Power Line Electricity Utility Pole

Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Transmission line project threatens 500 acres of protected land

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new report from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) suggests that a proposed Maryland transmission line project would threaten over 500 acres of protected land, including forests and wetlands. According to a Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) report, the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, a proposed 70-mile transmission line through Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick Counties, would threaten over 500 acres of […]

Continue Reading
Speeding

Maryland transportation officials urge residents, visitors to practice safety this Thanksgiving holiday travel season

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland transportation officials are urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety during the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, as millions are expected to journey by road, rail, and air. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages travelers to be mindful of increased traffic and plan their trips accordingly to ensure a safe journey. “As families and friends gather to celebrate […]

Continue Reading
NWS Baltimore Snowfall Forecast 20241121

Dusting of snow possible in Baltimore area on Friday, Winter Storm Warning issued for western Maryland

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The first significant winter weather system of the year will move through Maryland this weekend. In western Maryland, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Garrett County, as heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are possible, with 1 to 2 feet possible locally along the ridgetops. Winds will be gusting as high […]

Continue Reading
Outdoor Burning Fire

Maryland lifts statewide ban on open-air burning

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland lifted a statewide ban on open-air burning, effective immediately, following recent precipitation and a forecast of continued normal weather patterns. The ban, which went into effect Nov. 1, was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires during a period of extremely dry conditions. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, including the Maryland Forest Service, determined that the ban […]

Continue Reading
Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Chesapeake Bay ‘dead zone’ remains average in size in 2024

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Chesapeake Bay’s dead zone, an area of hypoxia where low oxygen levels can’t sustain life, was about average in size in 2024, according to a release from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The annual report, released by the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program, comes as leaders in the region prepare to meet in December to discuss the Bay’s cleanup efforts […]

Continue Reading
Cybersecurity

Russian national extradited in $16 million Phobos ransomware scheme

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, was extradited from South Korea to face charges related to his alleged role in the Phobos ransomware scheme. He made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on November 4th. The Justice Department alleges that Ptitsyn served as a key administrator of the Phobos ransomware operation, overseeing the […]

Continue Reading
Nick Perez Master Angler

Cecil County man named 15th FishMaryland Master Angler

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Nick Perez of Perryville, Maryland, has achieved the prestigious Master Angler Milestone Award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. He is the 15th angler to reach this milestone since the program began in 2019. Perez’s daughter, Lucy Moore, was the 10th Master Angler, making her the first youth and first female to receive the award. Perez’s […]

Continue Reading