Longtime Washington, DC/Baltimore traffic reporter Jim Russ died unexpectedly Wednesday morning (Aug. 18). He had been serving as morning traffic reporter for Hearst news/talk WBAL and “98 Rock” WIYY Baltimore
By: Johanna Alonso Daily Record business reporter January 20, 2021
Orioles great Cal Ripken Jr. signs a football to be auctioned off to benefit the struggling Baltimore restaurant industry. (Submitted Photo)
It was Baltimore’s December shutdown of indoor and outdoor dining that inspired Kris Ruhling to raise funds to support the city’s restaurants. But it was partnerships with the likes of the Baltimore Ravens, 98ROCK and Jimmy’s Famous Seafood that shaped Ruhling’s “Save Baltimore 2021” fundraiser into the virtual event it has become.
Ruhling is no stranger to charity work. The Baltimore native did nonprofit work frequently throughout his 15 years working in the auto industry, and when opened Great 8 Memorabilia, a Baltimore sports collectibles shop, last year, he imagined using the space to host fundraising and nonprofit events.