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UPS to shut down Baltimore County warehouse, 540 employees impacted
BALTIMORE -- United Parcel Service plans to shut down it's Baltimore County distribution warehouse and lay off 540 workers, according to a state database. On June 20, UPS notified the Maryland Department of Labor that they will be temporarily closing their facility at 3901 Vero Road on Aug. 23. The 182,000-square-foot facility is off Interstate 95 and southwest of Baltimore city limits. UPS provided a statement to WJZ saying, As a part of our Network of the Future initiative [webpronews.com] we're modernizing our Baltimore facility at 3901 Vero Road and will temporarily close the facility on August 23, 2024. Our employees are extremely important to us,...
Gov. Moore welcomes home members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron
(WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore welcomed home 171 members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron on Thursday morning. The airmen returned from deployment to the Middle East. The 104th Fighter Squadron is the oldest unit in the Maryland Air National Guard. Gov. Moore also participated in the annual...
Northwest Hospital Breaks Ground on Emergency Department Renovation and Modernization
One of Baltimore County’s busiest emergency departments (ED) is getting a much-needed renovation, as Northwest Hospital breaks ground to reconfigure, modernize and expand its entrance, waiting areas and triage spaces. On June 26, hospital executives and staff, officials, elected officials, and community members came together on Old Court Road in Randallstown to break ground and kick off the first phase of construction.
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.
Carroll schools spent millions more than budgeted on health insurance, as they saved on salaries due to teacher shortages
Carroll County’s public school system spent $5.6 million more than anticipated on employee medical insurance last fiscal year, which was counterbalanced by less-than-budgeted spending on teacher salaries due to a staffing shortage. Superintendent Cynthia McCabe said last month that cost-saving solutions would be considered to reduce the amount spent on employee health benefits in the future. ...
Anticipation building for long-standing Catonsville Fourth of July Parade
BALTIMORE -- The Catonsville Fourth of July Parade is a big tradition for many families in the Baltimore region.To get ready, many residents get their position set up early -- really early. The long-standing parade is something residents and visitors look forward to each year, including the Barrett and Gill families. Brother and sister Addie and Weston Barrett are preparing for the big holiday, and they are not alone. Their next-door neighbors Benjamin and Alexander Gill are in on it too. "When we bought the house, we had no idea what we were getting into," said Kellie Barrett, Addie and Weston's mother. "When we...
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...
Baltimore County to consider dredging at Hart-Miller Island following Key Bridge collapse
SPARROWS POINT, MD—As part of the latest effort to support regional port infrastructure following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore County on Tuesday announced a call for applications to serve on a new steering committee to lead an extensive public engagement process regarding the development of a potential new community benefit agreement to support Hart-Miller Island.
Baltimore County summer camp helps students expand passion for STEM
BALTIMORE -- A special summer camp in Baltimore County is helping middle school students discover a passion for STEM.These students are exploring the world of science, technology and engineering so they can be the world's next generation of innovators."It's really good if you like math and science and you like to be curious about what science is and math," a camp participant said.Through the STEM into Action program, learning is out of the classroom and in the field with hands-on science and tech-based activities.From equipment simulators to drone technology, and even a gas boom box, Wednesday's projects were led by STEM...
Atrium Village Salutes Veteran Residents with Honor Wall
Owings Mills, MD – Rosemary Woods has mixed feelings, when she looks back on her enlistment as an X-ray technician in the U.S. Army. But she laughingly recalls certain incidents of camaraderie which helped her navigate her service years. Air Force vet Robert Evans also made good friends while...
East Towson housing project Red Maple Place clears final council hurdle
Plans for a 56-unit affordable housing complex in Towson will proceed after years of litigation and a last-minute legislative effort to force the developer to downsize the project. On Monday, the Baltimore County Council passed unanimously a resolution requiring the neighborhood of Historic East Towson to comply with county design guidelines. After the council delayed voting on the resolution ...
Shopping? Check out Summer Bucks and Local HoCo
Support small businesses in Howard County. That’s the message behind two new local campaigns announced July 2: Summer Bucks in Historic Ellicott City and Local HoCo, both designed to increase awareness of the benefits of shopping local for residents and visitors alike. Summer Bucks offers $10 vouchers for shoppers...
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