Key Bridge replacement could be taller than the original, renderings show
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could be taller when it is rebuilt, according to preliminary renderings from the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).
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Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could be taller when it is rebuilt, according to preliminary renderings from the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).
Pleas were made in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, explaining why funding for Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction and Small Business Administration loans are critical.
President Joe Biden included money to rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in a $100 billion disaster fund request he sent to Congress.
As a sprawling liability case takes shape following the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, the owner and manager of the container ship Dali are seeking to deflect responsibility and cast blame elsewhere.
Saturday will mark seven months since the Key Bridge collapsed, and the DALI's owners reached their first major settlement in the disaster, agreeing to pay $101,980,000 to the federal government in a deal with the Department of Justice.
A $101,980,000 settlement has been reached between the United States Department of Justice (USDJ) and the owners of the DALI for their role in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.
The lawsuit, filed ahead of Tuesday's deadline for roughly 2,200 members of the International Longshoremen's Association union, claims the longshoremen should be compensated for lost wages while the port was closed.
The Dali's owner and manager previously filed a claim to limit its liability of $43.6 million for the cost of the ship and its contents.
The Maryland State Government is suing the owner and manager of the M/V Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The research, which aimed to find which bridges are at risk of a catastrophic collapse, was sparked by the March 26 collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge.
The Dali has been stationed at the Port of Virginia's international terminal in Norfolk since it was relocated from the Port of Baltimore in June.
A road work inspector who made it to safety just before the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last March is planning to file a claim, according to an attorney.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages.
Families of several construction workers who died during the Key Bridge collapse are fighting for justice, preparing to file lawsuits against the shipowner.
"Justice for me would be to have my husband at my side," said the widow of one of the workers killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore last spring.
The Maryland Transportation Authority is inviting firms providing construction management and inspection services to submit proposals for the Francis Scott Key rebuild project.
Catholic Charities of Baltimore will be opening up a center that will provide resources to those impacted by the Key Bridge collapse.
The Maryland Transportation Authority Board has approved a $73 million contract for the design and build of the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement.
The Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Community Foundation announced a multi-million dollar initiative to provide support grants to small businesses impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Some of the crew members from the Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge five months ago, remain in Baltimore with the legal proceedings surrounding the bridge's collapse ongoing.
There's a new effort in Congress aiming to hold the owners of the Dali more liable in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Crews are planning to demolish the final pieces of the Key Bridge in preparation for a new span.
New video shows part of the rescue of the sole construction worker who survived the fall from the Key Bridge after its collapse more than four months ago.
The Federal Highway Administration gave the green light to the Maryland Transportation Authority on Tuesday for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Maryland Transportation Authority and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration received federal environmental approvals to begin reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
More than two years after the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, a civil trial is set to begin Monday.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is searching for two talented singers to perform the "Star-Spangled Banner" with them for two Independence Day shows.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez was injured by a ball thrown from the bleachers on Sunday, sustaining a bruise to his right wrist that forced him to leave the game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Kyle Bradish pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Colton Cowser homered and drove in four runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Sunday.
A 20-year-old man has died after being stabbed in downtown Baltimore late Saturday, according to police.
More than two years after the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, a civil trial is set to begin Monday.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is searching for two talented singers to perform the "Star-Spangled Banner" with them for two Independence Day shows.
A 20-year-old man has died after being stabbed in downtown Baltimore late Saturday, according to police.
Temperatures will top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s.
The Annapolis Police Department is urging residents to stay cautious after a recent uptick in stolen catalytic converters in Maryland.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
For Marty Bass’s final Where’s Marty segment, he visited the Maryland Center for History and Culture to see the Star Spangled Banner.
A look inside the Cake Studio by Daisy Baked It.
Perry Hall Presbyterian connects with the community by running a mini golf course.
CM Pops in Maryland is showing off its ice pop creations for the summer.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez was injured by a ball thrown from the bleachers on Sunday, sustaining a bruise to his right wrist that forced him to leave the game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Kyle Bradish pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Colton Cowser homered and drove in four runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Sunday.
Pete Alonso singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in a five-run ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Yohendrick Piñango drew a bases-loaded walk from Anthony Nunez in the eighth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
Blaze Alexander hit his first home run of the season and drove in six runs, Gunnar Henderson had his 12th and 13th homers and the Baltimore Orioles routed the Tampa Bay Rays 11-2 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Sunny and dry to start week in Maryland
Dry weather to begin June in Maryland
Sunny and warm weather continues in Maryland on Sunday.
Temperatures will top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports from U.S. District Court.
Sunny and dry to start week in Maryland
Civil trial for the remaining Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse claims set to begin
Civil trial to start Monday for ship owner, manager in Key Bridge collapse