Archdiocese of Baltimore to cut number of parishes by half

Archdiocese of Baltimore to cut number of parishes by half

By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter Sunday, October 06, 2024 The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s headquarters located at 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Md. | Screenshot/Google A group of longtime black Catholics in Baltimore might end up leaving the Catholic Church as the Archdiocese of Baltimore is set to downsize the number of parishes in the city by … Read more

Baltimore megachurch to investigate after abuse allegations

Baltimore megachurch to investigate after abuse allegations

By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter Thursday, July 11, 2024 Greater Grace Church in Baltimore, Md., is the headquarters of Greater Grace World Outreach, a nondenominational evangelical Christian church. | Screesnhot/Google Greater Grace World Outreach, a global nondenominational Evangelical megachurch headquartered at Greater Grace Church in Baltimore, Maryland, has pledged to commission an independent investigation after … Read more

These wall-climbing robots are finding flaws in D grade infrastructure

These wall-climbing robots are finding flaws in D grade infrastructure

The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year and an I-95 overpass in Philadelphia last June weren’t triggered by structural flaws — a runaway, powerless ocean ship and tanker fire were the culprits. But the disasters were the latest examples of an issue seen across the U.S.: trillions of dollars worth of critical — … Read more

Feds allow higher ethanol gas this summer; Third channel opens after Baltimore bridge collapse

Feds allow higher ethanol gas this summer; Third channel opens after Baltimore bridge collapse

The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way for a higher blend of ethanol to be sold nationwide for the third summer in a row, citing global conflicts that it says are putting pressure on the world’s fuel supply. The agency announced Friday an emergency waiver that will exempt gasoline blended with 15% ethanol from an … Read more

USOs, Gold Heists And Airport Mishaps In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup

USOs, Gold Heists And Airport Mishaps In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup

Officially, the U.S. government has no proof that sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena are the result of alien activity. Apparently, though, the definitely-probably-not-aliens have been observed operating unidentified submerged objects in our oceans, Fox News reports. They fly, too, but when they want, they… Read more… Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more

Baltimore to pursue legal action following Key Bridge collapse – Boston Herald

Baltimore to pursue legal action following Key Bridge collapse – Boston Herald

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said Monday the city had hired attorneys to pursue legal action against the operators of the cargo vessel that struck and toppled the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, the same day the FBI confirmed it had opened a criminal probe. In a statement, Scott said the city had hired Philadelphia … Read more

Opinion | After Baltimore bridge collapse shocks the world, a look at China’s ancient Marco Polo Bridge, known for different reasons

Opinion | After Baltimore bridge collapse shocks the world, a look at China’s ancient Marco Polo Bridge, known for different reasons

Very early on in their history, the Chinese had mastered the technology of building bridges of considerable heft. Using wood, and then stone, they built bridges that spanned waterways and connected trunk roads. Cranes stand by as the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rests on the container ship MV Dali, on Saturday, March … Read more

Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Ted Cruz’s Feelings Require Police Detail And More In This Week’s Best New Posts

Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Ted Cruz’s Feelings Require Police Detail And More In This Week’s Best New Posts

2015 Nissan XterraImage: Nissan The rugged, off-road segment is exploding; every truck or crossover now seems to have some sort of either legit off-road trim, or at least one appearance package inspired by ruggedness. From Chevy’s Activ trims to Ford’s Raptors and Toyota’s TRD-Off and upcoming Trailhunter trims, it’s a booming business. Not everyone has … Read more

Autos firms say they expect limited impact from Baltimore port closure

Autos firms say they expect limited impact from Baltimore port closure

The remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore.  Michael A. McCoy | The Washington Post | Getty Images The Baltimore bridge collapse has prompted carmakers to assess operations after the closure of the busiest U.S. auto port. Many do not expect major disruptions so far. In a dramatic scene, … Read more

Here’s A Timeline Of The Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse

Here’s A Timeline Of The Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse

Cargo ship Dali sits in the water after running into and collapsing Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 27, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Two survivors were pulled from the Patapsco River and six missing people are presumed dead after the Coast Guard called off search and rescue efforts. A work crew was fixing potholes … Read more