As the Chesapeake Bay Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary, the organization this week announced that definitive progress is being made in efforts to save the Bay. The 2016 State of the Bay report indicated that this year’s score was the highest since the first State of the Bay was issued 18 years ago. Each of the three indicator categories—pollution, habitat, […]
Wintry weather is on the way for the first time this year. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Nottingham area. Thursday Afternoon A chance of snow, mainly after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Thursday Night Snow, mainly between 7 p.m. and […]
The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 9, 2016. Because Christmas tree collection dates will vary from place to place, residents must have the trees out at the curb no later than Saturday, January 14 to ensure collection. Residents must follow these simple rules when placing […]
The state is investigating the deaths of nearly 6,000 fish in Baltimore County waterways this month. The Maryland Department of the Environment says the dead fish were spotted in local waterways, including the Gunpowder River and Bird River. MDE spokesperson Jay Apperson says that preliminary results would seem to indicate that algae-created toxins are the probable cause. The fish kill […]
TOWSON, MD — Soon a sleek black vehicle will deliver innovative learning projects to Baltimore County Public Schools elementary students. The new Mobile Innovation Lab, a project of the BCPS Office of Innovative Learning Projects, will be officially launched at a ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 10:25 a.m. at Shady Spring Elementary School, 8868 Goldenwood Rd. in Rosedale. The […]
UPDATE: The stream restoration project is now underway. Original story below… —— Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that the county will hold a community meeting to discuss the final stages of the stream restoration project in the lower Seven Courts Drive area of Perry Hall. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016, at the […]
County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced on Thursday that the Baltimore County government website was named the first place winner in the prestigious “Best of the Web” competition hosted by the top national research and advisory institute on information technology for state and local government. “We are just delighted to win the number one distinction for local government websites,” said Kamenetz. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced the start of a study that will identify the location and explore potential funding options for a new Chesapeake Bay crossing. The $5 million “Tier 1 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)” Study, which was voted on and approved by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board last week, will begin this fall […]