Gunpowder Valley Conservancy to hold JBCA meeting, rain barrel workshop

The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy will be holding two noteworthy events in March. On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, the GVC will hold a workshop to describe ways homeowners can reduce stormwater runoff and erosion from their yards with rain barrels, rain gardens, and edible Bayscapes. Those interested can attend the next meeting of the Jennifer Branch Conservation Association of the GVC […]

BCPS offers more resources about online safety on revamped Growing Up Digital website [VIDEO]

Baltimore County Public Schools launched its redesigned Growing Up Digital website on Digital Learning Day, Thursday, February 22. Growing Up Digital supports BCPS parents and students in understanding the best ways to safely and ethically take advantage of learning and communications experiences that technology facilitates. The site has been redesigned to be more user friendly, visually engaging, and content-rich. Sections […]

Baltimore County rat eradication program set to expand

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced on Thursday that Baltimore County plans to expand its multi-faceted rat eradication program to include 10 additional neighborhoods beginning this July. The program initially rolled out to 13 Baltimore County communities in 2017. “People shouldn’t have to live among rats and the feedback we’re getting is overwhelmingly positive that our enhanced comprehensive approach is […]

Flood Watch issued; soaking rain in forecast

It’s shaping up to be a soggy weekend in the Nottingham area. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Saturday night through Sunday night. Repeated rounds of heavy rain may lead to flooding. The precipitation is much-needed as the entire Nottingham area has been experiencing a severe drought in recent weeks. Some locations could see in excess […]

Maryland flu deaths: state records first influenza-associated pediatric death

On Tuesday, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in the state for this flu season. Maryland public health officials say they have detected a marked increase in influenza activity since mid- to late-December and are warning the public to take measures to prevent influenza, including getting the flu vaccine. The Department of Health detected its […]

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Nottingham area

Another day, another Winter Weather Advisory for the Nottingham area. The National Weather Service says our region can expect a wintry mix to fall overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. The main threat will be ice accumulation, although some minor snow accumulations are possible. The precipitation is expected to begin falling sometime after 3 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Motorists should exercise […]

Towson Sports Medicine opens expansion office in Rosedale

Towson Sports Medicine and their fellow University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center providers are opening new offices in Rosedale. The new space on Philadelphia Road opened on Monday, February, 2018. In the new location, Towson Sports Medicine has brand new therapy space, Towson Orthopaedic Associates has revamped and expanded their orthopaedic offices, and Cardiovascular Associates will also be located […]