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Maryland's Bay Bridge pier protection measures discussed in wake of Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE -- Maryland transportation leaders are discussing pier protection for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge months after a large container ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which caused it to collapse.The Bay Bridge, just like the Key Bridge, is considered "fracture critical," meaning if one major support fails, the whole structure could fall.The Maryland Transportation Authority's Chesapeake Bay Bridge Reconstruction Advisory Group listed "Pier Protection System at the Bay Bridge" as a capital project during its July meeting. It's still to be determined how the bridge will be protected, other than it will likely be some...
Former Olympian, Maryland native Dominique Dawes reflects on U.S. women's gymnastics team's progress
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Maryland has produced its fair share of Olympic athletes. One of the most notable, is gymnast Dominique Dawes. She started in gymnastics at 6 years old, with no idea how far she would go or the barriers she would break down for future generations. "I'm...
Frederick County Grand Jury Hands Down Seven Indictments On Friday
One was against a suspect involved in a shots-fired incident in June. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Grand Jury returned seven indictments on Friday, including one against a Frederick man involved in a shots-fired incident in Urbana in June. Adrienne Mendoza Milam, 48, is charged with three counts of 1st-degree assault, one count possession of a firearm with a felony conviction, three counts of reckless endangerment, one count of violation of a protective order and other offenses. .
Rising Seneca Valley Sophomore Moni Jinasena Wins Silver Medal in USA Karate Nationals
Manmitha Jinasena (Moni), a rising sophomore at Seneca Valley High School, represented Maryland and won a Silver medal for Kata at the USA Karate Nationals! Her journey began in Sri Lanka at just 8-years-old and she has dreams of joining the National team, MCPS recently shared. She is a student...
Western Maryland community colleges receive Edwards Fund Grant for cyber ranges.
Allegany College of Maryland, Garrett College and Hagerstown Community College have received a $617,400 grant from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund toward a $686,000 project to implement two cyber ranges through the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program to assist cybersecurity students to prepare for careers, using real-world, cutting-edge simulation. Created by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) and BCR Cyber, the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program is designed to expand Maryland workforce development efforts and provide the...
Washington County launches semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts
The Washington County 250th Planning Committee has launched its semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts, marking the beginning of a grand celebration under the theme, "United in History, Together in Progress." Washington County is celebrating the 250th anniversary of both the county and the country. The new webpage and social media accounts will...
SUN: Left to ‘languish’: Jailed Marylanders in need of psychiatric treatment are waiting
Over the course of about a year, a 43-year-old Middle River man called police 62 times, often “rambling” or “speaking in nonsensical speech” about such things as the military infiltrating his home or his neighbors operating a sex trafficking ring involving the Baltimore Ravens. Police described...
When, where and how to register for workshops, summer camps, golf tournaments, etc.
Registering for sports, camps or other summer activities? Check here for how to do it: JULY 27, next workshop The Washington County Master Gardeners are offering a monthly series of gardening workshops taught by master gardener volunteers through October from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on designated Saturdays at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center,...
Students across district graduate from virtual summer school
“This ceremony is unlike any other,” Principal Michael Watson told Frederick County Virtual School summer graduates on Thursday before they walked the stage. The 39 summer graduates hail from 10 different high schools and will lead very different lives after receiving their diploma. Some have children and some plan on attending college. Others might be unsure of their next step. Photos: ...
ICE: Illegal Immigrant Hiding Out In Maryland Arrested By Federal Authorities
Officials from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) team reported that they apprehended a 35-year-old fugitive last month in Lanham who was in the country illegally and wanted back home. The deportation officers from Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore conducted the operation. In September 2011, the Colombian faced an...
Listeria outbreak linked to sliced meats causes hospitalizations in Maryland
BALTIMORE -- A multi-state listeria outbreak has sent several people in Maryland to the hospital.The CDC says this listeria outbreak is linked to meats sliced at a variety of deli counters, but at this point, health officials have not been able to narrow it down to exactly which meat or brand. The agency is now advising people to avoid eating any deli meats unless they are heated before being consumed. There is no evidence people are getting sick from pre-packaged meat.What is listeriaListeria is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, those over the age...
Some Movement Could Be Coming On The Proposed Downtown Frederick Hotel & Conference Center
The facility is expected to cost more than $100 million. Frederick, Md (KM) It’s been discussed for many years, but the biggest question about the proposed downtown hotel and conference center in Frederick is when will construction begin. During a recent appearance on WFMD’s “Morning News Express,” Mayor Michael O’Connor said such large projects like these can take a few years. “If it was easy to build a large scale hotel and conference center in downtown Frederick, I think somebody would have pulled the trigger and done it. But it requires these partnerships of public and private entities coming together.” he said.
Ahead of opening, restaurant raises money for charity
As they prepared for their big debut, the workers at Frederick’s newest restaurant branch got one more dress rehearsal Thursday. A new CAVA restaurant along Md. 26 on the northern side of the city will officially open Friday. The restaurant has about 40 employees, who have been training for about two weeks for the restaurant’s opening, said Marc Backer, CAVA’s regional director for the ...
Man accused of gold bar scam that cost victim $1M appears in court
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — On Friday, 52-year-old Vipul Thakkar appeared virtually in Montgomery County District Court. He is charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a single victim. Court documents say Thakkar had been stealing from a 74-year-old Bethesda man since March while claiming to be from...
Community reacts to toxic algae found in 2 Montgomery County lakes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Yellow signs are posted all around Lake Needwood and Lake Frank cautioning people that high levels of blue-green algae have been found in the water. Officials are asking visitors to avoid contact with the water because the consequences could be severe. Mark and Elisa visited Lake Needwood on […]
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