BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday 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 […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews responded to a crash on I-95 in White Marsh on Saturday morning. At around 8:45 a.m. on June 17, 2023, units responded to a crash involving an overturned box truck on southbound I-95 between White Marsh Boulevard and I-695. Debris from the truck was scattered across three travel lanes along southbound I-95. There has been no word […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Friday, a majority of the Baltimore County Council urged the Board of Education to move forward with a vote on the recommended redistricting plan. The aforementioned majority includes every member of the area affected by the middle school redistricting process. Council members David Marks, Wade Kach, Mike Ertel, and Todd Crandell signed a letter urging the Board take […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating after shots were fired in Middle River and a vehicle was stolen in Carney this week. At just before 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023, an individual broke into a location in the 3700-block of White Pine Road in Middle River (21220) and stole several items. At around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, an […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Parkville man who just began playing scratch-offs a few months ago is already celebrating a $50,000 top-prize win. Lady Luck paid him a visit a couple of weeks ago, and this week he claimed his prize. The father of three said he’s always a fan of jackpot games, and he plays Mega Millions and Powerball every so often. […]
ROSEDALE, MD—More and more black bears have been spotted in Baltimore County in recent days. Just last week, a bear or bears was/were spotted in Glen Arm, Phoenix, Towson, and Carney. On Friday morning, a black bear was spotted in the Nottingham area. The White Marsh Cowenton Community Association and South Perry Hall Boulevard Improvement Association report that the bear […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, CountyRide van service, the Towson Loop, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The weekend could start with a few thunderstorms in the Baltimore area. The possibility for severe storms returns to the forecast on Friday. The primary threats will be damaging winds and large hail. Additionally, wildfire smoke should increase, mainly within the upper atmosphere. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the day.