TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing this summer to discuss the proposed annual amendments to the Baltimore County Water Supply and Sewerage Plan. The hearing will be on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 5 p.m. in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building (105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204). The hearing will consider amendments proposed […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Friday night’s severe storms wreaked havoc on the Baltimore area, producing a tornado, causing excessive damage, and resulting in a sewage overflow and water quality advisory. The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado formed in Baltimore City and continued to move through the Dundalk/Sparrows Point area. The tornado was on the ground from 5:51 to 6:01 […]
TOWSON, MD—Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library has announced the launch of The BIG Give – Let’s Do Something BIG, Together!, a six-week fundraising campaign dedicated to supporting critical programs and services. The campaign runs from May 19 to June 30, with a special Kickoff Day Celebration happening at select library branches on Monday, May 19, from 3 p.m. to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Pet owners in Maryland are being warned about a cruel scam that preys on their love for their furry friends. Scammers are posing as animal shelter employees and using social media to deceive people searching for their lost pets. The scheme involves using caller ID spoofing technology to make it appear as though calls are coming from legitimate shelters […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has announced the expansion of its Maryland Mobile ID program, allowing customers to use their smartphones to verify their identity and manage appointments at MVA branch offices. This integration with the self check-in kiosks aims to enhance customer experience, efficiency, and security. “This integration with our self check-in kiosks reflects our commitment to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the findings of an independent audit of the state’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) on Thursday, revealing significant discrepancies in death classifications and systemic deficiencies in autopsy documentation. The 70-page report (PDF), initiated in 2021, examined 87 deaths that occurred during or shortly after restraint. In a shocking finding, the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to bolster the health of the Chesapeake Bay and stimulate economic growth, Governor Wes Moore this week signed the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act into law. This bill represents a cornerstone of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental and economic agenda. The act aims to modernize Maryland’s water quality and monitoring programs, promote regenerative agriculture practices, streamline aquaculture leasing, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to exercise extreme caution as severe flash flooding continues to impact parts of the state. Western Maryland, and particularly Allegany County, has experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and emergency responses. Since midnight, the area has received an estimated 4.65 inches of rainfall, with more expected. The North Branch Potomac […]