Maryland State Fair closed Wednesday due to potential tornadoes from Ida, Flood Warning issued for Nottingham area

UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan has directed MEMA to raise the state activation level and all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss three hours early on Wednesday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—For those who were thinking about going to the Maryland State Fair on Wednesday, officials have announced that the fair will be closed on Wednesday due to potential tornadoes […]

Tornado activity, flooding chances increase as Ida remnants approach Maryland

UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan has directed MEMA to raise the state activation level and all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss three hours early on Wednesday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Severe weather is likely on Wednesday and into Thursday as the remnants of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida move through Maryland. The Baltimore County Department of Emergency Management says that the […]

Governor Hogan announces initial recovery plan performance report on American Rescue Plan Act funding

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the state has submitted the first recovery plan performance report required by the Department of the Treasury in accordance with the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which directed $3.7 billion in federal aid to Maryland. Following ARPA’s enactment on March 11, 2021, Governor Hogan and legislative leaders announced a […]

Urban Crab Shack to hold grand opening, ribbon-cutting in Carney this weekend

UPDATE: Photos and additional information from the grand opening ceremony can be viewed here. Original story below… —— CARNEY, MD—A new restaurant is coming to Carney. Urban Crab Shack will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, September 4th.  The restaurant opened its doors a few months ago in the Perring Plaza shopping center. Boasting a complete seafood menu, the owners […]

Maryland flag lowered to half-staff to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the Maryland flag would be lowered to half-staff to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. It was initiated in 2001 in Australia […]

Olszewski announces Towson Loop service to begin in October

UPDATE: The Towson Loop has officially launched. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that the Towson Loop is scheduled to begin service on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Olszewski jump-started plans to bring a free circulator service to Towson’s core destinations and main attractions, fulfilling a campaign pledge. “Expanding access to easy, efficient, reliable […]

Remnants of Ida could dump up to 6 inches of rain over Maryland, may spawn tornadoes

UPDATE: Forecasters say the chances for tornado activity and flash flooding in the Baltimore metro area on Wednesday have increased. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The remnants of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida are expected to pass through Maryland on Wednesday and into Thursday. After battering parts of Louisiana, the National Weather Service says the system is expected to bring heavy rainfall […]

Baltimore County Council votes, along party lines, to extend state of emergency

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening voted to extend the county’s state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 4-3 vote, which followed party lines, extends the state of emergency by 35 days. County Executive Johnny Olszewski last week declared a local state of emergency to “expand Baltimore County’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Republican […]