Port of Baltimore workers closer to relief after act passes through Senate
Thousands of workers and businesses who have ties to the Port of Baltimore are one step closer to gaining some relief from the state.
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Thousands of workers and businesses who have ties to the Port of Baltimore are one step closer to gaining some relief from the state.
State and federal organizations are working to provide economic assistance to individuals and small businesses following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced late Thursday they will open "a limited access channel... to the Port of Baltimore within the next four weeks."
The Patapsco River near the Francis Scott Key collapse site is safe and contains no contaminants, officials said on Wednesday.
A nonprofit, as well as state lawmakers, are looking to offer scholarships for these children.
White Marsh Transport Inc., a trucking business based in Sparrows Point, offloads cargo from ships at the port and transports them to suppliers and retailers.
A second temporary passage was cleared Tuesday for commercial and essential ships in the Patapsco River following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Maryland was approved $60 million to get the efforts rolling.
A hearing on the bill was held in the Maryland Senate on Tuesday, with lawmakers hoping to pass the legislation by the end of the week.
Riviera Beach sits about a mile down the Patapsco River from the Key Bridge.
With the Port of Baltimore still shutdown to ship traffic, business has come to a halt for some along the Patapsco River.
The first day back from Spring Break was on Tuesday for many students in the region, meaning the return of a full morning commute without the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade Act, also known as the "PORT Act" is being fast-tracked through the State Legislature.
Rough weather could pose a threat this week as the Unified Command teams continue salvage operations at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Nearly a week after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, some small businesses are starting to feel a strain.
While a temporary alternate channel is a step in the right direction, for the thousands of port workers who have been impacted by the Key Bridge collapse it's not enough.
A memorial has been created to honor the victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
The owner of the cargo ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week took steps Monday to limit its liability for the accident.
The collapse of the Key Bridge has raised questions about its engineering and the potential timeline for its reconstruction.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when it was struck on March 26 by a cargo ship carrying 56 containers of hazardous materials.
Three men were hailed as heroes for their quick response, seconds before the Key Bridge collapsed during the Orioles Opening Day game on Thursday
Easter Sunday feels like it has never felt before following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Carnival cruise line's Legend docked in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last week.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that as officials eye rebuilding efforts, it's not fully known the condition of what remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
The unified command is starting to remove debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
The Howard County school board is weighing whether to ban cellphones in the schools.
Exactly 62 years after Jack and Jackie Harbaugh tied the knot, their sons will be on opposing sidelines in Los Angeles for Monday Night Football.
Most of the attention surrounding Monday night's showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers has been centered on the first coaching matchup since 2012 between John and Jim Harbaugh.
Schools in West Baltimore received deliveries this week that will help restock their supplies.
With new federal funding, Frederick County is taking a stand against human trafficking.
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could be taller when it is rebuilt, according to preliminary renderings from the Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA).
A staff member at the Kerb Restaurant in Towson was assaulted Sunday, according to Baltimore County Police.
We're one month away from the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, but Maryland could see its first winter weather as early as Friday, Nov. 22.
The Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board moved its meeting from in-person to virtual after community members threatened to protest.
The Howard County school board is weighing whether to ban cellphones at schools throughout the district.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Owner Melanie Eggleston, OMN Shop, joins us with a few products that are must-haves for the cold winter months.
Dr. Kendall Moseley joins us with information on bone health and how aging can affect women's bone strength and loss.
Chef Jason Kaufman to talk about the company's restaurants which are offering an all-inclusive buffet style dinner with your choice of herb roasted turkey or orange glazed ham.
Vince Wilson with Poe’s Magic Theatre at the Lord Baltimore Hotel joins us in studio with some mind-blowing magic tricks that can be seen at his shows.
Dr. Dick Brown joins us in studio with a few pieces of his artwork to describe his process and share how he got started making art.
Exactly 62 years after Jack and Jackie Harbaugh tied the knot, their sons will be on opposing sidelines in Los Angeles for Monday Night Football.
Most of the attention surrounding Monday night's showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers has been centered on the first coaching matchup since 2012 between John and Jim Harbaugh.
Former long-time Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
George Beale's 23 points off of the bench led Hampton to a 78-68 victory against UMBC on Tuesday night.
Chad Venning had 17 points, Donald Hand Jr. scored all 15 of his points in the second half and Boston College beat Loyola Maryland 82-61 on Tuesday night.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Blustery Friday with rain and snow showers in Maryland
Cold with snow chances in parts of Maryland
Colder temperatures, gusty winds and a chance for rain and snow showers for Friday.
Seasonably cold through the end of the week. Temperatures in the 50's but will feel colder at times.
Damp and cold end to Maryland's week
Blustery Friday with rain and snow showers in Maryland
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