Wintry mix may affect Wednesday morning commute

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore area may see all four seasons within the span of a single week. After setting record high temperatures in the upper 70s on Monday, another winter blast (or two) is expected this week. Forecasters say a dusting of snow is possible in some areas on Wednesday morning. While there won’t be much accumulation, travel may briefly be […]

Olszewski introduces bill to resolve public nuisances, enhance public safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced plans to introduce the Abatement of Public Nuisances Act, a proposal to amend and update Baltimore County’s longstanding “padlock law,” to authorize the Chief of Police to take action against properties with repeated public nuisance violations. “Enhancing public safety and security in Baltimore County is a top priority and we are […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Harford County and will be in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday night. Storms may develop as a cold front passes through on Monday evening.  The primary threats will be marble-sized hail, wind gusts of up to […]

Slight chance for severe storms in Baltimore area on Monday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center says there is a slight risk for severe weather in the Baltimore area on Monday. The primary threats will be damaging winds and isolated lightning, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Residents should stay weather aware throughout the day on Monday. A Wind Advisory is also currently in effect for the […]

Gas prices skyrocket, nearing all-time high

UPDATE: A new, all-time high gas price record has been set. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Americans have seen one of the most profound weeks at the pump with energy prices skyrocketing, marking the 10th straight weekly rise. The nation’s average gas price has risen a staggering 46.5 cents from a week ago and stands at $4.06 per gallon on […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing March 7 – 11

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, March 7 through Friday, March 11 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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 […]

Wind Advisory issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: Forecasters say there is also a slight chance for severe weather in the Baltimore area on Monday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers Baltimore County and Baltimore City and will be in effect from 11 a.m. on Monday through 1 a.m. on Tuesday. Southwest […]

Russia/Ukraine conflict causes gas prices to spike for ninth straight week

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the ninth consecutive week, the nation’s average gas price has posted a rise, climbing 7.5 cents from a week ago and stands at $3.59 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 23.2 cents from a […]