Maryland flag lowered to half-staff in honor of Key Bridge collapse victims

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered that the Maryland flag be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims who lost their lives in Tuesday’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The order states that the flags will remain at half-staff until further notice. “Our entire state is grateful for the tireless work of our first responders and everyone who has […]

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 […]

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 […]

KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: I-695 Key Bridge collapses following ship strike [VIDEO]

UPDATE 4: A prayer vigil will be held in Dundalk on Tuesday evening. UPDATE 3: The Port of Baltimore has suspended all vessel traffic, flight restrictions have been issued, and County Executive Johnny Olszewski has issued a statement. UPDATE 2: Authorities say at least 8 victims have been confirmed so far and at least 6 construction workers are unaccounted for. […]

Crews respond after canoe capsizes in Gunpowder Falls

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews responded after a canoe capsized off of Cromwell Bridge Road on Saturday morning. At just before 11 a.m. on February 3, units from Providence Volunteer Fire Company were dispatched to Gunpowder Falls near McFaul’s IronHorse Tavern for a report of a capsized canoe. A special operations team was able to retrieve the vessel. The boater was uninjured. Photo […]