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Bay Bridge renovations could limit traffic for Maryland drivers

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1 year ago

November 13, 2024

Bay Bridge renovations could limit traffic for Maryland drivers

MARYLAND – The two spans that comprise the Bay Bridge are 50 and 70 years old. Now, FOX 5 is learning about some of the proposals for a fix or replacement.

For decades, families across the DMV headed to the beaches have loaded up for a journey to the beach. Part of that process is often some time in traffic at or near the Bay Bridge.

The State of Maryland knows it doesn’t have to be that way and started the process a few years ago about a potential fix. After initial studies, they’ve determined the bridge should remain in the same general location it is now. There was earlier consideration of other spots along the bay.

In a 50-page document, the Maryland Transportation Authority lays out the options they’re recommending at this point, and ones that they’re not.

For example, due to cost and environmental impact, the MDTA is recommending a bridge instead of a tunnel.

There are seven configurations that are being looked at most closely. Six of those options involve a new bridge and different numbers of lanes and configurations. The seventh option is a rehabilitation of the current bridge.

The MDTA is hosting three listening sessions to get feedback from drivers and stakeholders. Click here to see open house information.

“We’re hoping the public will come to provide input on the number of lanes—how big should we be building a bridge, how many lanes for the future, do we need to make it more affordable, do we need to just meet what we’re expecting or do we need to plan beyond that, and what kind of transit or shared use options,” said Bruce Gartner, the Executive Director of the Maryland Transportation Authority.

The Authority plans to decide what to do by the end of 2026.

Jacqueline McLee crosses the Bay Bridge often to visit her son in Delaware. She thinks something needs to change, but 10 lanes might be too many for her.

“I don’t know what to think. It’s good and bad. It makes me nervous, that’s a lot of lanes, it’s a lot of work. I don’t know about that one,” McLee said.

Jacqueline’s husband, Marny, welcomes some sort of expansion.

“There’s so much traffic flowing through here back and forth during the summer time and holidays, so it’ll definitely make a big difference and get across the bridge a little quicker,” he said.

Open House Information

Virtual
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
(6-8 p.m.)
baycrossingstudy.com

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Anne Arundel County
Monday, December 9, 2024
(6-8 p.m.)
Broadneck High School
1265 Green Holly Dr.
Annapolis, MD 21409

Queen Anne’s County
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
(6-8 p.m.)
Kent Island High School
900 Love Point Road
Stevensville, MD 21666

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3 men, teen arrested in connection to Maryland car rallies

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9 hours ago

April 22, 2026

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3 men, teen arrested in connection to Maryland car rallies

Most of the people who shop at the Safeway on Connecticut Avenue in Kensington, Maryland would be absolutely shocked at what took place there during the overnight hours in early April.

It was a scene of absolute chaos inside the grocery store parking garage at 2:30 a.m. April 4.

Security camera video shows a man in a black sweatshirt with a white design, with a gun in his right hand. He walks toward a group of people gathered for a car rally and meet-up. The video shows muzzle flashes as he fires the weapon.

Two people were injured.

Police say 19-year-old Hermes Matewere of Laurel, Maryland is now charged with first degree assault, reckless endangerment and several firearms violations.

That shooting happened six weeks after another chaotic car rally Feb. 22 at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and East West Highway in Chevy Chase near the Columbia Country Club. Rally goers could be seen blocking responding Montgomery County Police cruisers as officers responded. One man sprayed a fire extinguisher onto an officer’s windshield.

“This thing keeps evolving, and before when the police showed up, they would run and run off to another area. Now, they feel emboldened for whatever reason,” said Assistant Chief Darren Francke with Montgomery County police.

Police released an image of one of the damaged police cruisers.

Police say 18-year-old Ayden Joseph Cline of Cumberland, Pennsylvania jumped onto a cruiser waving a lit flare and has now been charged as an adult with crimes that include reckless endangerment and malicious destruction of property. Novorriya Gregory Smith Jr. of Lusby, Maryland, is accused of smashing the rear window of an officer’s cruiser and then pulling down his pants to expose himself to the officer. The 20 year-old is facing multiple charges.

Both men are being held without bond until their next court appearance.

A 17-year-old arrested in connection with the February melee was released to his parent’s custody.

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Open thread: Maryland women’s basketball

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21 hours ago

April 21, 2026

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Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland women’s basketball. Keep things respectful as always.

Be sure to keep up with all of our women’s basketball coverage here.

All open threads will be restarted periodically as needed. Please direct any questions/comments/concerns to managing editor Matt Germack(mgermack@gmail.com). Enjoy!

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Maryland Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for April 20, 2026

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1 day ago

April 21, 2026

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Maryland Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for April 20, 2026

The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at April 20, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from April 20 drawing

09-17-36-47-64, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 3

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 20 drawing

Midday: 9-0-3

Evening: 2-5-5

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 20 drawing

Midday: 3-9-2-7

Evening: 7-1-6-4

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Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 20 drawing

Midday: 8-1-3-5-6

Evening: 5-1-8-0-5

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 20 drawing

9 a.m.: 11

1 p.m.: 11

6 p.m.: 04

11 p.m.: 05

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 20 drawing

01-12-21-25-26, Bonus: 36

Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning MultiMatch numbers from April 20 drawing

06-11-19-31-32-38

Check MultiMatch payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 20 drawing

04-29-35-40-43, Powerball: 21

Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.

Keno

Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.

Claiming by Mail

Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:

Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center

1800 Washington Boulevard

Suite 330

Baltimore, MD 21230

For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.

Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less

Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:

Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.

When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

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