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Hopkins Shuttle Crash Leaves Building Condemned, 9 Hospitalized

4 days ago | 92q.com | Brian James

CLOSE It was a normal Saturday evening in Charles Village—until the ground shook. Around 5:19 p.m., a Johns Hopkins University shuttle bus collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Charles and 25th Streets. The impact was so powerful that the bus careened into a building, striking two more vehicles along the way. Residents in the area said the crash sounded like something out of a movie.
El Salvador Proposes Stunning Deal Involving U.S.-Deported Migrants

4 days ago | 92q.com | Brian James

CLOSE In a move that feels like something straight out of a political thriller, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele is making headlines again—this time, with a jaw-dropping proposal: a prisoner exchange with Venezuela.
No New Taxes: Baltimore County Exec Proposes $4.8 Billion Budget With Big Investments in Schools, Safety & Seniors

1 week ago | 92q.com | Brian James

CLOSE Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is keeping her foot on the gas for 2026 — unveiling a $4.8 billion budget proposal aimed at improving life in the County without raising taxes. “We cannot ask Baltimore County residents to pay more taxes, and I’m not going to,” she said Friday during her presentation to the County Council. Klausmeier didn’t shy away from naming the pressure points.
MD Man Still Locked Up in El Salvador as Family Fights for Justice

1 week ago | 92q.com | Brian James

CLOSE What happens when the system gets it wrong—but refuses to make it right? That’s the heartbreaking reality facing Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported and is now sitting in one of El Salvador’s most dangerous prisons. Despite a federal judge’s order to bring him home, Abrego Garcia remains behind bars while political tensions rise between U.S. and Salvadoran leaders.
Five Baltimore Students Just Secured $200K Scholarships—and Their Stories Will Inspire

2 weeks ago | woldcnews.com | Brian James

CLOSE In a city that’s long known how to turn pressure into diamonds, five Baltimore City high school students just had their lives changed—forever. On Thursday, the students were surprised with full-ride scholarships to McDaniel College, each valued at a stunning $200,000. Yeah, you read that right—college paid for. In full. It’s a moment that hits different in this economy, with college tuition climbing like gas prices in July.
Five Baltimore Students Just Secured $200K Scholarships—and Their Stories Will Inspire

2 weeks ago | 92q.com | Brian James

CLOSE In a city that’s long known how to turn pressure into diamonds, five Baltimore City high school students just had their lives changed—forever. On Thursday, the students were surprised with full-ride scholarships to McDaniel College, each valued at a stunning $200,000. Yeah, you read that right—college paid for. In full. It’s a moment that hits different in this economy, with college tuition climbing like gas prices in July.
J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Will Continue Under New Branding After 2025

2 weeks ago | 92q.com | Brian James

CLOSE Despite initial concerns, J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival will continue after 2025 — just under a different name. Dreamville and Roc Nation rep Sascha Stone Guttfreund made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday (April 3). She shared that their team is committed to bringing large-scale music festivals to Raleigh, NC, for years to come.
Car Prices Are About to Skyrocket-Here’s What You Need to Know

3 weeks ago | 92q.com | Brian James

CLOSE If you’ve been eyeing a new ride, brace yourself. The cost of buying a car is about to hit the gas on price hikes—and there’s no slowing down. Come April 3rd, a 25% tariff will hit all imported cars entering the U.S., and soon after, that same hefty tax will apply to most foreign-made car parts. Translation? Buying a car is about to get a whole lot more expensive.
Ravens Extend Head Coach John Harbaugh Through 2028

3 weeks ago | 92q.com | Brian James

CLOSE Baltimore isn’t just a city—it’s a football kingdom, and John Harbaugh remains its reigning strategist. The Ravens have locked in their leader, securing Harbaugh with a three-year contract extension that keeps him on the sidelines through the 2028 season.
NTSB Report: Maryland Failed to Assess Key Bridge for Vessel Collision Risks

1 month ago | woldcnews.com | Brian James

CLOSE A new NTSB report reveals that the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) never evaluated the Francis Scott Key Bridge for its vulnerability to vessel collisions—nor has the state assessed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy delivered the findings Thursday, issuing urgent safety recommendations to 30 bridge owners across 19 states, covering 68 bridges.