BGE crews working to restore service to more than 225,000 customers affected by powerful storm

BGE crews continue to work to restore electric service to customers affected by Friday’s powerful nor’easter storm that began moving through central Maryland overnight and continues to cause trees and limbs to come down on power lines and other electric equipment. With wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour in the BGE service area still expected this afternoon […]

Downed tree blocking portion of Philadelphia Road

Motorists traveling in the White Marsh area on Friday afternoon should stay alert for falling trees. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that a downed tree is currently blocking the roadway in the 11200 block of Philadelphia Road near 13 Mile Lane (21162). Motorists should use an alternate route. Friday’s high winds have caused numerous trees to come down, […]

Portion of Belair Road closed in Perry Hall

Friday’s high winds continue to take their toll on local roadways. Authorities say a portion of Belair Road has been shut down in Perry Hall. At just after 3 p.m., Belair Road was closed between Joppa Road and Silver Spring Boulevard due to a leaning light pole. Motorists should use an alternate route. Friday’s high winds have caused numerous trees […]

BCPS resource teacher from Perry Hall named one of four Md. finalists for Presidential Award in math, science teaching

Gary Werner, a resource teacher in the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Science PreK-12 and a Perry Hall resident, has been named one of only four Maryland finalists for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. He also was a state finalist in 2016. The national awards, created in 1983 to recognize exemplary instruction in mathematics […]

Amtrak suspends rail service along northeast corridor

The wind storm continues to affect travelers across the state and along the East Coast. Commuters traveling by train on Friday should be sure to check ahead. Amtrak has announced that it is suspending rail service along the northeast corridor due to “multiple weather-related issues.” Trains that are already en route to their destinations will continue on and hold upon […]