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Key Bridge collapse: Largest channel opens for 24/7 traffic to Port of Baltimore
Crews on Tuesday opened the largest channel yet allowing for access to the Port of Baltimore weeks after a cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six people and blocking the path to the port.
As Marilyn Mosby Faces Federal Prison Time, She Reflects on Her Legacy and Family
It’s been a long time since Marilyn Mosby has fully relaxed and spent enough quality time with her beloved grandmother and two daughters. Having a federal conviction has forced the former Baltimore City state’s attorney to reflect on a lot lately. Mosby was convicted after two separate federal...
Baltimore man sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder-for-hire plot
BALTIMORE, MD—A man will go to prison for 28 years after he was convicted of a murder-for-hire plot. Wayne Prince, also known as “Taz,” was convicted of the charge in federal court in Maryland.
Marilyn Mosby to be sentenced on perjury, mortgage fraud charges. How did we get here?
BALTIMORE - Former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby will be sentenced on Thursday for her perjury and mortgage fraud convictions.In two separate trials, she was found guilty of lying about a vacation home mortgage and COVID-related hardship withdrawals from her retirement account.Prosecutors asked to seize Mosby's Florida condo, which they said was purchased using a fraudulent mortgage loan.Mosby's attorneys say she shouldn't serve any time in prison.She faces up to 40 years in prison, but she's unlikely to serve the maximum. Prosecutors want Mosby to serve 20 months in prison. A forfeiture hearing is scheduled to occur before Mosby's sentencing.Timeline of events from Day...
Bits & Bites: Why Baltimore bars are seeing ‘cease and desist’ notices, Midwest fried chicken chains land
Visitors to Ministry of Brewing were greeted on the evening of May 15 by locked doors and a “cease and desist” sign from Baltimore’s liquor board. The Upper Fells Point spot had run afoul of the city’s annual liquor license renewal deadline — and it’s not alone. Since the start of May, dozens of businesses have found themselves papered with the signs, which feature a slightly alarming bright ...
Collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge exposes widespread bridge vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON (7News) — Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge disaster has highlighted a common structural vulnerability in thousands of American bridges. More than 17,000 bridges lack structural redundancy, just as the Francis Scott Key Bridge did. Engineers call these bridges "fracture critical," meaning if one structural support fails, the...
Ravens' Zay Flowers addresses investigation of alleged domestic violence incident
BALTIMORE — Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers said Wednesday he spent part of this offseason focused on trying to “be a better person.”. It was the first time that Flowers met with the media since a police investigation into an alleged domestic incident connected to the wide receiver took place this year. Baltimore County Police suspended the investigation in February with no charges, and the NFL concluded last month that there was “insufficient evidence” that the 2022 first-round draft pick violated the league’s personal conduct policy.
Mayor's 'Downtown Rise' 10-year plan hopes to make Baltimore a '20-minute' city
Fixing Baltimore's mass transit system is a key part of Mayor Bandon Scott's "Downtown Rise" plan. As part of the 10-year vision, the mayor's office will look at ways to rethink the way cars move through downtown. That includes multi-modal transit, enhancing pedestrian safety and expanding access to employment. The...
Safe Streets, Baltimore's gun reduction program, rally for community violence intervention
BALTIMORE - Safe Streets, Baltimore's flagship gun violence reduction program, held a rally on Tuesday to spread the word about community violence intervention."This is something we're hoping to do a few times a year really to allow people to interact with Safe Streets one-on-one who may not have a site in their community and continue to spread that message into the summer," said Stefanie Mavronis, the Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE). Members from all 10 sites across Baltimore started the rally with a 1.5-mile walk along West Baltimore Street, wound down South Carey Street and...
Archdiocese of Baltimore cuts parishes from 61 to 23
BALTIMORE — The Archdiocese of Baltimore released its final plan for Catholic churches in the Baltimore area. The existing 61 parishes will be cut down to 23 with 30 worship sites. These sites will be in Baltimore City and some in the immediate suburbs. According to the Archdiocese attendance...
Red Cross brings back Baseball Blood Drive, giving away 2 Orioles tickets
Looking for free Baltimore Orioles tickets? Fans may be in luck, thanks to the Red Cross. The Red Cross is bringing back its Baltimore Baseball Blood Drive promotion over Memorial Day weekend on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, the Red Cross will hold its blood drive at the White Marsh...
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