ROSEDALE, MD—Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company has announced the passing of Life Member and Project Director Scott Dorer. Dorer served the Rosedale community for over 30 years and the Baltimore City Fire Department for over 20 years. “He will be forever missed and remembered with love and affection,” Rosedale VFC said in a statement. Full obituary: Scott William Dorer, 54, of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $169,821,301 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2024, a decrease of $4,501,777 (-2.6%) compared to July 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2024 totaled $72,163,554, a decrease of $1,020,623 (-1.4%) compared to July 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during July 2024 were $52,014,956, a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Baltimore area though midnight EDT tonight. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—According to recent data released by GasBuddy, the national average price of gasoline has fallen by 3.5 cents in the last week, dropping to $3.44 per gallon on Monday. This is a 5.6-cent drop from a month ago and a 37.2-cent decline when compared to a year ago. Diesel prices have also continued to drop, by 2.3 cents in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for Saturday in the Baltimore area. The Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect until 9:00 p.m. and the Flood Watch will be in effect until 10:00 p.m. on August 3, 2024. Forecasters say multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible throughout the day. The storms may […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Friday in the Baltimore area. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for northern Baltimore County. The waring will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m. on August 2 as heat index values are expected to reach 110 degrees. Scattered strong afternoon thunderstorms are also expected throughout the […]
UPDATE: An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the Baltimore area as heat index values are now expected to reach 110 degrees. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD— The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Friday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m. on August 2 as heat index […]