Strong wind gusts, tornadoes possible in Baltimore area on Thursday afternoon, evening

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Wind Advisory are now in effect. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Baltimore area on Thursday as severe weather approaches the area. The Hazardous Weather Outlook covers the entire I-95 corridor and central Maryland. Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms are possible on Thursday […]

Shots fired during Hillendale robbery, Kingsville home burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported in recent days. At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21, an individual approached someone in the 5400-block of Kenwood Avenue in Overlea (21206), displayed a firearm, and stole items from the victim. The suspect fled the scene, but police were later able to arrest him. At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, […]

Olszewski announces $70 million investment in Baltimore County school construction

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday was joined by House Speaker Adrienne Jones, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Darryl Williams, and Baltimore County Council Chairman Julian Jones to announce $70 million in new investments in school construction for Fiscal Year 2023. Standing inside of Scotts Branch Elementary School, Olszewski announced that the school would be rebuilt from the ground […]

Elevated fire risk in Baltimore area on Monday, snow showers possible

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an elevated fire risk in the Baltimore area on Monday. Forecasters say there is a risk of rapid fire spread on Monday afternoon through early evening, especially across portions of central Virginia. Snow showers are also possible on Monday along and west of I-95 through northernmost Virginia, eastern West Virginia, and central/western […]

Gas prices hold steady as oil moves erratically

NOTTINGHAM, MD—After a storm of surging gas prices followed by a week of decline, the national average is virtually unchanged from a week ago, declining just tenths of a penny to $4.23 per gallon on Monday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing March 28 – April 1

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests this week. APG has firing tests scheduled Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The surrounding communities may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off-post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous […]