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February 4, 2025 at 3:06 pm
Annapolis, MD - Feb. 5, 2025 - Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Transportation Authority unveiled a new design concept Tuesday for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, less than a year after its collapse.
Moore was joined by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and Maryland Transportation Authority Executive Director Bruce Gartner to discuss the rebuild at a press conference was at Tradepoint Atlantic in Edgemere.
During the press conference, Moore explained that the new cable-stayed bridge will use "the most advanced industry standards and best materials available,” as when the Key Bridge was originally constructed in the 1970s.
The original Key Bridge, a 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) steel span at the mouth of Baltimore’s harbor, too...
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February 4, 2025 at 1:12 pm
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 5, 2025 - Catching a red-eye flight back to JFK after a business meeting in L.A.? Landing in Newark at 5:50 a.m., after a 12-hour flight from visiting the grandkids in Israel? Leaving for LaGuardia too early to eat breakfast before going on that long-awaited Saint Martin Island vacation? Have no fear, Fresko Green Label is here. No longer do you have to subsist on pretzels and candy marked with a reliable kosher symbol.
The estimated 1.5 million kosher travelers who fly domestically and internationally from JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports annually can now avail themselves of a large variety of kosher prepared food options packaged under the Fresko and Yummy Sandwich labels under STAR-K Kosher supervision.
A sampling of the STAR-K certified Fresko/Yummy Sandwich m...
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February 4, 2025 at 1:09 pm
Parashat B’Shalach: Complaining During the Miracle
One of the most incredible texts I have ever encountered explores a verse from this parashah, describing the Splitting of the Red Sea. Amid this extraordinary, miraculous event, the Midrash reveals a conversation between two Jews, Reuven and Shimon. As they traversed the seabed, they remarked, "In Egypt, we were immersed in mortar, and here we are still surrounded by mortar. In Egypt we had the mortar that accompanied the bricks and here at the Red Sea we have the mud caused by the splitting waters."
Reuben questioned the difference between their past bondage and their current situation. Amidst the miracle, all he could perceive was mud and dirt; to him, mortar was mortar, this time, in a new place. His perspective was clouded, pre...
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February 4, 2025 at 11:18 am
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 4, 2025 - A weather system heading for the mid-Atlantic will bring cold and a freezing rain, sleet and a bit of snow to Maryland by mid-week that could cause school delays Thursday morning, forecasters said.
"The next weather maker looms for Wednesday evening into the night which is favoring a wintry mix (freezing rain, sleet, and snow)," the National Weather Service said. "A cold front moves through (Tuesday) morning, which will bring an increase in northwest winds. Heading into Wednesday through Thursday morning, a wintry mix is likely to impact the area, particularly on Wednesday night.
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet are likely before 1 a.m. Wednesday night, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., then rain after 4 a.m....
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February 4, 2025 at 11:11 am
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 4, 2025 - A first-of-its-kind study testing the blood of Maryland residents for toxic forever chemicals found every participant had it in their blood — with nearly all of them at risk for health problems due to their levels of PFAS contamination.
Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland Pesticide Education Network collaborated for the study, which was obtained by 11 News Investigates before its publishing date, testing 41 volunteers from across the state during the fall.
Dr. Ana Rule, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, told 11 News Investigates that even with the study's small sample size, it's clear "that most people in Maryland have this in their blood."
The study's average result was 10.4. The ...
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February 4, 2025 at 10:58 am
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 4, 2025 - Maryland, like many other states, is working to establish a new transportation funding source as revenues from the fuel tax continue to decline.
The fuel tax is the largest source of revenue to fund state transportation projects, but over time, it's been impacted by improved fuel economy, increased ownership in electric and hybrid vehicles, and changes in driver behavior. To get in front of this budget shortfall, Maryland turned to the Eastern Transportation Coalition to learn more about an alternative. It’s called a mileage-based user fee (MBUF).
“So, we did a four-month demonstration pilot in Maryland, and Maryland is one of eight states right now along the East Coast that's trying to explore what would happen if we replace the fuel ...
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February 3, 2025 at 10:12 pm
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 3, 2025 - I’ve heard from many of you about the significant increase in your BGE bills, and I understand how challenging this is for everyone. Unfortunately, this rise is impacting many of us. I’m now serving on a committee that oversees energy legislation, and I’m working closely with my colleagues to address this issue. While it’s not an overnight fix, our office has been in direct communication with BGE to discuss concerns with the rising bills we have seen this winter. BGE is taking several steps to help customers manage their bills and maintain service during the winter months:- Waiving late payment fees for January and February 2025.- Suspending disconnections for nonpayment in February 2025. - Streamlining the process to get any customers...
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February 3, 2025 at 10:08 pm
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 3, 2025 - The city of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration late Monday, joining a group of organizations challenging a sweeping executive order that rescinded federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.The lawsuit claims that the city has been left with a “quandary”: It relies on hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants, many of which could be at risk under the executive order.“The uncertainty of federal funding leaves the city wondering whether it needs to start reallocating resources—and likely reduce support for other programs—just to sustain its critical municipal functions," the complaint reads.Read more at The Baltimore Banner
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February 3, 2025 at 9:23 pm
Washington, D.C. - Feb. 3, 2025 - The Department of Education announced Monday an investigation into five universities over reports of “widespread antisemitic harassment” in the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israelis.
The five universities are Columbia, Northwestern, Portland State, the University of California Berkeley, and the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
“Too many universities have tolerated widespread antisemitic harassment and the illegal encampments that paralyzed campus life last year, driving Jewish life and religious expression underground,” said Craig Trainor, the department’s acting assistant secretary for civil rights.
Today, the Department is putting universities, colleges, and K-12 s...
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February 3, 2025 at 7:14 pm
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 2, 2025 - Like the rays of sun shining brightly, the kol Torah bursts forth from Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hatorah each morning. From morning until night, the sounds of the Yeshiva and Kollel fill the Bais Medrash and elevate each Talmid and Yungerman to new heights.
Nestled in the heart of the Baltimore community at 3506 Bancroft Road, the Yeshiva currently is home to 60 bochurim and 15 Kollel Yungerleit. Under the leadership of Rabbi Dovid Hoffman and Rabbi Moshe Aharon Rosenbaum, Ohr Hatorah has become a steady address over the last twelve years for Bochurim and Yungerleit looking to find a makom Torah where they can develop a deep kesher with the Rebbeim, solidify their derech halimud and build a foundation for the future. Alongside the Roshei ...
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February 3, 2025 at 5:24 pm
Mexican drug cartels are ordering their members to attack US Border Patrol agents with kamikaze drones and other explosives in a desperate bid to thwart the crackdown at the border, according to an internal memo obtained by The Post.
The alert, which cites social media posts and other sources, cautions federal agents “to remain cognizant of their surroundings at all times” in the face of the new threat.
“On February 1, 2025, the El Paso Sector Intelligence and Operations Center (EPT-IOC) received information advising that Mexican cartel leaders have authorized the deployment of drones equipped with explosives to be used against US Border Patrol agents and US military personal currently working along the border with Mexico,” the internal memo titled “Officer ...
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February 3, 2025 at 5:19 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon will issue an executive order to withdraw the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council, and end funding for UNRWA, Politico reported.
According to a fact sheet obtained by Politico, the Human Rights Council "has not fulfilled its purpose and continues to be used as a protective body for countries committing horrific human rights violations." The sheet also condemned the Council's position on Israel.
Under the executive order, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio must review and report to the White House regarding any international organizations, treaties, or conventions which "promote radical or anti-American sentiment."
A similar report came out late last month. That report, from the Daily Mail, quoted two ...
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February 3, 2025 at 5:14 pm
Arlington, VA - Feb. 3, 2025 - A crane in the Potomac River has removed a large portion of the American Airline Flight 5342 wreckage, which allowed searchers to recover the bodies of more passengers killed in Wednesday's crash between the passenger flight an an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
And an early look at data from the plane's the plane’s flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, along with the helicopter’s black box, showed a shift in its position a second before the crash, officials said.
In all, 67 people died in the crash: 60 plane passengers, four American Airlines crew members and the three-member Army flight crew. As of 4 p.m. ET Monday, authorities said that 55 of the victims have been recovered and identified as work continues to find ...
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February 3, 2025 at 4:59 pm
Annapolis, MD - Feb. 3, 2025 - Maryland was dubbed “most improved” in a new report grading state policies to combat tobacco use among residents, due in part to new laws that raised the state tax on cigarettes and included e-cigarettes in the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act last year.
But there is still room to improve, according to the American Lung Association.
“Maryland did a couple of really great and strong policy things last year,” said Aleks Casper, the association’s advocacy director for Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Washington, D.C. “But the report highlights that there is more work to be done … That report is a snapshot, so we need to make sure to protect the progress that we’ve made.”
The annual State of T...
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February 3, 2025 at 4:52 pm
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that proposed 25% tariffs to be levied by the US will be put on hold for 30 days following a phone call with President Trump.
“I just had a good call with President Trump,” Trudeau said in a post on X. “Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are and will be working on protecting the border.
“In addition, Canada is making new commitments to appoint a Fentanyl Czar, we will list cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 eyes on the border, launch a Canada- U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organ...
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February 3, 2025 at 4:46 pm
US President Donald Trump spoke with reporters in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon about a variety of issues including Israel and the chances of the ceasefire holding.
Based on a previous statement about Israel's size, the President was asked if he would support the annexation of Judea and Samaria by Israel. While he did not answer the question directly, he said: "It certainly is a small country in terms of land." He demonstrated how small Israel is compared to the rest of the region using his pen.
"It's a pretty small piece of land, and it's amazing that they've been able to do what they've been able to do when you think about it. There's a lot of good, smart brainpower, but it is a very small piece of land," he added.
Trump was also asked about the cha...
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February 3, 2025 at 4:40 pm
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 3, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Ari and Aleah Poliakoff on the birth of a son.
Mazel tov to grandparents Abba Dovid & Laura Poliakoff and Dr. Brad & Joanne Morantz.Mazel Tov to great-grandparents Mrs. Hadassah (Rabbi Mendel, Z’L) Poliakoff and Joseph & Bubbles Jassinowsky
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
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February 3, 2025 at 3:26 pm
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 3, 2025 - A group of Baltimore / Owings Mills Jewish military veterans drove in vans to the National Museum of American Jewish Military History in Washington, D.C on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Approximately 40 veterans and supporters were in attendance at the museum. The trip was an opportunity for local military veterans to reflect on the significant contributions of Jewish Americans in military service throughout the nation’s history. Founded in 1958, the museum preserves and shares the stories of Jewish Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The veterans explored exhibits detailing Jewish military history from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Through personal narratives, artifacts, and historical accounts, the museum highlights t...
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February 3, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Mexico will send 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border to help reduce the flow of fentanyl into the US, reinforce the border, and help improve security in its own territory, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said.
“For humanitarian reasons, we must help the United States address its fentanyl consumption crisis, which is leading to overdose deaths,” she said at her morning news conference Monday.
This comes as President Donald Trump and Sheinbaum earlier on Monday announced a deal to delay tariffs by a month after Mexico agreed to place the soldiers at the border.
Sheinbaum also noted that the US, for the first time, has agreed to work together to prevent high-powered weapons from entering Mexico.
“I believe this is a very important aspect of ...
