BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Thursday evening in the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on February 13, 2025. Forecasters say winds will be from the northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The MDOT State Highway Administration will install new work zone traffic signs on eastbound I-695 (Baltimore Beltway Inner Loop) between MD 41 (Perring Parkway) and MD 147 (Harford Road) in Parkville beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday February 17, 2025. Work is expected to be complete by 3 p.m. Friday, February 28, weather permitting. During the installation, contractor crews […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Thursday unveiled its new “Lower Electric Bills Now” energy platform, aimed at reversing state policies that have led to skyrocketing utility costs for Maryland families. The Caucus, joined by Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), called on the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Wes Moore to take immediate action to restore energy independence, eliminate unfair […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland angler reeled in a state record longnose gar last week, surpassing a record he previously held. David Confair of Secretary in Dorchester County caught the 20.5-pound, 49.5-inch fish on February 8 while fishing in Marshyhope Creek, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced. Confair’s catch is a new state record for the Chesapeake division. Confair was fishing […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings has introduced Senate Bill 644 — Public Schools — School Resource Officers — Firearms Required, a new measure aimed at bolstering the safety of students and staff in Maryland’s public schools. The proposed legislation mandates that all Public School Resource Officers (SROs) and School Police Officers carry firearms while on duty in schools. Senator Jennings emphasized […]
BALTIMORE, MD—United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, announced his resignation effective Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Barron has held his position since October 7, 2021. “Serving as United States Attorney has been the honor of a lifetime,” Barron stated. He expressed his pride in the work done by the office’s attorneys and administrative staff, emphasizing their […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on I-695 in the Parkville area. The crash was reported at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 along the outer loop just past the Perring Parkway exit. Several outer loop lanes are blocked heading toward the Towson area. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced his administration’s support for the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act, a legislative package aimed at protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The bill represents a key component of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental priorities for the 2025 General Assembly. The legislation builds upon existing efforts to improve the Bay’s water quality by introducing comprehensive changes […]