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CCBC receives $95K grant to provide aid to businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse

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BALTIMORE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County has received a $95,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support an initiative aimed at bolstering small businesses in Dundalk and neighboring communities significantly impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year. The initiative, titled “Building Bridges to Recovery: Strengthening Dundalk’s Business Community,” will offer education, resources, and coaching […]

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DoorDash, Maryland government partner for relief grants to Baltimore restaurants following loss of Key Bridge

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BALTIMORE, MD—Restaurants in Baltimore impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will receive much-needed financial relief thanks to a new partnership between Governor Wes Moore, DoorDash, and the Restaurant Association of Maryland. DoorDash will be providing $100,000 in relief grants and $100,000 in customer discounts to help eligible restaurants weather the economic storm caused by the bridge […]

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$101.9 million settlement announced for Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

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BALTIMORE, MD—The owner and operator of the ship that struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year have agreed to pay $101.9 million to resolve a civil claim brought by the United States, officials announced this week. The settlement between the U.S. and the Singaporean corporations Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited covers federal […]

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Attorney General Brown announces lawsuit seeking damages from M/V DALI owners following crash that destroyed Key Bridge

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BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, on behalf of the State of Maryland and all its agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), filed a lawsuit against the owners – Grace Ocean Private Limited –and managers – Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. – of the M/V Dali for […]

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Justice Department files lawsuit against owners of container ship that destroyed Key Bridge

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UPDATE: Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has also announced a lawsuit against the owners of the Dali. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Justice Department has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the owners of the container ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year, seeking reimbursement for the costs of clearing the wreckage and restoring shipping traffic […]

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$73 million awarded for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has awarded a $73 million contract to Kiewit Infrastructure Co., which will be responsible for the complete design and construction of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge, located in Baltimore, is part of a critical infrastructure project that is aimed at improving safety and efficiency. Officials say the two-phase Progressive Design-Build process will […]

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Ravens Flock rallies for team at training camp

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OWINGS MILLS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller visited the Ravens training camp in Owings Mills. The event was to rally the Ravens Flock ahead of the upcoming season. Governor Moore sent a clear message to rival teams that are looking to defend against Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson this year: “Good luck!” “The Ravens are the […]

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Maryland secures approval to rebuild iconic Key Bridge

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BALTIMORE, MD—Months after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in a catastrophic accident, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has secured key federal environmental approvals for the bridge’s reconstruction. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has granted the MDTA a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the $75 million project. The approval […]

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