Outdoor burning discouraged as humidity levels drop, winds increase

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service is urging Maryland residents to avoid outdoor burning on Thursday. Forecasters say minimum relative humidity values will drop to between 20 and 25 percent across much of the state. Northwest winds will gust frequently between 20 and 30 mph, while the strongest winds will coincide with the lowest relative humidity during the mid to late […]

Teen shot on Rosedale basketball court

BALTIMORE, MD—Police say a teen was injured in a shooting on Sunday afternoon. At around 3:30 p.m. on April 24, officers from the White Marsh Precinct responded to the 6000-block of Marquette Road for reports of a shooting. At the scene, officers found a male juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. Detectives determined that the shooting occurred at a nearby […]

HEALTH ALERT: Residents advised to avoid contact with water in Back River

BALTIMORE, MD—Due to contaminants in Back River that can cause illness, the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Department of Health on Friday issued an alert advising residents to avoid contact with the water. The advisory contains the following recommendations: Avoid contact with Back River water Do not drink stream water Do not swim or wade in the […]

Governor Hogan signs more than 100 bipartisan bills into law, including More Jobs for Marylanders Act and Judicial Transparency Act [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week signed an additional 103 bipartisan bills into law, including measures to advance key administration initiatives, such as the More Jobs for Marylanders Act and the Judicial Transparency Act. “Today, we signed another 103 bipartisan bills into law, including measures to promote job creation, address violent crime, advance our Chesapeake Bay restoration goals, and protect […]

Essex homicide suspect arrested in Baltimore City following brief pursuit

UPDATE: Tavon Howard has been convicted on first-degree murder charges. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Essex was arrested in Baltimore City over the weekend following a brief pursuit. At just before 1:45 p.m. on Friday, Baltimore County detectives attempted to stop 29-year-old homicide suspect, Tavon Howard, as he was driving along South […]

July 4th fireworks set to return to Fullerton, Loch Raven in 2022

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Local July 4th celebrations will be making a comeback in 2022. Both the Fullerton and Loch Raven fireworks displays will return this summer. The Fullerton Fireworks Foundation is a non-profit organization run entirely by community volunteers. The event, which will be held on Sunday, July 4 is supported by the nearby communities of Overlea-Fullerton, Linover, Elmwood, Belmar, Perry Hall, […]