BALTIMORE, MD—Crews detonated small, controlled charges on Monday evening to remove a huge section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the bow of the M/V Dali vessel. The small explosives are an industry-standard tool in controlled demolition. The charges broke the large span into smaller pieces that could be more easily removed. Officials say the next step will […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—A defense contractor company is expanding its operations in Maryland and bringing with it 200 new jobs. Governor Wes Moore announced this week that BlueHalo is expanding its facility in Germantown. The move is expected to create 200 new jobs across the company’s three locations in Maryland. BlueHalo is a company that develops and manufactures next-generation space, cyber, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Memorial Day weekend travel period is rapidly approaching and a record number of travelers are expected to be on the roads. A new report released by AAA Travel projects that 43.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The 43.8 million number represents a 4% increase when compared to […]
TOWSON, MD—Detectives have arrested eight juveniles and one 18-year-old following a series of crimes that occurred last week in Parkville and Towson. Detectives have identified three separate groups of teens responsible for committing these crimes which include carjacking, robbery, and burglary. Detectives have taken four juveniles into custody for committing two armed carjackings on May 10, 2024. One carjacking occurred […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—An Edgewood woman has been charged with arson after she intentionally set her parents’ home on fire late Friday night while they were out of the country. At around 11:30 p.m. on May 10, 2024, crews were called to the 600-block of Mulberry Lane for an automatic fire alarm. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the house. […]
FALLSTON, MD—Crews are clearing the scene following a Monday afternoon crash in the Fallston area. The crash was reported at just after 1 p.m. on May 13 at the intersection of Belair Road and Mountain Road (21047). One person was transported to a local medical facility for treatment of non-life threatening injuries, according to the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Monday marks the start of Central Maryland’s 27th annual Bike to Work Week. Events celebrating the health benefits of biking and promoting bike safety will take place across the region on or around National Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17. Riders can register for free to claim a t-shirt and enter prize drawings at BikeToWorkMD.com. The program provides […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Conair, the world’s largest express parcel delivery company, has officially opened its new 2.1 million square foot Conair Distribution Center in Hagerstown. The opening marks the completion of a $2 million project that will enhance Conair’s customer service capabilities and increase the amount of commerce that flows through the Port of Baltimore. The new facility, which is the company’s […]