Lawmakers Ask for Halt on Nice Bridge Demolition
Three Maryland lawmakers are urging the state Department of Transportation to pause plans to demolish the existing Gov. Harry Nice Memorial Bridge. They want a review conducted to determine the feasibility and cost of repurposing the old bridge for recreational use.
Newest Littoral Combat Ship Reports to Fleet
The Billings, a Freedom-class littoral combat ship, was commissioned in a Saturday ceremony in Key West, FL. The warship is named after Montana’s largest city.
Task Force to Study Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used on Bases
DefSec Mark Esper signed a memo on his first full day at work establishing a task force to deal with cancer-causing chemicals found on military bases.
Nice Bridge Slated for $50M toward Replacement
More than 18,000 vehicles a day cross the Potomac between Southern Maryland and Dahlgren, VA, on a 72-year-old, 2-lane bridge. Traffic is expected to double by 2030.
