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Key Bridge Collapse Impacts Local Commerce, International Shipping
The Key Bridge collapsing into the Patapsco River sent shockwaves through the Chesapeake Bay region—beginning with the horror of how many people may have been on the bridge when it happened. Tragically, a work crew doing overnight concrete deck repairs was on the bridge at the time and six...
CBM Homes: When You Should Hire an Exclusive Buyer Representative
If you’re looking to buy a home, it’s comforting to know your real estate agent is looking out for you and only you. With an Exclusive Buyer Representative, your agent doesn’t list homes and doesn’t represent any sellers at all. Associate Broker Chris McNelis of McNelis...
Yorktown to Bring Back Workboat Races after 19-Year Hiatus
A truly Chesapeake-culture tradition is coming back to Virginia this summer after a 19-year absence. Historically, workboat races were a major cultural event. Whether in the days of sail or motor power, watermen racing home from fishing grounds was a daily event and brought bragging rights to the winner back at the dock.
Two Victims Recovered, Four Still Missing in Baltimore’s Key Bridge Collapse, Patapsco River Impassable
The Key Bridge, spanning the Patapsco River across the channel that leads to and from the Port of Baltimore, is no more. A massive, 984-foot-long, 150-foot wide container ship lost power and struck a bridge support, causing the entire bridge to come crashing down into the water. Sadly, six contract...
Cruise Ships, Shipping Lines Divert to Norfolk in Wake of Key Bridge Disaster
As the logistical problems of losing access to the Port of Baltimore channel are just beginning to be felt, the Port of Virginia is stepping up to keep ship traffic moving. The ill-fated container ship Dali had just left Norfolk when it came to Baltimore. In a statement, the Port of Virginia said the Dali’s call and departure from Norfolk were without incident.
Several People Missing in Patapsco River after Key Bridge Collapses in Ship Strike
An unprecedented disaster has shaken the Chesapeake Bay region as a ship leaving the Port of Baltimore struck the Key Bridge, which spans the Patapsco River, and caused nearly the entire bridge to collapse. As of noon on Tuesday, two people who were on the bridge have been rescued and...
Light at the End of the Tunnel: Alexandria Tunnel Boring Completed at 100 Ft. Underwater
After 16 months underground, a massive tunnel-boring machine christened Hazel and her RiverRenew crews finished boring the city’s 2.2-mile-long Waterfront Tunnel ten days ago. The tunnel is 12 feet in diameter and an astonishing 100 feet below sea level. It runs from AlexRenew’s headquarters and wastewater treatment plant down along Cameron Run to the Potomac, then upriver to its end—a 100-foot-deep shaft at the foot of Pendleton Street, immediately south of the river’s Oronoco Bay.
Chestertown, MD Gets Museum Showcasing Washington College’s Chesapeake Semester
Chestertown, Maryland, on the upper Eastern Shore, is known for its quaint, refined-but-artsy downtown. A new art gallery in the heart of town is a little different than the other galleries you’ll find. It exhibits exclusively student and faculty art from the town’s liberal arts college, Washington College.
First-Time Fly Fishing: Here’s How to Break Into the Sport
Fly fishing is a tremendously fun way to wet a line. While it requires a little more skill than working a spinning rod, the basics are simple. With a little guidance, anyone can learn to catch fish with a flyrod. And the Chesapeake Bay area offers countless opportunities. With conventional...
Check Out These Bay Marinas Where the Party Doesn’t Stop
Summer is coming and it’s almost time to get on the water. At some especially fun marinas around the Bay, you scarcely have to leave your slip to have a blast. This year, why not gather with friends for a few nights in a marina that brings the party to you. Just grab some poolside drinks at one of the great dock bars and tiki bars that dot our favorite creeks. Or choose a happening marina where you can easily get to great bars, restaurants, and nightlife nearby! Here are a few sweet spots to enjoy a good party atmosphere this summer. Grab your friends and have a great summer.
Boat of the Week: Mathews Brothers Patriot 29 Offers Deadrise-Inspired Yachting
No matter where your home port might be, anywhere up and down the Chesapeake, there are plenty of new places to explore by day if you have the right boat; a boat designed for the waters of the Bay like the 29 Patriot built by Mathews Brothers in Denton on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This week’s brokerage boat of the week, Georgianna, was built in 2019. Powered by a single Volvo Penta D4-300 diesel engine with a Volvo Duo Prop outdrive, she is quick, nimble and economical to run. The engine has logged a mere 290 hours.
Maryland Day Reveals Lesser-Known History of This Proud State
Although it’s officially known as “Maryland Day,” you don’t have to be a Maryland native to enjoy the many events happening around the state this weekend. There are multiple celebrations highlighting the historical significance of this Chesapeake Bay state. Visitors and locals can experience the vibrancy of Maryland’s place in the story of our country in a unique way.
Blastoff! Intelligence Satellite Launches from Wallops Island, Virginia
It’s always exciting when rockets launch from the NASA flight facility in Wallops Island, Virginia. They’re often visible up and down the Chesapeake Bay. This one was especially exciting for its classified, U.S. intelligence payload—but you had to stay up into the wee hours to see it.
6 Billion Oysters In, Chesapeake Oyster Alliance Pushes to Rebuild the Population
It’s nothing new to see special interest groups holding Lobby Days on Lawyers Mall in Annapolis during the state legislative session. But a lobby group serving freshly shucked oysters? That’s something new. Who was behind the first ever Oyster Pop Up outside the State House? The Chesapeake Oyster...
Weigh in on New National Wildlife Refuge Proposed for Southern MD
A new national wildlife refuge could be carved out in Southern Maryland and now is your chance to weigh in on the plan. If approved, this would be the first national wildlife refuge in the Bay region in 26 years. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is looking for...
U.S. Senators, Maryland Celebrate $4.5 Million in Commercial Blue Catfish Funding
Wild-caught Chesapeake blue catfish isn’t something we see on many menus in the Bay region…yet. The Bay seafood industry, Maryland and Virginia are working hard to change that by clearing the way for more blue catfish processing. On Friday, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to Tilghman Island to announce $4.5 million in federal funding focused on the blue cat fishery.
Lighthouse Point Marina: Elevating the Baltimore Waterfront
Combining a rich maritime history, modern amenities, and a bustling center of activity, Baltimore remains an unparalleled home for boating enthusiasts. Navigating the waters of the harbor provides a unique perspective of Baltimore’s iconic landmarks, a beautiful view of the majestic skyline, and a backdrop of picturesque waterfront neighborhoods. As we continue to see more investment into these waterfront neighborhoods, we are witnessing major investments into the gateways to these neighborhoods—most notably, at Lighthouse Point Marina.
Wallops Island Poised for Rocket Lab Satellite Launch
Another rocket launch on Virginia’s Eastern Shore is planned for this week, and this one will mark the first time Rocket Lab sends up an intelligence satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office from U.S. soil. Rocket Lab USA will launch a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)...
Tangier Waterman Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Overharvesting Crabs
A Tangier Island waterman could spend time in prison after he pleaded guilty to overharvesting Chesapeake Bay blue crabs in Virginia waters, then selling them in Maryland. James Warren Eskridge, 45, is the son of Tangier Island’s mayor, James “Ooker” Eskridge. Court documents from the U.S. Attorney’s...
140 Tidal Basin Cherry Trees to be Cut Down for Seawall Construction
Washington, D.C.’s famous cherry blossom trees are now at peak bloom, according to the National Park Service (NPS). And you may want to make a visit this week. Because of pending construction at the Tidal Basin, this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival will be your last chance to see several dozen of the famed trees. Nearly 150 of them are slated to be cut down.
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