UPDATE: Belair Road will likely remain closed through the weekend for repairs to the water main. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD–Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday morning confirmed that a private contractor is now at the site of the Belair Road water main break. On Thursday night, the rupture forced the closure of Belair Road in both directions […]
UPDATE 5: Contractors hope to have Belair Road reopened by Tuesday, January 12th. UPDATE 4: Belair Road will likely remain closed through the weekend for repairs to the water main. UPDATE 3: A private contractor is now on-siteprivate contractor is now on-site. UPDATE 2: The Department of Public Works reports that the break is on Olde Forge Lane (21236). A […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has updated its reopening plan to include details about in-person instruction options for all students. Families may now choose to continue virtual learning or to begin hybrid learning, with timing driven by local and state health metrics. The newly added information pertains to three groups of students. In the plan’s new Appendix N, guidance is […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Noble House has recalled various chests, cabinets, and dressers that were sold online, saying that the items are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall. These items pose serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. Approximately 780 units are involved in the recall. The items were sold online […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced two upcoming actions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide more than $22 billion in funding to states, localities, and territories in support of the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as directed by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. The state […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in the Overlea/Fullerton area has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that an 8-inch diameter main has ruptured in the 200-block of Marion Avenue (21236). Twenty customers and one hydrant are currently without service. There has been no ETA provided on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that all Maryland SNAP recipients will receive an additional 15% increase in their total benefits beginning this month due to recent federal legislation. In addition, as part of the state’s emergency economic relief measures, Maryland’s Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) families will receive an additional $40 million in benefits “These increased benefits come at […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two product recalls on Wednesday. Rust-Oleum is recalling cans of Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray used to protect metal surfaces from rust and corrosion. The 20-ounce can is silver with a silver cap. The firm has received six reports of the container bottom detaching, including one reported injury. The product was sold […]