Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga urge immediate action following Eastern Boulevard traffic meeting

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Following a community meeting Wednesday evening, Maryland Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urging immediate action to address what they describe as increasing traffic hazards along Eastern Boulevard in Baltimore County. Both delegates called for swift changes, particularly a reduction in the speed limit, to prevent further accidents and fatalities on the state roadway. “Eastern Boulevard has […]

Baltimore County offices closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be […]

Maryland State Police to step up patrols over Independence Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols across the state this Independence Day weekend, targeting impaired, aggressive and distracted drivers. The heightened enforcement begins Friday, July 4, and continues through Sunday, July 6. All 23 Maryland State Police barracks will participate in high-visibility patrols. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, a specialized unit, will also be deployed […]

Flood Watch issued as more severe storms expected in Baltimore area on Tuesday

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the state. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area as more severe storms are expected on Tuesday. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. on July 1, 2025. Forecasters say numerous thunderstorms are expected […]

Tornado Warning issued for parts of Baltimore County, Harford County

UPDATE 2: A second Tornado Warning has been issued for Kingsville, Joppa, Perryman, and other nearby locations until 8:15 p.m., as indicated in the graphic below. UPDATE: A Flash Flood Warning has also been issued. See graphic below. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Baltimore County and Harford County […]

Maryland Car Rally Task Force dismantles several car rallies in Baltimore County, Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Car Rally Task Force and its partner law enforcement agencies dismantled six large-scale illegal car rallies across Baltimore County, Harford County, and Baltimore City on Saturday, leading to three arrests. The coordinated enforcement effort, which began at 11 p.m. on June 28, focused on public roads, industrial zones, and parking lots. Authorities conducted high-visibility patrols and enforcement […]