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Vessels pass through Key Bridge collapse site for Maryland Fleet Week
BALTIMORE (Video: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District) — The USS Gonzalez, the Cape Wrath, and the USS Fort Lauderdale entered the Port of Baltimore on June 12 via the newly reopened Fort McHenry Federal Channel in time for Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover. Just days prior, the Key Bridge Response Unified Command cleared all the wreckage from the 700-foot-wide by 50-foot-deep Federal Channel.
Sheetz to open first Baltimore County store in Middle River
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Sheetz is coming to Baltimore County. The Pennsylvania-based gas station/convenience store chain plans to open its first Baltimore County location at the intersection of White Marsh Boulevard and Campbell Boulevard in Middle River. Sheetz also plans to open a new location off of Route 22 in the...
2024 Maryland Primary Election results certified
Baltimore City and county election results were previously certified at the local level, and contests including votes across multiple counties must be certified at the state level. The certified findings have been presented to the Maryland State Board of Elections. Statewide, Joe Biden took the win for the Democratic Presidential...
On first Father’s Day with Charm, Mayor Brandon Scott finds ‘endless joy’ in being a dad
If you were to wish Brandon Scott a happy first Father’s Day, his 8-year-old stepson, Ceron, would be sure to set you straight: This is not the Baltimore mayor’s first. Scott met Ceron at the same time he met his now-fiancee, Hana Pugh, with whom the 40-year-old mayor has a 6-month-old son, Charm. The infant, who is starting to eat solid foods and roll across the floor, is named after Charm ...
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...
Celebrating diversity and unity: Guide to Baltimore Pride 2024
Get ready, Baltimore. Pride Week is back and bigger than ever. From June 10-16, Charm City will come alive with vibrant celebrations as it honors the theme “Power Of The Past, Force of The Future.” This year, with some Baltimore Pride events being hosted by the Pride Center of Maryland, promises a week of unforgettable events celebrating the rich history and dynamic future of the LGBTQ+ community, especially highlighting the contributions and resilience of the queer community in Baltimore.
Juneteenth celebrations in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
Juneteeenth is a time of celebration, recognizing the day that enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free. Though millions of slaves in Confederate territory had been freed on Jan. 1, 1863, slaves in Texas did not receive word of new law until June 19, 1865. Now that Juneteenth...
Baltimore County Animal Express stopping at THE AVENUE at White Marsh this month
WHITE MARSH, MD—Furry friends are coming to THE AVENUE at White Marsh later this month, and they will be looking for their forever homes. Baltimore County Animal Services will host their Adoption Express Event on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will be located...
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...
Fleet Week sheds light on Maryland's naval history through STEM during weekend's festivities
BALTIMORE -- Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore is all about honoring our state's rich naval history. "It is important to the Navy and the Marine Corps to be here so our Sailors and Marines can be out and about and the American people can get to meet them and see what we do," said Rear Admiral Nancy Lacore, the commandant at Naval District Washington. There's also a lot to learn in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). "When you look at our ships like the USS Constellation built in 1854, it's the last sale only ship built by the...
Baltimore County executive vetoes ordinance curbing development in areas with overcrowded schools
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. vetoed a bill that would curb development in areas with overcrowded schools, the latest development in an ongoing political struggle over development between the council and county administration. Its sponsor, Council Chair Izzy Patoka, said he will hold a vote to override Olszewski’s veto. At a press conference Thursday, Olszewski said he would ...
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.
Legacy of York County boy who died of cancer lives on
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A Midstate boy who died of cancer lives on. Dakota Dixon was from Glen Rock. He was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer in October 2023. “He never complained. Not once did that boy complain about anything,” said Dakota’s dad Nick Dixon....
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