Heat Advisory issued for Tuesday in several Maryland counties

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday in several Maryland counties. The advisory will be in effect from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on July 8, 2025 and includes Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, Cecil County, southeast Harford County, Baltimore City, southern Baltimore County, Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County. Heat index values […]

Edgewood double-shooting leaves two wounded, one critical

EDGEWOOD, MD—Harford County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a double-shooting in Edgewood that left two people wounded, one critically, late Sunday night. Deputies were dispatched to the 1600-block of Candlewood Court at just after 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a 24-year-old female and a 23-year-old male both suffering from […]

Flood Watch issued as remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal pass through central Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for central Maryland. The watch will be in effect from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025. Forecasters say the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will bring showers and some thunderstorms to locations along the Chesapeake Bay from late morning through the afternoon. There may be embedded, […]

Maryland’s bald eagle population goes from near extinction to thriving numbers

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s bald eagle population has soared from near extinction to thriving numbers, with an estimated 1,400 breeding pairs across the state, a remarkable recovery largely attributed to environmental protections and widespread conservation efforts. For 18 years, Glenn Therres, a long-time bald eagle biologist for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), conducted annual aerial surveys, witnessing firsthand the dramatic […]

Maryland’s Board of Public Works approves $4.7 million for park improvements, land conservation in nine counties

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved more than $4.7 million in grants for park improvements and land conservation across nine counties, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced. The funding, drawn from the state’s Program Open Space – Local, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, and Rural Legacy programs, will benefit projects in Allegany, Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, […]