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More trucks roll through NY, NJ ports after Baltimore bridge collapse
New York Harbor's seaports saw an uptick in truck traffic after the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. New York Harbor's seaports have seen more action since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge closed the Port of Baltimore, but that's brought additional truck traffic and environmental concerns to areas of Newark and Elizabeth. [ more › ]
More than 500 to be laid off as UPS shuts down Baltimore warehouse through late 2025
Logistics giant UPS will lay off more than 500 workers as it shuts down a Baltimore warehouse for upgrades next month. According to a WARN notice filed with Maryland state officials, UPS will temporarily shutter their facility at 3901 Vero Road in Baltimore as of August 23, 2024. The facility...
The Civil Rights Act turns 60
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Civil Right Act and upon executing his signature, issued a challenge to all Americans to “…go to work in our communities and our states, in our homes and in our hearts, to eliminate the last vestiges of injustice in our beloved country.”
Northern Ground Hornbill Chick Hatches at Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore today announced that a Northern ground hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) chick has hatched. The chick is the second for the female, Blue, and male, North. Blue and North have a breeding recommendation from the Northern Ground Hornbill Species Survival Plan (SSP) coordinated...
Wild 'N Out announces farewell tour with a stop in Baltimore this September
MARYLAND (WBFF) — The popular comedy improv show Wild N' Out is hitting the road for its farewell tour. "Wild 'N Out Live: The Final Lap." is kicking off their tour in Fall 2024 with a stop in Baltimore in September. The "Wild 'N Out Live: The Final Lap...
Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson Reacts to Being Named All-Star
After being drafted together in 2019, Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson will represent the Baltimore Orioles in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. The American and National League starters were announced on July 3. Henderson is the first Orioles’ shortstop to receive the honors since Manny Machado in 2018. He talked...
Orioles could swipe ideal Yankees target at trade deadline
The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees are locked in a tight race atop the AL East. It could go either way at this point, with both clubs led by MVP-level talent. Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are on track to possibly finish 1-2 in MVP voting. Their primary competition is Gunnar Henderson, whose sophomore breakout has been wondrous to behold.
Hidden Danger: 177K properties still need to check for lead water pipes as October deadline nears
Some 177,000 properties in Baltimore City and Baltimore County still need to have their water pipes checked for lead. Last fall, 11 News Investigates revealed that public works officials in both jurisdictions were asking 230,000 property owners to check their water pipes for lead. The same officials provided updates Wednesday...
'We just need it to keep going': Help needed to keep WWII Liberty Ship up and running
Stepping on board the S.S. John W. Brown, a World War II Liberty Ship, is like stepping onto a piece of history. “It’s one of the largest class of ships ever built," said Dick Sterne, an engine room volunteer on the John W. Brown and the Secretary of Project Liberty Ship. "It was built right here in Baltimore at the old Bethlehem-Fairfield Yards."
Baltimore elite inner-city baseball program Visions Select to showcase talent in Bahamas
BALTIMORE - More than a dozen Baltimore youth baseball players are getting ready to hit the skies to compete under the international spotlight. Visions Select, an elite inner-city program for travel baseball, is going to the Bahamas this weekend to compete against some of the world's top athletes in the Babe Ruth Caribbean Championship.The program, which has grown to 80 children across four teams, molds boys into young men. Beyond baseball, coaches emphasize education and life skills. "It's my everything," shortstop Kendal Sellers told WJZ. "Other than my family and education, this is all I do."These ballplayers spend 10 months of the...
Orioles Start West Coast Swing off Strong
The Baltimore Orioles start off their west coast swing with a 2-0 victory against the Mariners. Grayson Rodriguez was electric tossing 6.1 shutout innings while striking out 8 batters. Rodriguez also picked up his 10th win on the season which is second most in the American League. Heading into this series, the O’s won their previous series against the Texas Rangers. The series against the Rangers saw some pre-fourth of July fireworks when Heston Kjerstad launched a Grand Slam in the O’s 6-5 victory Saturday night. The grand slam set a franchise record for home runs within a month at 60. The long ball has powered the Orioles all season, leading the majors in home runs at 139. After the grueling month of June, the O’s have propelled themselves to the number two spot on MLB.com’s Power Rankings. The Orioles also sit alone atop the AL East division as the New York Yankees continue to struggle.
AL East picture becoming more clear as Orioles' division rival begins sell off
After going 17-12 through the gauntlet that was the month of June, the Orioles find themselves atop the AL East once again. The Yankees have been struggling as of late and the O's have been able to take advantage, keeping the pressure on and looking like the stronger team heading into the All-Star break.
Baltimore's Mercy Medical Center Leads Mid-Atlantic Region with Introduction of Stryker's Mixed Reality Tech for Shoulder Surgery
Mercy Medical Center has marked a milestone in the mid-Atlantic region by introducing a mixed reality technology platform for shoulder replacement surgery, the first of its kind in the area. The Baltimore-based hospital is employing a system known as Blueprint Mixed Reality (MR) Guidance, designed by medical technology giant Stryker, to enhance precision in orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gregory Gasbarro, a well-established orthopedic surgeon at the institution, is among the first wave of U.S. surgeons, precisely the sixth, to perform surgery using this innovative platform, according to PR Newswire.
Catonsville’s quirky Fourth of July tradition continues as chair thieves strike
Someone is stealing chairs. Not just any chairs, though. These chairs are part of a time-honored holiday tradition in Catonsville. As part of what has become a tradition, residents place chairs alongside Frederick Road to save their place days — sometimes weeks — in advance of the Catonsville Fourth of July parade.
Family Fun in July: Calendar of Events
11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117. In the heat of the summer, fireflies come out at night to do their dance. Kids can learn how they glow and watch them fly around the nature center’s grounds after dark. Bring a flashlight!. $10-$30 | explorenature.org. Bubble Days. July...
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