Baltimore County, BGE crews working around the clock to restore power following severe storms

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Officials said on Friday that crews are working around the clock to restore power for those residents who are still in the dark following Tuesday’s severe storms. BGE officials say the company expects to have service restored to most customers by Friday night. Due to extensive damage to equipment that serves a small number of customers, these particular restoration […]

24 awards presented for artwork in 2022 BCPS Middle School Juried Art Exhibition

TOWSON, MD—Awards were presented to 24 Baltimore County Public Schools’ middle school students during a June reception for the 2022 BCPS Middle School Juried Art Exhibition. This exhibition features more than 100 artworks displayed virtually and 24 selected artworks on display until August 29 in the Superintendent’s Gallery in the BCPS administration building (6901 N. Charles St., Building A, Towson […]

Cleanup efforts continue following Tuesday’s severe storms, over 55,000 still without power

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Cleanup efforts continue in the Baltimore area following Tuesday’s severe storms. As of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, over 55,000 BGE customers in the Baltimore area are still without power and crews are working around the clock to make repairs. The line of thunderstorms brought down power lines and uprooted trees on Tuesday evening, wreaking havoc on area roadways. Outages […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday, Flood Watch remains in effect

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers most of central Maryland and will remain in effect through 10 p.m. on Tuesday night.  A Flash Flood Watch has also been issued. Forecasters say the potential for severe weather on Tuesday afternoon and evening has increased across much of the Mid-Atlantic, […]

Flash Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area, severe storms expected on Tuesday

UPDATE 2: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued. UPDATE: The potential for severe weather in the Baltimore area has increased.  An updated graphic from the National Weather Service can be found below. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from […]

Baltimore County Affordable Housing Work Group issues final report

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Affordable Housing Work Group, convened in 2021 by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, this week released its final report. The report, which was finalized after public feedback on an interim report was considered, includes a proposed vision statement and 36 recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to expand equitable access to affordable housing. “Baltimore County is […]