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Baltimore County to initiate purchasing development rights easements on 70 acres owned by Richardson Farms

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CHASE, MD—Baltimore County is taking steps to purchase development rights easements on 70 acres owned by Richardson Farms east of Ebenezer Road and Earls Beach Road, Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday. The move will preserve a large area of farmland from development. “Thank you to County Executive Olszewski’s administration for initiating this plan, which will come before the County […]

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Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

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Heat Advisory issued for Baltimore area as heat index to exceed 105 degrees

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UPDATE: A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has also been issued for Wednesday. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Forecasters say heat index values of up to 107 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity […]

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BCPS cancels all outdoor games, practices for Wednesday due to extreme heat

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TOWSON, MD—As the late summer heat wave continues, Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all outdoor games and practices for Wednesday, September 6, are cancelled due to extreme heat. All indoor games, matches, and practices are expected to proceed as scheduled for Tuesday. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when applicable. Officials added that schools may conduct voluntary […]

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Heat Advisory issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Heat index values this afternoon will range from 100 to 105 degrees. Forecasters say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses to occur. If spending extended times outdoors, residents should stay […]

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BCPS cancels all outdoor games, practices for Tuesday due to extreme heat

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The late summer heat wave lives on in Maryland for another few days. Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all outdoor games and practices for Tuesday, September 5, have been cancelled due to extreme heat. All indoor games, matches, and practices are expected to proceed as scheduled for Tuesday. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when […]

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