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Now You Know: BGE meeting on Thursday regarding high-voltage power lines
A coal-fired power plant in Anne Arundel County — Brandon Shores — that serves hundreds of thousands of Marylanders is scheduled to be shut down in 2025. Due to the impending power plant closure, PJM Interconnection — which coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia — has required an urgent upgrade in the transmission system to maintain reliability and the flow of power to the 65 million people it serves. ...
Baltimore bridge collapse warnings issued years ago
A maritime safety committee spent two decades warning of the possibility of a catastrophic “collapse” of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, adding that it was “not designed to withstand collisions from large vessels.” Warnings from the committee, which included experts from key government agencies, largely fell on deaf ears, a new report claimed Thursday. A ship could […]
Thousands to cross Bay Bridge for Memorial Day weekend
BALTIMORE -- Thousands of people are expected to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to enjoy Maryland's Eastern Shore this Memorial Day Weekend. The unofficial start to summer is just days away and many people from across the region will be descending on the state's beaches, soaking up the sun and enjoying the water. While the weekend marks a weekend to get away, it is also a time for somber reflection and remembrance to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.More than 300,000 cars are expected to cross the Bay Bridge this weekend. So, if you are dreading the bridge traffic, AAA says...
BCFD appoints deputy chief
After being with the Baltimore County Fire Department for 25 years, Julia Dillard has been promoted to the agency’s deputy chief, BCFD Chief Joanne Rund announced. Prior to her new role, which became official May 18, Dillard was a battalion chief. She began her BCFD career in 1999 as a firefighter and emergency medical technician. “Her dedication has propelled her through pivotal roles, including fire apparatus driver/operator, fire lieutenant, fire...
Rosedale resident named Baltimore County Woman of the Year
Kim Ross, regarded as an impactful community advocate and steady difference maker, was recognized as one of the county’s most admirable women in the Baltimore County Commission for Women’s 42nd Annual Women of the Year Awards ceremony on May 16. County Executive Johnny Olszewski and a host of community leaders and residents were in Towson at the ceremony to show support for the awardees and their families. After being named...
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