Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

Heat Advisory issued for Baltimore area as heat index to exceed 105 degrees

UPDATE: A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has also been issued for Wednesday. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Forecasters say heat index values of up to 107 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity […]

BCPS cancels all outdoor games, practices for Wednesday due to extreme heat

TOWSON, MD—As the late summer heat wave continues, Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all outdoor games and practices for Wednesday, September 6, are cancelled due to extreme heat. All indoor games, matches, and practices are expected to proceed as scheduled for Tuesday. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when applicable. Officials added that schools may conduct voluntary […]

Heat Advisory issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Heat index values this afternoon will range from 100 to 105 degrees. Forecasters say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses to occur. If spending extended times outdoors, residents should stay […]

BCPS cancels all outdoor games, practices for Tuesday due to extreme heat

TOWSON, MD—The late summer heat wave lives on in Maryland for another few days. Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all outdoor games and practices for Tuesday, September 5, have been cancelled due to extreme heat. All indoor games, matches, and practices are expected to proceed as scheduled for Tuesday. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when […]

Baltimore County offices closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, County parking meters will be free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard materials will not be […]

Labor Day: Maryland State Police to step up patrols for impaired, distracted, aggressive drivers

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are urging motorists to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols throughout the holiday weekend as part of the “No DUI Friday” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 28

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled the week of August 28, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may […]