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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...
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...
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...
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...
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.”
Joint Republican Caucus Releases First “Moore Taxes, Moore Fees” Report
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – In an OpEd published on Sunday, the Joint Republican Caucus issued the first “Moore Taxes, Moore Fees” report of the current four-year term. Since taking office in 2023, Governor Moore and the Democratic Supermajority are responsible for a staggering 338 new or increased taxes and fees.
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....
Career Firefighters Pulled; Response Time Will Double
Prince George’s County plans to remove career fire and rescue personnel from Greenbelt, Berwyn Heights, Bowie and Bunker Hill, starting on June 30. Currently, Greenbelt has 24 career firefighters working shifts Monday through Friday and “there’s no way to fill the gap” with volunteers, of which Greenbelt currently has 15 available, said City Manager Josué Salmerón to the News Review. Among the available volunteers most have full-time jobs and are not available around the clock. “There will be an inadequate fire and EMS service provided to [the people of Greenbelt],” said Thomas Ray, chief of the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, speaking about the decision to cut paid staff during a city council worksession on Wednesday, June 5. Though Ray said the volunteers will do their best, there will not be enough volunteers to fill the staffing gap in firefighters and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). With this change, there’s “a potential” for no fire and EMS services on Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Greenbelt, Ray told council at the worksession.
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.
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.
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