NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in Nottingham’s Seven Courts community should expect water service disruption later this week. The Department of Public Works will be repairing a 24-inch main in the 9300-block of Seven Courts Drive (21236), according to Councilman David Marks. The repair work will be done between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020. If water service is […]
TOWSON, MD—Towson University will become the first college in Maryland cancel classes in response to the recent novel coronavirus outbreak. In an email to Towson University students and staff, officials wrote that classes would be cancelled for the remainder of the week beginning on Wednesday. In addition, students should prepare for classes to be taught remotely following spring break. “Beginning […]
UPDATE 2: Authorities have determined that the legally registered owner of the firearm accidentally discharged the weapon while unloading ammunition from the gun. The Office of the State’s Attorney is reviewing the incident for possible charges. UPDATE: Police are clearing the area and roads are being reopened. Halstead Academy is resuming normal release of students. No victims or suspects were […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County residents can now participate in an online survey that will allow citizens to express their views regarding the needs and conditions of the community in which they live or work. The Community Needs Survey will assist the county in identifying emerging trends and in establishing priorities for the use of federal funds to address the needs of […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday, after joining Vice President Mike Pence at the White House for a teleconference with the nation’s governors, enacted emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from the state’s rainy day fund for Maryland’s novel coronavirus response. The legislation, SB 1079, was passed unanimously last week by the Maryland Senate and the House of […]
FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday morning fuel spill in Fallston. The spill was reported at just before 10 a.m. near the intersection of Mountain Road at Belair Road. Hazmat teams and crews from the Maryland State Highway Administration are responding. Motorists should avoid the area.
BALTIMORE, MD—A sixth Maryland resident has tested positive for coronavirus. Officials confirmed on Monday evening that a Prince George’s County resident had tested positive. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks will hold a press conference on Tuesday morning. “With the confirmation of a sixth case of novel coronavirus in our state, I want to again assure Marylanders that all levels of government […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools is canceling certain field trips amid coronavirus fears. BCPS announced on Monday evening that all field trips outside of Maryland and Washington D.C. would be canceled until further notice. A total of six Maryland residents have thus far tested positive for COVID-19, including a Harford County woman in her 80s. A total of 73 patients […]