WBAL-TV 11 BaltimoreAs the search for her killer intensifies, Pava LaPere's family and friends remembered her with a vigil Wednesday night. A few hundred people gathered at the base of the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon to remember LaPere. The crowd included members of the technology community, Baltimore City leaders, as well as her loved ones. LaPere, 26, was found dead at her apartment building Monday. Police have identified the suspect as Jason Billingsley who they believe to be armed and dangerous.
Community gathers to remember Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPereWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2023-09-28 | As the search for her killer intensifies, Pava LaPere's family and friends remembered her with a vigil Wednesday night. A few hundred people gathered at the base of the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon to remember LaPere. The crowd included members of the technology community, Baltimore City leaders, as well as her loved ones. LaPere, 26, was found dead at her apartment building Monday. Police have identified the suspect as Jason Billingsley who they believe to be armed and dangerous.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Willy Fink wins 2024 Baltimore MarathonWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-19 | Not only did Willy Fink run his first marathon in Baltimore ... he won. The Baltimore Running Festival kicked off Saturday morning with runners from 47 U.S. states and 19 countries. Just more than two hours into the 2024 Baltimore Marathon, there was one sole runner immediately followed by no one. Fink, of Cincinnati, was running a sub-4-minute mile in his first marathon as he pulled away from the pack about an hour and 34 minutes in. He came off an Achilles injury last year but made it look easy in Baltimore. When he spoke with 11 News after the race, he wasn't out of breath -- he said his tank wasn't even empty yet.
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Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Medical runners take part to prevent serious injuryWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-19 | It's because of the quick response of the medical runners who helped Kelsey Sabo, who suffered a heat stroke during a race, that inspired her to become a nurse and help others. Dr. Matthew Sedgley explains how heat stroke is lethal but 100% treatable.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Fallout from citys intent to sever ties with BOPA continuesWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | The mayor and the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts on Friday both addressed the city's intent to severe ties with the organization. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott spoke Friday about the decision and BOPA's financial situation. In its statement released Friday afternoon, BOPA expressed concern over transitioning services to the city "without any indication of a plan on how to maintain the services provided by BOPA." The mayor said the city will work with the arts community to ensure the continuation of programming.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Who should have told schools about teen under monitoring?WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | An 11 News Investigates timeline aims to figure out how a teenager under state monitoring for an attempted murder conviction was charged with murder. 11 News Investigates examined multiple state and county agencies for their parts in monitoring Tracee Parker, 17. The teenager was convicted on an Anne Arundel County attempted murder charge in 2023 and put on state monitoring before his arrest Tuesday in connection with a homicide in Columbia.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv114 teams from nonprofit participating in racesWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | Thousands will lace up their sneakers for the Baltimore Running Festival on Saturday. Back on My Feet, a nonprofit that works with people in homeless shelters and recovery centers, will have several teams running. The group is taking the steps that are moving them forward from a life of homelessness and addiction.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Ballot questions: Voters to decide key issues in city, countiesWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | Marylanders casting a ballot this election aren't just choosing the next elected leaders. There are a series of ballot questions in several counties and Baltimore City. Statewide, all Maryland voters will decide Question 1, an amendment that asks whether reproductive rights should be enshrined in the state constitution — including abortion access.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Secretary Schiraldi responds to calls for his removalWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services and its leadership have come under fire this week over the handling of several recent high-profile cases. Recent violent crimes involving juveniles include the arrests of a 17-year-old boy who was already on GPS monitoring and a 14-year-old boy in connection with a homicide in Columbia last week, as well as the arrests of two teenagers in connection with a September shooting in Rodgers Forge. Calls for Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to immediately remove DJS Secretary Vincent Schiraldi have mounted this week. On Friday, he responds in an interview with 11 News Investigates.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Breaking: 1 dead, at least 2 injured in Mount Vernon crashWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | A person was killed and as many as two others were injured Friday afternoon in a crash involving a trash truck that crashed into a building in Mount Vernon. Baltimore City fire officials said units were called around 3:54 p.m. to the 600 block of southbound Cathedral Street near Centre Street for a crash. The two injured people were taken to hospitals in stable condition, fire officials said. SkyTeam 11 reported that the trash truck struck three vehicles before crashing into the building, displacing multiple people. Bus routes are impacted by road closures in the area, as a police investigation continues.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Weather Talk: Get outside this weekend!WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | Meteorologist Alena Lee previews what will be a pleasant fall weekend across the region. Much of the state will see temperatures in the low-to-mid 70s, perfect for going to a pumpkin patch, enjoying a hay ride or getting lost in a corn maze.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11PSEG releases plan for power line projectWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | The plans for a controversial power line seem to be one step closer to becoming a reality for many Marylanders. PSEG unveiled its route for the 70-mile transmission line that would cut through multiple counties in the state. From the moment the project was announced, it has been met with backlash. Hundreds of Marylanders have spoken out about the proposal, including many local leaders.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Baltimore Running Festival medals pay tribute to resilienceWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | The medals for the Baltimore Running Festival are among the best out there. This year's medals are no exception. The metal crab-shaped medals for each race features a picture of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in March after a cargo ship struck it. Race organizers said it's meant to serve as a reminder of Baltimore's resilience and unbreakable spirit, as well as the determination of each of the runners.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11FBI sought to investigate threatening packagesWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | A Muslim civil rights organization is calling for a hate crime investigation after a Palestinian-owned business in Baltimore received threatening packages. Inside the two packages were fake pagers and a sweatshirt with the Israeli military logo on it, according to the business owner, who said he now fears for his safety. The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is urging the FBI to investigate the incident as a hate crime.
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Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Second juvenile arrested, linked to Columbia homicideWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-18 | A second teenager has been arrested in connection with last week's homicide in Columbia, Howard County police said. A 14-year-old Severn boy was taken into custody Wednesday at Chesapeake High School in Anne Arundel County and charged as an adult with first-degree murder, Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der said at a news conference Thursday afternoon. The student did not have a weapon on them when they were arrested, according to a letter sent to families and staff at Chesapeake High School.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Woman convicted of murder, arson gets new trialWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-17 | A woman convicted of killing four people by setting their house on fire will get a new trial. The decision came from the Maryland Court of Appeals in September. Now, the sister of one of the victims is speaking out. The victims' families thought the case was closed, and they got justice for their loved ones. Now, they are terrified a convicted murderer will walk free.
Get more Baltimore news: http://www.wbaltv.com Like us: http://facebook.com/wbaltv11 Follow us: twitter.com/wbaltv11 Instagram: instagram.com/wbaltv11Police: Second juvenile arrested, connected to Columbia homicideWBAL-TV 11 Baltimore2024-10-17 | A second teenager has been arrested in connection with last week's homicide in Columbia, Howard County police said. A 14-year-old Severn boy was taken into custody Wednesday at Chesapeake High School in Anne Arundel County and charged as an adult with first-degree murder, Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der said at a news conference Thursday afternoon.