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Water advisory issued for parts of Baltimore County after low levels of microscopic parasite detected

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The latest round of testing on October 3 showed no sign of the parasite mentioned below. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—On Thursday, the Baltimore Department of Public Works announced that, during a routine test of the Druid Lake Reservoir, low levels of the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium were discovered. Cryptosporidium is a microorganism commonly found in lakes and rivers, which […]

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Crews to begin next phase of I-695 project in Baltimore County next week

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TOWSON, MD—Beginning the week of October 2, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start the next section of its project to ease congestion and improve reliability along I-695. The project will convert portions of the median shoulder along I-695 between I-70 and MD 43/White Marsh Boulevard into an additional travel lane during morning and evening rush hours. […]

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Crash reported on I-695 in Parkville

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PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday morning crash on I-695 in Parkville. The motor vehicle accident was reported at just after 9 a.m. along the outer loop at the Perring Parkway exit. The left lanes along the outer loop are currently blocked. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

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Baltimore County Public Schools officials announce October magnet showcase events

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TOWSON, MD—Students and families interested in Baltimore County Public Schools magnet programs are invited to visit the programs during magnet showcase events in October. The magnet website identifies programs and the schools where they are located. BCPS magnet programs are theme-oriented courses of study that provide students with in-depth experiences in specialized areas of interest. BCPS has nearly 120 elementary, […]

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BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of September 25

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ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of September 25, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents […]

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