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PSEG could file for temporary right of entry to 90 properties for power line project

1 week ago | wbal.com | Taylor Bennett

The company behind the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project could file for temporary right of entry on 90 properties as early as Tuesday. The controversial project would run 70 miles of high-voltage power lines through Frederick, Carroll and Baltimore counties. Public Service Enterprise Group said it must start completing non-invasive environmental surveys on landowners’ properties but it has not been successful in gaining voluntary access from enough property owners.
Attorney Randolph Rice Weighs in amid Rachel Morin murder trial

1 week ago | wbal.com | Taylor Bennett

The jury could get the case on Monday afternoon in the trial of the man accused in the rape and murder of Rachel Morin on the Ma and Pa Trail in 2023.
Orange You Glad? Maryland Claims the Crush as Official Cocktail

1 week ago | wbal.com | Taylor Bennett

SummaryOrange Crush is the new Maryland state cocktail — Orange you glad it passed? Orange Crush is the new Maryland state cocktail — Orange you glad it passed? Delegate Wayne Hartman sponsored the bill during the recent legislative session, which officially designates the original Maryland Orange Crush as the official state cocktail. The bill passed the House with enthusiasm but stalled in the Senate, but Hartman refused to let his effort die and it was one of the last bills to pass.
Maryland health providers concerned about highly contagious virus

2 weeks ago | wbal.com | Taylor Bennett

The measles outbreak in western Texas continues to grow, reaching over 500 cases, with 24 of those confirmed in just the last five days. Here in Maryland, no new cases have been reported since March when three cases were confirmed. But Dr. Lucia Donatelli, the chief of the Center for Immunization with Maryland Health Department, said health providers statewide are concerned.
Mayor Brandon Scott reflects on 10-year anniversary of Freddie Gray's death in Baltimore

2 weeks ago | wbal.com | Taylor Bennett |Robert Lang

SummaryWith the approaching 10-year anniversary of the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of Baltimore police, Mayor Brandon Scott reflected back on the last decade this morning on the 'C4 and Bryan Nehman Show' on Thursday and said that the turmoil that followed in the city has turned the corner for the better.
Mayor Scott unveils new plan to tackle vacant homes in Baltimore City

3 weeks ago | wbal.com | Chris Cichon |Taylor Bennett

During an announcement about Baltimore’s Spring Cleanup and Day of Service, Mayor Brandon Scott discussed the city’s process of revamping vacant homes. City and Maryland leaders are expediting the process to help rid the city of vacant properties. The move is part of the Reinvest Baltimore Initiative, which provides public and nonprofit partners with grants to address vacant properties around the city.
Bowie to host HBCU Prison Education Summit

3 weeks ago | wbal.com | Taylor Bennett

SummaryBowie State University will host the nation's first HBCU Prison Education Summit this weekend. Bowie State University will host the nation’s first HBCU Prison Education Summit this weekend. The conference will bring together over 200 attendees from HBCUs, the criminal justice system and other organizations concerned about improving the outcomes of incarcerated citizens once they are released back into their communities. Dr. Charles Adams says the university is already making history.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over University of Maryland fraternity ban

3 weeks ago | wbal.com | Taylor Bennett

SummaryA federal judge has dismissed the case between the University of Maryland-College Park and fraternities impacted by last year's pause on chapter activities. A federal judge has dismissed the case between the University of Maryland-College Park and fraternities impacted by last year’s pause on chapter activities. The university had temporarily suspended most fraternities and sororities on campus following an investigation into hazing and alcohol-related activities.
Katie Pumphrey plans another 24-mile 'Bay to Baltimore' swim

3 weeks ago | wbal.com | Taylor Bennett

SummaryAnother 24-mile "Bay to Baltimore" swim is in the works for May!Another 24-mile “Bay to Baltimore” swim is in the works for May!Artist and ultramarathon open-water swimmer Katie Pumphrey first completed the ambitious swim, which stretches from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Harborplace in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, in 2024. “Last year was this huge milestone, my swim made history. Waterfront Partnerships, Harbor Splash, over 150 jumped in the Harbor,” Pumphrey said.
Meeting scheduled to address violence in Annapolis following deadly shooting

1 month ago | wbal.com | Taylor Bennett

A community meeting is scheduled Tuesday to address violence in Annapolis following a deadly shooting at a bus stop. The shooting last Wednesday morning on Clay Street killed 36-year-old John Simms Jr. and injured an 11-year-old boy. The suspect has been identified as Roscoe Jones. Neighbors who have lived along Clay Street for decades say they’re frustrated with the violence in recent years.