Flood Warning issued for Nottingham area as heavy rains continue

UPDATE: The Flood Warning has been extended until 10:30 p.m. on Friday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service on Friday issued a Flood Warning for the Nottingham area. The warning will remain in effect until 5:30 p.m. At just after 1:30 p.m., emergency management reported flooding due to heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is already […]

Northbound Harford Road, Loch Raven Drive closed

UPDATE: All lanes on Harford Road have been reopened. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The wet weather continued to wreak havoc on local roadways on Friday morning. At 9 a.m., the Maryland State Highway Administration reported that northbound Harford Road was closed just past Factory Road in Glen Arm due to a downed tree. Loch Raven Drive is also closed […]

Two MS-13 gang members receive life sentences in connection with Parkville-area murder

PARKVILLE, MD—Two reported members of the MS-13 gang on Thursday were sentenced to life without the possibility of parole in Baltimore County Circuit Court for their part in the murder of a 21-year-old man in the Parkville area of Baltimore County in July of 2019. Hugo Portillo Chavez, 33, and Jonathan Escobar Hernandez, 21, had been convicted by a jury […]

Parkville/Carney roads flooded following heavy rain, vehicles stuck

PARKVILLE/CARNEY, MD—Several local streets are flooded following severe storms that moved through northeastern Baltimore County on Thursday. Storm and flood warnings were issued for much of the area on Thursday afternoon as a cold front passed through the region. At 3:30 p.m., Baltimore County Emergency Management advised that the area of Loch Raven Boulevard at Joan Avenue (21234) is flooded, […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Flood Warning issued for Nottingham area

UPDATE: At least two Parkville/Carney intersections have flooded and should be avoided. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and a Flash Flood Warning for the Nottingham area. The thunderstorm warning will be in effect until 3:45 p.m. and the flood warning will be in effect until 9 p.m. on Thursday. At […]

Assaults reported in Kingsville, Parkville; robbery reported in Nottingham

NOTTNINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported in recent days. At 12:30 a.m. on May 23, an individual tried unsuccessfully to run down another individual with his vehicle in the 7100-block of Darlington Drive in Parkville (21234).  The suspect vehicle then fled the scene. At around 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, a known individual attempted to […]

Brood X periodical cicadas hit peak 2021 emergence in Maryland

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Growing tired of all the noise?  Good news…the Brood X periodical cicadas are hitting peak emergence in many parts of the state, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This means millions of fully-grown winged adults are flying and blundering into things (and us), “singing” as loud as they can, and starting to mate. The male cicadas are now […]