Baltimore, MD – May 7, 2025 – Yes, you read that right: Maryland is about to be swarmed by cicadas again — only four years after the unforgettable Brood X emergence in 2021. This time, it’s Brood XIV — a massive group of periodical cicadas making an early appearance in what scientists call a “straggler” emergence.
Typically, Brood XIV wasn't due until 2028, but thousands (possibly millions) are surfacing in Maryland and 12 other states earlier than expected, due to natural biological glitches. These stragglers — 17-year cicadas arriving four years early — are already making their presence known in parts of the state.
The last major cicada event in Maryland, Brood X in 2021, was one of the largest and noisiest in memory. Now, in 2...
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Our Yocheved, a little girl with a big smile and an even bigger heart, is fighting for her life.
Yocheved is five years old. At her age, children dream of playgrounds, birthday parties, and endless laughter. But Yocheved’s dream is different—she just wants to get better.
She wants to wake up one morning without needles and tests, without pain accompanying every step. She dreams of the moment she can return to kindergarten, run barefoot on the grass, and hug her Mommy and Tatty, without a worry in the world.
Yocheved is battling leukemia—a cruel illness that has interrupted her childhood. The doctors are offering a new hope—a groundbreaking treatment in Vienna that could change everything. But the path there is filled with obstacles: the high costs of flights, tre...
A federal judge instructs the Trump administration to detail the legal precedent for its plan to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist whose presence in the country the government alleges could harm US foreign policy interests.
District Court Judge Michael Farbiarz in Newark, New Jersey, orders the administration to supply a catalog of every case in which US officials have employed the law being used against Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student who was a leader in anti-Israel protests on campus.
The judge asks to know the specifics behind US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s determination of the risks posed by Khalil’s presence in the US. He gave the government until 9:30 a.m. ET tomorrow to respond.
Khalil was arrested in March at his apartment build...
Baltimore, MD – May 7, 2025 – The OU Women’s Initiative Leadership Summit enabled women to connect with other women leading nonprofits and community initiatives. The intensive two-day program enabled both professionals and lay leaders to develop their personal leadership style through thought-provoking presentations and dynamic networking sessions.
The Baltimore delegation was the largest of any city.
The Baltimore delegation at the OU Women’s Initiative Leadership Summit — the largest delegation from any city
A senior American official delivered unusually sharp criticism of Israel’s conduct in hostage negotiations and warned that the United States is prepared to finalize a regional agreement with Saudi Arabia, even without Israeli participation, N12 reported on Wednesday.
According to the report, the remarks were made during a meeting Monday night between the official and the families of hostages held by Hamas.
According to several people who attended, the US official said that Washington is growing increasingly frustrated with Israel’s approach to the stalled talks.
“If until now they paid the price of not ending the war, today the price will be much heavier for Israel — and not just for the hostages,” the official reportedly told participants. “Pres...
Israel’s attack on the airport in Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa destroyed terminal buildings and caused half a billion dollars in damage, its director told Houthi media on Wednesday.
Israel launched two days of strikes in response to the Iran-backed group’s repeated missile and drone attacks on the country, including one missile that hit inside the grounds of Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday.
On Tuesday the US announced it would end its bombing campaign against the Houthis who, it said, had agreed to stop attacking ships in vital Middle East maritime routes.
The agreement did not cover the Houthis’ attacks on Israel, and already on Wednesday, a drone launched apparently from Yemen was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force.
Khal...
Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2025 - Eliyahu Rayman, a 6th grade student at Yeshivas Toras Simcha, won a gorgeous set of Mikraos Gedolos from Pirchei National's Shnayim Mikra program. He stood proudly for a photo op with his rebbe, Rabbi Shai Scherer.
The Pirchei National's Shnayim Mikra program encourages boys to Learn Shnayim Mikra vi-Echod Targum weekly.
Yasher Koach!
Two terrorist attacks were committed less than an hour apart in Yehuda and Shomron this evening (Wednesday).
At least two people were wounded in a terrorist shooting attack at the Reihan Checkpoint west of Jenin in northern Samaria this evening.
Emergency medical teams provided first aid to the victims. The attack appears to have been a drive-by shooting from a passing vehicle.
Two wounded people have been evacuated from the scene to the hospital in moderate condition.
Significant security forces are at the scene and searching for the attackers.
Shortly after the attack in Samaria, another terrorist attempted to ram pedestrians in the southern Hebron Hills. One person was reportedly injured in this attack. The terrorist was neutralized.
Yesterday, IDF forces neutralized a female...
Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2025 - Some Baltimore County Public School employees will have to reapply for their jobs, the latest measure in the district’s continued cost-reduction efforts.
Superintendent Myriam Rogers confirmed during Tuesday night’s school board meeting that some employees will have to reapply for their jobs. Rogers said the central office and non-school-based position hiring freeze would be extended in light of the fiscal situation.
Rogers didn’t specify how many employees would be subject to this reapplication process in her report to the board, but she implied that roles affected would be primarily be non-school-based positions.
“If you have multiple positions and that is being reduced by a certain number, there has to be a fair process wher...
As Israel prepares for Operation Gideon's Chariots in Gaza, Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that the IDF will remain in all areas it captures to prevent the resurgence of terrorism in those areas
During a situational assessment at the 162nd Division, accompanied by Southern Command head Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, Division Commander Brig. Gen. Shagiv Dahan, Military Secretary Brig. Gen. Guy Markizano, and other senior officers, Katz outlined the operation's primary objectives: the destruction of Hamas's military and governmental capabilities, the release of all hostages, and the evacuation of civilians to southern Gaza.
"We will act with great force to dismantle all of Hamas's military and governmental capabilities, applying strong pressure to secure the releas...
The United Arab Emirates has set up a backchannel for talks between Israel and Syria, three people familiar with the matter said, as Syria's new rulers seek regional help to manage an increasingly hostile relationship with their southern neighbor.
The indirect contacts, which have not been previously reported, are focused on security and intelligence matters and confidence-building between two states with no official relations, a person with direct knowledge of the matter, a Syrian security source, and a regional intelligence official said.
The first source described the effort, which began days after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the UAE on April 13, as currently focused on "technical matters," and said there was no limit to what may eventually be dis...
Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2025 - A recent state legislative audit has revealed significant operational deficiencies within Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services (DJS), the agency tasked with reforming the state's most delinquent juveniles.
The audit highlights a lack of processes to ensure previously reported deficiencies have been corrected and to confirm that criminal background checks have been conducted on employees.
The audit uncovered that one employee, who works directly with juveniles, has a criminal record, including convictions for assault and possessing a dangerous weapon. Additionally, a previous FOX45 investigation revealed that the department had hired Joel Caston, a convicted murderer, who now serves as an administrator.
David Williams, a taxpaye...
Baltimore, MD – May 7, 2025 –– The cut-through from Greene Tree Road to Trader Joe’s is currently closed off. Drivers cannot access Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, etc., from Greene Tree. Please use Reisterstown Road as a detour to enter the shopping center from Hooks Lane. Expect minor delays.
Baltimore, MD – May 6, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Naftoli and Shifra Tropper on the birth of a son.
Mazel tov grandparents Moishe and Davida Tropper & Chaim Tuvia and Sharmaine Palmer
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - May 6, 2025 - In a heartwarming play for healthcare, the Baltimore Ravens and The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation have announced a $20 million investment to bolster the nursing workforce in Baltimore-area hospitals.
This generous move, coinciding with National Nurses Day, aims to address the looming nursing shortage and support the well-being of nurses.
The funds will be distributed as four $5 million grants to MedStar Health, The University of Maryland Medical System, Johns Hopkins Health System, and Mercy Medical Center.
Authorities say these grants are intended to foster innovative strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining nurses, with the ultimate goal of mitigating a projected 20% nursing shortfall in Maryland by 2036.
"The Baltimore...
Annapolis, MD - May 6, 2025 - About one month after the end of the legislative session, leadership was back in the State House talking about the budget.
This time, however, it was about the impacts more federal cuts could have on Maryland’s bottom line and what’s next for a possible special session.
Senate President Bill Ferguson told reporters the latest legislative analysis indicated an additional $430 million in cuts were possible for the state, hitting housing and energy assistance programs, as well as drinking water efforts and others.
The state was bracing for more cuts, Sen. Ferguson said Tuesday, which is why he’s not too worried about covering the gaps with roughly $2 billion left for situations such as this. The additional cuts are included in Pre...
Jerusalem, Israel - May 6, 2025 - A gala welcome ceremony for the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, was held at the Media Center of the Friends of Zion (FOZ) Museum in Jerusalem, Israel. Dr. Mike Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion museum, initiated and hosted the event.
Ambassador Mike Huckabee received the Friends of Zion Award as a reported quarter of a billion viewers watched the live stream event. Attending were hundreds of guests from Israel and abroad, Ambassadors, ministers, and Knesser members.
After receiving the Friends of Zion award menorah, the Ambassador mentioned he had been to Israel 100 times. "No honor better than being called a friend of the Jewish people," he said. The Jewish people were created to bring light and law into the world. "I tell my J...
US President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Tuesday and stated that 21 of the 59 remaining hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza are still alive.
"They told me a few days ago that there are only 21 hostages alive in Gaza," he said. “As of today, it’s 21. Three have died.”
He did not provide additional details.
Trump told the reporters that he is not planning to make a stop in Israel during his trip to the Middle East next week, but added that he might visit Israel at some point in the future.
The White House recently confirmed that Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates starting May 13.
While Israel is not on the itinerary, Axios reported on Saturday that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Isr...
