Storms possible in Baltimore metro area on Friday, heat index to hit 107 degrees

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Friday the 13th will likely be hot and stormy in the Baltimore area. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from late Friday morning through the evening hours. The primary threat will be damaging wind gusts downing trees and power lines in some areas. The heat index is expected to top out at around 107 degrees. A Heat Advisory and Code […]

Baltimore man returning from trip wins $1,000-a-week Maryland Lottery Cash4Life prize in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—“I guess I can finally get that toaster oven I’ve always wanted,” joked the winner of a $1,000-a-week-for-life Cash4Life prize. The Baltimore man claimed the life-changing fortune at Maryland Lottery headquarters this week after matching five winning numbers from the August 8 drawing. The lucky player was returning from out of town when he thought about playing Lottery games. […]

Heat Advisory, Code Orange issued for Friday in Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory and the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Baltimore metro area on Friday. Heat index values of 105 to 108 degrees are expected through the afternoon and early evening hours. Isolated severe storms along with isolated instances of flash flooding are possible […]

Construction begins at site of Officer Caprio Playground Project

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Construction has officially begun at the future site of a playground that will be dedicated to the memory of a fallen police officer. The Officer Caprio Playground Project this week announced that demolition and construction had begun on the grounds of Gunpowder Elementary School. In June, officials announced that all remaining funds for the project had been secured, thanks […]

Baltimore County to require face coverings in government offices, facilities

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that Baltimore County employees and the general public will be required to wear masks inside all local government offices and facilities, effective Friday, August 13th. “This common sense step will help limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our workforce and visitors to our buildings and facilities,” […]

Driver threatened with weapon in Fullerton ATM line, attempted burglary reported in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported in recent days. At approximately 3 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, an individual attempted to break into a residence in the 9100-block of Deviation Road (21236) by breaking the front door handle. They were not successful and entry was not gained. At around 3 p.m. on Friday, August 6, an […]

Two-alarm townhouse fire reported in Fullerton

11:50 p.m. UPDATE: The fire is now under control. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a late-night house fire in the Fullerton area. The blaze was reported at just before 11:30 p.m. on Purple Plum Court (21236). Reports indicate 2–3 units are involved in the fire. A second alarm has been sounded. There has been […]