Perry Hall teacher wins art educator award, Parkville educator nominated for state award

TOWSON, MD—Nine of Baltimore County Public Schools’ visual art teachers have been recognized with district awards from the BCPS Office of Visual Arts through the Maryland Art Education Association. In addition, nine additional BCPS visual arts teachers have been nominated for state recognition. “We are so proud of our talented visual arts educators for the many ways that they inspire […]

Baltimore County Fire Department invests $24 million to replace aging apparatus

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Fire Department has also announced the purchase of 26 new medic units. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week placed an order for $24 million worth of new fire apparatus. Officials say this apparatus will replace aging units in keeping with the department’s replacement schedule. The new purchases include: (10) 750-gallon […]

July 4th fireworks set to return to Fullerton, Loch Raven in 2022

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Local July 4th celebrations will be making a comeback in 2022. Both the Fullerton and Loch Raven fireworks displays will return this summer. The Fullerton Fireworks Foundation is a non-profit organization run entirely by community volunteers. The event, which will be held on Sunday, July 4 is supported by the nearby communities of Overlea-Fullerton, Linover, Elmwood, Belmar, Perry Hall, […]

Gas prices fall for fourth straight week as oil prices begin to rise

Editor’s note: This article is about the national average and does not take into account the reinstatement of Maryland’s gas tax, which occurred on Sunday. NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the fourth straight week, the nation’s average gas price has declined, falling 3.8 cents from a week ago to $4.06 per gallon on Monday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing April 18 – 22

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests this week. APG has firing tests scheduled Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The surrounding communities may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off-post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous […]

Frost Advisory, Freeze Warning issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers Baltimore City and southern Baltimore County (including the Nottingham area) and will be in effect from midnight through 9 a.m. on Monday. A Freeze Warning has been issued for northern Baltimore County. In and around the Nottingham area, temperatures as low as 33 […]

Olszewski releases FY23 Baltimore County budget providing record education funding, other key investments

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $4.8 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023 that provides funding for public education and major investments in key priorities that support the County’s strategic plan. “In the last three years, we have fundamentally transformed our County for the better and are now raising the bar to become a national […]

Storms possible in Baltimore area on Thursday afternoon, evening

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As temperatures soar above normal in the Baltimore area on Thursday, forecasters say storms may develop as well. As a cold front passes through the region, the National Weather Service says strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, especially along the I-95 corridor north of the DC metro area as well as the adjacent waters. Storms would likely fire up […]