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Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga urge immediate action following Eastern Boulevard traffic meeting

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Following a community meeting Wednesday evening, Maryland Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urging immediate action to address what they describe as increasing traffic hazards along Eastern Boulevard in Baltimore County. Both delegates called for swift changes, particularly a reduction in the speed limit, to prevent further accidents and fatalities on the state roadway. “Eastern Boulevard has […]

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NHTSA Speeding Catches Up with You

NHTSA launches anti-speeding campaign ahead of Independence Day weekend [VIDEO]

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WASHINGTON, DC—As millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Independence Day holiday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging all drivers to slow down and will launch a new anti-speeding campaign on Monday, July 7th. The “Speeding Catches Up With You” campaign aims to address the deadly risks associated with excessive speed. Speeding contributed to nearly one-third […]

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Maryland State Police to step up patrols over Independence Day weekend

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols across the state this Independence Day weekend, targeting impaired, aggressive and distracted drivers. The heightened enforcement begins Friday, July 4, and continues through Sunday, July 6. All 23 Maryland State Police barracks will participate in high-visibility patrols. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, a specialized unit, will also be deployed […]

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Water rescues, homes struck by lightning, and roads closed after severe storms batter northeast Baltimore County, southern Harford County

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FALLSTON, MD—Monday evening’s severe storms have caused damage to homes, prompted water rescues, and led to Flash Flood Warnings & Tornado Warnings being issued by the National Weather Service. Belair Road has been flooded out at the entrance to Fallston Mall, as has Belair Road at Connolly Road. Units from Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance company performed a swift water […]

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Chesapeake Bay Bridge travelers warned of significant delays for Independence Day weekend

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BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists planning to use the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the U.S. 50 corridor for Independence Day travel should prepare for heavy traffic and significant delays from Wednesday, July 2, through Monday, July 7, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Monday. The MDTA is urging travelers to adjust their schedules to cross the bridge during off-peak hours to minimize congestion. […]

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Gas prices expected to be lowest since 2021 for July 4th weekend

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BALTIMORE, MD—Americans hitting the road for the Independence Day holiday can expect to see significantly lower gas prices, with the national average projected to fall to $3.15 per gallon. This marks the lowest July 4th gas price since 2021, according to a forecast released Monday by GasBuddy. The anticipated price is nearly 35 cents lower than last year’s July 4th […]

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Residents urged to speak out about traffic concerns on Eastern Boulevard

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UPDATE: Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urging immediate action following the town hall. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Residents concerned about traffic safety on Eastern Boulevard are urged to attend a community meeting in July where the Maryland State Highway Administration will present findings from a traffic safety study. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announced the meeting, […]

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Maryland is 2025’s 10th worst state for summer road trips, WalletHub study

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BALTIMORE, MD—With nearly 80% of U.S. adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips. To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics. The data […]

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