Archives for July 2022

HALETHORPE -- A recent study conducted by the Maryland Food Bank is showing astronomical rises in need throughout the state for families struggling with food insecurity. The study has led to big budgeting changes as the food bank gears up for a busy year on the heels of national inflation, with the pantry expecting to buy more than double the amount of food than it has in years … [Read more...] about Food insecurity in Maryland has quadrupled since December, study shows

Baltimore City is on the brink of 200 homicides, averaging almost a murder a day in 2022. … [Read more...] about Baltimore City on pace for 300-plus homicides for 8th straight year

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore City is on the brink of 200 homicides, averaging almost a murder a day in 2022. Quintin Manuel was killed Monday along E. Fayette Street in East Baltimore. "He was working, trying to get a construction job," friend Tony Brown said. "Just the wrong place, wrong time." Manuel was the 197th homicide victim in Baltimore this year."Stop the violence and, I … [Read more...] about Baltimore City on pace for 300-plus homicides for 8th straight year

Representatives for Moore told WJZ his campaign staff is encouraged by the projections, but they are not declaring victory yet. … [Read more...] about CBS News calls race for Wes Moore, while Tom Perez and AP say it's too early

BALTIMORE – With media outlets clashing over Wes Moore's projected victory in Maryland's Democratic primary for governor, the outcome of the high-profile race now hangs in limbo.CBS News and NBC News called the race on Friday morning as Moore (34.6%) led Tom Perez (27.8%) and Peter Franchot (21.%) with 70% of votes tallied. Yet the Associated Press said the race is too close to … [Read more...] about Too soon to say? Doubt cast on projected outcome of Maryland's gubernatorial primary