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 […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—On Monday, September 18, the Baltimore County Council will vote on legislation introduced by Councilman David Marks that would restrict new apartments in much of the White Marsh Town Center. This bill repeals earlier this legislation that allowed for apartments east of White Marsh Mall. “I urge you to contact [email protected] and ask my colleagues to support Bill […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration continues to work on two major I-695 and I-95 improvements in Baltimore County between Tuesday, September 5 and Friday, September 8. There will be no planned temporary travel lane closures between 5 a.m. Friday, September 1 and 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 5 due to the Labor Day holiday. Shoulder closures and work behind barriers […]
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 […]