Gov. Wes Moore Releases Statement on Opening of Fort McHenry Channel MDBAL, June 12, 2024June 14, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Gov. Wes Moore released a statement on the full reopening of the Fort McHenry Channel following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge: “One of our four key directives in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse has been to fully clear the federal channel,” Moore said. “Today, we bring that directive to completion. By working together, we turned months into weeks – and bounced back faster than many could have ever anticipated. “I applaud and sincerely appreciate the dedication, commitment, and focus of Unified Command and the partnership from the Biden-Harris Administration and our federal delegation. This has been a remarkably complex operation, spanning thousands of people, hundreds of assets, and multiple objectives. This is government cooperation at its best—we can get big things done when we work together. “With the channel now fully open, we can get more Marylanders back to work at the Port of Baltimore, increase the flow of commerce through the city, and accelerate our economic recovery. But our work is not over until we rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge. “When we stand united, we achieve our goals. Together, we will continue to prove the full meaning of Maryland Tough and Baltimore Strong.” Donna Balancia Maryland
Maryland Seven Talented Students Receive ‘Courting Art Baltimore’ Scholarships June 5, 2024June 19, 2024 BALTIMORE CITY – Seven student finalists for art programs and post-high school degrees were awarded scholarships totaling $20,500, it was announced. The contest was founded by Senior Judge Halee F. Weinstein in 2015 and is chaired by Brian D. Katzenberg, Esq. The theme for this year’s contest is “Baltimore Bright.”… Read More
Baltimore Jacoby Jones, Former Ravens Wide Receiver, Passes Away at 40 July 16, 2024July 22, 2024 Courtesy NFL/Michael Baca Jacoby Jones, a former Ravens wide receiver who starred in Baltimore’s Super Bowl XLVII win, has died, the Jones family announced. He was 40 years old. In a statement released through the NFL Players Association, Jones’ family said he died “peacefully” at his home in New Orleans…. Read More
Maryland The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts a ‘Mild and Wet’ Winter for Maryland August 26, 2024 The Farmers’ Almanac said the winter of 2024-2025 will be wet and windy but the state of Maryland may get a break, according to the latest information. “Taking into account the effects La Niña has on the weather, along with our long-standing formula, we anticipate the winter of 2024-25 will… Read More