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SUN: New Key Bridge expected to be 24% taller than predecessor
BALTIMORE, Md. — The new Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to be longer and taller than its fallen predecessor, but not steeper. A 143-page Maryland Transportation Authority document seeking a “categorical exclusion” — meaning the rebuild won’t require a yearslong process analyzing alternative bridge possibilities — was approved by the Federal Highway Administration this week. In it, the authority outlined the new bridge’s potential dimensions, which would satisfy Coast Guard parameters.
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...
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...
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...
McDaniel's Education programs earn national accreditation for educator preparation
McDaniel College's Education programs have been awarded accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a membership association that is nationally recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The five-year initial accreditation from AAQEP affirms that McDaniel's undergraduate, Master of Science, and post-baccalaureate certificate programs meet...
Weekend of Farm Tours puts spotlight on importance of Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve
LAYTONSVILLE, Md. — Twenty-four Montgomery County farm properties will swing their gates open to the public this weekend to celebrate the county’s agricultural heritage and draw attention to the importance of the county’s agricultural reserve. “The Farm Tour is a fantastic opportunity for residents, especially those who...
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