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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.

A preliminary design of the Francis Scott Key bridge replacement.

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Growth and development

Bill Kidd’s Toyota in Timonium, Md.
Bill Kidd’s Baltimore County car dealerships acquired by Virginia group
Bill Kidd’s has been locally owned and operated by three generations of the same family for more than 60 years.
The historic Baltimore Traction Co. Car Barn at the corner of Central Avenue and East Pratt Street in Jonestown.
As historic Car Barn awaits next phase of renovation, community is cautiously optimistic
The long-vacant Baltimore Traction Co. Car Barn has been cleared and is awaiting its next phase. Developers aim to transform the 43,000-square-foot space to offer improved access to amenities and bring jobs to nearby neighborhoods.
This new Alo store is the latest high-end addition to Harbor East. Though they have a  location in Washington, D.C., this is their only Maryland store.
From ‘studio-to-street,’ Alo opens new activewear store in Harbor East
Harbor East added luxury activewear Alo to its long list of 12 blocks of shopping retailers and dining options on Nov. 15, 2024.

Philanthropy and nonprofits

Clay Fisher has joined the board of directors of the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, which operates The Baltimore Banner.
The Baltimore Banner welcomes Clay Fisher to its board of directors 
Clay Fisher will help steer the growth of The Baltimore Banner in its mission to deliver essential and compelling journalism that informs and strengthens communities across Maryland.
Lmerging Leaders
Banner inviting nominations for Baltimore’s Emerging Leaders
The Baltimore Banner is inviting nominations to choose Emerging Leaders of the Baltimore community. The Banner will launch its inaugural Emerging Leaders event in May.
Mayor Brandon Scott speaks outside of vacant homes on West Saratoga street during a press conference hosted by Build One Baltimore on February 16, 2023.
9 Baltimore groups to team up on vacant housing with $4M from JPMorgan Chase
Nine Baltimore nonprofits will receive a cut of a $4 million commitment from JPMorgan Chase.

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Real estate

For sale: Baltimore County estate with eclectic interiors and resort-style amenities
The Caves Castle Farm in Owings Mills is a four-bedroom home with resort-style amenities.
For sale: Updated Howard County home ideal for multigenerational living
In Glenwood, you’ll find this spacious mid-century rancher with a distinct floor plan and surprising interiors for sale.
For sale: Charming 1890s Baltimore County home
Built in 1898, this five-bedroom, 3 ½-bath home in Baltimore County has been beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated for modern living.

Harborplace

Photo collage shows David Bramble on left, with map of Baltimore and photographs of row houses in background. Many bright yellow circles mark specific locations on the background map.
The developer of Harborplace bought 128 rowhomes in East Baltimore
Two months before his firm finalized the purchase of Harborplace, P. David Bramble spent $14.3 million on a deal with a much lower profile.
The family photo is included in the book, "A Dwelling-House and other Conveniences: A History of Maryland's Government House."
Harborplace redevelopment plans could erase McKeldin Square. Some McKeldins aren’t pleased.
Family members of Theodore McKeldin, remembered as the “father of the Inner Harbor,” want to preserve his waterfront memorial amid Baltimore-based MCB Real Estate's plans to overhaul Harborplace.
MCB Real Estate released renderings of a redeveloped Harborplace on Oct. 30, 2023, that show new buildings with residential units and new park spaces.
Commentary: Decision on Inner Harbor redevelopment an affront to city residents
The Baltimore Planning Commission’s decision on land use related to Harborplace redevelopment shows disregard for residents downtown and across the city, Amy L. Bernstein, an author who lives downtown, says.

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Jobs and careers

marriott settlement anthony brown bethesda-based company
Bethesda-based Marriott to lay off more than 800 employees
Marriott, based in Bethesda, is gearing up to lay off more than 800 employees by the start of the new year.
The families of Cartwell and Ronald Silver joined the protest in a call for change and answers from Baltimore leaders.
Family of DPW worker crushed by trash truck demands answers
Timothy Cartwell, a waste collector with the Reedbird Sanitation Yard, died after being trapped between a utility pole and a trash truck in an alley in West Baltimore.
ASTON, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pauses during a CNN Presidential Town Hall at Sun Center Studios on October 23, 2024 in Aston, Pennsylvania. With less than two weeks to Election Day, Harris spent the day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and made a visit to Famous 4th Street Delicatessen to greet supporters.
Maryland women wonder: Will America ever elect a female president?
After loses by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, Maryland women in politics ponder whether they will see a woman president in their lifetime.

Science and medicine

A sign in support of Question 1, a ballot measure that would enshrine reproductive rights in the Maryland constitution.
Letter: Don’t be fooled — abortion is still under threat
The president of Planned Parenthood Maryland and president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., say more needs to be done to protect access to abortion care in Maryland.
Alma Geddes, 3, enjoys a visit from her older brothers while hospitalized with pneumonia at GBMC.
Is your kid coughing? Walking pneumonia surging in Maryland
The bacteria infecting children right now, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, typically triggers a spike in pneumonia cases in children every 3-7 years. However, like so many other things, the COVID pandemic disrupted the cycle.
Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet rare site visible
First the northern lights, now a rare comet will be visible in Maryland
Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, a once-in-80,000-years sight, will pass within 44 million miles of Earth, making it watchable with the naked eye in Maryland and much of the Northern Hemisphere.
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