Baltimore County to hold virtual public meeting to discuss plans for park at Perry Hall farm

PERRY HALL, MD—The 22-acre Bierman farm, located east of Gerst Road, will become Perry Hall’s newest park, permanently preserved from development. Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will soon host a virtual public meeting to solicit input on uses. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. […]

Heat Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore, heat index to exceed 105 degrees

UPDATE: An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Friday in the Baltimore area. Original story below… 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 July 27, 2023. Maximum heat index values in the advisory area are expected to be […]

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 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 effects […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. Both watches will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023. Forecasters say multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible into the evening hours.  Where multiple thunderstorms occur, rainfall totals of one to three inches are possible in […]

Two sessions set for public to comment on impacts of BGE’s proposed rate increase

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Public Service Commission has scheduled two initial virtual public comment hearings on the multi-year rate plan filed in February by Baltimore Gas and Electric. Utility customers and other interested parties are invited to take part in the hearings on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. The Commission will schedule […]

Baltimore County 2023 Summer Restaurant Week details announced

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Tuesday announced that the tastiest week of the season will return: Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week 2023 will be held from July 28 through August 6. During Baltimore County’s 2023 Summer Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at more than 40 participating establishments. “Restaurant Week is a time-honored Baltimore County tradition and […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Tuesday afternoon

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Watch have been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—As humid conditions return to the Baltimore area, severe storms are expected on Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service says any stronger thunderstorms that develop may be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated instances of flooding. Heat and […]