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Baltimore County suspends Hart-Miller Island Community Benefit Agreement Steering Committee, Thursday meeting cancelled

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Following a determination from Tradepoint Atlantic to no longer pursue the potential placement of approved dredged material at the inactive Dredged Material Containment Facility at the North Cell of Hart-Miller Island, Baltimore County on Thursday announced it will suspend the Hart-Miller Island Community Benefit Agreement Steering Committee. In addition, the Hart-Miller Island Community Benefit Agreement Steering Committee meeting […]

Baltimore County to consider dredging at Hart-Miller Island following Key Bridge collapse

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

SPARROWS POINT, MD—As part of the latest effort to support regional port infrastructure following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore County on Tuesday announced a call for applications to serve on a new steering committee to lead an extensive public engagement process regarding the development of a potential new community benefit agreement to support Hart-Miller Island. Maryland […]

Councilman Marks: The Key Bridge and the Eastside Economy

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a tragedy in so many terms—the loss of human life, the destruction of an iconic landmark, and the disruption to commerce along the East Coast. On April 1, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed a resolution that expresses solidarity with those […]

First vessel passes through temporary alternate channel around Key Bridge wreckage [VIDEO]

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The tugboat Crystal Coast pushing a fuel barge, transited the temporary alternate channel created by the Key Bridge Response Unified Command. The vessel passed through at 3 p.m. on Monday is the first to use the channel since the bridge collapsed into the federal waterway last week. The barge is used to supply jet fuel to the Department of […]

Baltimore County officials break ground at new Sparrows Point Park

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials this week joined state and local elected leaders and community members to break ground for the new Sparrows Point Park—a major milestone in the transformation of a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill property into a sustainably designed and accessible 21st-century park. The nearly 22-acre […]

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Governor Moore highlights progress at Tradepoint Atlantic facility with Orsted, signs more energy bills

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Governor Wes Moore continued his ‘More Opportunity Tour’ last week with a stop highlighting the progress at the Tradepoint Atlantic facility in Sparrows Point with Orsted Offshore North America and signing several energy bills. “Because of the work happening today at Tradepoint Atlantic, Maryland is on track to become the offshore wind capital of America; it’s happening through […]

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Governor Moore announces major offshore wind energy initiatives during international forum in Baltimore

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced major offshore wind energy initiatives to move Maryland toward achieving its “100% clean energy” goal by 2035. Governor Moore announced that Maryland will significantly increase its offshore wind output and prioritize wind energy partnerships to position Maryland to be the country’s leader in offshore wind production. “Here in Maryland, we can have both […]

Baltimore County awarded over $2 million to grow emerging offshore wind workforce

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County was awarded over $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge funding through the Maryland Department of Labor to connect residents to regional training programs and apprenticeships for career paths in offshore wind industry. “The legacy of Sparrows Point is one built on good jobs for families, […]

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