NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new pedestrian crosswalk will soon be built in the Nottingham area. Baltimore County will construct a brick raised pedestrian crosswalk at Baker Lane and Holiday Manor Road to reduce speed and improve safety at Gunpowder Elementary School, Councilman David Marks announced on Friday. The crosswalk will be constructed over the next two weeks and will cost $15,000. “Speeding […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Another stormy day is on tap for the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected again on Friday. Some of these storms could be severe with damaging winds and produce isolated instances of flooding. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the day.
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force this week announced a series of public meetings where officials will discuss efforts to address the region’s pressing water-related challenges and foster sustainable solutions to help ensure residents efficiently, equitably, and sustainably receive high-quality water and sewerage services. The full schedule of task force meetings is available below: Date: Wednesday, September 13 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Thursday evening. Forecasters say storms are possible throughout the afternoon and evening hours as a cold front moves through the region. Some storms may be severe, with the primary threats being frequent lightning, wind gusts […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment on the upper Back River next week, Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. The application is scheduled to occur in the afternoon on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12. As is often the case, timing will […]
UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Continued heat will pump into the Baltimore area on Thursday with increased humidity as well. The National Weather Service says this will provide plenty of instability for afternoon thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front. Some storms may be severe, with the primary threat […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all outdoor games and practices for Thursday, September 7, 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 outdoor practices in the morning prior […]
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 […]