Kelsey Kushner

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Kelsey Kushner

Video shows a group of people breaking into a restaurant in Baltimore's Butchers Hill neighborhood early Thursday, smashing through the front door with a hammer. Police say they are investigating break-ins and robberies in La Barrita and other nearby businesses. Sebastian Cardona, the owner of La Barrita, said his restaurant was targeted around 3 a.m. The suspects used hammers and bolt cutters to shatter the glass to get inside.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Kelsey Kushner

Baltimore City leaders are figuring out ways to address hundreds of vacant jobs that are costing the city millions of dollars. Those unfilled positions are a concern as council members work to approve the Fiscal Year 2026. "We have several hundred vacancies in the city of Baltimore," said Faith Leach, the Baltimore City administrator. Leach told WJZ the city is aiming to reduce the number of vacant jobs, and it starts with competitive wages. "We know wages are a big part," Leach said.

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Kelsey Kushner

Maryland's government agencies may have to take on some extra financial burden this year, with the organization responsible for disaster response taking a hit. With hurricane season starting on June 1, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is projecting an active run, with six to 10 hurricanes.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kelsey Kushner

Maryland's government agencies may have to take on some extra financial burden this year, with the organization responsible for disaster response taking a hit. With hurricane season starting on June 1, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is projecting an active run, with six to 10 hurricanes.

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Kelsey Kushner

By Kelsey KushnerClick here for updates on this story FORT CARROLL, Maryland ( WJZ) - The Chesapeake Bay Foundation resumed oyster restoration efforts near the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse for the first time in nearly a year. More than 31,000 oysters were planted on Wednesday at Fort Carroll, a sanctuary reef a short swimming distance from where the bridge collapsed in March 2024. WJZ joined the Chesapeake Bay Foundation on the Patapsco River to help plant the oysters.