Baltimore County Council Revised Redistricting Map 20220324

Baltimore County Council votes unanimously to adopt new redistributing map following approval by federal judge

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TOWSON, MD—At Thursday evening’s meeting of the Baltimore County Council, the council unanimously voted to adopt its new redistricting map. Earlier in the day, a U.S. district judge approved the County Council’s revised redistricting map of Baltimore County’s seven council districts, ruling that the new map accurately represents black voters. In February, the judge had granted an injunction against an […]

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BCPS: External vendor to discontinue optional COVID testing at schools

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Tuesday announced that, due to low student and staff participation across the system, CIAN Diagnostics, the school system’s external testing vendor, cannot support continued optional COVID-19 testing in schools and offices. CIAN has made the decision to end optional testing in BCPS effective immediately. This change does not impact school-based testing that is […]

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Attempted stabbing reported in Hillendale, robbery reported in Rosedale

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At just before 9:15 p.m. on Monday, March 14, an armed individual attempted to stab someone during an argument in the 1300-block of Dartmouth Avenue in Hillendale (21234). At just after 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, an individual forcibly stole a cell phone and bank card from […]

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New Wawa in Perry Hall sells winning $67,866 Md. Lottery FAST PLAY ticket; winning $50,000 tickets sold in Carney, Middle River

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—It was quite a week for Maryland Lottery players in and around the Nottingham area. A player in Perry Hall bought a Fast Play ticket on March 19 that is worth $67,866 and winning $50,000 tickets were sold in Carney and Middle River. In all, 30 players across the state won or claimed prizes of $10,000 or more, and […]

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Gas prices ease for first time in 12 weeks

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the first time in twelve weeks, the national average price of gasoline has fallen, declining 9.0 cents from a week ago and stands at $4.24 per gallon on Monday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 71.5 cents from […]

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BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing March 21 – 25

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ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests this week. APG has firing tests scheduled Monday, March 21 through Friday, March 25 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The surrounding communities may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off-post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous […]

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NWS Eastern Severe Weather Probability 20220319

NWS: Severe weather possible in Baltimore area on Saturday

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service says there is a slight risk for severe weather throughout Maryland on Saturday. Forecasters says there is the potential for severe storms on Saturday afternoon and evening across parts of the Eastern U.S. While damaging wind gusts are the most likely threat, hail and a few tornadoes are also possible. Residents should monitor their local […]

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