Ja Nai Wright

Baltimore

News Reporter at WMAR-TV (Baltimore, MD)

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Kenwood high school teacher recognized for going above and beyond for students

5 days ago | wmar2news.com | Ja Nai Wright

ESSEX, Md. - Over 900 students sat in the auditorium of Kenwood High School for what they thought was just another assembly. They quickly realized that wasn't the case when a few guests arrived: the Ravens cheerleaders, the Ravens mascot Poe, and Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith. WATCH: Ravens select Kenwood high school teacher as the 2025 touchdown for teachers winnerThen in came Andrew Goldbeck, who the Ravens have picked as its 2025 Touchdown for Teachers winner.
Next Act Cinema reopens under new ownership, aims to revive the 'romance of theatergoing'

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Ja Nai Wright

PIKESVILLE, Md. - Back in December, the theater formally known as Next Act Cinema's in Pikesville announced it was closing its doors for good. Wednesday, under new ownership, those same doors are opened once again, but this time the focus is not just on new movies. "So, our approach was totally different. Yeah, we're gonna offer up new films, when we select it, but we're also gonna do independent and classic films.
A Baltimore Running Club Takes on the Murph Challenge in honor of Memorial Day

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ja Nai Wright

Share BALTIMORE — A Towson-based running club called the Block Blazers usually meets on Thursday afternoons to run 5K, but on Monday, the Blazers met at Lake Montebello Park to take on a different challenge. "Today marks the first day of our anniversary week, so we kicked off with the Murph challenge," says Brandon Moody. The challenge includes a mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, and then a second mile run.
A Baltimore Running Club Takes on the Murph Challenge in honor of Memorial Day

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Ja Nai Wright

BALTIMORE - A Towson-based running club called the Block Blazers usually meets on Thursday afternoons to run 5K, but on Monday, the Blazers met at Lake Montebello Park to take on a different challenge. "Today marks the first day of our anniversary week, so we kicked off with the Murph challenge," says Brandon Moody.
CHARCUTERIE GIRL

2 weeks ago | kirkusreviews.com | Ja Nai Wright

A novel that offers a spirited but unevenly executed take on bouncing back. After her marriage falls apart, a mother of two must figure out how to get her life back on track in Wright’s novel. Before she met bank CEO Jack Davis in 2013, Emma Davis was an up-and-coming software developer who built and sold her own successful company. During their 10-year marriage, he used nearly all the money she’d earned on failed investment opportunities.
Artscape introduces new Film program for 2025

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ja Nai Wright

Share BALTIMORE — This year, Artscape has a number of changes. There is a new location, the event is earlier in the year, and now there is a new type of art on display. "It’s a new program track called Beyond the Reels where they’re giving, filmmakers, people in TV professionals, a chance to actually screen a film here," says Larry 'whaddup' Caudle.
Crofton 7th grader heads to Scripps National Spelling Bee for 2nd year in a row

2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Ja Nai Wright

CROFTON, Md. - Quint Karlsson first went to the Scripps National Spelling Bee last year, where he tied for 22nd place in the semi-finals. "Last year, I did not think I was gonna do as well and I didn't. I don't feel like I'm prepared enough, but I feel like this year, I'm even more prepared and I'm gonna try to make it as far as I did last year," says Karlsson. Since he is determined to go further, he has been studying harder this year to prepare.
Determined single mom and Baltimore police officer overcomes obstacles to earn college degree

2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Ja Nai Wright

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Latisaha Adams has been a Baltimore City police officer for the past 17 years. It's a challenging job, but she has another title that has been just as challenging. WATCH: Determined single mom and Baltimore police officer overcomes obstacles to earn college degree"I'm a single mom of three. My son is fully disabled, fully dependent on me, and it's not easy, it's not," she says.
Multiple Baltimore neighborhoods impacted by major storm

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ja Nai Wright

Share BALTIMORE — Just after 6 PM, Fire Chief James Wallace says the fire department began getting calls about damage in several areas. "We have damage in the burning highway area. The Boston Street area, the Seaforth Street area, which is a commercial area down around Amazon, and we also have damage in the area on Beckley Street," Chief Wallace said. Although the damage is significant, officials say there are no serious injuries.
Multiple Baltimore neighborhoods impacted by major storm

3 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Ja Nai Wright

BALTIMORE - Just after 6 PM, Fire Chief James Wallace says the fire department began getting calls about damage in several areas. "We have damage in the burning highway area. The Boston Street area, the Seaforth Street area, which is a commercial area down around Amazon, and we also have damage in the area on Beckley Street," Chief Wallace said. Although the damage is significant, officials say there are no serious injuries.