Preservation group helps out shortage by finding skilled workers to maintain historic buildings
As thousands of construction jobs go unfilled across the nation, the problem is magnified for the historic trades.
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Amy Kawata joined the WJZ News team in January 2020 as a reporter.
Before coming to Baltimore, Amy lived in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where she was the morning reporter at WMBF. Before that, she was a production assistant at KSNV in Las Vegas.
During her time in Myrtle Beach, Amy covered Hurricanes Florence and Dorian, highlighting the community's recovery and flood mitigation efforts. Other career highlights included shining a light on the health community, following Horry County's efforts to fight the growing opioid crisis and the growth of South Carolina's booming hemp industry. Additionally, Amy hosted a weekly entertainment segment featuring touring artists and performers in town.
Amy was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a graduate of Syracuse University, she's no stranger to the cold! While she is thrilled to be back in a big city, she is most looking forward to getting to know the community and becoming a voice for those who need one.
During her free time, Amy enjoys traveling the world (mostly for the food), watching award shows, catching a live concert, and exploring the city for cool places to grab a bite!
As thousands of construction jobs go unfilled across the nation, the problem is magnified for the historic trades.
Performers have been practicing all week long for the two-day event, to feature dancing and acrobats along with live music.
A partnership with a local nonprofit organization working with young men from Baltimore and Ocean City businesses is proving to be a success.
The Festival of Trees—a three-day holiday celebration—kicked off at the Maryland State Fairgrounds on Friday.
For the past 41 years, staff members and volunteers have spent the holiday providing hot meals for people in the community.
The $8 million renovation project of the iconic pyramid topped building at the National Aquarium known as the Upland Tropical Rainforest is now complete.
It's an exciting time to be a part of Morgan State University, and enrollment is proving that to be true.
Lexington Market in West Baltimore is known as one of the country's oldest public food markets, tracing its origins to 1782.
This year's Fear Factory has a spooky picnic theme, and Amy got to try some of the crazy flavors before the event next weekend.
A protest continued in downtown Baltimore over the city's lack of affordable housing on Tuesday.
The 21st annual Baltimore Running Festival kicked off at Camden Yards on Saturday.
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital unveiled its new Sensory Room on Wednesday.
With the primary election nearly a month away, WJZ's Amy Kawata talked to AG Brian Frosh about his time in office, some of his career highlights and what the next attorney general has in store for them come January.
Fiesta Baltimore is party that celebrates the importance of preserving the rich Hispanic and Latino culture in the Charm City.
"Heaven sent, heaven sent," said longtime Poppleton resident Phoenix Harlee. "It's like my angels were listening to me."