UPDATE: A Health Alert has been issued advising residents to avoid contact with the water in the Back River. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a statement indicating that it has has begun to take steps toward improving operations at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant after solid materials were spotted floating in […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A water main break in the Middle River area has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works Baltimore reports that an eight-inch diameter water main has broken at 6914 University Drive (21220). Twenty customers and two hydrants are out of service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $4.8 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023 that provides funding for public education and major investments in key priorities that support the County’s strategic plan. “In the last three years, we have fundamentally transformed our County for the better and are now raising the bar to become a national […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday delivered the FY2023 Baltimore County budget message. “When I first stood before you three years ago, Baltimore County was at a crossroads,” said County Executive Olszewski. “Facing an $81 million structural deficit, we were in danger of losing our prized Triple AAA bond rating, defaulting on our promise to provide healthcare for […]
OVERLEA, MD—A water main break in the Overlea area has left several residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that a six-inch diameter water main has ruptured in the 7000-block of Beech Avenue (21206). Twenty five customers and one hydrant are out of service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced in letters to the General Assembly that, in accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, he has vetoed the following legislation passed during the 2022 legislative session: HB 90 – State Personnel Management System – Office of the Public Defender – Placement and Collective Bargaining HB 580 – Maryland Transit […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in the Nottingham area has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a four-inch diameter main has ruptured in the unit block of Stone Falls Court (21236). Forty customers are currently out of service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and 211 Maryland this week announced the launch of a new database on PressOne.211MD.org that improves access for Marylanders looking for mental health and substance use disorder resources. The site offers new dropdown filters — including age, language, payment options, special populations and service type — which narrow search results and identify the specific […]