COCKEYSVILLE, MD—A portion of York Road has been shut down in the Cockeysville/Hunt Valley area due to a water main break. On Friday morning, the Baltimore County Police Department advised that York Road has been closed from Ashland Road to Shawan Road for emergency utility repairs. Traffic is being rerouted. During the closure drivers can expect delays. Motorists should use […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 20 states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to halt the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, alleges the termination of the program, designed to protect communities from natural disasters, is unlawful. The BRIC […]
UPDATE 2: Kenwood Avenue has been reopened. UPDATE: Baltimore County DPWT officials have confirmed that the closure of Kenwood Avenue (in the 5200-block) is due to a water main break. Original story below… ROSEDALE, MD—A portion of Kenwood Avenue remains closed following Monday night’s severe storms. On Tuesday morning, the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company reported that Kenwood Avenue remains closed […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has partnered with eight other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states to solicit proposals for electric transmission projects aimed at improving grid reliability, fostering economic growth, and reducing electricity costs for consumers. Gov. Wes Moore announced this month that the state is participating in an “open sector” request for information, a key step in the Northeast States Collaborative’s strategic plan […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the first round of grant awards for the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the development of “shovel-ready” sites to attract and retain businesses across the state. The program, established by the governor’s economic competitiveness executive order, is designed to spur private sector investment and create jobs by […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the state’s EARN Maryland program, committing an additional $10.5 million to connect more than 2,900 Marylanders with training and high-demand careers. The funding includes $4 million in awards for 20 high-performing existing EARN grantees and $6.5 million in new grants aimed at fostering new partnerships, with a focus on […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a water main break in the Middle River area. Officials say an 8-inch water main has ruptured in the 6900-block of Gunder Avenue (21220). Minor flooding is being reported in the area. Motorists should expect traffic delays and proceed with caution. Photos via Baltimore County DPWT
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are working to repair downed power lines along Belair Road in the Overlea/Fullerton area. At just before 3 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, the Maryland State Highway Administration advised that wires were down along Route 1 between Rossville Boulevard and Fitch Avenue (21236). Several northbound and southbound lanes are currently blocked along Belair Road. Motorists should use […]