Task force recommends Sisson Street bulk trash facility be closed for private development – after conditions are met
A mayoral task force has voted to recommend that the city close its popular bulk trash drop-off facility on Sisson Street to make way for private development – but only after certain conditions are met.
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Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and others put shovels in the ground on Friday to start phase one improvements in Rockdale Park.
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As power costs surge across Maryland, the state’s congressional delegation is taking a bipartisan stance in support of legislation that would regulate energy use by AI companies.
Hot Plate: Seppia news, St. Patrick’s Day kickoff, Origins at Woodberry and more
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ICE wants more detention centers, but local leaders are fighting it hard
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Upstream and downstream: the challenges of Chesapeake Bay protection
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Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland sues ICE, DHS; $1M reward in search for man charged with killing wife at Maryland Dunkin’; Suspect dead, officer stable after being shot during hostage standoff in Northwest Baltimore; and more.
Maryland sues ICE, DHS amid Attorney General investigation into conditions at Baltimore facility — WJZ $1M reward offered in search for man charged in wife’s killing in 2015 at Hanover Dunkin’ — The Baltimore Sun Suspect killed by sniper after shooting BPD officer, taking hostage in standoff — WMAR The Pratt Library’s new leader traveled…
Task force recommends Sisson Street bulk trash facility be closed for private development – after conditions are met
A mayoral task force has voted to recommend that the city close its popular bulk trash drop-off facility on Sisson Street to make way for private development – but only after certain conditions are met.
Burtons Grill & Bar to open in Bel Air mid-April
Burtons Grill & Bar will open its first Baltimore-area location in April, located in Bel Air. The restaurant will be open seven days a week.
Maryland’s main energy producer is growing — but concerns about nuclear energy remain
In early November, Constellation Energy proposed a further expansion of the Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center in Calvert County. But that plan, like every proposed nuclear expansion nationwide, faces a daunting question: Just how green is nuclear energy?
CBF fears proposed cuts threaten progress on Bay’s oyster population
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Maryland’s flag in the spotlight for more than its birthday celebration
Maryland celebrated the 122nd birthday of its official state flag on Monday at a time when its symbols have become a political flashpoint.
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Clash between officer and lawmaker caught on camera; Sharpshooters take on deer population; BWI airport dodges impacts of DHS shutdown so far; and more.
So far, BWI-Marshall Airport not hit with impacts of DHS shutdown – WBAL-TV Baltimore City brings out sharpshooters to control deer population – CBS Baltimore House and Senate still trying to coalesce on energy policy – Maryland Matters Water restrictions lifted at Baltimore hospital after bacteria treatment – Baltimore Banner Baltimore County inspector general will…
Monday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore ICE facility holding rooms empty during congressional visit; Baltimore teacher found dead at school; Baltimore bill would ban private detention centers; and more.
Maryland lawmakers find Baltimore ICE holding rooms empty during surprise inspection — The Baltimore Sun Veteran Baltimore educator found dead at Arundel Elementary School — WBAL Bill to ban private detention centers introduced in Baltimore City Council — WJZ Ravens legend Ed Reed responds to White House missile strike video that used NFL highlights –…
Monday Morning Headlines: Explosion causes injuries at Coca-Cola plant; License-plate readers approved for Baltimore police; Major juvenile disturbance in White Marsh; and more.
Equipment explosion at East Baltimore Coca-Cola plant injures several – WBAL-TV Traffic chaos meets economic boom as soccer legend Messi visits Baltimore – CBS Baltimore ICE awards $113 million to build out Hagerstown detention center – Baltimore Banner License plate readers approved for Baltimore police – FOX Baltimore/The Sun Multiple arrests and injuries after large…
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Alleged Legionella outbreak at Baltimore ICE facility; Baltimore James Beard semifinalists to host joint dinner; Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus lays out priorities; and more.
Alleged Legionella outbreak at Baltimore ICE facility prompts concerns from Maryland leaders — WJZ Haven’t tried the James Beard semifinalists? Now’s your chance to enjoy them all at once. — The Baltimore Banner LGBTQ+ Caucus targets legislative priorities for the rest of the 2026 session — Maryland Matters Grocery Outlet to close 36 stores this…
Friday Morning Headlines: Baltimore City suing online casino firms over ads; Mayor signs executive order protecting immigrants; Cold-weather deaths top 60 in Maryland; and more.
Baltimore City suing six online casino firms over alleged youth-targeted ads – WBAL News Radio Baltimore mayor signs executive order to protect rights and safety of immigrants – CBS Baltimore State data show cold-weather deaths in Maryland top 60 this year – Baltimore Banner The proposals in Annapolis to cut utlity bills – WMAR-TV Maryland…
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Luigi Mangione musical; ‘Big Sam’ Brown’s family demand justice for fatal police encounter; Private owner of planned Howard County ICE facility sues county; and more.
Musical about Luigi Mangione makes East Coast debut this summer — The Baltimore Banner ‘Big Sam’ Brown’s family demand justice after seeing video of fatal police encounter — The Baltimore Sun Private owner of planned Howard County ICE facility sues county — WJZ License plate reader technology for Baltimore Police approved despite public opposition –…
