NOTTINGHAM, MD—The United States Postal Service has announced that it’s considering adding drones to its fleet of mail delivery vehicles. USPS is “investigating the feasibility of utilizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, as delivery vehicles for mail as an integrated part of its vehicle delivery fleet, as well as to provide image and other data collection services,” the company […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD— General Motors and union leaders reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract on Wednesday that could end the United Auto Workers’ month-long strike, CNBC reports. The work stoppage has been the UAW’s longest strike against GM since 1970. Details of the agreement weren’t immediately made available, and the deal is expected to take about two weeks […]
PERRY HALL, MD—The Perry Hall/White Marsh Business Association gave back to the community on Tuesday evening. At their monthly networking meeting, PHWMBA presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to the Community Assistance Network. The proceeds were obtained during PHWMBA’s annual Tastes and Grapes fundraiser, which was held on September 13 at DeJon Vineyards. The Community Assistance Network, Inc.’s […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Heather Johnson, an educator at The Maryland School for the Blind, has been named the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 2019 Teacher of the Year. The annual award is presented to a public or private, preschool to post-secondary school teacher, who through exceptional effort, both inside and outside of the classroom, instills in others a positive attitude and acceptance […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Tuesday joined a group of 18 state attorneys general to defend Vermont’s right to ban large-capacity magazines. In an amicus brief filed in the Vermont Supreme Court, the attorneys general argue that states have the right to enact reasonable firearm restrictions that reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by gun […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Could the drought be nearing an end? The National Weather Service says a “soaking rain” is expected in the Baltimore area on Wednesday. Rain will move in this morning from the southwest to the northeast. Areas east of the Blue Ridge Mountains should see an expected 0.50-1.00 inch of rainfall. The highest rainfall amounts should be over the Baltimore […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Some northeastern Baltimore County schools have been recognized by the Maryland Department of the Environment. MDE has published an “Honor Roll” recognizing schools that have established a “school idle reduction” policy. “(These schools) are making great strides to keep students, staff, and families safer by reducing vehicle emissions from unnecessary idling,” said MDE officials. MDE reminds parents that idling […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday morning crash in the Parkville area. The crash was reported at just before 7 a.m. along the outer loop of I-695 at the Perring Parkway exit. The two right lanes along the outer loop have been shut down at Perring Parkway. There has been no word on any injuries. The outer […]