnight on Dec. 29, 2024, following reports of gunfire. While on scene officers recovered multiple 9mm and .40-caliber shell casings and observed damage to several vehicles. Surveillance footage captured an exchange of gunfire involving multiple vehicles, including a 2023 silver Toyota Tacoma allegedly driven by Bruce.
The Diamondback · Baltimore, MD
Nearby: Baltimore, MDUniversity of Maryland students and community members are demanding that ICE release fellow student Maria Flores Garcia and her mother from custody and are urging university administrators to publicly support their release. Flores Garcia, a freshman public health major, and her mother are currently in a detention center in Louisiana after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained them in Baltimore last week, The Diamondback reported Tuesday. The two were completing a routine check-in at a Baltimore immigration office. This university’s Coalition of Latinx Students Organizations hosted a town hall Wednesday evening to stand in solidarity with Flores Garcia and her mother. At the town hall, students sent emails to university President Darryll Pines, Student Affairs Vice President Patty Perillo and the Belonging & Community office, calling on them to acknowledge the harm ICE detainments and deportations have caused to the Latino community. They also made phone calls to Sen.
The Berkshire Edge · Baltimore, MD
Nearby: Baltimore, MDPittsfield— A new chocolate shop, Truffles by Tarah, has opened in downtown Pittsfield at 123 North Street, enriching the area’s culinary offerings. As its name suggests, the shop focuses on truffles, but it also carries chocolate lollipops, bars, and other treats. Truffle flavors range from dark chocolate mousse, salted caramel, and maple pecan to elderberry, mulled cider, blueberry cheesecake, and Earl Grey coffee break. “Truffles are my passion, and that is what my main emphasis is,” said owner Tarah Warner, a professional chocolatier. “But I have other goodies and will be expanding the selection over time,” including specialty products for the holidays. Local sourcing shapes both Warner’s “small-batch chocolates” and the shop’s displays. Ingredients include extracts from Charles H. Baldwin & Sons of West Stockbridge, spirits from Berkshire Mountain Distillers of Sheffield, dairy products from High Lawn Farm of Lee, and jellies from Berkshire Wine Jelly of Lenox.
Hood County News · Annapolis, MD
Nearby: Annapolis, MD: Jan. 2, 1945 – Oct. 21, 2026Doug, 81, passed away on Oct. 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, dedication and love for his family. Douglas Wayne Lindquist Born in Falconer, New York, to Alfred and Jean Lindquist and grew up in Bradford, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, before beginning a career as a Naval aviator. He proudly served during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Doug flew for Southwest Airlines. His family finds comfort in knowing that he is now at peace in the presence of his Lord and Savior.Doug is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Ann Lindquist, his son, Jason (Adele), and his daughter, Kristen (Justin) Willoughby. He also leaves behind 2 grandchildren, Ruthie and Jake, 2 brothers, Bruce (Diane), Tim (Bliss) and 1 sister, Marty (Paul) Holcombe.Captain Lindquist, your watch is complete. Recommended for you
cecildaily.com · Conowingo, MD
Nearby: Conowingo, MDCONOWINGO — Fifteen people representing the Maryland Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy worked together Tuesday to conduct a controlled burn of 18 acres of land known as The Serpentine Barrens along Old Conowingo Road.Chase McLean was the Fire Boss for this operation.“Based on the immediate fire effects, it appears that we were able to meet our ecological objectives for the burn, although the real results won’t show until next growing season,” McLean said. “Everyone remained safe and we did not have any incidents during the operation. Fire plays a vital role in the Serpentine Barrens ecosystem, and this burn will help us to enhance and maintain the health and resilience of this unique site.”Deborah Landau, director of ecological restoration for The Nature Conservancy, was also happy with the results.“The burn was 18 acres, took about four hours, and was a complete success,” Landau said.
Greenbelt News Review · Greenbelt, MD
Nearby: Greenbelt, MDWalking through the hallways of Greenbelt Middle School one may notice that the school bell heard around campus sounds a little different this year. The bell, which used to sound like an alarm, is now a softer tone, meant to create a warmer environment for students and teachers. Carlos Pugh, the parent engagement assistant, has noticed that the bell has not only changed a big part of the school’s environment, but also reflects the person who created it, the new Principal, Camille Butler. “It’s subtle and softer, but it gets the message across, just like her,” Pugh said. From changes to the bell, to speaking positive words of encouragement over the announcements at the end of each school day and checking in on teachers throughout the day, Butler has begun to add her own touch around the school. Butler first started at the school in 2017 as a reading teacher.
Greenbelt News Review · Greenbelt, MD
Nearby: Greenbelt, MDThe results of the midterm elections and the blue wave that ushered in a record number of Black governors loomed large during this year’s Emancipation Day celebration in Greenbelt on Saturday, November 7 at the Community Center. Since 2018, Greenbelt has hosted the event commemorating November 1, 1864, the date when Maryland approved a constitutional amendment abolishing slavery in the state. The event featured poems and songs that remembered the struggles of enslaved Black people. It also included a libation ceremony, led by Dr. Lois Rosado, retired educator and founding chair of Greenbelt’s Black History and Culture Committee. The libation was a tradition that honored the memories of Black people from the times of slavery through the recent times of council meetings. As a practice of the tradition, Rosado read out the morals instilled by Black ancestors while attendees chorused “ashé” as a sign of agreement.
Greenbelt News Review · Greenbelt, MD
Nearby: Greenbelt, MDAt its October 26 meeting the Greenbelt City Council fought the clock and, at times, picked at each other but managed to complete most of its agenda. Council approved legislation regarding the historic Greenbelt High School, considered a request for proposals to move its equity and inclusion work forward, briefly touched on Save as You Throw (SAYT) options and listened to City Manager Josué Salmerón discuss new artificial intelligence options for city employees. Legislation On a 5 to 2 vote with Mayor Emmett Jordan and Councilmember Silke Pope opposed, council approved legislation reaffirming the city’s desire to acquire ownership of the building originally known as Greenbelt High School if the Board of Education decides to decommission the school.
Greenbelt News Review · Berwyn Heights, MD
Nearby: Berwyn Heights, MDOn November 6, the Appellate Court of Maryland ruled in favor of the City of Greenbelt, the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (GVFD), the Town of Berwyn Heights, the City of College Park and a Berwyn Heights resident in their challenge to Prince George’s County’s removal of career firefighters from Greenbelt and Berwyn Heights. The court heard the appeal on September 10 (see the September 17 issue) and on Friday ruled the Circuit Court had erred in dismissing the case, finding Greenbelt and the other plaintiffs have legal grounds to proceed. Back to Circuit Court The case will now return to the Circuit Court for further proceedings, though Greenbelt hopes they might reach an agreement with the Prince George’s County Fire Department’s legal team. “This favorable appellate decision is welcome news,” said City Manager Josué Salmerón on Monday.
Daily Progress · College Park, MD
Nearby: College Park, MDNo. 6 Virginia basketball renews its longtime rivalry with Maryland on Friday night in College Park. Here are some quick facts about the Terrapins and three things to know about them.
The Diamondback · College Park, MD
Nearby: College Park, MDMaddie Moran was named the top women’s lacrosse recruit in the class of 2028. Now, she’s set to continue her lacrosse career at a place where she has familial ties. Moran committed to Maryland, where her father, Ryan Moran, serves as the men’s lacrosse offensive coordinator. Maddie Moran is one of several young athletes whose paths to College Park intersect with a parent’s connection to Maryland athletics – giving them a familiarity with this university. But as they begin their own college careers, they also aim to find identities beyond their family names. Women’s lacrosse coach Cathy Reese sees that drive in her daughter, incoming freshman attacker Cayden Reese. She highlighted Cayden Reese’s understanding of the game and her competitiveness as two of her biggest strengths. “She is a good teammate, and she’s a smart player,” Cathy Reese said. Cayden Reese grew up around Terps women’s lacrosse, spending time with players and watching the team develop.
The Diamondback · College Park, MD
Nearby: College Park, MDThe College Park City Council voted to revise the city’s School-Based Grant Program for fiscal year 2027 on Tuesday, modifying the application categories and criteria while keeping existing school boundary eligibility requirements. Currently, only the 12 public schools — including schools in College Park and boundary schools — can apply for grants. The council considered expanding eligibility to include all Prince George’s County Public Schools with at least 14 College Park students enrolled, which would have added six new schools, but ultimately decided to keep the rule as is. College Park has provided public boundary schools with grant money since 2008, with the purpose of supporting and enriching students’ educational experience, according to city documents. With a unanimous vote to modify the College Park School-Based Grant Program, council members hope to revisit this process in the next fiscal year, which begins next July.
