Storms possible in Baltimore area on Monday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area on Monday. Forecasters say there is a marginal severe storm threat on Monday afternoon along and east of I-95. The highest impacts are expected to be between 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. with wind and hail as the main threats. Rainfall will be less than 0.50″ for […]

2023 Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week dates announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—An annual tradition continues this summer. Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week returns July 28 to August 6, 2023. Organized by Baltimore County Tourism, Baltimore County Restaurant Week is one of the county’s most anticipated biannual events. Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week allows diners to discover new restaurants and enjoy old favorites at a discounted price. Dozens of restaurants will […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Sunday

BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Sunday 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 […]

Two-alarm house fire reported in Bowleys Quarters

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday afternoon house fire in Bowleys Quarters. At around 2:45 p.m. on June 10, 2023, units responded to a dwelling fire in the 500-block of Hazy Way Court (21220). Emergency personnel arrived to find fire showing through the roof and a second alarm was quickly sounded. All occupants have been evacuated […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Friday in Baltimore area

UPDATE: Central Maryland’s air quality has been revised to “yellow” on Friday as conditions continue to improve. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in the Baltimore area. Wildfire smoke from Canada will still be present, but will not be as oppressive as it was on Thursday. […]

BCPS cancels outdoor activities, outdoor field trips for Thursday

UPDATE: All after-school outdoor activities for June 8 have been cancelled. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The hazy smog enveloping Maryland on Thursday is affecting plans for some local schools. Due to poor air quality conditions, all outdoor activities at Baltimore County Public Schools for June 8, 2023, including field trips to outdoor locations, have been canceled. Decisions regarding after-school outdoor […]

Code Red Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—As smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to pass through the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. Officials say a concentrated plume of smoke is expected […]