Hereford
Politics
Amtrak botched $6 billion Baltimore-area tunnel project: watchdog
WASHINGTON — Amtrak’s struggle to manage early planning led to delays for a key passenger rail tunnel project that received $4.7 billion in federal funding from the infrastructure law, a government watchdog found. The Frederick Douglass Tunnel program aims to revitalize the 150-year-old, 1.4-mile Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel...
Baltimore County Council spars over bill amending council expansion
Baltimore County Council members erupted Tuesday night over a bill sponsored by Councilman Pat Young to strike a district map and language concerning appointment power from a ballot referendum that would add two new members to the seven-person council if voters pass it next month. Accusations about backroom deals and hypocrisy were hurled. The council’s three Republicans — Wade Kach, Todd ...
Final route for Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project to be set this month
The route taken by the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, a proposed 70-mile transmission line through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties, will be announced in mid-October, according to a letter to Maryland leaders from Jason Kalwa, who manages the energy project for the Public Service Enterprise Group. The PSEG has been contracted by PJM, the organization responsible for operating ...
Baltimore fire cuts internet as far away as Talbot County; Baltimore County largely unscathed
A fire in downtown Baltimore that burned a fiber optic cable on Sunday knocked out internet and power as far as Talbot County. It knocked out internet in Baltimore County Public Libraries as well, a librarian told the Eagle, but internet was restored by Monday. The Enoch Pratt Free Library wasn’t so lucky — it was closed on Monday, according to the Baltimore Banner. At 6 p.m. on Sunday, according...
Metzgar presents citation to Lorraine Crouse
Delegate Ric Metzgar presented a Maryland House of Delegates citation to Lorraine Crouse in honor of her 91st birthday at the Essex Senior Center. Ms. Crouse has the proud honor and distinction of being a member of the Kenwood High School Class of 1951 and the 20th graduating class after the school opened in 1931 at the original location at 6700 Kenwood Avenue in Rosedale. Metzgar fulfilled a promise that he had a surprise for her for her birthday which is October 6. Ms. Crouse stays young by living an active lifestyle at the Essex Senior Center, going on bus trips, playing bingo and listening to country music. Delegate Metzgar is also a Kenwood graduate of the Class of 1973 and a member of the Kenwood High School Hall of Fame in the government category.
Jewish community rallies together in Baltimore County to celebrate Rosh Hashanah
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Hebrew Congregation hosted its annual "Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars" on Wednesday at Oregon Ridge Park in celebration of the Jewish New Year despite the unsettling war in the Middle East involving Israel."This is more of a reason to come together and do this and not let that overshadow our religion and what's in our hearts," said Geoffrey Abraskin, the Chair of "Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars."Rabbi Andrew Busch said the event, which attracted thousands in its 18th year, is a community staple."This is truly a unique event in our country," Busch said. "'Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars' only happens in Baltimore."The time of celebration and reflection comes as the conflict in the Middle East continues to build. Last year's Rosh Hashanah was days before Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, killing more than 1,200 people. As the Jewish people look ahead to the new year, Rabbi Busch left those who filled the grassy field with words of hope for the road ahead."We wish that the coming year will be a sweet one of blessing and health for us, for those in Israel and its neighbors, for all people," Busch said.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.