Midwinter waterfowl survey shows rise in bird count

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In early January, aerial survey teams of pilots and biologists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources made visual estimates of the ducks, geese, and swans along most of the state’s Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River, and Atlantic coast shorelines. This year, the teams counted about 627,000 waterfowl, which was higher than the 566,300 birds observed during 2019, but lower […]

Flood Watch issued for portions of Baltimore, Harford Counties

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Baltimore County and Harford County. The Flood Watch will be in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Forecasters say multiple rounds of rainfall will occur through early Friday. The heaviest rainfall potential will begin Thursday afternoon and continue into Thursday night. Storm total rainfall amounts through […]

MDTA Police make weapon, DUI arrest on I-95

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police announced on Wednesday that they had made a weapon and DUI arrest this week. On Tuesday morning, MDTA Police arrested a Baltimore man during a traffic stop on Interstate 95. The MDTA Police charged the 36-year-old man with driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, prohibited person in possession of a handgun, […]

BCPS students earn 343 Regional Scholastic Awards including 41 Gold Keys in visual arts, writing

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students earned 343 Regional Scholastic Awards for 2020 including 24 Gold Keys in visual arts and 17 in writing. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in Grades 7–12. This year, 3,991 works were submitted […]

Heavy rain could cause flooding on Thursday

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Baltimore County and Harford County. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Forecasters say a cold front will drop up to three inches of rain around the Baltimore area on Thursday and into Friday. The National Weather Service says a period of heavy rainfall is likely on Thursday and […]