Trees fall into homes, motorists stranded, residents flooded out during severe Baltimore storm

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County are recovering after a major rain and wind storm moved through the area on Tuesday night. Saturated ground combined with high winds caused several trees to fall, hitting homes and blocking roadways.  In the Long Green area, trees fell onto two homes causing significant structural damage (photo above and below), […]

Historic Glen Arm Railroad Station to become coffee shop

GLEN ARM, MD—A historic local landmark will soon be getting a new look. The Glen Arm Railroad Station will be renovated and converted to a coffee shop, according to Brennan + Company Architects, a local design firm headquartered in Ellicott City. Located in the Long Green Valley National Register Historic District, the Glen Arm Railroad Station was constructed circa 1909 […]

Roadway shut down in Glen Arm due to downed power lines

GLEN ARM, MD—A roadway in Glen Arm has been shut down due to downed power lines. On Wednesday afternoon, the Long Green Volunteer Fire Company reported that Long Green Road was closed in the area of Prigel Family Creamery due to downed power lines. There has been no word as to when the road will be reopened. Motorists should use […]

Baltimore County Rural Legacy Program areas to receive $5.575 million in state funding

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has unanimously approved $27.1 million in FY2023 Rural Legacy Program grants, including $5.575 million towards five Rural Legacy Areas within Baltimore County. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Rural Legacy Program is designed to preserve large blocks of contiguous open space that are among the State’s most valuable because of the existence of […]

Several roads closed, trees down as storms sweep through Baltimore County

UPDATE: From the Baltimore County Fire Department… BaltoCo has experienced a significant weather event. 911 is experiencing a large volume of calls. For non-emergency issues call (410) 887-2222. Please do not call 911 to report trees or wires down unless someone is hurt, injured, arcing, sparks, or fire is present Please call (410) 887-2961. Updates will be sent out as […]

Santa to ride through Perry Hall, Kingsville, Middle River, Glen Arm

UPDATE 2: The map for Santa’s 12/17 ride through Perry Hall and Nottingham has been posted on Facebook here. UPDATE: This story has been updated with Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue’s and Long Green Volunteer Fire Company’s Santa schedule for 2021.  See bottom of post. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Santa doesn’t drive through as many neighborhoods as he […]