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Port of Baltimore expansion project to add $1.5 billion to Maryland GDP
(WBFF) — An upcoming addition to the Port of Baltimore will generate 8000 new jobs and add $1.5 billion to Maryland's GDP, the groups behind the project said today. Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Limited released the results of an economic impact study showing that the Sparrows Point Container Terminal is projected to hit those economic benchmarks by 2035.
Baltimore leaders cut ribbon at Pennsylvania Avenue welcome center
Baltimore city and community leaders are hopeful that the newly renovated building — a former storefront donated by Downtown Locker Room (DTLR) — will become a central hub for nurturing small businesses on Pennsylvania Avenue. They gathered for a ribbon cutting Tuesday to celebrate the opening of a welcome center at 1829 Pennsylvania Avenue, a venue that was once burned and left as a shell in the aftermath of the Freddie Gray protests, said community organizer, Wanda Best.
Patoka, Pickard make peace following Glen Burnie dustup
The chairs of the Anne Arundel and the Baltimore County Councils have made peace following the “Glen Burnie Burn.”. Back in May, Baltimore County Council Chair Izzy Patoka dissed Glen Burnie during a public meeting. During a debate about a development that Patoka considered unattractive, he said, “Do we...
Survey shows majority of teachers dissatisfied, likely to retire early
A lot of the state’s teachers are concerned about the working conditions in schools, and new survey results shared at a state committee meeting Monday night put hard data behind those claims. The survey was presented at the Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force meeting. That group, created in March, is made of government and educational officials as well ... Read More
Former Safe Streets worker shot near Penn-North site
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A former Safe Streets employee was shot Sunday night blocks away from where he once worked, FOX45 News has confirmed. Brandon Tucker was a violence interrupter at the Penn-North Safe Streets site from April until mid-May, according to Catholic Charities – the community-based organization running the site.
Howard’s new age-friendly fitness lot creates accessible exercise space for seniors
Bill Roche pedaled a blue stationary bike in Centennial Park North on a recent sunny afternoon. Around him sat nine other blue workout machines, tucked between tennis courts, racquetball courts and a parking lot. The bike he was using is one of 10 workout machines that have been added to the park’s age-friendly fitness lot, unveiled by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball earlier this summer. ...
Tubman House in Sandtown-Winchester hits roadblock in its mission to feed hungry residents
Editor’s Note: The author volunteers as a delivery driver with Tubman House, and his sister serves on the board. Maryland is one of the wealthiest states and has the second-highest concentration of millionaires in the country. Yet hunger continues to be an enduring problem; according to the Maryland Food Bank, one in three Marylanders is at risk of going hungry every year.
Chargers, Ravens Are Suitors for Star Wideout After Trade Request
The Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens are potential suitors for star wideout, Brandon Aiyuk after trade request. According to a report, the wide receiver officially requests a trade from the team after waiting all offseason for a new contract. Training camp is right around the corner, so the 49ers have to make a plan even though they have “no intentions” of trading him. However, no one should doubt the team of trading him at all since his holdout could force the 49ers’ hand to make a decision.
Maisie Howard’s Vision for District 7 As Board Of Education Write-In Candidate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maisie Howard recently announced her candidacy as a write-in for the upcoming Board of Education Election of Anne Arundel County for District 7 at the Annapolis Juneteenth Festival. Howard was inspired to run as she became more knowledgeable about the Board of Education over the past...
Five Players on Ravens Roster Bubble
These Baltimore Ravens players could be on the outside looking in when time comes to trim the roster. Every year, dozens of players from each team find themselves on the wrong side of the roster bubble, an unfortunate part of the business side of the NFL. Sadly, several Baltimore Ravens players will find themselves in this position in just over a month's time.
Small houses in East Baltimore to offer new life for homeless families
Thirteen new homes are shaping up in Oliver led by one of Baltimore's top developers who is pivoting from the luxury apartment market to the more humble task of providing housing for families exiting homelessness. The Hope Village community of small homes is expected to open in October — and...
3 Orioles players Jackson Holliday could replace by end of season
Baltimore Orioles 20-year-old sensation, Jackson Holliday, has been a unanimous top-three prospect in baseball this year. The only other two players that have received recognition as better prospects than Holliday are the Pirates' ace Paul Skenes and the Nationals' young star James Wood. Holliday had his shot to prove that...
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