Baltimore County Public Library again partners with Vision To Learn to provide children with free glasses

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to supply children in low-income households with glasses for the coming school year, Baltimore County Public Library is once again partnering with the nonprofit Vision To Learn, which will visit 12 of our branches over the summer months. Children who step aboard the organization’s mobile vision clinic will receive free eye exams and if needed, new […]

Stormy Thursday expected in Baltimore area

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the Baltimore area through midnight. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—A stormy Thursday is on tap for much of the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says morning thunderstorms are likely, especially over northeastern Maryland. Eventually a more widespread threat for severe thunderstorms will emerge on Thursday afternoon and evening. […]

Flood Warning issued for Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Nottingham area. The warning will remain in effect until 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Forecasters say flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional […]

Gas price surge takes national average beyond $5/gallon, shows no signs of slowing

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the eighth straight week, the nation’s average gas price has climbed, jumping 15.7 cents from a week ago to $5.01 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 up 57.1 cents from a month ago and $1.94 […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area for Wednesday evening, Thursday morning

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County and the surrounding areas and will be in effect from 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening through 6 a.m. on Thursday morning. Forecasters say heavy rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Numerous showers and thunderstorms with […]

St. Stephen School Annual Carnival returns to Kingsville this month

KINGSVILLE, MD—An annual tradition returns to Kingsville next week. The St. Stephen School annual carnival will be held 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. on June 16, 17, and 18.  The event will feature rides, games, pit beef, fried dough, live music, a beer truck, and more. “Ride all night” wristbands cost $30 per night. Discount wristband vouchers are now being sold for […]

Wet Wednesday evening on tap for Baltimore area

UPDATE: A Flood Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—After a dry morning, Wednesday evening could bring showers and a few rumbles of thunder in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says there is a chance Wednesday evening and into Wednesday night, when showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop bringing some […]