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Turner Station Faces Challenges And Opportunities After Bridge Collapse

Pastor Rashad Singletary leads a service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Turner Station, Md. Turner Station is located near the former site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, whic

Following the tragic collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, residents of Turner Station are grappling with an uncertain future. The bridge, a vital connection for the historically Black neighborhood, was destroyed when a container ship struck one of its support piers, resulting in the loss of six lives.

Turner Station, originally built to house Black steelworkers during a time of segregation, has a rich history of resilience and community strength. The neighborhood saw its peak population in the 1950s but has since faced economic decline and population loss.

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