Buttigieg says it would be ‘helpful’ for Trump to weigh in on Key Bridge collapse
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg condemned former President Donald Trump for not speaking about the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore last month. Buttigieg said it would be “helpful” for the former president to weigh in on the tragedy, during an interview on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki on Sunday. “At a human level, […]
Teams Make $10M Donation to Those Affected by MD Bridge Collapse
Two major sports teams have teamed up to help those affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26th. MLB’s Orioles and NFL’s Ravens will donate $10 million to a fund to support “victim families, longshoremen, first responders and others” involved in the tragedy, ESPN reported. report Friday. In social […]
Body of third Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered, 3 still missing
The body of the third construction worker killed last week when Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after colliding with a cargo ship was recovered Friday, authorities said. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Friday night that Mayor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, 38, was rescued from the Patapsco River. “Tonight, joint forces announced that divers were able to […]
Baltimore bridge collapse: House Freedom Caucus demands limits on federal rebuild funding
The House Freedom Caucus is calling for federal funds earmarked for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore to be offset with cuts in other areas and to be dedicated exclusively to structural repairs. The ultra-conservative Republican group is asserting its official position as federal authorities work with the Maryland state government to assess […]
Biden heads off bridge collapse scrutiny with trip to Baltimore
President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday to survey the cleanup of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge as his administration attempts to head off past criticism over his handling of catastrophic events. Since a cargo ship collided with the bridge last week, killing six people, Biden has sent several high-ranking administration officials, […]
US Army Corps of Engineers plans to reopen Port of Baltimore by end of April after Key Bridge collapse
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced a tentative schedule for opening limited access channels to restore safe navigation in and out of the country. port of baltimore After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, cutting off a vital waterway. The USACE announced plans to open the 80-foot-wide, 35-foot-deep channel by the end […]
Can Georgia, South Carolina ports help after the Baltimore bridge collapse?
(The Center Square) — Georgia and South Carolina port officials say they are willing to help their counterparts in Baltimore until their port resumes normal service after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. “Customers are still evaluating all their options in the market for Baltimore cargo,” the Georgia Ports Authority said in a statement. “Many will […]
REPORT: Driver Credits Police, Late Passenger She Was Picking Up With Saving Her Life From Bridge Collapse
Gayle Fairman, an uber driver, credited a late passenger and the police for preventing her from being on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed Tuesday, WBALTV 11 reported Thursday. Fairman received a call early Tuesday morning to pick up a passenger at an Amazon facilities in Sparrow Point and drive this person to […]
City of Baltimore to provide $1M in subsidies for workers impacted by bridge collapse
FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin gives an update on cleanup efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on “Claman Countdown.” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Wednesday that the city will provide $1 million in funding to subsidize wages for workers affected by the city’s temporary closure. port of baltimore After the […]
Maryland crane used to clean up bridge collapse also was used for a 1970s CIA mission
These days, a floating crane called the Chesapeake 1000 (nicknamed “Chessie”) has been tasked with the grueling task of salvaging shattered steel from last week’s deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore. I have taken on many jobs over the decades. But Crane’s most notable activity, until last week, was helping the CIA recover part of a […]