PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that the section of Forge Road east of the Perry Hall Farms neighborhood has been approved for seven new speed bumps. Construction is expected to occur this spring. The project is expected to cost $35,000. “I would like to thank Jessica Douglass, the neighbor who initiated this request and obtained […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore metro area. The advisory covers Baltimore County and Baltimore City and will be in effect until 10 p.m. on Monday. In the wake of Sunday night’s storm, winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts of up to 55 mph. Damaging winds will likely blow […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At just after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, two individuals entered a business in the 7500-block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale (21237) and stole cash. At just after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, an individual approached a vehicle in the 1700-block of Goodview Road in Hillendale […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The snow emergency plan has been activated by Maryland State Police for Baltimore County. Parking is currently prohibited on snow emergency routes. The use of snow tires/chains or all-weather tires is required until further notice. The plan will be deactivated once conditions improve.
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that, to address the rise in heating costs, recipients of the state’s utility and electric assistance will receive enhanced benefits during this home heating season. The state is also increasing funding for weatherization assistance programs to improve energy conservation. “The relief we are announcing today will help our most vulnerable residents keep up […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education (OIGE) has released a report indicating that the Baltimore County Board of Education violated state law when it hired outside legal counsel. The board also structured spending transactions so as to skirt its own spending rules. The Inspector General initiated an investigation based on a complaint alleging members of the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers all of Baltimore County and Baltimore City and will be in effect from 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon through 1 a.m. on Monday. This Winter Weather Advisory replaces the earlier Winter Storm Watch as expected snowfall and ice accumulation totals have decreased. […]
UPDATE: The Winter Storm Watch has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory – detail here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A wintry mix is expected to arrive in the Baltimore area on Sunday as a major winter storm bears down on the Mid-Atlantic. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued in northern Baltimore County for Sunday and into Monday. […]