Water rescue in progress in Middle River

UPDATE 2: Marine Emergency Team 21 rescued the victims from the water and stabilized one patient who was experiencing a medical emergency from the rough conditions. That individual has been taken to Dundee Creek Marina for treatment by EMS personnel. UPDATE: All six kayakers have been successfully rescued. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD – Fire crews are performing […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the entire Nottingham area. The warning is in effect until 4:15 p.m. ET on Friday afternoon and includes Nottingham, Parkville, Carney, Perry Hall, White Marsh, Middle River, Chase, Essex, Rosedale, Overlea, Fullerton, and other communities in northeastern Baltimore County. Forecasters say wind gusts of up to […]

Dwarf sundew, species of carnivorous plant, found in Maryland

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Botanists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy recently confirmed the discovery of a new plant species in Maryland – the dwarf sundew (Drosera brevifolia). Local volunteer botanist Chase Howard discovered and reported the plant growing in open areas with wet, peaty sand in Worcester County. This is the first record of this […]

Councilmembers Marks, Bevins to introduce resolution opposing Mountain Christian Church wastewater request

UPDATE: Councilman Marks stands ready to drop his opposition to the proposal – click here for details. Original story below… —— JOPPA, MD – At its meeting on July 1st, Baltimore County Councilmembers David Marks and Cathy Bevins will introduce a resolution opposing the request by Mountain Christian Church for treated wastewater discharge near the Little Gunpowder Falls. In the […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert on Thursday for the entire Baltimore metro 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 […]

Three Eastern Tech students to participate in STEM internships at Aberdeen Proving Ground

ESSEX, MD – Eight students from Baltimore County Public Schools, including three from Eastern Tech, have been selected to participate in the 2019 RISE Program for students interested in pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The students participating from BCPS are: Eastern Tech High School Nicole McClelland Amir Moon Edjivede Yamonche Franklin High School Rita Rozental Sarah […]