2 BJL Traffic Alerts
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 4, 2023 – 5:46 PM – Be aware of an accident on Park Heights Ave at the Beltway, near Beth El, causing significant traffic delays.Also be aware of an accident at the corner of Strathmore and Winner. Hatzalah and Chaverim are on scene.
Biden Cancels $9 Billion In Student Debt For 125,000 Borrowers
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he approved $9 billion in student loan forgiveness for 125,000 Americans. The relief is a result of his administration’s fixes to a number of programs, including the income-driven repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. More than $5 billion of the aid will go to 53,000 borrowers who’ve worked in public service for a decade or […]
SECU's Grand Gesture for Kindness Month: FREE Parking for Sinai Hospital Visitors
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 4, 2023 – Each October, SECU (pronounced see-que) hosts Kindness Month, a campaign that hopes to inspire 500,000 acts of kindness throughout the state of Maryland in 2023. During the annual campaign SECU performs one grand act of kindness to surprise and delight a local community organization, nonprofit, or group in […]
Know What to Expect: Nationwide Emergency Alert Test at 2:20 PM Today
At 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, according to the AP, a test alert will be sent to wireless phones in the US that are turned on. The alert will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” Expect your phone to make a noise and vibrate. […]
Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV) Condemns Spitting Incidents in Yerushalayim
Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in matters of public policy, today condemned incidents of spitting in the presence of Christian pilgrims during religious rituals in Jerusalem. CJV President Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld and CJV-Israel Chairman Rabbi Steven Pruzansky jointly issued the following statement: Such disrespect for visitors—such contempt for other people of […]
Shomrim Community Alert
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 4, 2023 – 2 night’s ago on Kingwood Sq. off Glengyle, two vehicles were intentionally set on fire, with a third catching fire due to its proximity. This troubling incident is not isolated; it follows six previous similar events, including two vehicle fires that occurred on Labyrinth during the first days […]
North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry Appointed Speaker Pro Tempore After Kevin McCarthy Ousted
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina appointed speaker pro tempore of the House after Kevin McCarthy’s stunning ouster. First elected at the age of 29 in 2004, McHenry, a Republican, has served 10 terms in Congress. He is originally from Gastonia but now lives in Denver, North Carolina. He represents the state’s 10th District, northwest of Charlotte and […]
Jim Jordan Confirms Bid For House Speaker Position
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio on Wednesday became the first Republican to publicly say he’ll run to be the next House speaker, aiming to replace Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted Tuesday. Jordan replied “yes,” when asked if he is running for speaker and said he had just talked to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, the No. […]
Maryland Updates Emissions Rules for Newer Vehicles; 200,000 to Benefit
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 4, 2023 – Starting October 4 in Maryland, according to WMAR2News, vehicles originally made in 2019 or later won’t need biennial emissions tests for six years unless they change ownership or are registered out of state. These new rules, adopted in January, will affect around 200,000 vehicles. The MVA notes a […]
