Severe storms possible in central Maryland on Tuesday

UPDATE 2: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect. UPDATE: A Flood Watch is also in effect from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says that severe storms are possible in central Maryland on Tuesday. Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing locally damaging winds and instances […]

Former Perry Hall School to officially become protected Baltimore County landmark

PERRY HALL, MD—A piece of Perry Hall history will officially now be preserved. After more than a year of negotiations and public hearings, the Baltimore County Council has passed Councilman David Marks’ legislation adding the old Perry Hall School as the 400th Baltimore County protected landmark. This means that the building cannot be demolished. The inside is being renovated for […]

JULY 7 POLICE BLOTTER: Several burglaries, robbery reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and several burglaries that were reported in northeastern Baltimore County in recent days. At approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, a suspect burglarized a residence in the 4400-block of Slater Avenue in Fullerton/Nottingham (21236) and stole various items. At approximately 9 a.m. on Monday, June 30, a suspect burglarized a residence in […]

Flood Watch issued as remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal pass through central Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for central Maryland. The watch will be in effect from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025. Forecasters say the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will bring showers and some thunderstorms to locations along the Chesapeake Bay from late morning through the afternoon. There may be embedded, […]

Baltimore County offices closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be […]

Maryland State Police to step up patrols over Independence Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols across the state this Independence Day weekend, targeting impaired, aggressive and distracted drivers. The heightened enforcement begins Friday, July 4, and continues through Sunday, July 6. All 23 Maryland State Police barracks will participate in high-visibility patrols. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, a specialized unit, will also be deployed […]

Flood Watch issued as more severe storms expected in Baltimore area on Tuesday

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the state. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area as more severe storms are expected on Tuesday. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. on July 1, 2025. Forecasters say numerous thunderstorms are expected […]

Crews rescue kitten trapped in car engine compartment in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Firefighters came to the aid of a trapped kitten on Monday. Personnel from the Baltimore County Fire Department responded after a kitten became trapped inside the engine compartment of a vehicle at Weis Markets in Perry Hall. After about 30 minutes of careful work, the trapped kitten was freed unharmed. No injuries were reported. Photos via the Baltimore […]