Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday, Flood Watch remains in effect

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers most of central Maryland and will remain in effect through 10 p.m. on Tuesday night.  A Flash Flood Watch has also been issued. Forecasters say the potential for severe weather on Tuesday afternoon and evening has increased across much of the Mid-Atlantic, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Second round of Baltimore County bulk item collections to run from July 8 through December 29

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County residents are reminded that the second scheduled bulk item collection day for single-family and town homes this year will be occurring sometime between July 8 and December 29. Residents received a postcard in December 2021 indicating their two specific collection dates for the year; residents can also find their scheduled bulk item collection days on the County’s […]