BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for central and western Maryland. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th. Forecasters say quarter-sized hail is possible with any storms that develop, along with 70 mph winds and frequent lightning. There is also the potential for a tornado or two. A Flood […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that air travelers will no longer be required to remove their shoes when passing through security screening at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in domestic airports. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated the new policy aims to enhance traveler convenience and reduce wait times at security checkpoints. “Ending the ‘Shoes-Off’ policy […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted six of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of six BCoFD members to the rank of Fire Specialist. The following members have been promoted: EMTFF Carlin Bullinger EMTFF Thomas Crites EMTFF Michele Hayden EMTFF Thomas Heaver EMTFF Nathaniel Krasner EMTFF Jhalen Thompson The promotions will be effective […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has passed legislation that incentivizes assisted living centers to be established in established commercial districts. The bill passed the Baltimore County Council unanimously on Monday, July 7th. Assisted living centers are frequently located in residential communities where neighbors have expressed concerns about parking and an influx of traffic. This legislation establishes standards under which […]
UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for central Maryland and the Eastern Shore on Wednesday as more severe storms are expected throughout the region. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until midnight on July 9, 2025. Forecasters say numerous showers […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—A new military-themed park in Edgewood has been named in honor of Mildred C. Kelly, a trailblazing U.S. Army command sergeant major who broke racial and gender barriers during her service. The 5.5-acre Mildred C. Kelly Park, located along Nuttal Avenue, was dedicated Tuesday, July 8, at a ceremony attended by Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly, community members and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the state’s EARN Maryland program, committing an additional $10.5 million to connect more than 2,900 Marylanders with training and high-demand careers. The funding includes $4 million in awards for 20 high-performing existing EARN grantees and $6.5 million in new grants aimed at fostering new partnerships, with a focus on […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Middle River. The blaze broke out at just before 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, in the 6700-block of Mallard Road (21220). Arriving units found fire in the basement, possibly caused by a lightning strike, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. No injuries have been reported at […]