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Maryland awards contract for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse
Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) steel span collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns.In the immediate aftermath of the deadly March 26 collapse, officials quickly promised to rebuild the bridge — a longstanding Baltimore landmark and vital piece of transportation infrastructure.They cited a 2028 completion date and estimated the project would cost $1.7 billion and would include significantly more pier protection to better defend against future wayward ships.At a...
Maryland's First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2024 Announced
Maryland residents reminded to take basic steps to reduce risk of infection from mosquitoes. Maryland 2024 – The Maryland Department of Health today announced that an adult living in the Baltimore Metropolitan region has tested positive for West Nile virus – the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. The patient has recovered from the infection.
Baltimore Weekend Events: Comedy Fest, Maryland State Fair Continues, and more.
As many students have now returned to their classrooms, this Labor Day weekend offers a nice way to end Back to School Week. Baltimoreans can enjoy several opportunities to laugh, listen to music, exercise, and more. Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:. Baltimore Comedy Fest, Wednesday, Aug....
Marilyn Mosby seeks permission to travel to California for employment training
Lawyer for the federally convicted former Baltimore state’s attorney, who was sentenced to home detention, says the trip is required as part of a tentative job offer. Marilyn Mosby, who was sentenced to home detention as part of her conviction for mortgage fraud and perjury charges, has asked for permission to travel between Maryland and California from September 29 to October 6 for employment purposes.
Former Baltimore City employee admits to accepting bribes for erasing residents’ water bills, property tax debt
A former Baltimore City tax collector admitted Friday that for nearly a decade he accepted bribes in exchange for erasing residents’ outstanding municipal water and property tax bills, which prosecutors said cost the city more than $1.2 million. Joseph Gillepsie, 35, admitted to accepting payoffs as part of a plea agreement after federal prosecutors charged him in a separate wire fraud ...
Construction of 244-Unit Apartment Building Now Complete
Fairfield has announced the completion of the final construction phase of 333 Ellington Apartments inside the Downtown Crown planned community development. Located in the heart of the master plan at 333 Ellington Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD, this brand-new multifamily community adds 244 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including 27 affordable homes.
Things to do in Baltimore, Aug. 30 to Sept. 5
Have one last bit of summer fun at the state fair, laugh the night away, eat healthy at local restaurants, get tickets for a smart play or go to a country music concert. Take part in an end-of-summer tradition. Ride a roller coaster, see farm animals or enjoy a funnel cake at the Maryland State Fair, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Other attractions include: Let’s Sing Taylor A Live Band Experience ($30.50 on Sept. 6), Puppy Yoga ($50 on Sept. 7) or bring back a 1980’s hairstyle at Mullet Madness (Sept. 8, entry deadline is Aug. 30). General admission costs $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 62-and-over, $10 for children ages 6-11 and free for children 5-and-under. marylandstatefair.com Through Sept. 8 What if your best friend was a stand-up comic? Enjoy the observational humor and conversational delivery of Kelsey Cook at Magooby’s Joke House, 9603 Deereco Road, Timonium. Cook has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “After Midnight” and “A Little Late with Lily Singh.” Dates and times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. General admission costs $25. magoobysjokehouse.com
Multi-vehicle crash on I-95 causes major delays in Howard County
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Morning commuters traveling on Interstate 95 South can expect major delays after several vehicles were involved in a crash in Howard County on Thursday. In a post on X at 4:48 a.m., the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the crash was just before Exit 38. The department […]
Volunteer fire department in middle of Key Bridge response in need of new rescue boat
BALTIMORE - A volunteer fire department in Baltimore County says it needs $1.2 million for a new boat so it can continue responding to emergencies along the Chesapeake Bay.Transamerica Foundation donated $100,000 to kickstart the campaign for a new boat for the North Point-Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department, which was one of the first to respond to the deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last March.The volunteer fire department has two open water vessels that make up their fleet. But one of those boats is 16 years old, has a broken pump, and is well under the industry's recommended expectation of...
Maryland updates free, reduced-price school meal guidelines
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) updated its guidelines regarding free and reduced-price school meals, raising the maximum income requirement. In a news release issued Thursday, MSDE explained that eligibility is determined based on household size and income. For example, a child from a family of four qualifies for […]
FOX45's soapbox prompts real talk in Baltimore's 8th District
In the heart of Baltimore's eighth council district, the Edmondson Village Shopping Center has, in recent years, served as the backdrop for drug deals and gun violence. Community leaders have long vowed to help clean up the property which is currently undergoing a massive redevelopment project. City Councilman Kristerfer Burnett,...
Public Works employees, community members rally at Western Sanitation Yard for safer conditions
Community leaders and workers across Baltimore City gathered at the Western Sanitation Yard in Brooklyn on Aug. 28 to demand safer labor conditions for employees of the Department of Public Works (DPW). The rally comes after the untimely death of DPW worker Ronald Silver II on Aug. 2. The 36-year-old...
Residents still concerned despite zoning changes to Lutherville Station Development project
LUTHERVILLE, Md. — The zoning changes made this week to the proposedLutherville Station Development project by the Baltimore County Council still worry neighbors. They believe the vote doesn't mean anything because the developer has an option to move forward with the project almost as originally planned. The proposed development...
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