Governor Larry Hogan has signed an Executive declaring a state of emergency for the state of Maryland beginning Monday, September 10, 2018 ahead of the landfall of Hurricane Florence. The executive order will allow state officials to more efficiently coordinate support and provide assistance to local jurisdictions within Maryland and neighboring states. “At this time, there is still some uncertainty […]
Marylanders were already beginning to prepare on Monday as Hurricane Florence rapidly strengthened to a strong, category 4 storm. Forecasters say the powerful hurricane will likely make a direct hit on the East Coast. As of Monday morning, forecasters were predicting that Hurricane Florence would make landfall in North Carolina by Thursday. The storm could then “stall out” which could mean […]
The Baltimore County Department of Public Works has reported a sanitary sewer overflow in the 6600-block of Collinsdale Road (21234) in the Parkville-Hillendale area. A discharge of about 17,000 gallons began at just before 3 p.m. on Thursday. Utility crews responded immediately and stopped the overflow at just before midnight. DPW says that the sanitary sewerage discharge was caused by […]
Crews are on the scene of a Friday night water rescue in White Marsh. As storms and heavy rains moved through the area, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company performed a swift-water rescue in the area of Philadelphia Road at New Forge Road at around 8:15 a.m. There were no reported injuries. Officials are reminding motorists to not attempt […]
The National Weather Service has once again issued a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. on Wednesday for the entire Nottingham area. Heat index values are expected to reach 100 to 105 degrees on Wednesday afternoon. Local residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities. Children, pets, and disabled persons should never be left unattended in a vehicle on a […]
The Perry Hall Library will be debuting a new program for children with special needs. Beginning this Saturday, September 1, the Perry Hall branch will host Sensory Story Time Saturdays, a monthly interactive story time that welcomes children of all abilities, but is especially designed for children ages 2 to 11 with special needs. The program is geared toward children […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Heat index values could top 105 degrees by Tuesday afternoon. Local residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities. Children, pets, and disabled persons should never be left unattended in a vehicle on a hot day. The Baltimore County Public Library has 19 branches that […]
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center has earned Magnet redesignation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Magnet Recognition Program – the highest level of recognition a nursing program can achieve in the United States. Only three percent of the nation’s hospitals have earned the honor. The Magnet designation honors medical facilities with the highest […]