Baltimore County residents to see water rate hike in July

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County residents will see their water bills increase by nearly 5% starting July 1, following approval by the Baltimore City Board of Estimates on Wednesday. The 4.9% increase aims to bridge the gap in water usage rates between Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents, according to officials with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. Both the city […]

Downed utility pole snarls Belair Road traffic in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Motorists traveling along Belair Road in the Overlea area can expect some delays on Friday afternoon. At just after 1:15 p.m. on June 6, 2025, the Baltimore County Police Department that a downed utility pole was causing traffic delays in both directions along Route 1 near Fullerton Avenue (21236). Authorities say repairs and traffic delays are expected to last […]

Councilman Marks: $401 million allocated for water, sewer upgrades in Fifth District

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes over $401 million for infrastructure upgrades in the Fifth District, including projects that should address many sinkholes and water main breaks. Most notably, the project advances a $209 million project to upgrade the Gunpowder to White Marsh Pumping Stations and lines that extend […]

Maryland electricity customers face rising costs amid PJM grid challenges, report warns

BALTIMORE, MD—Electricity customers in Maryland and across the PJM region are bracing for significant bill increases due to delays in connecting new power generation and surging electricity demand, according to a new report by Synapse Energy Economics. The study (PDF), commissioned by Evergreen Action, highlights a looming cost crisis driven by grid interconnection bottlenecks and calls for urgent reforms to […]

No More Power Lines group says Brandon Shores project violates aviation safety standards

KINGSVILLE, MD—Residents and historical communities in Kingsville are rallying against BGE’s proposed Brandon Shores Mitigation Project, a plan to install a second set of high-voltage power lines through historically significant and environmentally sensitive areas in Harford County and Baltimore County. The project has drawn sharp criticism from local officials, who argue it poses a threat to the region’s character and […]

Councilman Marks, Kingsville community leaders unite to oppose BGE’s Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project

KINGSVILLE, MD—Members of the historical community of Kingsville in Baltimore County are leading the opposition to BGE’s proposed Brandon Shores Mitigation Project, which plans to install a second set of high-voltage power lines through historic neighborhoods and environmentally sensitive areas in Harford, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel Counties. “This project threatens Maryland’s character, safety, and financial well-being,” reads a press release […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus: Democrats pass largest tax hike in state history, fail to address real issues

The following is a press release from the Maryland Freedom Caucus. ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the 2025 legislative session ends, Marylanders are left with the largest tax hike in state history—$1.67 billion in new taxes. Democrats claim “fiscal responsibility,” but the reality is a bloated budget propped up by gimmicks, double-counting, and cost-shifting to local governments. Chairman Matt Morgan stated, “Rather than […]