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The challenge of vacant landmark Baltimore churches
Baltimore is a city where there seems to be a church on so many corners. As the city ages and its population has dropped, many of these structures are becoming vacant. The Baltimore Archdiocese recently announced plans to close many of the places once considered cornerstones of their communities. So what is the fate of these buildings where infants were baptized, couples married and the dead ...
First Look: West Baltimore MARC Station
BALTIMORE - Amtrak on July 18 unveiled new renderings of the future West Baltimore MARC Station that will be built as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program. The updated designs, Amtrak says, “build on previous versions shared publicly and were developed in close coordination with the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA), while also incorporating feedback provided by members of the community and other stakeholders.”
Mayor, city council file lawsuit to remove Baby Bonus Fund from November ballot
For 15 months, teachers with the Maryland Child Alliance spoke with Baltimore residents about the importance of a $1,000 payment to parents after the birth or adoption of a child — money that could be used to pay rent, buy diapers or baby food, and provide parents with a small financial cushion during a stressful time.
Blue Water Baltimore Gives Update on Local Waterways
Blue Water Baltimore announced that its team collected tidal water samples around the area. Here is their report:. “With restrictions surrounding the Key Bridge lifted, we are able to anchor off of Fort Carroll and begin sample collection for the 2024 season. Results from this week’s bacteria samples are listed below. Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore’s watersheds.”
Baltimore County Council mostly silent on settlement paid to brother of county executive’s friend
Baltimore County officials’ reaction has been muted since The Baltimore Sun reported earlier this week that the county could pay up to $550,000 to keep secret the details of a settlement paid to the brother of County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s friend. The Sun reported Tuesday that the council had voted July 1 to pay another $200,000 to Baker-Donelson, a law firm the county has contracted ...
Worldwide tech outage felt in Maryland with impacts to BWI, courts, hospitals, banks
A worldwide technology outage brought flights to a near halt at BWI Marshall Airport early Friday morning as government agencies and businesses in Maryland grappled with technical issues. Though some flights were resuming around 7 a.m., airport personnel were handing out water later Friday morning to travelers still stuck at BWI as airlines worked to restore operations. Meanwhile, emergency ...
Baltimore man creates "Smalltimore" in his basement with miniature models
"I'm inspired by the historic buildings and things that I see in my travels as a restoration professional. And I just, I love old buildings, so I build little ones in my in my basement."
Maryland leaders celebrate graduation of first cohort of Gov. Moore’s service year program
Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) spoke at the commencement for the first cohort of the Maryland Corps Service Year Option, the fulfillment of a promise made by Moore during his campaign. “Keep doing you, keep serving, keep protecting each other. This is going to be...
An open letter to the Honorable Michael S. Regan
I write this letter in support of the September 26, 2023, Petition for Rulemaking submitted by South Baltimore Community Land Trust, Public Justice, Appalachian Mountain Advocates, and several other petitioners (“the Petitioners”) to Establish a Nationwide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for Uncovered Rail Cars Transporting Coal, Pursuant to 33 U.S.C. § 1342(a).
SUN: Baltimore Councilwoman Odette Ramos defends intent behind list of demands to Hopkins
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore Councilwoman Odette Ramos said she might consider a “different” approach in the future following a dustup over a list of demands she sent to Johns Hopkins University, but the councilwoman maintained that her actions were for the good of her constituents.
Community celebrates second annual South Baltimore Friends and Family Day
It was a day of fun for one community in Baltimore. Saturday was the second annual South Baltimore Friends and Family Day. The cookout was organized by Baltimore-based non-profit God’s Best Family.
Baltimore Inspector General visits Department of Public Works sites after report of poor conditions
Baltimore’s Inspector General visited nine Department of Public Works sites on Tuesday. It followed an investigative report about poor working conditions at the Cherry Hill location. The report found the site did not have a working ice machine. Temperatures inside a cooling trailer reached 85 degrees, and locker rooms...
EPA to investigate civil-rights complaint over Baltimore’s trash incineration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has decided to investigate a civil rights complaint against Baltimore alleging that Black and Hispanic communities in the southern part of the city suffer disproportionate health impacts from a waste-to-energy plant that incinerates trash. The federal agency notified city officials by letter July 12 that...
Celebrate Christmas in July at the Howard County Fairgrounds
Christmas in July will be taking place at the Howard County Fairgrounds this weekend. The event will feature more than 200 vendors selling clothing, jewelry and pottery as well as crafts, face painting, and food. Entertainment will come in the form of live music, a petting zoo and a visit from Santa. April Kluever, 42, of Arcane Pastimes in Jessup, will be selling her products at the craft ...
Howard approves contract to give teachers salary increase, more benefits
The Howard County Board of Education has approved contracts with organizations representing educators, educational support professionals, administrators and supervisors, and other maintenance staff, as of July 11. Educators in Howard will receive an average salary increase of 4.7%, according to the school system. The salary increase will be as high as 5.9% for some teachers, while those ...
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