continues now. >> the star-spangled sailabration numbers are in, and there is reason to celebrate.ord number of visitors, 1.5 million people turned out for the event. >> to give you a small comparison, last weekend's -- last month's ran for each generated only $47 million. >> very good numbers. in addition to that, where the most tangible -- tangible elements was the opportunity does showcase baltimore as a destination location. it drew 1.5 million visitors, more than a quarter million toward the tall ships and navy vessel docked at the inner harbor, 65,000 people went to fort mchenry. 15,000 people viewed it the blue angels and the been generated $166 million in economic impact. local business volume was increased by 97%. this is a great opportunity for us to highlight a very significant part of the united states history that occurred in baltimore. next year it will look at all the different skirmishes and little events that occurred at 600 locations in the state of maryland, and will conclude in the third year with the story of the star spangled banner, our national anthem, as we

. >> the economic boost from this summer's star-spangled sailabration. >> heavy showers and thunderstorms moving through central maryland. we will see that as an impact on friday in the upcoming weekend. 63 at the airport and s after a long and heated court battle, thousands of files from the boy scouts of america were made public today. the documents outlined decades of abuse by some scout leaders. the so-called perversion files were released with the approval of the oregon supreme court after a case against the boy scouts, where a scoutmaster sexually abused a scout. at a news conference, a portland attorney blasted the organization. >> you do not get to keep secrets about hidden dangers to children, end of conversation. that is what they did. it was wrong, and that is why the jury was infuriated. >> boy scout leaders acknowledge there's a problem but they say the times have changed dramatically. the organization has announced plans for youth protection symposium next month in atlanta. jerry sandusky has filed an appeal against his sex abuse conviction. he was sentenced to a minimum of

results are in and the star- spangled sailabration broke huge records this year. but it drew 1.5 million visitors and help pump millions into the economy. david collins has a look at the economic impact. some big numbers, david. >> these numbers are scorchers, but in a good way. one benefit was the opportunity to show baltimore city as a destination. in the words of organizers, it offers stem to stern fun. crews aboard 45 ships from around world personally greeted more than a quarter million visitors while docked at the inner harbor, fells point, and locust point. but it was probably why the most successful a larger celebration that have occurred. >> free entertainment looted 75 concerts'. we've been offered 55 food stands and 30 other exhibitors. the report says visitors spent $44 million in local restaurant and $6.80 million and overnight stays at hotels and motels. 65,000 people visited ford mcginley. 15,000 gathered to meet the blue angels. >> looking at the direct and indirect economic impact, about $161 million over the celebration. direct spending from visi

. >> local officials say the summer's star spangled sailabration was a huge success. it drew 1.5 million visitors to maryland and brought in $166 million for the local economy. their work defense at the inner harbor and fells point and the blue angels demonstration. >> it was fun. 5:26. still ahead, the latest on the nationwide fungal meningitis outbreaks. >> police need your help finding a peeping tom. >> some lighter moments on the campaign trail. >> still some showers in the area. >> one problem as to travel along route 99 in ellicott city . hundred and eighty million dollars for maryland schools. that's a lot of money. my classroom. games and a new casino for maryland. million more for education every year. the money goes where it's supposed to. it's the law. this is about our kids. this is about better schools. seven. i'm voting for question seven. i'm voting for question seven. music: guitar, clapping and whistling throughout. multivitamin coming in. on it chief! look alive people! smooth and steady guys. everything on schedule down here? yep, pretty regular. ni

this summer's star spangled sailabration is being caught a huge success.ports show the week-long festival attracted 1.5 million visitors to the baltimore area, an estimated $166 million and to the local economy. complete with tall ships and the blue angels, it marked the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812. let's get a check of the morning commute with sarah caldwell. >> plenty of accidents to watch for this hour. one we are tracking northbound on 29 just prior to 70. 99 shut down the mackenzie road in ellicott city due to a dow pole. tin's bill, frederick and old frederick road. northbound jfx and cold spring. west side delays in place liberty to edmonson and tapping the bridge north side harford road to providence. ford smallwood at a deep part way and curtis bay. and another accident northbound 97 at 648. 08 not showing delays when to get closer to 70 on the northbound side what for delays and definitely delays ne outer loop approaching harford toward delaney valley. over to you. >> the radar -- here is baltimore, i circled it, to this out and moving i