Human remains found at Perry Hall landfill

UPDATE: Police have identified the body. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating after human remains were found in Perry Hall on Friday. At just before 1:30 p.m. on February 25, officers responded to the Honeygo Run Landfill in the 10000-block of Philadelphia Road (21128) for a suspicious circumstance. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that human remains were found. Homicide […]

Wind gusts of up to 45 MPH expected in Baltimore area on Friday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—With the sleet and freezing rain exiting the Baltimore area, gusty winds are expected on Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service says wind gusts of up to around 45 mph are possible this afternoon. These winds will likely result in scattered tree and power line damage and a few power outages given residual ice from recent freezing rain. Residents […]

NWS accelerates freezing rain timeline, Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect early

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has accelerated the timeline for Thursday’s Winter Weather Advisory as frozen precipitation begins to enter the Baltimore area. On Thursday morning, NWS issued the following statement: “As of 9:14 AM, we are starting the Winter Weather Advisory and Ice Storm Warning now. This will account for intermittent freezing rain today. Tonight into early Friday is […]

BCPS to hold virtual public forums on improving overcrowded northeast Baltimore County high schools

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has scheduled two community forums during the next two months to review options and solicit feedback on how best to improve buildings, enhance school use, and provide capacity relief for high schools in the county’s northeast area. The forums are part of a long-term study on planning for improvement in the county’s high schools. Schools […]

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: With frozen precipitation now entering the Baltimore area, the National Weather Service has accelerated the Winter Weather Advisory timeline. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 7 p.m. Thursday evening through 7 a.m. Friday morning. Mixed precipitation is expected. Ice […]

Baltimore County Public Schools officials provide update on when masking requirement might be dropped

UPDATE: Masks will become optional at Baltimore County Public Schools on March 1st. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Wednesday provided an update on when school masking requirements might be eliminated. On February 10, 2022, Baltimore County’s COVID-19 case rate dropped below 100 cases per 100,000 residents, moving the county out of the CDC’s high […]

Baltimore County volunteer fire companies, police foundations receive BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grants

BALTIMORE, MD—A total of 61 area nonprofit organizations are receiving over $250,000 in BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grants. The grant recipients are located throughout the BGE service area in nine Maryland counties and Baltimore City. “BGE is grateful to honor these outstanding organizations that share our commitment to safety. We believe that first responders are a vital foundation of […]

Five indicted following seizure of drugs that were to be distributed throughout Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Wednesday the indictments of five defendants for multiple charges including participation in a criminal organization, conspiracy to distribute drugs, possession with intent to distribute, and firearm-related counts. He also announced the seizure of a large quantity of fentanyl and other controlled dangerous substances that would have been distributed in Baltimore County, Baltimore […]