Baltimore County Trash & Recycling Update Following Snowstorm
Baltimore County, MD – Jan. 28, 2026 – Many residents are reporting missed trash and recycling pickups following the recent snowstorm. According to the Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPWT), haulers are attempting collections as conditions allow, but hazardous roads and impassable alleys remain a major safety concern, meaning some areas may not receive […]
Amazon Announces 16,000 Job Cuts In Biggest Layoffs Since 2023
Amazon confirmed on Wednesday morning that it would cut about 16,000 jobs as part of “additional organizational changes.” Beth Galetti, a senior vice president at the ecommerce company, said in an update on the organization that U.S.-based employees would be offered 90 days to look for a new internal role. Staff who are unable to find one […]
Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert Extended
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 28, 2026 – Baltimore, it’s cold out there! #BCHD Health Commissioner has extended the Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert until Feb. 1! In the coming days, we will have negative temps overnight, so please protect yourself – stay warm. If you or someone you know needs a warm, safe place, help […]
Agudath Israel Applauds 23 States Joining Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
New York, NY – Jan. 28, 2026 – Yesterday, the Trump administration announced that 23 states have officially opted in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), marking a major milestone for school choice nationwide. In addition, other states such as Colorado have publicly announced their intention to opt in, bringing the program within reach […]
BDE: Mrs. Dubby (Dubba) Liff, A”H (Levaya & Shiva Details)
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 28, 2026: “Eshes Chayil – Mi Yimtza” With broken and anguished hearts, we announce the passing, B’sayva Tova, of our beloved mother and grandmother, who established generations of upright and blessed descendants. For more than sixty years, until an advanced age, she taught Jewish children and educated them in Torah and […]
Thousands Of Gallons Of Fuel Spills In Tanker Rollover Crash On Beltway In Baltimore County
According to county fire officials, crews were called around 10:34 a.m. Tuesday to the Beltway at Washington Boulevard in the Halethorpe area. Both directions of the Beltway will remain closed for an extended period of time, officials said. Fire officials said some 7,000 gallons of gasoline/diesel fuel have spilled and that foam operations were underway.Read […]
JES Educator Expo 2026 Brings Baltimore’s Jewish Educators Together for a Day of Connection and Inspiration (Photos)
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 27, 2026 – On Sunday, January 11, the JES Educator Expo 2026 brought together educators, families, and community partners for an afternoon that was warm, joyful, and deeply affirming. Close to 35 educators and vendors shared their work with approximately 75 attendees, creating a space that felt less like a conference […]
Rabbi Dovid Fink – Parshas Bo: Author’s Intent
Every word, every letter in the Torah is used for a specific reason and purpose. We are reminded of this concept often through the teachings of Chazal where they will derive significant meanings from a word missing a letter, which it would customarily have (chaser), or a word having an “extra” letter – one which […]
BJL Traffic Alert – Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 22, 2026 – 6:42PM (BJL) A disabled vehicle is blocking the left-turn lane on northbound Park Heights Avenue near Old Court Road. Traffic is backed up to Slade Avenue.
Watch: A Peek into This Week at TA – Parshas Bo – 4 Shevat 5786 / Jan. 22, 2026 (Video)
