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Newly-crowned Miss Maryland USA is first Asian American and transgender woman to win pageant
BALTIMORE -- The newly-crowned Miss Maryland USA made history on June 1 by becoming the first Asian American to win the crown in the annual pageant and the first transgender woman to attain the title of Miss Maryland. Competing in her first pageant, 31-year-old Montgomery County-raised Bailey Anne Kennedy now holds the crown and represents Maryland in the Miss USA pageant. Transgender women have been able to compete in the pageants since 2013 but a rule was eliminated this year that forbade anybody from entering the competition if they were older than 28. Kennedy says the last two weeks have been a whirlwind...
Maryland Fleet Week brings military vessels to Inner Harbor. Here's your chance for a tour.
BALTIMORE - Maryland Fleet Week is in full swing around Baltimore's Inner Harbor with military ships, a flyover and a festival over the weekend. One of those military ships docked is the USS Fort Lauderdale and the USS Marinette, two vessels of the U.S. Navy.Men and women of the U.S. Navy can be seen all across downtown Baltimore sightseeing, even frequenting our local restaurants, as they welcome eager visitors aboard the ships."We keep hearing this is one of the smaller ships, but it's pretty big by our standards," Virginia resident Spencer Brudno, who was checking out the USS Marinette."As people boarded...
New speed cameras activating on 2 streets near schools in Baltimore City
BALTIMORE — It's the big rectangle closest to the driver's side door: the brake pad. Baltimore City officials want you to press it near schools, and if you don't: smile for the camera. Speed cameras in two new locations are turning on this week: the 2100 block of W....
Marilyn Mosby's 1-year house arrest for perjury, mortgage fraud convictions to start June 20
BALTIMORE -- Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore's former top prosecutor, will start her one-year house arrest on June 20 for her perjury and mortgage fraud convictions.She has officially filed an appeal on both convictions.Mosby's lawyers asked that she be allowed to use common areas in her apartment building as part of her list of approved places she can go, according to court documents obtained by WJZ. Her lawyers said the allowance would let her use the spaces when her daughters visit. The judge approved the request, saying Mosby will be monitored electronically and can only leave her residence for work, education and other...
Navy sailors pay their respects passing through Key Bridge collapse site
BALTIMORE -- Fleet Week is a celebration of military power and service in the skies and seas, and it is also about giving the public access to vessels they may never otherwise get to see.WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren traveled on the U.S.S. Fort Lauderdale as the Navy ship made its way to Locust Point and passed through the site of the Key Bridge collapse.Poignant tribute at Key Bridge collapse site The vessel passed through the Fort McHenry channel and the site of the Key Bridge collapse. The channel was just cleared to expand to its full width this week—allowing easy passage—as members...
Montgomery County holds memorial for 61 homeless individuals who have died
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County officials and community members held a memorial for homeless people who have died in the last year. The vigil listed the names of 61 unhoused people who have died between 2023 and 2024. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Andrew...
For decades, he told Baltimore's stories. Now, WMAR's Jamie Costello writes a new chapter—retirement
Jamie Costello reported stories in Baltimore, about Baltimore and its communities, for nearly 40 years. And on Friday, at the end of the 6:00pm newscast, Costello will sign off from the anchor desk at WMAR for the final time. Costello is from Baltimore, and his authenticity and experience as a...
Maryland’s cheesiest food festival to make a return
BETHESDA, Md. - It doesn’t get much feta than this. The Maryland Mac and Cheese Festival is just around the corner. The festival takes place June 29-30 at Power Plant Live in Baltimore and features over 40 different styles of cheesy goodness. Over 15 of Maryland’s top mac and cheese vendors will be in attendance. Vendors will have the chance to compete for various awards, such as Best Tasting and Most Unique Mac and Cheese.
Fleet Week: Here’s What You Need to Know
For nearly 100 years, Fleet Week has been a beloved tradition across the country. It’s especially popular in Baltimore due to the presence of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, which makes it easy to get up close and personal with historic naval ships. This year’s Fleet Week lasts from June 12 through June 18, and offers many opportunities for education and fun.
Baltimore City water bills to get a makeover this month
Baltimore City residents will see some changes in their water bills this month. “There will be several critical improvements made to our water bill payment systems, including a newly enhanced physical water bill and customer self-service portal for Baltimore City residents,” said Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott to the media on June 5. “These enhancements are designed with convenience and transparency in mind.”
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