Air Canada is set to resume service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in May 2025, launching daily flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). This marks a significant development for travelers in both regions, reconnecting two major cities with seamless service.
The National Aquarium in Baltimore has opened Harbor Wetland, a 10,000-square-foot floating wetland designed to attract native marine species back to the Inner Harbor. This innovative habitat, featuring 32,000 native shrubs and grasses, is based on sustainable technologies developed by the Aquarium’s conservation and exhibit fabrication teams. The $14 million project, funded by CFG Bank and other private and public partners, offers visitors a free, accessible experience showcasing the vibrant ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay.
Baltimore, Maryland, is considering a ‘baby bonus’ program that would provide new parents with $1,000 to reduce childhood poverty. The initiative, modeled after a similar program in Flint, Michigan, aims to offer financial support to families during a critical period in their child’s development. Supporters argue that the program could have a lifelong impact on children, while critics question its effectiveness and cost.
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is hosting Camp B’More, a free week-long summer camp for children ages 7-12 who have been affected by cancer. Running from June 23-28, 2024, the camp offers themed days, exciting activities, and luxurious accommodations at the hotel, transforming it into a glamping site. Camp B’More is organized in partnership with Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and University of Maryland Pediatric Oncology, with on-site medical professionals available around the clock.
Carnival Cruise Line marked its triumphant return to Baltimore on Sunday after temporarily relocating to Norfolk due to the Key Bridge collapse. Carnival Pride, the first ship to sail from the homeport since the move, embarked on a 14-day Carnival Journeys cruise to Greenland, signaling the resumption of year-round operations. Despite the challenges, Carnival Cruise Line remains committed to delivering exceptional vacation experiences, as evidenced by its recent fleet additions, including the record-breaking Mardi Gras.
The city of Baltimore has filed a response to a motion by Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine Group, the owner and operator of the cargo ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, seeking to limit their liability to $43.6 million. Baltimore argues that the vessel was unseaworthy and that the companies’ negligence should not allow them to avoid full responsibility for the damages caused by the collapse.
The City of Baltimore has released a report stating that the ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge was not seaworthy when it left port. The report alleges that the ship, named the Dali, was operated by an incompetent crew and that warnings about the bridge’s fragility had been disregarded.
A deeper channel has been opened in Baltimore, allowing five of seven cargo ships stuck in the harbor to leave. The new channel is 35 feet deep, a significant improvement over previous temporary channels. Crews have cleared over 2,900 tons of debris to make the channel accessible. Officials hope to reopen the main channel in May after removing the grounded ship, the Dali, which caused the bridge collapse. The mayor and city council have called for the ship’s owners to be held liable for the economic impact of the closure.
The city of Baltimore has filed a court document accusing Grace Ocean Private Ltd., the parent company of the Dali cargo ship, of gross and potentially criminal negligence in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26th. The crash, which occurred as the ship was leaving the Port of Baltimore, resulted in the deaths of six construction workers on the bridge. Baltimore is seeking to hold Grace Ocean fully liable for the collapse and the subsequent damage to the city and its economy.
The City of Baltimore is holding the owner and manager of the container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge liable for the deadly collapse. Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. are accused of negligence for allowing an unfit vessel with an incompetent crew to sail, causing the disaster that killed six roadwork crew members. The city argues that the companies should be held fully responsible for the economic devastation caused by the port’s closure and disruption of the trucking route.
