Code Red Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—As smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to pass through the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. Officials say a concentrated plume of smoke is expected […]

Canadian wildfire smoke prompts Code Red in Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—As copious amounts of wildfire smoke from eastern Canada pour into the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthful for the general population. The effects of air pollution can […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Tuesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Tuesday 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 […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of June 5

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing operations scheduled through Friday, June 9, 2023, approximately 8:30 a.m. to midnight.  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may hear weapons […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of May 8

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing operations scheduled for Monday, May 8 – Saturday, May 13, 2023,  approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.  Testing for the week will end at 4 a.m. on Saturday. Noise may be heard in some areas off […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of May 1

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week.  Testing is scheduled to occur between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces activities for 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

TOWSON, MD—Each year in April, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime coordinates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week link to promote victims’ rights and services, and honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. The theme for this year’s NCVRW is “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.” National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is scheduled for […]