BGE VP: More electric vehicles, increased remote work could lead to rolling blackouts in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore-area residents could face regular rolling blackouts if the region’s power grid continues to grapple with an inadequate energy supply, a top Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) official warned Monday. Steven Singh, BGE’s Vice President of Electric Operations, expressed “huge concern” over the growing disparity between energy supply and demand, calling it a “clear and present issue” for […]

Baltimore County Police Department Major graduates from FBI National Academy

TOWSON, MD—A Major with the Baltimore County Police Department has graduated as a member of the 294th session of the FBI National Academy. Major Deanna Chemelli’s graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on June 5, 2025. Nationally, fewer than one percent of law enforcement officers have the opportunity to attend the National Academy program. Internationally known […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Rosedale area

UPDATE: Angel Rodriguez has been located. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Angel Rivera Rodriguez, 17, is 5’7” tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has been reported missing from the Rosedale area and was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a black sweatshirt, and white shoes with a gold chain. Anyone with […]

The Rodents Are Coming: Maryland’s cold winter sets stage for summer invasion, warns expert

BALTIMORE, MD—While most of us bundled up and hunkered down through Maryland’s colder-than-usual winter, we weren’t the only ones seeking shelter. Rodents and other pests were doing the same, and according to one pest expert, this year’s icy season may have set the stage for a serious summer invasion. “People assume that freezing winters kill off pests, but it’s not […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday

BALTIMORE, MD—The weekend could close out with a bang as forecasters say severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says isolated severe thunderstorms are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening. The primary threat is damaging wind gusts, but large hail and a tornado or two are also possible. In addition, locally heavy rainfall may lead […]

Baltimore County residents to see water rate hike in July

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County residents will see their water bills increase by nearly 5% starting July 1, following approval by the Baltimore City Board of Estimates on Wednesday. The 4.9% increase aims to bridge the gap in water usage rates between Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents, according to officials with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. Both the city […]

Police searching for missing woman last seen in Essex area

UPDATE: Izabel Preston has been located. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Izabel Preston, 21, is 5’03” tall and weighs 225 pounds. She has been reported missing from the Essex area and was last seen at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 wearing a white t-shirt with the lettering “BLONDIE” […]