Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse was all over national Sunday-morning talk shows
Gov. Wes Moore, Mayor Brandon Scott and U.S. officials discussed the recovery effort on national TV news.
Commentary: Immigrant workers like those on the Key Bridge take care of us
The loss of workers in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse serves as a reminder of the essential role immigrant workers play in our community and of our obligation to protect them, say the leaders of immigrant rights groups United We Dream and CASA.
Racists called Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott a ‘DEI mayor.’ Here’s how he responded.
“We know what these folks really want to say when they say DEI mayor,” Scott told The Banner. “They really want to say the N-word.”
What we know about the victims and survivors of the Key Bridge collapse
The six missing workers were all part of Baltimore’s flourishing Latino community, immigrant advocates say.
What it’ll take to clear the Key Bridge collapse site
Rescue and recovery efforts have turned to a salvage operation that Maryland Department of Transportation estimated Thursday would cost at least $60 million.
Moore urges lawmakers to pass state budget to ‘provide certainty’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Friday urged state lawmakers to prioritize passing the state budget and legislation to help those affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the final days of their legislative session.
Senate approves Republican nominee for state elections board
Twelve Democrats voted no. Sens. Cheryl Kagan of Montgomery County and Clarence Lam of Howard County said they remained concerned about Butler’s fitness for the role.
The Key Bridge butterfly effect lands on the Bay Bridge first. Where will it go next?
Jim Moran is worried about the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Moran is a Queen Anne’s County commissioner, though, and his vantage point across the Chesapeake puts the Bay Bridge at the forefront of his “what-ifs.”
Money, cranes and big promises are coming to Baltimore’s bridge recovery
Another crane is scheduled to arrive by Saturday as salvage operations continue, Sen. Chris Van Hollen said.
At Orioles opening day, city and state leaders highlight Key Bridge first responders
A solemn undertone permeated what is historically an exuberant affair for city and state leadership.
Lawmakers propose change to state of emergency law in light of Key Bridge collapse
Maryland lawmakers may consider whether to create a new form of a state of emergency to handle long-term infrastructure emergencies like the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this week.
Commentary: Despite fears, supply-chain crisis from Key Bridge collapse can be averted
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has fueled fears of nationwide supply-chain disruptions, but guarded optimism might be justified, says a Johns Hopkins Carey Business School professor who specializes in operations management and business analytics.
Bill proposal could unravel Maryland’s benefits theft reimbursement program
Legislators and state social services want to amend Maryland’s welfare theft policy to be more “fiscally responsible” despite benefits theft continuing at an alarming rate.
Plan for state to take over Pimlico Race Course advances in Annapolis
The plan for Maryland’s state government to take over ownership of Baltimore’s historic Pimlico Race Course cleared its first hurdle in Annapolis on Wednesday.
With Key Bridge collapse, MDTA to lose about 8% of toll revenue
The Francis Scott Key Bridge accounted for about 8% of the Maryland Transportation Authority’s toll revenue. Is that going to be a problem?
How long will it take to replace the Key Bridge? Engineers stress need to do it ‘right’
An “all hands” mobilization to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge could be coming. But engineers stress the need to get it done right as opposed to just fast.
Key Bridge was in ‘fair condition’ prior to collapse, report says
The bridge’s condition has been scrutinized in the aftermath of the Tuesday morning collapse.
Commentary: Antietam Battlefield need not honor Robert E. Lee
Removal of the Robert E. Lee statue from the Antietam Battlefield is appropriate when the totality of his life is considered, a writer who examines Civil War History says.
Lawmakers work on emergency aid for Port of Baltimore workers, businesses following Key Bridge collapse
“This is as rainy as it gets,” said Senate President Bill Ferguson, who is working with lawmakers on emergency financial aid for workers and businesses affected by the closure of the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore following Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
