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Cargo ship sends mayday after explosion near Key Bridge, no injuries reported
A cargo ship near the site of the Key Bridge caught on fire and sent out a mayday call.
he W-Sapphire bulk carrier is seen anchored off Sandy Point the morning after an explosion occurred in one of its holds as it was leaving the Port of Baltimore
Steel pieces integral to rebuilding Key Bridge arrive in Baltimore
Beginning in September, engineers will test long, cylindrical columns that will ultimately form the new Key Bridge’s base.
A massive piece of a load test frame is lifted onto a barge to be transported to the Francis Scott Key Bridge site on Monday.
Mark Fetting, former CEO of Legg Mason, was a champion of Baltimore
Mark Fetting, who passionately supported his three children, adored Stephen Sondheim’s music, died Saturday morning after a heart attack. He was 70-years-old.
Mark Fetting, here at Walter's Basin on Squam Lake in New Hampshire on New Year's Eve in 2018, served as Legg Mason's CEO from 2008 to 2012.
Iconic Pimlico stall is too termite-damaged to be fully preserved, state says
As Maryland rebuilds Pimlico, demolition is underway, including the historic Stall 40, once home to Derby champions.
Mystik Dan in Stall 40.
It’s official: Frederick Keys are an Orioles affiliate again
The road to Camden Yards, once again, passes through Frederick.
The Oriole Bird and Frederick Keys Keyote pose together on Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium during the announcement that the Orioles' High-A affiliate will relocate to Frederick.
Bit by bit, what’s left of the Key Bridge is coming down
Sixteen months after the bridge’s main span was knocked down by a massive container ship, killing six construction workers, demolition of the remaining structures has begun.
An excavator lifts a slab of roadway as work continued on demolishing the southwest ramp to the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Wednesday.
The Aberdeen-IronBirds baseball breakup comes to a head this week
The Aberdeen IronBirds, in a long feud with the city, appear likely to move to Frederick, a deal apparently set to be announced this week.
Jackson Holliday plays with the Aberdeen IronBirds in 2023. Attain Sports, which bought the Orioles' minor league affiliate last year, is announcing 'something big" in Frederick this week.
McLaren revs up in Baltimore with new Tradepoint Atlantic facility
McLaren’s “high-performance luxury supercars” are manufactured in England, but workers in Dundalk will soon apply finishing touches at a McLaren-specific facility at Tradepoint Atlantic.
Khalid Khan of Virginia films a pair of supercars on display at the ceremonial groundbreaking for a McLaren vehicle processing center at Tradepoint Atlantic.
Pimlico demolition set to begin Thursday, kicking off ambitious rebuild timeline
The Preakness Stakes will be held next year at Laurel Park and is “expected to return” to Pimlico in 2027, according to the news release.
Pimlico Race Course two weeks after the 150th Preakness Stakes.
Why is underground Baltimore burning? City Council hearing yields no answer.
City leaders hope third-party investigator can figure out why Baltimore’s manholes keep exploding.
Stephen Salsbury, Deputy Solicitor, speaks before council members Mark Conway, left, and Zac Blanchard at Tuesday's hearing on underground fires.
Months after unveiling new headquarters in Baltimore, T. Rowe Price is laying off employees
For the third time in three years, Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price is laying off employees. The firm has not specified how many jobs will be cut.
The new T. Rowe Price global headquarters building is on the Harbor Point waterfront.
Baltimore’s 19th-century underground pipes are literally bursting into flames
The 19th-century pipes underground in Baltimore City are bursting into flames, and the city and BGE are pointing fingers instead of finding a solution.
The site of the an underground fire on the morning of July 2, 2025. At this point, South Street was still closed and Baltimore Street was restricted to one lane.
New tax on gold and silver poses existential threat to Maryland bullion shops
As Annapolis faced a budget deficit, officials opted to tax gold and silver purchases. Bullion store owners say that decision could prompt stores to close down.
Richard Davis, owner of American Bullion Center, inspects jewelry brought in by a first-time customer.
Monthslong demolition of Key Bridge remnants to begin July 7
The remaining portions of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will finally be demolished beginning in July.
Remnants of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2025. The last remaining portions will be demolished beginning in July.
Killing AC on idle days at Camden Yards can mean payday for state, relief for energy grid
The region’s grid saw its highest peak demand since 2011. Paying big Maryland users to power down is one way to relieve that strain.
Baltimore Orioles fans Terry and Devonia Alston celebrate an anniversary together by cooling off at a misting station during a game against the Texas Rangers at Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Saval Foods acquires Pastore’s in local food service shakeup
The two distributors combined have about 220 years of experience in the Baltimore area.
From left, Brian Saval, Mike Pastore Sr. and Paul Saval in front of Pastore's.
CIAA basketball tournaments to remain in Baltimore through 2029
Under Armour will continue as a sponsor.
The CIAA Tournament has been held at CFG Bank Arena since 2022.
America is about to toss the penny. Dedicated coin collectors will never doubt its value.
Meet Fred and Ken, some of the Baltimore area’s most dedicated penny collectors. They see value in the coin, even though the U.S. Treasury recently announced it will soon stop minting them.
Fred Cook points out highlights in his extensive penny collection.
Hours before Key Bridge collapse, Dali crew discussed flagging in-port blackouts
An NTSB transcript sheds light on the Dali container ship’s in-port blackouts hours before the Key Bridge collapse. Some experts say there is evidence that an important safety step was skipped before the Dali departed Baltimore.
The site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Dali, seen from a debris retrieval vessel in April 2024.
New transcript reveals frantic scene aboard Dali before Key Bridge collapse
A newly released transcript details, first, unremarkable conversation, and, later, the frenzied moments before and after the Dali knocked over the Key Bridge.
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