TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA: Crews prepare for heavy rainfall, storm surge in Maryland on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The cyclone bearing down on the mid-Atlantic states became Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is preparing for the tropical storm to impact much of the state beginning late Friday evening through Saturday. According to the latest forecast, the lower Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland counties will be most affected. A Wind […]

Wind Advisory issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Wind Advisory has been extended through 8 p.m. on Saturday. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023. As a tropical depression bears down on the mid-Atlantic, forecasters say northeast winds of […]

Baltimore County Police Department provides tips on avoiding vehicle warm-up theft

TOWSON, MD—With cooler temperatures approaching and vehicle thefts on the rise, police say Baltimore County residents may be tempted to leave their cars unattended while they warm up. The term “Warm-Up Theft” describes stealing a vehicle that has been left running and unattended. These thefts typically occur outside a home, apartment building or convenience store. They are crimes of opportunity […]

Tropical Storm Warning issued for East Coast; storm surge, high winds could affect Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—Parts of the East Coast could get battered by a low pressure system heading into this weekend. The National Weather Service says an area of low pressure is forecast to develop off the southeastern U.S. coast on Thursday evening and will bring tropical-storm-force winds, storm surge, heavy rain, and high surf to large portions of the southeast and mid-Atlantic coast beginning […]

Victim robbed by 5 suspects near Parkville, Fullerton business burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, an auto theft, two robberies and three burglaries that were reported this month. At around 1 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, five armed suspects robbed someone in the 7300-block of McClean Boulevard in Parkville (21234) before fleeing in a vehicle. Sometime between 3:00 and 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 10, an individual entered […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of September 18

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of September 18, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. 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 […]

Green Relief Health expands innovative weight loss program in Nottingham

The following is a sponsored post from Green Relief Health NOTTINGHAM, MD—Green Relief Health on Thursday announced the expansion of its cutting-edge Medical Weight Loss Program in Nottingham, offering residents a personalized and effective solution to achieve their weight loss goals. This program features a range of advanced medications, including semaglutide, tirzepatide, and phentermine, among others, to help clients embark […]

Councilman Marks: Why I Am Restricting Apartments at the White Marsh Town Center

UPDATE: Bill 52-23 has passed unanimously. Original story below… The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks. At its meeting on September 18th, the Baltimore County Council will consider my legislation to restrict apartments at the White Marsh Town Center. Bill 52-23 repeals earlier legislation that allowed for apartments in an area east of White Marsh Mall. That […]