Flash Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area, severe storms expected on Tuesday

UPDATE 2: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued. UPDATE: The potential for severe weather in the Baltimore area has increased.  An updated graphic from the National Weather Service can be found below. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from […]

Governor Hogan announces $18.8 million for Chesapeake Bay restoration projects

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources this week announced the award of $18.8 million to 22 ecological restoration projects that will improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, while building local resilience to climate impacts. These awards encompass 77 unique sites that will be restored using best management practices, including riparian buffer […]

School bus crash reported in Middle River

UPDATE: One of the vehicles reportedly ran a stop sign. No injuries were reported. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday morning crash involving a school bus in Middle River. The crash was reported at just after 8:15 a.m. at Bird River Road and Campbell Boulevard (21220). An SUV and school bus reportedly […]

Baltimore County Affordable Housing Work Group issues final report

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Affordable Housing Work Group, convened in 2021 by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, this week released its final report. The report, which was finalized after public feedback on an interim report was considered, includes a proposed vision statement and 36 recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to expand equitable access to affordable housing. “Baltimore County is […]

BCPS to host new series of open houses to hire teachers and other staff for the 2022-2023 school year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, the third largest school system in Maryland and 22nd largest in the nation, has announced a new series of open houses to recruit teachers and others for the 2022-2023 school year. While the open houses’ focus will be on teacher recruitment, candidates also are sought to serve as bus drivers, bus attendants, cafeteria workers, building […]

MDOT, MSDE collecting back-to-school supplies for students

BALTIMORE, MD—To help Maryland students prepare for for the upcoming school year, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) are partnering with the Boys and Girls Club Maryland Alliance for a statewide Back to School Supply Drive from Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 29, 2022. MDOT business units including the Transportation Secretary’s […]

Councilman Marks: Seven Courts Drive shut down for emergency utility work

UPDATE: There is a streetlight cable job occurring at Neves and Seven Courts and there is a gas leak from a contractor that struck a gas line at 9101 Lincolnshire. The gas leak repair is ongoing. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of gas leak in Nottingham’s Seven Courts community. Councilman David Marks on Monday reported […]

Storms possible in Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—Stormy weather is possible in the Baltimore area on Tuesday, according to forecasters. The National Weather Service says conditions will turn hot and humid ahead of an approaching cold front. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours on July 12th. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts.