Winter Weather Advisory issued for Baltimore area through Tuesday morning

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning, January 16th. There will be a brief lull in snow intensity on Monday morning before picking back up again on Monday afternoon. The snow is expected to continue overnight before winding down early […]

Councilman Marks: Oppose Moore’s plan for dense development

The following is an editorial piece from Baltimore County Councilman David Marks. Throughout the Fifth District, one of the most recurring messages I hear from constituents is about overdevelopment. That’s why I’ve moved quickly in the new Fifth District to preserve open space, protect neighborhoods, and make sure growth is compatible with or communities. Last year, we blocked the Lafarge […]

NWS: Accumulating snow expected in Baltimore area this week

UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore’s two-year snow drought may finally come to an end this week, according to the National Weather Service.  Forecasters say there are several chances for accumulating snow over the next several days. First, a period of light snow is possible beginning late Sunday night in […]

Snow squalls, bitter cold to arrive in Baltimore on Sunday

BALTIMORE, MD—A frigid air mass is set to move into the Baltimore area on Sunday, and some snow could accompany it. The National Weather Service says snow showers or squalls are possible between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday as an Arctic front moves through the region. Some light accumulations are possible.  Falling temperatures, gusty winds, and reduced visibility […]

Wind Advisory issued for Saturday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Saturday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Forecasters say west to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph are expected. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.  […]

U.S. Court of Appeals grants rehearing on Maryland handgun law

BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit this week granted Maryland’s petition for rehearing en banc in the case of Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore. The ruling means that the full appellate court will reconsider the November ruling by a three-judge panel of the court that Maryland’s law requiring most citizens to obtain a license […]

Olszewski announces new legislation to revitalize aging Baltimore County communities, expand attainable housing

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced new legislation that aims to promote economic revitalization and support the creation of attainable housing by expanding opportunities to redevelop vacant or underutilized big box stores, shopping centers, or malls into modern, mixed-use developments. “To realize our fullest potential, Baltimore County must do more to reimagine and revitalize today’s aging infrastructure […]

Flood Watch issued for Friday night in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12 until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024. A period of moderate to locally heavy rain is expected ahead of a cold front, beginning late Friday afternoon and continuing through Friday evening before […]