Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Maryland, bringing Code Orange conditions

BALTIMORE, MD—After a brief respite, Canadian wildfire smoke returned to Maryland on Monday. Smoky, hazy conditions will likely persist into Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the Maryland Department of the Environment to issue a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups […]

Police in Baltimore County searching for sexual assault suspect

TOWSON, MD—Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a sexual assault suspect. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit are searching for Kenny Clifford Gilbow. Gilbow is wanted in reference to a sexual assault investigation involving a 13-year-old victim. Authorities say the crime occurred on June 11, 2023. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of July 17

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 for Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. each day and ending at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21. Additional training will end at 2 a.m. on Saturday, […]

Henn, Marks: Perry Hall High School track to be resurfaced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Board of Education Member Julie Henn and Councilman David Marks announced this weekend that BCPS will restore Perry Hall High School’s outdoor track. The track has been in such poor condition that the school no longer hosts meets. The track is named for the late Jerry Martin, longtime physical education teacher and cross country and track coach […]

Crash reported at Honeygo Village traffic circle

PERRY HALL, MD—Crews responded to a crash in Perry Hall on Sunday afternoon. At around 12:15 p.m., units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle accident at the East Joppa Road, Cowenton Avenue, and Scott Moore Way traffic circle at the entrance to Honeygo Village. Some of the brickwork surrounding the roundabout sustained visible damage in […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Flood Watch has been extended and will now expire at 8 p.m. on Sunday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 4 a.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Forecasters say developing showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy […]

Virtual meeting set for August to discuss traffic calming options along Forge Road

PERRY HALL, MD—A virtual meeting will be held next month to discuss traffic calming options for a busy, Perry Hall road. Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the virtual session would be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 to discuss various traffic calming solutions for the Forge Road corridor. “Our office has arranged a question and […]