Here’s what you should know about Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, including its history, construction, traffic and impact of its collapse.
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Vessel traffic through the Port of Baltimore has been suspended indefinitely
The suspension comes after the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge, which sent debris and people into the Patapsco River early Tuesday morning.
Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapses after ship collision
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when it was struck by a container ship. The crew of the ship alerted authorities they had a “power issue” on board shortly before the collision.
A week in the life: Maryland’s state capital, in photos
Here is a week-in-the-life look at the place where state laws are built.
Maryland debates “local” wind farm, way offshore
One company’s plan to build windmills in waters off the coast is running into trouble this session in the General Assembly, where lawmakers worry about giving their economic support to a project that isn’t exactly local.
Cage-free egg bill cracks under pressure
A bill promoting cage-free eggs once got people excited but now it’s stuck in committee, leaving sponsors uncertain if its future is on the sunny side.
State okays more Purple Line money, but not gladly
Gov. Wes Moore and the state’s chief financial officers approved nearly half a billion dollars in extra funds for the Purple Line on Wednesday, even as they condemned the embattled project’s mounting delays and escalating costs.
Father of Pava LaPere pushes for legislation he says could have prevented her murder
A few months after the murder of his daughter in Baltimore, Frank LaPere is asking lawmakers this session to change the law he blames for her death.
Opioid deaths spur push for kids to carry naloxone
As adolescent opioid deaths surge, a bill before the Maryland General Assembly would allow students to carry and administer naloxone on school grounds, providing clarity to a disparate and ambiguous set of policies across the state.
Lawmakers work toward solution on juvenile justice
Lawmakers are moving toward consensus on changes to Maryland’s juvenile justice system, discussing how to address crime by children ages 10 to 12 and get them into rehabilitation programs that can help.