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Water advisory issued for parts of Baltimore County after low levels of microscopic parasite detected

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The latest round of testing on October 3 showed no sign of the parasite mentioned below. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—On Thursday, the Baltimore Department of Public Works announced that, during a routine test of the Druid Lake Reservoir, low levels of the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium were discovered. Cryptosporidium is a microorganism commonly found in lakes and rivers, which […]

Kingsville Elementary School closing at 10AM on Wednesday

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD—Due to a partial power outage and needed utility work at the school site, Kingsville Elementary School will close at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13, BCPS has announced. All afterschool and evening activities are cancelled at the school for Wednesday. Kingsville Elementary School is located at 7300 Sunshine Avenue (21087).

Harford Road shut down in Glen Arm

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

GLEN ARM, MD—Harford Road has been shut down in the Glen Arm area. At just after before 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, the State Highway Administration reported that Harford Road was shut down at Notchcliff Road for emergency utility work. There has been no word on when the road will be reopened. Motorists should use an alternate route.

Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force announces series of public meetings

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force this week announced a series of public meetings where officials will discuss efforts to address the region’s pressing water-related challenges and foster sustainable solutions to help ensure residents efficiently, equitably, and sustainably receive high-quality water and sewerage services. The full schedule of task force meetings is available below: Date: Wednesday, September 13 […]

Emergency utility work snarls Belair Road traffic in Fullerton

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The power outage was reportedly caused by a drunk driver who struck a utility pole along Belair Road. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Motorists should be aware of major traffic delays on Belair Road in the Fullerton area on Saturday. At around noon, Councilman David Marks reported that there were major backups along a stretch of Route 1 due […]

Roadway shut down in Glen Arm due to downed power lines

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

GLEN ARM, MD—A roadway in Glen Arm has been shut down due to downed power lines. On Wednesday afternoon, the Long Green Volunteer Fire Company reported that Long Green Road was closed in the area of Prigel Family Creamery due to downed power lines. There has been no word as to when the road will be reopened. Motorists should use […]

Early morning traffic stops scheduled on I-83 in Baltimore County on Sunday

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration and Maryland State Police have scheduled two early morning temporary traffic total traffic stops on all lanes in both directions of I-83 (Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway) on Sunday, August 20 in Parkton. The traffic delays will allow a telecommunications utility company (Xfinity/Comcast) to safely drag a new transmission cable across all lanes of I-83 at the […]

Governor Wes Moore Westminster Storm Damage

Governor Moore visits Carroll County to survey storm damage

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited Westminster in Carroll County to survey major damage incurred as the result of statewide storm activity. The governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld, Maryland Department of Emergency Management Secretary Russell Stickland, Carroll County Commission […]