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    A preliminary design of the Francis Scott Key bridge replacement.
    Key Bridge replacement towers over old span in preliminary drawings
    The replacement for the Key Bridge would vertically dwarf the felled span and have slightly more space between its main piers, preliminary designs show.
    Rendering of historic Penn Station station and planned expansion.
    Penn Station secures new funding as questions swirl around station project
    The $122 million will help un-pause one of Baltimore’s highest-profile redevelopment projects.
    The Maryland State Police logo.
    Baltimore man arrested after I-95 shooting that left one injured
    A Baltimore man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that left a Laurel man hospitalized and shut down I-95 North for several hours on Monday, according to Maryland State Police.
    President Joe Biden is asking Congress to approve disaster funding that includes money to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which collapsed after being struck by the Dali cargo ship in March.
    Biden includes Key Bridge funding in $100B disaster request
    President Joe Biden is taking an important step in his effort to lock in federal money to rebuild Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
    The Maryland State Police logo.
    Police identify man shot on I-95 Monday morning
    All lanes of I-95 North in Laurel were closed after a man was found shot outside of his vehicle early Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police.

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    Southwest Airlines travelers stand in a long line at Baltimore/Washington International Airport after thousands of flights were canceled over the holiday weekend.
    Preflight beers at BWI are about to get a little easier, thanks to the MVA
    Mobile-ID isn't just for TSA anymore: Seven restaurants at BWI airport can now verify your age with it.
    Traffic passes through the traffic circle in downtown Towson. Parking has always been challenging on the streets near the circle; a plan to extend the hours when patrons must pay for parking is not expected to go over well with businesses there.
    Parking in downtown Towson stinks. Now the county may extend enforcement in the evening.
    The authority that oversees parking in Towson is considering extending the enforcement hours until 10 p.m.
    The Maryland Transit Administration’s latest origin-destination study of its riders shows that more than 80% don’t have access to a car.
    Baltimore’s transit riders are lower-income and more diverse than before, MTA study shows
    The Maryland Transit Administration's latest origin-destination study of its riders shows that more than 80% don’t have access to a car.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
    Following 4 pedestrian deaths, Baltimore County drivers asked to stay alert
    Pedestrians and drivers in Baltimore County are urged to be cautious on the road, especially in the evening hours, after police reported four fatal pedestrian crashes within five days.
    Gordie Howe International Bridge progress, December 2023.
    Can Gordie Howe save Maryland from its Chesapeake Bay Bridge blues?
    The Gordie Howe International Bridges isn’t an exact fit for easy comparison for proposed new Chesapeake Bay bridges. But in terms of scale, it’s the largest bridge project in North America right now, and when finished will be the longest cable-stated bridge on the continent. So are there some lessons there? Maybe.

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    The bulk carrier Golden John passes under Chesapeake Bay Bridge after leaving the Port of Baltimore.
    What to know about the plans for a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge
    What do the options for a future bridge look like? Is the “no-build” option likely? How much could it cost? Here’s what we know so far.
    The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is seen as a bulk carrier heads toward the Port of Baltimore.
    State now plans to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new spans
    Each of the six alternatives include widening the total capacity to at least eight lanes and include new ideas for public transit and tolls.
    A Maryland man adjusts his E-ZPass inside of his car in this file photo. Baltimore County wasted more than $17,000 by either not having or not properly using the transponders in some government vehicles.
    Baltimore County wasted $17K on highway toll late fees and citations, report finds
    The Baltimore County inspector general found the county wasted more than $17,000 on unnecessary tolls and fees. It should have gotten, or in some cases properly used, E-ZPass transponders.
    DPW worker Timothy Cartwell was fatally struck by a garbage truck while working in this alley in the 1800 block of Baker Street on Friday.
    Sources: Public Works employee died due to ‘driver error’
    The driver of the garbage truck backed into the sanitation worker, pinning him against a wooden light pole, the sources said.
    Interstate 83 is a principal artery connecting Baltimore to the suburbs in the north.
    Some in Mount Vernon want to close an exit off I-83 to slow traffic in the neighborhood
    Could shutting down an off ramp into Midtown/Mount Vernon off Interstate 83 help make it safer for pedestrians and students? Some nearby residents think so.

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    Reporter Daniel Zawodny with the Pedego Ridge Rider e-bike.
    I tried an e-bike for a week. Here are the pros and cons.
    For five days, I left my car parked in front of my row house and hopped on a rental e-bike. The transition was easier than I thought it would be but certainly not perfect.
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    Crash between a Jeep and a moped kills one teenager in West Baltimore
    A 16-year-old boy is dead and a 17-year-old boy is injured after a crash between the moped they were riding and a Jeep in Upton, Baltimore Police confirmed Thursday morning.
    FILE - A Southwest Airlines jet arrives at Sky Harbor International Airport, Dec. 28, 2022, in Phoenix. With its flights now running on a roughly normal schedule, Southwest Airlines is turning its attention to luring back customers and repairing damage to a reputation for service after canceling 15,000 flights around Christmas. The disruptions started with a winter storm and snowballed when Southwest's ancient crew-scheduling technology failed.
    Southwest Airlines adding direct flights from BWI to West Coast cities
    BWI’s largest airline is adding new direct service between Baltimore and six new West Coast cities in time for summer 2025 travel.
    Brett Wilson, a Harford County resident and University of Baltimore student, can't drive his 2019 Toyota Camry because the state says he owes $30,000 in E-ZPass tolls and fines. He questions the figure and can’t seem to get answers or help with the bill.
    $30,000 of E-ZPass fees and nowhere to turn for help
    Some Maryland Drivers are facing thousands of dollars in E-ZPass tolls and fines dating back to the pandemic. But they say they can’t get answers about their bills or help resolving them.
    The Dali cargo ship begins to move from the Key Bridge wreckage site on the morning of May 20, 2024, in Baltimore.
    Owner, operator of ship that hit Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $100 million
    The owner and the manager of the container ship that caused the Key Bridge collapse, killing six bridge workers, have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department. DOJ blamed the Singapore-based companies for a “cascading series of failures.”
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