Baltimore area breaks record for consecutive days with no precipitation

BALTIMORE, MD—A weather record has fallen. The National Weather Service says the Baltimore area has broken the longest streak of consecutive days with no measurable precipitation at Baltimore (BWI) & Dulles (IAD). Records could be set at Washington DC and Martinsburg Airport later this week. Forecasters say the Baltimore area could see some rain showers on Wednesday or Thursday, with […]

Nominations sought for Fifth District Citizens of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced the the start of nominations for the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program. This initiative, started in 2011, honors volunteers who work above and beyond to improve their neighborhoods. Nominees should be residents of the Fifth County Council district (PDF), and should have worked, in a nonpartisan way, on projects to […]

DoorDash, Maryland government partner for relief grants to Baltimore restaurants following loss of Key Bridge

BALTIMORE, MD—Restaurants in Baltimore impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will receive much-needed financial relief thanks to a new partnership between Governor Wes Moore, DoorDash, and the Restaurant Association of Maryland. DoorDash will be providing $100,000 in relief grants and $100,000 in customer discounts to help eligible restaurants weather the economic storm caused by the bridge […]

Wildfires in Aberdeen prompt Code Orange for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality alert for the Baltimore on Monday, November 4th. The Code Orange is being issued due to wildfires that are raging in the area of Aberdeen Proving Ground. “APG Fire, Aberdeen Test Center, and the Maryland National Guard are currently monitoring a range fire within the testing […]

Fall Foliage peaks on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

BALTIMORE, MD—Harriet Tubman State Park’s Eastern Shore foliage has hit its peak for the season, with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. According to the Department of Natural Resources, Western Maryland is nearing the end of its fall foliage season, but there are still some pockets of color to be found. “While we are past peak, the woods remain wonderful,” said […]

Maryland commission unveiled to reform juvenile justice

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moorehas announced the inaugural meeting of the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging Best Practices in Annapolis. The commission, tasked with reviewing Maryland’s juvenile services, facilities, and programs, will convene for the first time on November 6th, with Judge Andre M. Davis presiding as chair. Judge Davis, whose nearly 50-year career spans roles in the U.S. […]

44-year-old injured in Baltimore County shooting

CATONSVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after an overnight shooting left one person injured in Baltimore County. At just before 1:15 a.m. on November 2, 2024, officers responded to the 6400-block of Frederick Road (21228) for a reported shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located the victim, a 44-year-old male who suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to […]

County Executive Olszewski nominates Heang Tan as Department of Aging Director

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced Heang Tan as his nominee for the next director of the Baltimore County Department of Aging. If confirmed, Tan will be the first Asian American woman to lead a Baltimore County department. Tan’s 20 years of public service experience includes being deputy health commissioner for aging and care services at the Baltimore […]