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Massive Multi-Alarm Fire Causes Chaos For Orioles' Fans Traveling In Downtown Baltimore Massive Multi-Alarm Fire Causes Chaos For Orioles' Fans Traveling In Downtown Baltimore
Massive Multi-Alarm Fire Causes Chaos For Orioles' Fans Traveling In Downtown Baltimore The hunt for October baseball is heating up for Baltimore Orioles' fans in more ways than one. With the Orioles nursing a comfortable lead atop the AL Wild Card chase, fans are expected to be slammed by traffic downtown near Camden Yards as first responders contend with a massive, multi-alarm fire that broke out on Sunday morning in the area of South Lombard Street and South Eutaw Street. Currently working with MD Stadium Authority and @BmoreCityDOT on traffic and upcoming orioles game — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) September 22, 2024 The fire was "largely contained" at around …

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More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland
More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland Tens of thousands of Maryland residents were still in the dark a day after severe storms left the region in tatters.  Despite working around the clock to make repairs, as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, Baltimore Gas and Electric was still reporting 1,415 active outages that were impacting 32,962 of the company's 1,340,185 Maryland customers. The Baltimore Gas and Electric Outage Map at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8.Baltimore Gas and Electric Outages by county:  Anne Arundel: 73 outages affecting 1,406 customers; Baltimore: 618 outages affecting 11,437 customers; Baltimore City: 199 outag…

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Don't Forget: Metro Subway System To Close This Weekend In MD For Comms Upgrade: MTA Don't Forget: Metro Subway System To Close This Weekend In MD For Comms Upgrade: MTA
Don't Forget: Metro Subway System To Close This Weekend In MD For Comms Upgrade: MTA Commuters in Maryland can expect disruptions in their travels for several days as the Department of Transportation prepares to make improvements to the agency’s communications system. All stations on the Metro Subway system will be closed for several days in May to allow crews MTA to "complete key work for a new communications system that will provide a safer, more reliable subway for years to come.” The closure is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5 before reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, My 8 for the morning commute. While the subways are down, a bus bridge will operate between…

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PERP WALK: Accused MTA Bus Driver Murderer Back In Baltimore After Monthslong Search (VIDEO) PERP WALK: Accused MTA Bus Driver Murderer Back In Baltimore After Monthslong Search (VIDEO)
Perp Walk: Accused MTA Bus Driver Murderer Back In Baltimore After Monthslong Search (Video) The man accused of killing an MTA bus driver in Baltimore who took police on a months-long inter-state chase is back in Maryland to face possible justice. The Baltimore Police Department released a new video of murder suspect Leon Hill, 53, being marched through police headquarters before getting handcuffed and loaded into a police van for transport on Thursday, Feb. 2. Hill is accused of killing 40-year-old Elaine Jackson, a mother of four, on Oct. 18, 2022, in the area of Carroll Park in Southwest Baltimore as she was heading to work. MDOT MTA mourns the tragic loss of Elaine Jacks…

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Pedestrian Struck By Light Rail Train In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck By Light Rail Train In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck By Light Rail Train In Maryland (Developing) A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a Light Rail train in the area of Business Park Drive in Lutherville during the afternoon commute, according to officials. Police say that a person was struck by the train shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, near Timonium Road, leading to a heavy response from emergency personnel. It is unclear why the pedestrian was on the tracks. No name or identifying information has been provided by investigators. Fire officials said that Light Rail service was temporarily shut down in the area until further notice as the …

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MARC Service Suspended In Maryland For Police Activity (DEVELOPING) MARC Service Suspended In Maryland For Police Activity (DEVELOPING)
MARC Service Suspended In Maryland For Police Activity (Developing) The Maryland Transportation Authority announced that Penn Line service has been suspended in both directions due to police activity near the Seabrook Station. Officials announced at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 that service is being suspended due to the police activity, the nature of which has not been disclosed. MARC Penn Line Service Suspended -- Penn Line service has been suspended in both directions due to police activity near Seabrook Station. There is no estimated timeframe for restoration of service. Updates will be provided as t... https://t.co/vfDNlXGeu7 — MT…

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