Freedom Federal Credit Union selects 8 educators as 2023 Golden Apple Awards recipients

JOPPA, MD—At a reception held at Mountain Branch in Joppa on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Freedom Federal Credit Union honored Christina Polsinelli and Don Heiderman, as the grand prize award recipients of the Credit Union’s 2023 Golden Apple Annual Educator Awards. The program, now in its twelfth year, doubled its grant program last year to include Baltimore County. Golden Apple […]

Councilman Marks: Preserve the Perry Hall Annex

PERRY HALL, MD—On Wednesday, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks expressed his support for preserving the old Perry Hall School, located at 9317 Belair Road. “This afternoon, I met with representatives from the Archdiocese of Baltimore regarding the future of the Gribbin Center, the stately brick building at 9317 Belair Road in Perry Hall. This was the old Perry Hall School, […]

Sol Oaxaca to reopen in Harford County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A popular Nottingham-area restaurant will be moving to Harford County. On Wednesday, Sol Oaxaca announced plans to reopen in the former Humagalas space at 16 Bel Air South Parkway. The restaurant announced that it would be moving after Conrad’s made an irresistible offer on their current location in the former Damon’s/Bill Bateman’s/Hive Bistro site on Belair Road. “We are […]

Baltimore County announces expanded electronics recycling program

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Wednesday announced the expansion of Baltimore County’s electronics recycling program under a new partnership with a leading electronics recycling firm, Securis. The partnership allows the county to accept a more comprehensive range of electronics including several harder-to-recycle items such as CRT televisions that contain leaded glass, hard drives and […]

Almost 43,000 still without power following Monday night’s storms

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE crews are working around the clock to restore power to those affected by Monday night’s severe storms. As off 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, almost 43,000 residents in BGE’s coverage area are still without power. The hardest hit areas were Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Harford County, there is widespread damage throughout the BGE service area. […]

Gun detection technology proposed to enhance BCPS school safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking approval from the Board of Education of Baltimore County for a new $2.66 million contract spending authority for gun detection technology, according to Board member Julie Henn. This contract will provide Omnilert Gun Detection software, monitoring, camera surveillance equipment, 24/7 support, and training for all schools. The system will be piloted at […]

Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday night. Forecasters say a few tornadoes are likely along with widespread damaging winds and gusts of up to 75 MPH. Hail of up to 1.5 inches in diameter is also possible. Residents should stay tuned […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 7

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. 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 may hear weapons […]