Maryland DNR warns drivers to be cautious during deer mating season

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and watch out for deer during their mating season. The mating season for white-tailed deer begins in mid-October and lasts throughout November and early December, according to the department. During this time, deer often travel across roads at unpredictable times of day in search […]

Baltimore County Police Department offers 2024 Halloween safety tips, events list

TOWSON, MD—With Halloween just around the corner, the Baltimore County Police Department is offering safety tips for children and motorists. One way to celebrate the holiday safely is to attend a supervised event. The Baltimore County Police Department has a list of events that have been sponsored by the department. This also includes family-friendly Halloween events hosted by local community […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for September 27 – October 4

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. All work is weather permitting. The planned closures include the following: MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline Replacement and […]

Flood Warning issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Baltimore area.  The warning will remain in effect until 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. At 9:52 a.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to storms moving through the area. Flooding […]

Greenleigh community BCPS boundary study committee to hold first meeting on September 19

WHITE MARSH, MD—The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will hold its first of three meetings. While no students currently reside in the area under review, the committee’s study seeks to address boundary line alignment before students move into the study area, including effects on school bus transportation. The meeting will […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for September 6 – 13

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County and southern Harford County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. All work is weather permitting. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale […]

Maryland DOT $18.9 billion transportation investment plan

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030. The program outlines $18.9 billion in spending for transportation infrastructure and operations. The $18.9 billion plan represents a 1.3 billion decrease from the final capital program for fiscal year 2024 to 2029 due to reduced economic growth and an […]