Governor Moore announces nearly $1 million in Maryland highway safety grants

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the distribution of nearly $1 million in state highway safety grants to 33 organizations and law enforcement agencies for initiatives to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety and local strategic highway safety plans. Funds will be dispersed by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. “These highway safety grants are […]

Voluntary Water Restriction issued for residents, businesses in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—Out of an abundance of caution, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, in conjunction with county and state partners across the Baltimore area, on Thursday evening issued a ‘Voluntary Water Restriction,’ urging residents and businesses throughout the regional service area to voluntarily reduce excessive water usage. This system-wide water conservation request is effective immediately for Baltimore City, Baltimore […]

Scattered storms possible in Baltimore area on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—Thursday will be a hot and steamy day in the Baltimore area, and the National Weather Service says scattered storms are possible as well. Temperatures should reach the low-to-mid-90s in many locations on Thursday. Scattered to numerous storms are expected late Thursday afternoon and into Thursday evening. Some storms could be severe. Localized flooding is also possible. Forecasters say […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Thursday 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 […]

Suspect arrested in connection with Edgewood armed robbery

EDGEWOOD, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man in connection with an armed robbery in Edgewood. Authorities have charged Jose Mejia Henriquez, 28, of Baltimore, in connection with a July 8 armed robbery at Perez International Foods. Henriquez was taken into custody without incident on July 10 and taken to the Harford County Detention Center where he is […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday 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 […]