BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 7

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. 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 hear weapons […]

Severe storms likely in Baltimore area on Monday

UPDATE: The Baltimore area has been upgraded to a moderate risk for severe weather on Monday, as indicated in the updated graphics below. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The work week could start with a bang, literally, in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says there is an enhanced risk of severe storms throughout the region on Monday. Forecasters say […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 8 p.m. on Sunday to 2 a.m. on Monday. Forecasters expect heavy rain to move through the area with 1–2 inches of rainfall, with higher totals possible, in a short amount of time. Excessive runoff may result in flooding […]

Governor Moore announces $6.3 million to protect against hate crimes, enhance local police recruitment efforts

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $6.3 million in funding to protect against hate crimes and to enhance local police recruitment and retention efforts through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. “Every Marylander has a role to play in combating racism, bias and hate and in keeping our communities safe,” said Governor Moore. “Through this […]

Police searching for missing Middle River man

UPDATE: Jason Wingerd has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing Middle River man. Jason Charles Wingerd, 43, is 5’9″ tall and weighs 150 pounds. He was last seen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1 in the Middle River area wearing a white tank top, khaki shorts, and driving […]

New 10-court indoor pickleball venue coming to Greenleigh in Middle River

UPDATE: The ribbon has officially been cut. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Seeking to capitalize on the continued demand for indoor pickleball courts, a group of investors including Gil Schuerholz, co-owner of Forty West Tennis Club in Catonsville, a former tennis professional and a member of the Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame, is bringing a new 10-court indoor pickleball venue […]

Baltimore County Public Library announces 2023 Tales of the Dead short horror story contest

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library and Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the seventh annual Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. The contest runs August 1 through September 22, 2023. Winners will be announced on October 2. The theme this year is “Petrifying Poe.” Each story should contain an element, appearance, or mention of Edgar […]

NASA Wallops launch to be visible in Maryland on Tuesday night

BALTIMORE, MD—NASA says a Tuesday night rocket launch may be visible in Maryland, weather-permitting. The next cargo resupply mission from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, at 8:31 p.m. EDT. The Northrop Grumman Corporation Antares vehicle will deliver science and supplies to the International Space Station aboard the Cygnus spacecraft. The Cygnus spacecraft for this launch […]