State Highway Administration to begin installation of new sidewalk ramps, bus shelter on Eastern Avenue on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project to install Americans with Disabilities Act compliant concrete sidewalk ramps and a concrete bus pad shelter along eastbound MD 150 (Eastern Avenue) between Tidewater Lane and Biscayne Bay Boulevard near Chase on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The project should be complete in early August, weather permitting. Drivers […]

Scattered storms possible on Monday afternoon, evening as humid conditions return

BALTIMORE, MD—As warm and humid conditions begin to build in the Baltimore area this week, the National Weather Service says scattered thunderstorms are possible on Monday afternoon and evening across the region. Some storms could be severe, especially northwest of I-95. Damaging wind gusts and hail will be the primary threat associated with any storms that develop. Residents should monitor […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of July 24

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime testing scheduled for Monday, July 24 – Friday, 28, 2023 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day, with nighttime testing scheduled for July 25-26 until 11 p.m. Training is scheduled during that time will end at 2 […]

Gunpowder Riverkeeper reaches proposed settlement with EPA on PCBs in the Gunpowder River, Bush River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator’s March 18, 2022, memorandum regarding “Consent Decrees and Settlement Agreements to resolve Environmental Claims Against the Agency,” a proposed settlement has been reached that would resolve Gunpowder Riverkeeper v. Regan, et al., No. 1:20–cv–02063 (D.D.C.). On July 29, 2020, Gunpowder Riverkeeper filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the […]

Storms possible in Baltimore area on Thursday evening

UPDATE: The National Weather Service now says the strongest storms are most likely after 2 a.m. on Friday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—After a warm & humid Thursday in the Baltimore area, the National Weather Service says the potential exists for a cluster of thunderstorms to impact the area after sunset and move eastward overnight. Forecasters say there is […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces events for 2023 National Night Out

UPDATE: The list of activities has been updated as of 8/1/2023. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will participate in the 40th year of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. This annual community-building event promotes police-community partnerships and allows neighbors and law enforcement members to come together. Some of the scheduled events include block parties, […]