Brendan McNamara
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Baltimore, MD, United States
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RBC Wealth Management supporting veterans programs in Maryland
RBC Wealth Management is on an afternoon conference call, which doesn't have anything to do with stock investments or 401k's. A Medal of Honor recipient is on the line telling staff members about his time at war. → Read More
Youth march rallies support for new city fund
Led by the Frederick Douglass High School Marching Band, dozens of children and teenagers retraced the steps of the Baltimore Uprising. For one mile, they marched in support of something different. → Read More
Community reacts to the police shooting in West Baltimore
Over six hours later, there's still a massive police presence on North Fremont Ave. → Read More
Baltimore shelters take on veteran homelessness
Homelessness is a problem that still impacts tens of thousands of veterans across the country. In Baltimore, traditional shelters are teaming with veteran organizations dedicated to helping those who have served. One of those shelters is the Helping Up Mission. → Read More
Baltimore County schools to stay closed on Jewish holidays
The Baltimore County Board of Education has voted to keep schools closed on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. → Read More
Family of Kiersten Walko pleading with driver to come forward
Kiersten Walko's aunt is wearing her niece's dancing sweatshirt and remembering the North County High Senior. "She's just beautiful and she's funny and she just has the best personality," says Stephanie Shade. → Read More
Victims families react as Baltimore approaches 300 homicides
As the city approaches 300 murders for the 3rd year in a row, Baltimore Police is encouraging residents to focus on the victims, not the number. → Read More
Specialty courts getting veterans into treatment
Rehabilitation over incarceration is the goal of a new specialty court in Anne Arundel County aimed at helping veterans overcome legal troubles. → Read More
"Not My Child" addresses opioid addiction misconceptions
"Why are our youth overdosing an dying?" is the question Not My Child is trying to answer for Anne Arundel County families. The regular community conversation brings together law enforcement, social workers, educators and recovering users to let parents know what to look for and where to get help. → Read More
North East Youth Football raising money for Edgewood shooting victim
North East Youth Football is raising money for Ed Sosa, one of the victims of the Edgewood business park shooting. → Read More
Moment of silence held for local Las Vegas victim
It was an away game for the Arundel High Varsity Girls Soccer team, but Old Mill players, coaches and families made it feel like home. Before Tuesday's game between the 2 teams, a moment of silence was held for Tina Frost, the 2008 Arundel High grad who was critically wounded in the Las Vegas shooting. → Read More
Baltimore County couple misses Harvest Festival after making trip to Las Vegas
A Middle River woman and her husband had tickets to the Route 91 Harvest Festival, but fell asleep before making it to the show Sunday. After spending the day out in Vegas, the couple decided to forego their expensive concert tickets and cross country trip to the see the show. → Read More
Veterans burn Ravens gear in Edgewood
Veterans gathered at the American Legion Post 17 in Edgewood on Sunday to burn Ravens clothing and memorabilia. It comes as players across the NFL are kneeling during the National Anthem in protest of social justice issues and critical comments by President Trump. Several Ravens players took a knee last week in London. → Read More
Baltimore Symphony performs at blood drive to bring in more donations
The American Red Cross is in need of blood donations after Hurricane Harvey. The Baltimore Symphony is singing live at a blood drive in Timonium to encourage people to donate. → Read More
Maryland communities rally against racism after Charlottesville protests
In Baltimore's Wyman Park, nearly 1,000 march against race-fueled protests in Virginia. In Howard County, hundreds lined Governor Warfield Parkway chanting and carrying signs outside the Columbia Mall. → Read More
Baltimore speed camera fines start Monday
Starting Monday, city speeders caught on camera will be slapped with a $40 fine. Also, the city's red light cameras return. Eight red light cameras will be installed and they will operate 24/7. → Read More
Annapolis college student buying air conditioning units for public housing
Dajuan Gay started a Fundly page, raising money to buy neighbors A/C units. In one day, he raised $4,000 and received several donations of used A/C units. → Read More
Baltimore drivers mixed on new speed camera program
Starting Monday, speed cameras will be brought online to begin recording driver violations in Baltimore. For the first 30 days, warnings will be sent in the mail. After that, speeders will be slapped... → Read More
New BaltimoreLink bus routes now in effect
With the launch of a new transit system in Baltimore, many commuters have mixed reviews on the changes. → Read More
Police Departments Learn De-escalation Training in Baltimore
Sixty departments from as far as California and Florida came to Baltimore's Marriott at Inner Harbor for a class on ICAT, also known as Integrating Communications, Assessment and Tactics. The training program was published by the Police Executive Research Forum, as Washington D.C. law enforcement think tank. The Baltimore Police Department was one of seven police forces across the... → Read More