Jeff Morgan

Baltimore, Tulsa

Journalist at WMAR-TV (Baltimore, MD)

Reporter/MMJ for @WMAR2news Proud PSU alum. PA native.

Articles

Ellicott City receives $10 million in state loans for flood protection projects

3 days ago | wmar2news.com | Jeff Morgan

Ellicott City is strengthening its defenses against flooding with $10 million in state loans dedicated to protecting the historic downtown area. The funding will support critical infrastructure projects designed to prevent the devastating floods that struck the community in 2016 and 2018. WATCH: Maryland funds $10 million for Ellicott City flood protection"Change of weather and climate change is real.
Baltimore to fix more than 100 miles of roads in 'Operation Orange Cone'

4 days ago | wmar2news.com | Jeff Morgan

BALTIMORE - Baltimore is launching a road resurfacing initiative that will repair 110 miles of city streets this year, addressing long-standing complaints about pothole-damaged roads. "They raggedy, if you are a person with a bad back, you really notice it," Cheryl Lou Smith said. The condition of Baltimore's roads is a common complaint. "In general, the roads are just in bad shape. I've been here 16 years and the road has never been paved," David Waterman said.
Electricity rates are rising and will keep going up until December

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Jeff Morgan

BALTIMORE - BGE ratepayers should prepare for higher electricity bills as electricity rates are set to increase by about 0.75 cent per kilowatt hour this summer, which doesn't seem like a lot but adds up to about six dollars a month for the average bill with more increases in the fall. "It goes up every year, I feel like we've never seen a change," said Tramaine Washington, a BGE customer.
Maryland energy rates set to increase next month as lawmakers ask feds to force a decrease

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Jeff Morgan

Share BALTIMORE — Maryland residents will see higher energy bills starting June 1, as rates are set to increase heading into the high-cost summer months. The average BGE customer could see their bill increase by about $16 next month. "What would be an increase in something like $16 in BGE on an average bill starting June 1st," said Delegate Lorig Charkoudian, a Democrat from Montgomery County.
Maryland energy rates set to increase next month as lawmakers ask feds to force a decrease

2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Jeff Morgan

BALTIMORE - Maryland residents will see higher energy bills starting June 1, as rates are set to increase heading into the high-cost summer months. The average BGE customer could see their bill increase by about $16 next month. "What would be an increase in something like $16 in BGE on an average bill starting June 1st," said Delegate Lorig Charkoudian, a Democrat from Montgomery County.
Moore hosts final bill signing as legislature considers overriding vetoes

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Jeff Morgan

Share ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland's budget was signed into law on Tuesday by Governor Wes Moore, raising taxes and fees by approximately $1.6 billion while cutting spending by about $1.5 billion. "This was not just about balancing the budget. It was about weathering two very distinct and individual storms. A financial crisis and a fiscal crisis. And a new White House that is determined to attack our economy," said Moore. The budget balances what was a $3.3 billion deficit coming into the year.
Moore hosts final bill signing as legislature considers overriding vetoes

2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Jeff Morgan

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Maryland's budget was signed into law on Tuesday by Governor Wes Moore, raising taxes and fees by approximately $1.6 billion while cutting spending by about $1.5 billion. "This was not just about balancing the budget. It was about weathering two very distinct and individual storms. A financial crisis and a fiscal crisis. And a new White House that is determined to attack our economy," said Moore. The budget balances what was a $3.3 billion deficit coming into the year.
Sister of man whose death was found to be homicide in OCME audit speaks out

3 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Jeff Morgan

ANNAPOLIS, Md - For 616 weeks, Tawanda Jones has been hosting West Wednesdays. A protest for her brother Tyrone West, who died in police custody after officers pulled him over on Kelway Road in 2013. On Tuesday, Jones found out that her brother's death should have been ruled a homicide, according to an audit of the state's Office of the Medical Examiner. "Do you feel like you're finally vindicated in all that effort that you put in?" we asked Tawanda.
Flooding traps residents, causes emergency evacuations in Allegany County

3 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Jeff Morgan

ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. - Allegany County officials are responding to historic flooding that has severely impacted the area, particularly in Westernport along the North Branch of the Potomac River. Water rescues were conducted to evacuate students and staff from an elementary school amid the rising waters. "Hundreds of students and staff were evacuated safely from the school. So, it's been a very chaotic, fluid situation," said Jonathan Dayton of Potomac Fire Company No. 2.
Ocean City wind farm project sparks debate on Eastern Shore

4 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Jeff Morgan

Share OCEAN CITY, Md. — Ocean City residents may soon see a change to their beachfront views, as U.S. Wind plans to construct a wind farm off the coast. Renderings submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management indicate what the horizon could look like on a clear day. The proposed wind farm has ignited controversy among locals, leading to the formation of the Stop Offshore Wind movement.

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