BCPS invites students 16 and older to apply for CareerLINK to receive career preparation services

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools’ officials are encouraging eligible youth to apply for a program designed to assist students from low-income families in preparing for careers and removing academic barriers. Students who enroll in the CareerLINK program will receive individualized support aligned with their interests, needs, and goals, and will participate in workshops related to financial planning, career readiness, and […]

Heat Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 4, 2022. Forecasters say heat index values up to 106 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. This will be accompanied by increasing shower/thunderstorm chances […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

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

Gas prices fall for seventh straight week

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the seventh straight week, the nation’s average gas price has declined, falling 15.9 cents from a week ago to $4.17 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 is down 65.5 cents from a month ago and $1.02 […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 1

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing and training scheduled daily Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, between approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Testing will include military weapons and watercraft visible during the daytime and nighttime hours. The surrounding communities […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground adds Saturday testing this week

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base has added Saturday testing this week. APG has testing scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30th. Testing will include military weapons and watercraft visible during the daytime and nighttime hours. The surrounding communities may hear weapon fire and see flashes of light visible […]

Storms possible in Baltimore area on Friday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area on Friday. Forecasters say an approaching cold front will trigger numerous showers along with scattered storms. Some storms may be severe, and isolated instances of flooding are possible as well. These storms may produce heavy rain and damaging wind gusts. The best chance for severe storms […]