KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Mayor Scott declares state of emergency, major I-695 detours announced

UPDATE: The I-695 detours have been shifted – details here. Original story below. BALTIMORE, MD—In the wake of Tuesday morning’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott has issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency. The Executive Order mobilizes the City of Baltimore’s Emergency Operations Plan to deploy emergency resources to protect […]

Maryland graduation rates show slight decrease from previous year

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education on Tuesday released new graduation rates for students graduating from public schools this year, showing a slight decrease from the previous year. According to the data, the 2023 cohort graduation rate was 85.8%, down from 86.3% in 2022. The graduation rate for economically disadvantaged students rose slightly from 75.7% in 2021-2022 to 80.8% […]

KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Port of Baltimore suspends vessel traffic, flight restrictions issued, Olszewski issues statement

BALTIMORE, MD—The Port of Baltimore has suspended all vessel traffic in the wake of Tuesday morning’s Key Bridge collapse. Authorities say vessel traffic in and out of the area has been suspended until further notice.  The Port of Baltimore is not closed, as trucks are still being processed at marine terminals.  There has been no word on how long vessel […]

Maryland resident wins $2.1 million Multi-Match jackpot after buying ticket in Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—An estimated $2.1 million is going to a Maryland resident after they won the Multi-Match jackpot in the Monday, March 25 drawing, according to the Maryland Lottery. The Multi-Match winner can choose between the annuity, paid in 25 equal installments, or an estimated $1.24 million cash option (before taxes). The Multi-Match ticket was bought at Klein’s ShopRite, located at […]

Three-vehicle crash in Fallston leaves 2 injured

FALLSTON, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Fallston area on Tuesday morning. The motor vehicle accident was reported on MD 152 at Connolly Road. Three vehicle were involved in the crash and two individuals were transported to local hospitals, according to the Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Co.  There has been no update on their condition. Maryland State Police remain […]

Coast Guard responding to Key Bridge collapse, Governor Moore declares state of emergency

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. At just before 1:30 a.m. on March 26, the Coast Guard received a report that a 948-foot Singapore-flagged containership collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Additionally, it was reported that the bridge […]

Most Stressed States in 2024: Where does Maryland rank?

BALTIMORE, MD—With April being Stress Awareness Month and money, the economy, and health issues proving to be Americans’ biggest stressors last year, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Most & Least Stressed States, to identify where Americans can best take care of their mental health and which states are in need of improvement. WalletHub compared […]