BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say Tuesday afternoon’s weather will likely lead to an elevated risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service says elevated fire conditions are expected across the Baltimore area on Tuesday afternoon and evening due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Relative humidity values of around 15 to 30 percent are expected along with sustained southerly winds of 10 to […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s public high schools placed well in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list released on Tuesday, with five placing among the top 30 high schools in the state, 14 among the top 150, three among the state’s top five magnet schools, and four among the nation’s best magnet schools. Eastern Technical High School […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday issued a call for nominations for Baltimore County’s second annual Community Heroes Awards, which will again recognize seven individuals — one from each County Council district — who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities and for their selfless dedication to making a difference for those around them. The Baltimore […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The woman who was fatally shot in the Nottingham area over the weekend has been identified. Detectives have identified the adult female found fatally shot in the unit block of Whitelaw Place (21236) on Sunday 27-year-old Shakeia Allen. Police responded to the scene at around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 and found Allen suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has once again issued a Frost Advisory for the overnight hours in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 34 degrees will result in frost formation, which could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Residents […]
CARNEY, MD—Weber’s Farm will be holding two “Food & Fire Trucks at the Farm” events to benefit Providence Volunteer Fire Company. The events will take place on Saturday, April 27 and Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be locally owned food trucks, Weber’s produce, face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon creations, caricatures, and more. Attendees […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County government has launched a survey in an effort to determine how cannabis tax revenue should be spent, officials said in a press release. The survey is part of the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, which is a state fund that receives revenue from cannabis sales and aims to support low-income communities. The federal government legalized recreational […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new temporary alternate channel is set to open near the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, enabling commercial shipping to continue through the Port of Baltimore. The new Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel is part of a phased approach to opening the main channel, with the third channel to the east of the main channel, and […]