Port Deposit Begins Cleaning Up After Floods
Hundreds of people in Cecil County are cleaning up massive amounts of debris in the wake of devastating floods.
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Hundreds of people in Cecil County are cleaning up massive amounts of debris in the wake of devastating floods.
Baltimore County did not escape the ferocious flooding, where the cleanup is just beginning.
Near record flows on the Susquehanna River are bringing sewage, sediments and other pollution into the Chesapeake Bay. And that's threatening bay grasses, oysters and other key species that help improve the bay's water quality.
Considering the weather we've had over the past several days this weekend doesn't look too bad, though rain is in the forecast once again. The good news is that heavy rain does not appear to be likely at any point through the next, but we will have a few opportunities for some precipitation.
People are keeping a close eye as the water rises and falls with the tides. And the worst may be yet to come.
Now that the floodwater is finally receding in the Baltimore area, we're seeing some of the worst damage for the first time.
The Maryland Park Service says sections of some state parks in Central Maryland are closed until further notice.
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for both Port Deposit and Havre de Grace as water levels rise. The Conowingo Dam, opening more flood gates, is unleashing a torrent of water into towns downstream.
This morning is a lot less active than some recent ones. And, while we have good reason to be "optimistic" that the flooding won't be getting worse because of any new torrential rainfall, there are still several roads near D.C., in northern Virginia and in southern Maryland that remain closed. Rivers and streams are going to take a while to fall below their flood stages, and we are still going to have some unsettled conditions around here over the next few days.
Flooded roads are turning the morning commute into a nightmare for drivers in the Baltimore-Washington area.
Much of the water has receded but there is a great deal of damage left behind.
Thousands of gallons of water are surging through the Conowingo Dam, threatening Port Deposit and Havre de Grace.
Widespread flooding is impacting all parts of Maryland.
This whole miserable pattern of heavy rain and flooding doesn't look like it'll completely unravel until some time later this weekend or early next week.
Police recovered a body from water in the North Point area of Baltimore County.
The rain has caused quite a mess in some Baltimore County neighborhoods.
Deadly flood waters are driving people from their homes and slowing travelers in the Baltimore-Washington area.
Baltimore is dealing with problems after the latest onslaught of heavy rain.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee brought heavy rain and flooding to Maryland.
The National Weather Service predicts minor to moderate flooding on Potomac River tributaries including Antietam Creek, Seneca Creek and the Monocacy River.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee are beginning to affect Maryland travelers and businesses.
Irene hit hard on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
As flood waters receded Sunday, thousands of Mid-Atlantic residents battered by Hurricane Irene prepared to start the week without electricity.
Maryland is assessing the damage as Hurricane Irene leaves the state. A woman was killed when a tree fell on a house and caused the chimney to collapse in Queen Anne's County.
Officials in St. Mary's County say St. Mary's Lake near Callaway could spill over the top of the dam.
Sunday brings an end to the low humidity. Feels like temperatures reach triple digits for mid-week forecast.
Jackson Holliday hit a three-run double in the sixth inning — Baltimore's second big hit with the bases loaded in less than 24 hours — and the Orioles rallied past the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is helping children get excited and ready for the new school year by hosting his annual Back-to-School Kickoff event on Saturday at War Memorial Plaza.
Camp Letts is a camp that is run by the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.
The Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Community Foundation announced a multi-million dollar initiative to provide support grants to small businesses impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is helping children get excited and ready for the new school year by hosting his annual Back-to-School Kickoff event on Saturday at War Memorial Plaza.
The trial for the suspect in the July deaths of a woman and her grandmother in the Middle River has been postponed to Monday.
Sunday brings an end to the low humidity. Feels like temperatures reach triple digits for mid-week forecast.
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The Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Community Foundation announced a multi-million dollar initiative to provide support grants to small businesses impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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.
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Mayor Scott’s annual Back to School Kick-Of will be giving away 4,000 backpacks, 100 Chromebooks, and providing free food, hair services, nail services for all attendees.
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The B&O Railroad Museum is hosting a week-long celebration of creativity, engineering, and fun with their Back-to-School Brick Week from August 18th to August 24th, 2024.
Jackson Holliday hit a three-run double in the sixth inning — Baltimore's second big hit with the bases loaded in less than 24 hours — and the Orioles rallied past the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday.
The Baltimore Ravens sat out their top players in their 30-7 loss on Saturday in the preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers.
The Maryland Terps are a week away from kicking off a new season against UConn on August 31 in College Park.
Anthony Santander hit a grand slam off Bryan Abreu in the eighth inning, carrying the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 comeback victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Taulia Tagovailoa brought Maryland four years of stability at the quarterback position — and gave coach Mike Locksley a boost as he guided the program back to respectability.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
Oprah Winfrey, in her DNC speech, called on Americans to back Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and "choose optimism over cynicism."
The Democratic National Convention continues on Wednesday as Day 3 gets underway in Chicago.
Democrats from across the country are returning for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket.
The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."
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.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
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.
Officials say KP.2 has spread rapidly these past few months, highlighting the warning as we head into fall and its respiratory hotbed.
Doctors are warning that the increasing spread of monkeypox in Africa, also known as monkeypox might ultimately spill across international borders.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
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