Medical Doctor Mask Virus Pandemic

Baltimore County Public Schools officials provide update on when masking requirement might be dropped

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Masks will become optional at Baltimore County Public Schools on March 1st. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Wednesday provided an update on when school masking requirements might be eliminated. On February 10, 2022, Baltimore County’s COVID-19 case rate dropped below 100 cases per 100,000 residents, moving the county out of the CDC’s high […]

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First Responders

Baltimore County volunteer fire companies, police foundations receive BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grants

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BALTIMORE, MD—A total of 61 area nonprofit organizations are receiving over $250,000 in BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grants. The grant recipients are located throughout the BGE service area in nine Maryland counties and Baltimore City. “BGE is grateful to honor these outstanding organizations that share our commitment to safety. We believe that first responders are a vital foundation of […]

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Gavel Scales Justice Crime

Five indicted following seizure of drugs that were to be distributed throughout Baltimore County

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Wednesday the indictments of five defendants for multiple charges including participation in a criminal organization, conspiracy to distribute drugs, possession with intent to distribute, and firearm-related counts. He also announced the seizure of a large quantity of fentanyl and other controlled dangerous substances that would have been distributed in Baltimore County, Baltimore […]

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NWS Baltimore Total Ice Accumulation Forecast 20220223

Baltimore area to go from 70 degrees on Wednesday to sleet, freezing rain on Thursday

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore residents will likely see a wild temperature swing over the next 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say that Wednesday will be mild, with some areas potentially topping 70 degrees.  After that, things get interesting. Thursday’s high is expected to only be around 35 degrees, with chance for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and […]

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Baltimore County Council Proposed Redistricting Map 2021

Federal judge grants injunction against Baltimore County redistricting map

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TOWSON, MD—In the federal court challenge to Baltimore County’s redistricting plan, brought by several local civil rights organizations, federal judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction blocking implementation of the County’s plan. The judge has ordered officials to submit a new plan that complies with the Voting Rights Act by March 8th. Maryland Matters reports that the […]

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WMVFC Ambulance Medic Unit 2 600w

Hiker sustains leg fracture, serious injuries at Gunpowder Falls State Park in Kingsville

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KINGSVILLE, MD—A hiker sustained serious injuries in Kingsville on Tuesday. At just before noon, crews from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company, and the Baltimore County Fire Department worked to rescue a person with serious injuries from Gunpowder Falls State Park near Belair Road. WMVFC reports that the hiker sustained an […]

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Boom Loud Noise

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing February 22 – 25

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ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests this week. APG has daytime and evening firing tests scheduled Tuesday, February 22 through Friday, February 25 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The surrounding communities may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off-post from illumination devices. These operations […]

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