And the city wants to add a piazza to a popular tourist attraction. But this plan is coming with a hefty price and turning the vision into reality could take years to complete. Wjz is live at the inner harbor. Investigator Mike Hellgren is there and explores the new plans and whether theyre worth it. Hi, mike. Hi, kai. Some of the big projects to add sparkle include a new pedestrian bridge, a pool and urban beach. But also basic improvements. And while city leaders and their partners wouldnt talk talk money. Wean baltimore is asking the state for 3 million a year. And the project will be done piece by piece. Reporter youre looking at what the mayor calls a softer, greener inner harbor, with ambitious plans, including a pedestrian bridge, from harbor east to federal hill. All to improve the citys crown jewel, which some say has become a bit tarnished. I think they need to bring the people back. And whatever they can do to do that, you know, im all for it. Reporter while leaders report t
A live look at the top of this hour at Spaghetti Junction downtown. Sharon is looking closely at other highways for you. Marty is over at first warning weather. Lets take a look at well, its going to be an absolutely clear morning. Weve got a beautiful starfilled sky. Weve got no wind and we actually have temperatures the exact same number as this time yesterday. That 27 degrees is no change. What youre going to notice is no breeze. That makes all the difference in the world. With sun and temperatures in the low 50s this afternoon, its going to be a pretty decent day. Don, take it away. Thank you. What awaits you on the way to work and or school, here is Sharon Gibala at wjz traffic control. Good morning. If you are just about to head ot not too much to get in your way. 55 is your average on the beltway. Thats a look at your Speed Sensors all around the area. No issues on the main roads. We still have that fire active on crawford drive at dansend drive. Thats a live look at 795. Traffi
Reporter unfortunately, accidents like this happen so often, the state passed legislation, putting speed cameras in work zones to keep crews safe. Our crews are out there, every day, risking lives. And this bring its home that it is a dangerous job. Reporter its a somber reminder are for all drivers, be alert while on the road. Reporter the driver of the volvo was also injured and taken to the hospital. Now, anyone who witnessed a crash, should contact maryland state police. Reporting live in towson, linh bui, wjz Eyewitness News. Linh. Thank you. Maryland state police shut down the outer loop for about two hours as they investigated. Acquittal. An air force officer who is in charge of the air force assault team is acquitted. The jury is deliberating for just over an hour. 42yearold Lieutenant Colonel jeffrey lezin key. Charged with assault in may. A 24yearold woman accuse him of grabbing her back side after a night of drinking. Defense attorneys argued there were incomfortancies in in
Thats pretty much all were going to see. Maybe a snow shower moving into our region later on tonight. The main impact will be primarily wind and a little snow out there in garrett county. Northern maryland. Yes, well probably see wind gusts tonight and tomorrow. Over 30 miles per hour. Thats the main impact. Temperaturewise. Still quite mild. 41. 42 in ocean city. Getting colder. There will be snow breaking out in oakland and garrett county. And frostburg west, later on tonight. Maybe a fau snow showers. The northeast, boy, theyre really going to get hammered. Tim has a look at the real impacts coming up later tonight and tomorrow. Were talking about a storm of historic proportions because of the amount. They get heavy storms up there. But not quite to this magnitude. What were looking at here is rain. Temperatures will stay warm. But mild, ill say, 41 degrees, when this storm was rolling up the eastern sea board. And now that the moisture has passed us. Its timing, with all the colder
And acknowledging the churchs mistake. Theres several contenders but no clear front runner. Who among this body has the qualifications, the characteristics, the spiritual gifts to fill that chair. Reporter Pope Benedict xvi appointed half the cardinals who will choose his successor. Anna matranga, wjz news. So how are arch arch bishops and catholics responding to this announcement . Reporter like many people across the world right now theyre very surprised and parishioners are calling this unexpected. Parishioners attending afternoon mass are saddened to hear the leader of more than a billion catholics Pope Benedict xvi is stepping down. Saying his reason for doing so is due to a lack of strength mentally and physically. The only thing im thinking is maybe hes sick. Reporter its been more than 600 years since a pope has stepped down. He is a man of prayer, humility, reflection and wisdom. Reporter just six weeks ago the city of baltimore was in the popes mind and heart when he spoke wi