Severe storms expected throughout central Maryland on Thursday, flooding possible

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says severe storms will likely impact much of central Maryland on Thursday. Forecasters say showers and strong thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon and evening, primarily between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. The metro areas of Baltimore and the District of Columbia will be the focus for possible flash flooding. A Flood Watch is in […]

Weber’s Farm to hold 11th annual Peach & Blackberry Festival this weekend

CARNEY, MD—An annual favorite returns this weekend in Carney. Weber’s Cider Mill Farm will hold its 11th annual Peach & Blackberry Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, 2025. The festival will feature face painting, glitter tattoos & balloon creations, barrel train rides, play structures, duck races, live music, barnyard animals, hillside […]

Governor Moore signs executive order to expand economic opportunities for Maryland farmers

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to bolster the state’s agricultural sector, expanding an existing commission to improve economic opportunities for farmers through increased collaboration and more business-friendly practices. The executive order revises and expands the Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture, originally established in 2006. The commission’s aim is to enhance the economic viability, growth, and […]

Flood Watch issued for central Maryland as severe storms expected on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Thursday in central Maryland. The watch will be in effect from 2:00 p.m. on July 31st until 2:00 a.m. on August 1st. Forecasters say significant flash flooding is possible. Numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the area Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Thunderstorms will be capable […]

Police seek to identify non-verbal child found in northeast Baltimore

UPDATE: Police say the child’s parents have been located. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Officers with the Baltimore Police Department are seeking assistance in locating the family of a child found in northeast Baltimore. At just after noon on July 30, patrol officers located the child pictured above unattended in the 3500-block of Glenoak Avenue (21214). The child is believed to […]

Maryland Department of Health, Morgan State University launch new Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Morgan State University have launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at training the next generation of environmental health specialists in Maryland. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC), is designed for adult learners seeking careers in public health. The Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program, approved by the Maryland […]