Baltimore County to intervene in transmission line project

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will formally intervene in the Maryland Public Service Commission’s review of a proposed high-voltage transmission line project, County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced Monday. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project would involve construction of a 145-mile-long overhead transmission line from a site near Conowingo Dam through Baltimore and Carroll counties to a substation in Pennsylvania. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability […]

Gas prices tick higher across the nation

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price inched up 4.8 cents this week, reaching $3.09 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This increase is attributed to refinery issues and trade policy uncertainties. Up 2.2 cents from a month ago, the national average is 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. While the national average remains lower than last year, prices […]

Baltimore County family inducted into Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame

BALTIMORE, MD—The Deford family of Baltimore County has been inducted into the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame. The honor was bestowed upon them by Governor Wes Moore at the 55th Annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture event, held Thursday, February 6 at Maryland Live! Casino and Hotel. The Deford family represents the 56th inductee into the hall of fame. The Governor’s […]

Winter Storm Watch issued for Tuesday in Baltimore area, up to 6 inches expected

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 until 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12th. Forecasters say heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches are likely, with locally higher amounts possible. Motorists should plan […]

Shooting reported in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the White Marsh area on Saturday. At around 5:45 a.m. on February 8, 2025, officers responded to the 11000-block of Pulaski Highway (21162) for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they located a 43-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was transported by ambulance to […]

14 Maryland schools honored for Gifted and Talented Education programs

BALTIMORE, MD—Fourteen schools across Maryland received recognition for their exceptional gifted and talented education programs on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, as the state kicked off Gifted and Talented Education Month. The schools were awarded Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) designations by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools, commended schools […]

Attorney General warns of Super Bowl scams, fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—Super Bowl LIX is almost here, but scammers have been working all year-long to come up with new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting fans. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning consumers to be vigilant against fraud related to betting, tickets or prizes, streaming services, and even merchandise. Common Super Bowl Scams: Online Betting Scams: Illegal betting websites […]

Baltimore man faces federal charges after flying drone over M&T Bank Stadium during NFL Wild Card game

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man is facing federal charges after he illegally flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium last month. A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, of Baltimore, on federal felony charges related to flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during the Ravens’ National Football League Wild Card Game on January 11, 2025. […]