Baltimore County to develop framework for new Resilience Authority to combat ‘climate change’

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced plans to develop a framework for a Resilience Authority that will finance, and support sustainability infrastructure projects to protect Baltimore County’s shorelines, communities, and residents from “climate threats,” according to the official press release. In addition, officials on Thursday announced that Baltimore County was awarded nearly $2 million to support climate resilience efforts in […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of January 2

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that firing operations are scheduled for Tuesday, January 3 through Friday, January 6, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are integral […]

Temperature swings contributing to increase in Baltimore-area water main breaks

BALTIMORE, MD—Officials with Baltimore’s Department of Public Works say they are experiencing an increase in water main breaks and water-related service requests due, in part, to freezing temperatures over the weekend and this week’s warmer weather. DPW is working expeditiously to make water main repairs and to respond to water-related service requests. Cold weather can harm water infrastructure, especially during […]

Baltimore County Christmas tree recycling collection to begin January 9

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 9, 2023. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 15 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—please […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of December 26

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that testing operations are scheduled for Tuesday, December 27 through Thursday, December 29, 2022, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are […]

WIND CHILL ADVISORY: Negative wind chills expected overnight in Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect for all of central Maryland from 7 p.m. on Friday through 10 a.m. on Saturday. Forecaster say residents should prepare for a brutally cold night, with wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. The frigid wind chills […]