Flash Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area, severe storms expected on Tuesday

UPDATE 2: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued. UPDATE: The potential for severe weather in the Baltimore area has increased.  An updated graphic from the National Weather Service can be found below. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from […]

Baltimore County Affordable Housing Work Group issues final report

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Affordable Housing Work Group, convened in 2021 by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, this week released its final report. The report, which was finalized after public feedback on an interim report was considered, includes a proposed vision statement and 36 recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to expand equitable access to affordable housing. “Baltimore County is […]

Councilman Marks: Seven Courts Drive shut down for emergency utility work

UPDATE: There is a streetlight cable job occurring at Neves and Seven Courts and there is a gas leak from a contractor that struck a gas line at 9101 Lincolnshire. The gas leak repair is ongoing. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of gas leak in Nottingham’s Seven Courts community. Councilman David Marks on Monday reported […]

Storms possible in Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—Stormy weather is possible in the Baltimore area on Tuesday, according to forecasters. The National Weather Service says conditions will turn hot and humid ahead of an approaching cold front. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours on July 12th. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts.

Gas prices decline for fourth straight week

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the fourth consecutive week, the nation’s average gas price has fallen, declining 12.8 cents from a week ago to $4.66 per gallon on Monday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 34.4 cents from a month ago and $1.54 […]

Olszewski commits to ‘protecting the right of all women to access abortion services’ in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger on Monday issued the following joint statement: Baltimore County is committed to protecting the right of all women, regardless of where they are from, to access reproductive health care and safe abortion services. The Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office will not participate in or assist in the extradition of […]

Early-morning homicide leaves two dead near Carney

UPDATE: The couple’s daughter has now launched a GoFundMe page. Original story below… —– CARNEY, MD—Officers responded to an early-morning homicide near Carney on Sunday. At around 4:30 a.m. on July 10, officers responded to the 8700-block of Lackawanna Avenue (21234) in reference to a call for an assault. Once on the scene, officers located 47-year-old Veronica Ramirez suffering from […]

Heavy rain expected this weekend, Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—Heavy rain is expected to return to the Baltimore area this weekend. Showers and thunderstorms will pop up on Friday and Saturday as a slow-moving front passes through the region.  These storms may lead to flash flooding and quick rises along smaller streams. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area.  The watch will be […]