BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday night. Forecasters say a few tornadoes are likely along with widespread damaging winds and gusts of up to 75 MPH. Hail of up to 1.5 inches in diameter is also possible. Residents should stay tuned […]
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 between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours.. Residents may hear weapons […]
UPDATE: The Baltimore area has been upgraded to a moderate risk for severe weather on Monday, as indicated in the updated graphics below. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The work week could start with a bang, literally, in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says there is an enhanced risk of severe storms throughout the region on Monday. Forecasters say […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 8 p.m. on Sunday to 2 a.m. on Monday. Forecasters expect heavy rain to move through the area with 1–2 inches of rainfall, with higher totals possible, in a short amount of time. Excessive runoff may result in flooding […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $6.3 million in funding to protect against hate crimes and to enhance local police recruitment and retention efforts through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. “Every Marylander has a role to play in combating racism, bias and hate and in keeping our communities safe,” said Governor Moore. “Through this […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an armed robbery, an assault, and three burglaries that were reported this week. Sometime between 8 p.m. on Monday, July 31 and 1 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, an individual broke into a residence in the unit block of Paula Place in Rosedale (21237) and stole the victim’s property. At around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library and Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the seventh annual Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. The contest runs August 1 through September 22, 2023. Winners will be announced on October 2. The theme this year is “Petrifying Poe.” Each story should contain an element, appearance, or mention of Edgar […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library this week announced that the shelving at the Rosedale Branch will soon be updated. As a result, the branch and its Storyville will close for two weeks. The branch will be closed from Monday, August 7 to Sunday, August 20, 2023. The last day for customers will be Saturday, August 5. Summer meals will […]