Artificial Sweeteners–Not So Sweet
Over the last several months, there has been a deluge of health news in the mainstream media. From new studies confirming links between what we eat and heart disease to hormone replacement therapy being associated with Alzheimer’s disease, the media has been busy. But nothing has been more prominent than the news concerning artificial sweeteners […]
Mazel Tov to Noach Aryeh and Shira Leah Schwartz on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 10, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Noach Aryeh and Shira Leah Schwartz on the birth of a son. ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Hawaii Wildfires Burn Through A Historic Town On Maui And Kill At Least 36 People
Thousands of Hawaii residents raced to escape homes on Maui as blazes swept across the island, destroying parts of a centuries-old town and killing at least 36 people in one of the deadliest U.S. wildfires in recent years. The fire took the island by surprise, leaving behind burned-out cars on once busy streets and smoking piles of […]
Parshas Re'ei – That's a Bumma
As Hashem describes the Kedusha which would surround the Mikdash where the Shechina would rest, there is a clear Tziva and change in the manner in which Korbonos were to be brought. Until now, discretionary Korbonos could be brought anywhere at any time on what was referred to as a “Bama”. These makeshift alters were […]
Maryland Ranked State with Longest Emergency Room Wait Times
A new study ranked Maryland the state with the longest emergency room waiting times. The study, conducted by Med.ro, looked at the average waiting time between when patients arrived at the emergency room to when they were called for treatment. The study found Maryland patients have to wait an average of 239 minutes, the equivalent […]
Man Killed During FBI Raid In Connection With Threats Against Biden, Other Officials
A Utah man was shot and killed during an FBI raid early Wednesday morning, the FBI confirmed to ABC News. The raid was in connection with an investigation into alleged threats against President Joe Biden and others, according to two officials briefed on the case. One of the officials told ABC News that the investigation […]
Voluntary Water Restriction Lifted In Baltimore Area
The “Voluntary Water Restriction” notice for Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County has been lifted, effective immediately. This announcement comes from Mayor Brandon Scott and the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW). The City’s water distribution system has stabilized and resumed normal operations following a fire at the Cromwell Pumping Station on July […]
Mechanical Issues Shut Down Owings Mills Metro Station
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 9, 2023 – The Owings Mills Metro SubwayLink Station has closed due to mechanical issues, with the Maryland Transit Administration terminating service to the station. A bus bridge has been set up to accommodate passengers between Owings Mills and Old Court stations, and passengers are also encouraged to use Baltimore Link […]
US Banking Industry Grapples With Credit Rating Cuts And Rising Consumer Debt Amid Interest Rate Hikes
It’s tough times for the banking industry as more institutions face downgrades and credit rating costs just as consumer debt is climbing and credit card balances across the country surpass $1 trillion. Moody’s cut the credit rating of several U.S. banks on Monday and said it may downgrade some of the nation’s bigger lenders. Former White House […]
Former CEO Of Strong City Baltimore Indicted For Misuse Of COVID-19 Relief Funds
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment for the former CEO of Strong City Baltimore. Reginald Davis, 40, is charged with wire fraud and money laundering in relation to the submission of fraudulent COVID-19 CARES Act loan applications. According to the Department of Justice, Davis allegedly stole over one million in taxpayer dollars that […]
