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9 notable figures in the 2026 MD General Assembly session
With the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session set to begin Wednesday, here are nine individuals worth keeping an eye on.
Truck driver pleads guilty in Bay Bridge crash
ANNAPOLIS — The truck driver who hit a car sending it off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge last summer has pleaded guilty to four charges. The Capital reports that 30-year-old Gabor […]
Heavy weekend traffic expected on Bay Bridge
The Maryland Transportation Authority says motorists can expect heavier than normal traffic this weekend on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Transportation officials say that’s due to a NASCAR race in Dover, […]
Police: Distracted driving caused Bay Bridge crash
ANNAPOLIS — Distracted driving on the part of a truck driver caused a July crash on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge that sent a car falling 27 feet into the water, […]
Eye Opener: Studying the Bay Bridge
A few government and politics headlines for Tuesday.
Eye Opener: Former Ehrlich aide turned author
A few government and politics headlines for Monday.
NTSB to investigate issues in Bay Bridge crash
The National Transportation Safety Board says it will investigate last week’s accident on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in which a car that collided with a tractor-trailer went over the railing […]
Maryland GOP responds to tax increases
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Republican leaders criticized gas tax and toll increases that went into effect Monday, saying rising prices will hurt residents and scare away businesses. A sales tax on […]
Bay Bridge safety measures to be taken
The Maryland Transportation Authority on Thursday announced plans to install added safety measures for two-way traffic operations on the Bay Bridge. The authority made the announcement on Thursday. The changes […]
Longer life span or new span for Bay Bridge?
SANDY POINT — Every year, 38 million vehicles drive over its spans. They are tractor-trailer drivers ensuring food gets to the grocery store, minivans packed with brightly colored towels and […]
Bay Bridge administrator says closure was success
ANNAPOLIS — The man who makes the decision to close Maryland‘s Bay Bridge says the closure during last week’s winter storm was a success. Gordon Garrettson tells The Capital of […]
Restaurants, bars benefit from Bay Bridge closure
ANNAPOLIS — The closure of the Bay Bridge for several hours during this week’s winter storm had one positive impact with a big boost for nearby bars and restaurants. The […]
