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Post-9/11 Studies Considered ‘Pier Protection’ at Key Bridge
BALTIMORE — Engineering studies commissioned by the state of Maryland in the early 2000s contemplated vulnerabilities to the area’s critical bridges, including the possibility of a “ship impact” at the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Shortly after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and threats to...
For retirees’ sake, state needs to finalize plans for shift to Medicare Part D coverage
With a looming deadline, state retirees are understandably anxious about the state's inability to close the deal on transitioning from their promised retiree prescription drug plan to Medicare Part D.
20th Annual Dogs' Day in the Park
Join Animal Rescue, Inc. for its 20th Annual Dogs' Day in the Park on August 17, 2024! We'll be at the Marge Goodfellow Community Park 1 Playground Alley, New Freedom, PA) from 10AM to 4PM that day. Get ready for our largest fundraiser of the year!. We'll have dozens of...
How do natural gas explosions happen? Investigators probe origin of Harford County blast
All it takes is gas and a spark. Fire safety experts say the aftermath of an explosion in Harford County shows the magnitude of what gas leaks can do: A Bel Air residence was leveled, killing both the homeowner and a Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. contractor. The blast also spread debris throughout Arthurs Woods Drive and rendered 16 homes uninhabitable. Crews started clearing debris Monday as ...
Eggspectation Aiming For Fall Opening; Renderings of What to Expect
Back in January we let you know that Eggspectation, a restaurant that serves “elevated American cuisine with a lengthy all-day breakfast menu alongside hearty lunch and dinner fare”, is returning to Montgomery County with its upcoming Burtonsville location. We recently reported that the latest update from the restaurant revealed the goal of a fall 2024 opening, and now Burtonsville Crossing has released some renderings of what to expect (seen below).
Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for the Class of 2025
The inductees will be honored at the Silver Spring Civic Building on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. Nominations are now open for the 2025 class of the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame. We are looking for athletes, coaches, journalists, officials, and others who have made significant contributions or brought notoriety to sports in Montgomery County.
Beer thieves caught on camera stealing from Rutter's; police looking to identify suspects
YORK COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — Northern York Regional Police are searching for two suspects following a beer theft from a Rutter's Farm Store in Manchester Township. Police said the theft occurred around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday at 2125 Susquehanna Trail. The suspects reportedly stole three cases of Bud Light and one case of Corona, a value of $77.
Morgan State University opens 3 residence halls with record enrollment numbers expected
For the last few years, Morgan State University has had to house students in hotels due to a lack of dorm space. But not this year — three residence halls have opened. Two of the buildings are fully renovated while the third is a new building. The increased amount of housing is taking place as enrollment reaches record levels.
Baltimore City holds National Night Out one week after severe weather postponement
People from across Baltimore converged Tuesday to strengthen ties with police as part of 2024 National Night Out. The event is an opportunity to bring police officers and residents together, and Tuesday's celebrations come after severe weather postponed it last week. "It actually shows a different light on police officers,...
Family of DPW worker who died of heatstroke says it was ‘completely preventable’
After a Baltimore sanitation worker died on the job from overheating 10 days ago, his family spoke publicly for the first time Monday, saying his death was a needless tragedy. “Ronald was the backbone and heartbeat of our family,” said Renee Meredith, an aunt of Ronald Silver II, 36, who died from hyperthermia on Aug. […] The post Family of DPW worker who died of heatstroke says it was ‘completely preventable’ appeared first on WOLB Talk 1010.
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