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Longshoremen strike ends with “tentative agreement”
First published on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. The gates to the Port of Baltimore in Dundalk are no longer filled with striking longshoremen. A few trucks could be seen entering the complex. The International Longshoremen’s Association, which has been on strike since Tuesday at midnight, has reached a “tentative” agreement on…
As longshoremen strike continues, Gov. Moore and Sen. Van Hollen visit Dundalk longshoremen
First published Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. As the longshoremen’s strike against the U.S. Maritime Alliance group continues into its second day, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, both Democrats, briefly stopped by to support the workers. The International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents the longshoremen going on strike across the…
Longshoremen go on strike in Baltimore
First published Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. When midnight on Tuesday struck, the workers struck. The longshoremen, who load and unload ships, started to chant. “What’re we gonna do?” “Shut ’em down.” “How much money do we want?” “All of it!” The scenes at the Port of Baltimore’s Dundalk Marine Terminal and…
Gas prices climbed last week
First published Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. Gas prices surged last week, returning to prices resembling those in late August. Prices averaged $3.24 per gallon on Monday, a 23-cent increase from Sept. 23, according to Gasbuddy data. Prices climbed in Maryland as well, up almost 18 cents. Across the U.S., gas prices…
Tickets for passing school buses to be issued come November
First published Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. A month ago, Baltimore County Public Schools started adding cameras to its roughly 1,000 school buses to catch drivers who failed to stop when the buses extended their stop signs. On the first day of school in late August, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough…
The curious case of the condemned house that still hasn’t been demolished
First published Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. The house at 3617 Bay Drive in Middle River has seen better days. The wood panels are falling off, the stones that make up the house are crumbling and trees are growing inside the house. It’s barely visible from the road — a tree has…
Maryland files lawsuit against Dali’s owners
First published Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. Maryland wants the money it’s spending to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the Dali crashed into it back. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced a lawsuit against the companies who own and operate the Dali, the ship that crashed into the Francis Scott…
How and where to vote come November
First published Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. Marylanders can vote early in-person, on Election Day, Nov. 5, in person, or by mail. Early voting starts Oct. 24 and continues until Oct. 31. Each center is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections. Early voting…
Gas prices didn’t move last week
First published Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. In the Baltimore area, gallon of gas costed $3.01 per gallon on Monday, according to a Gasbuddy analysis. That’s a bit less than a cent cheaper compared to last week. Across the country, gas prices rose by about a cent, according to Gasbuddy, averaging $3.16…