Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Friday in Baltimore area

UPDATE: Central Maryland’s air quality has been revised to “yellow” on Friday as conditions continue to improve. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in the Baltimore area. Wildfire smoke from Canada will still be present, but will not be as oppressive as it was on Thursday. […]

BCPS cancels outdoor activities, outdoor field trips for Thursday

UPDATE: All after-school outdoor activities for June 8 have been cancelled. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The hazy smog enveloping Maryland on Thursday is affecting plans for some local schools. Due to poor air quality conditions, all outdoor activities at Baltimore County Public Schools for June 8, 2023, including field trips to outdoor locations, have been canceled. Decisions regarding after-school outdoor […]

Code Red Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—As smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to pass through the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. Officials say a concentrated plume of smoke is expected […]

Canadian wildfire smoke prompts Code Red in Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—As copious amounts of wildfire smoke from eastern Canada pour into the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthful for the general population. The effects of air pollution can […]

2023 Town Fair in Perry Hall returns on June 24

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Town Fair returns to Perry Hall later this month. This year’s fair will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4601 Ebenezer Road (21236) in front of Perry Hall High School. There will be vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, demonstrations, and live entertainment. There will also be a DJ in the entertainment […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Tuesday in Baltimore area

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

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of June 5

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 operations scheduled through Friday, June 9, 2023, approximately 8:30 a.m. to midnight.  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may hear weapons […]