Maryland State Police to increase patrols, enforcement over Independence Day weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Fourth of July weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors as a record number of motorists are expected to travel this holiday. State troopers from 23 barracks, including members of the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort Team, known as the SPIDRE team, will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, […]

Councilman Marks: Crews repairing water leak at Parkville-Carney library

CARNEY, MD—Crews are making repairs to some water damage at the Parkville-Carney library, Councilman David Marks reported on Friday. The Harford Road branch suffered an HVAC leak earlier this week, which has now been fixed. Baltimore County crews are currently on-site replacing ceiling tiles. The Parkville-Carney branch will be open regular hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) on Friday.

MSDE makes more than $12 million investment through Maryland Works grant to bolster infrastructure for sustainable pipeline toward industry-aligned apprenticeship programs

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced today the nine recipients of the Maryland Works grant. MSDE awarded $12.2 million to six local education agencies (LEA) and three intermediaries. The awardees will use the funds to invest in foundational systems and processes needed to structure and sustain high-quality college and career pathways that are responsive to market demand. […]

Maryland State Fire Marshal suggests attending public fireworks displays

BALTIMORE, MD—With the arrival of summer and the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci suggests that Marylanders attend public fireworks displays. “I would highly suggest the safest way enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public fireworks displays throughout the state,” stated Geraci. To help Marylanders enjoy a safer summer season, the […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Friday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases, and the elderly. The effects […]

Injuries reported in Chase vehicle fire

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle fire in the Chase area. At 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the area of Ebenezer Road at Earls Beach Road (21220). At the scene, firefighters found a vehicle that was engulfed in flames. A second engine is responding to […]

MDTA Board approves toll rate ranges for I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension, I-695 ramps

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board this week approved toll rate ranges for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps. The decision follows an extensive public comment process that began in January and concluded with Thursday’s vote by the Board during its livestreamed meeting to approve the toll rate ranges. At the meeting, agency staff presented their […]