BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline in the United States has declined by 3.8 cents over the past week, reaching $3.09 per gallon, according to GasBuddy, which compiles data from over 12 million price reports covering 150,000 gas stations nationwide. This marks a 6.9-cent drop from a month ago and a significant 41-cent decrease compared to a year ago. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced that it plans to improve nearly 3,400 lane miles of pavement across the state through patching and resurfacing efforts during the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1st. This initiative is funded by $143.2 million allocated for a six-year capital program. The funding was made possible by […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin a resurfacing project on US 1 Business between Tollgate Road and MD 924 (Bond Street) in Bel Air starting as soon as Sunday night, June 1. The US 1 paving project is expected to be completed in early summer, weather permitting. Crews will work overnights, Sundays through Thursdays from 8 p.m. to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has slightly increased after falling earlier this week, remaining just below its level from a week ago at $3.13 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This price is still 3.1 cents higher than last month but a significant 43.0 cents lower than a year ago. Diesel prices have also decreased by 3.2 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of increased traffic and potential road hazards, the Maryland State Police announced increased patrols and enforcement efforts targeting distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Troopers from all 23 barracks and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will be deployed in saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement initiatives statewide. The initiative aims […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) kicked off its annual “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign this week, urging drivers and passengers to buckle up. The campaign, running through June 1, will see increased enforcement by state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide, coupled with a national media campaign. “The number of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With millions expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation is preparing for heavy traffic and urging residents to prioritize safety. According to AAA, more than 45 million people nationwide will travel more than 50 miles from home, an increase of 1.4 million compared to last year. Most of these travelers, 39.4 million, […]
UPDATE: Officials now say as many as 1,200 homes are without power due to the downed utility pole. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday evening crash in the Nottingham area. At around 6:30 p.m. on May 19, 2025, the Baltimore County Police Department asked motorists to use caution while driving in the 8400-block […]