BCPS superintendent establishes vision to increase student achievement, close gaps

TOWSON, MD — Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams established a clear vision for Baltimore County Public Schools at Friday morning’s Administrative and Supervisory meeting, held at Loch Raven High School. During his back-to-school speech to about 700 Team BCPS school and system leaders, Dr. Williams focused on increasing student achievement and closing gaps based on race, ethnicity, and participation in […]

Illinois patient’s death may be first in U.S. attributed to vaping

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Just days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned of the potential dangers of vaping, the first U.S. death attributed to e-cigarettes appears to have occurred. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday reported the death of an individual who had recently vaped and was hospitalized with severe respiratory illness. IDPH officials say […]

Maryland submits Chesapeake Bay clean-up plan

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland has developed a comprehensive plan for the next steps in continued progress in restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan — submitted on Friday to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — was developed to meet Maryland’s pollution reduction targets by 2025 as part of a multi-state bay restoration effort. Maryland developed the plan […]

House fire reported in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD – Crews are on the scene of a Thursday night house fire in Middle River. The fire was reported at just after 9:30 p.m. in the 1000-block of Beech Drive (21220). Arriving units found fire showing from the dwelling. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Flood Warning issued for Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of Baltimore County. The Flood Warning will remain in effect until 12:15 a.m. At just after 9:15 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain which will cause flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen. Some […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the entire NottinghamMD.com coverage area. The warning will be in effect until 9 p.m. ET and impacts areas such as Parkville, Carney, Nottingham, Overlea, Fullerton, Perry Hall, White Marsh, Kingsville, Joppa, Fallston, Rosedale, Essex, Chase, and Middle River. The storms moving through the region may produce […]