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A portion of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a large container ship early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, sending several vehicles and people into the frigid water below.
How giant cargo ships transformed the Port of Baltimore — and raised new risks
Expansion of the Seagirt Marine Terminal in 2013 allowed bigger ships like the Dali to load up at the Port of Baltimore, ships that vastly outflank the vessels operating when the Key Bridge was built in the 1970s.
The cargo ship, Dali, docked in Baltimore, MD on 3/25/2024
Baltimore needs the supply chain more than the supply chain needs Baltimore
The supply chain is pivoting — and doing it fast.
Poor visibility of the view of the Dali from Riviera Beach on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Recovery efforts may be slowed because of the weather.
Did state’s warning make it to construction crew on Key Bridge?
MDTA officers were able to stop traffic. But why were eight workers still on the bridge when it collapsed?
The Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, after being struck by a ship overnight.
‘The whole bridge just fell down.’ The final minutes before the Key Bridge collapsed
Video, police and fire dispatch audio, ship location data and statements from officials capture the minutes leading up to one of the largest infrastructure disasters in Maryland’s history.
Illustration shows people searching through maze of shelves filled with products, with city skyline in the background.
Baltimore stinks at buying things. Can city officials make it any better?
The system controlling how Baltimore purchases hundreds of millions of dollars of goods and services each year has been riddled with problems for years.
The exterior of Curtis Bay Energy on Tuesday, October 17.
MedStar, JHU disagree on use of South Baltimore medical waste incinerator
While Hopkins officials committed to taking immediate steps to phase out their reliance on the incinerator, an environmental representative from the largest hospital systems in Maryland, MedStar Health, told the council that they believe operators of the incinerator have responded appropriately to recent violations.
7/12/22—Vacant homes sit along W. North Ave.
Baltimore wants to sell $1 vacants. Don’t expect the ’70s Dollar House program.
The fixed-price proposal, which is expected to get a vote before Baltimore’s mayor-controlled spending board on Wednesday, would lock in low prices for a subset of city-owned vacant properties — some at just $1.
The Maryland Department of the Environment on Thursday filed a lawsuit in Baltimore Circuit Court against Curtis Bay Energy, which runs a medical waste incinerator in Hawkins Point, allegingcontinued environmental violations. The state is asking a judge to order the company to make necessary repairs and impose fines of up to $25,000 per violation.
State seeks more pollution fines against Baltimore medical waste incinerator
The lawsuit asserts that the incinerator repeatedly violated pollutant emissions limits and used a monitor that did not record valid data.
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall as seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
Baltimore to bring back City Hall veteran to lead public works agency
Khalil Zaied comes to Baltimore from Champaign, Illinois, but has previously served in top roles in Baltimore City government.
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall as seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
Baltimore to pay $275,000 to far-right Catholic site to settle dispute over 2021 rally
City officials attempted to block an Inner Harbor rally hosted by the far-right website Church Militant in November of 2021, but the event went forward after a federal judge sided with the group’s First Amendment lawsuit.
MCB Real Estate renderings of a redeveloped Harborplace include a building with a rooftop park called “the sail.”
Harborplace bills just passed City Council. What’s next?
To become reality, the vision for Harborplace must navigate a bureaucratic maze. That could take years.
MCB Real Estate Co-Founder David Bramble speaks at a press conference where the company’s plans for the Harborplace development are revealed, at the Light Street pavilion on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 in Baltimore, MD.
Harborplace plan is about to sail through City Council. Voters could face unanswered questions
Though legislation clearing the way for MCB Real Estate's $1 billion Harborplace redevelopment was introduced before City Council in October, the body held its first and only hearing on the proposal three weeks ago and is expected to give final approval Monday night.
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall as seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
Declining downtown real estate values put dent in Baltimore’s tax revenues
One building alone — 100 E. Pratt Street, known as the T. Rowe Price building — is responsible for $54 million in losses to the city’s property tax base.
The exterior of the Baltimore City Central Booking and Intake Center on February 6, 2024.
Baltimore had big plans for helping incarcerated people. They’re not panning out
A city program funded by federal pandemic aid is running far behind its stated goals, even after expectations were tamped down
Attorney Thiru Vignarajah sits for an interview about his bid for Baltimore mayor in his office in the Inner Harbor on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.
Mayor’s race: Vignarajah challenges Scott’s management of $641M pandemic aid
Demands from the Baltimore candidate come as the city must earmark close to half of its $641 million American Rescue Plan Act spending package before the end of the year.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott gives remarks during Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day service in December 2022 at McKeldin Square in Downtown Baltimore.
Baltimore finalizes $18M deal to acquire hotels for long-term homeless housing
While the two downtown hotels will initially serve as temporary shelter for unhoused residents, leaders intend to convert the buildings into longer-term, subsidized housing units.
The two digesters at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant near Baltimore.
Baltimore turns to $50M contractor to help cover Back River staff shortages
The contract with a Colorado-based contractor spans five years, but could be extended for up to three more, for a total cost of up to $100 million.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott gives remarks during the 2nd annual Homeless Persons' Memorial Day service at McKeldin Square in Downtown Baltimore.
Scott administration delivers long-promised deal to buy hotels for shelters
The deal comes nearly three years after the mayor called executing such a purchase his “top priority.”
An illustration of design plans for the upcoming Harborplace development is revealed at a press conference held by MCB Real Estate, at the Light Street pavilion on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 in Baltimore, MD.
City Council advances Harborplace package, a key step forward for redevelopment
The trio of bills advanced out of the council’s seven-member Economic and Community Development committee with just one member, Councilman Ryan Dorsey, voting in dissent.
The exterior of the “Welcome to Oriole Park at Camden Yards” sign as seen following a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Aug. 9, 2023.
Baltimore City Council approves tobacco ban for athletes and fans at stadiums
The proposal to ban all tobacco products in Baltimore stadiums is backed by Mayor Brandon Scott and follows similar steps by most other MLB cities.
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