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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...
Play Harder Looking to Extend Streak in $100,000 Concern
LAUREL, MD – Rising Sun Racing Stables, Inc.’s Play Harder, promoted to a stakes victory that extended his win streak to three races last time out, looks to make it four in a row against familiar foe Celtic Contender and a quartet of shippers in Sunday’s $100,000 Concern at Laurel Park.
Innovative firsts fill Maryland Comptroller's Chamber update
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Leirman outlined numerous department firsts during her address to the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch on Monday, July 22. Serving as the state's 34th and first female Comptroller since January 2023, Leirman heralded numerous additional firsts she's introduced to a department she's focused on transforming to become more innovative, accessible, and transparent.
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...
Governors Tout Federal Funding to Meet 2035 Gas Powered Car Ban Deadline
TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, July 22, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the allocation of over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to support community-driven climate initiatives. Among the recipients,…
NRF Honors Distinguished Association Leader
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today presented the 2024 J. Thomas Weyant Award to Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Alliance. Locklair was recognized at NRF’s Retail Advocates Summit, where retailers, industry leaders and policymakers from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the retail industry’s premier advocacy event.
Vipul J. Thakkar Accused Of $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In MD
A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him.
Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Pennsylvania
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Largest High School in Maryland Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Seneca Valley High School in Germantown recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a block party. MCPS shared that the event consisted of “fun, games, and community support.”. The school, which now has the distinction of being the largest high school in the state (in square foootage), opened in 1974...
These vegetables and salads sold in New York, New Jersey might be contaminated with listeria
Several vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled due to potentially being contaminated with listeria, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wiers Farm Inc. of Ohio voluntarily recalled the produce, including bagged peppers, green beans, salad cucumbers, organic yellow squash and organic zucchini squash. No illnesses or complaints...
Major Interstate Car Theft Ring Busted in Pennsylvania and Maryland
In a significant development, law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania and Maryland have apprehended two individuals connected to a series of high-profile thefts at car dealerships across both states. The suspects, identified as London Flores and his accomplice Ventura, were detained following a detailed investigation that utilized advanced tracking and surveillance technology.
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...
Immigration policy in Maryland on FOX45 News In Depth
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Immigration policy is not just a southern border issue, it impacts Maryland, too. FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost goes In Depth to find out just how much. Prepare to explore important questions like how illegal migrants found guilty of crimes are tried differently based on where they live in Maryland? Should there be a statewide policy? Is that even legal?
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