NHTSA kicks off ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ holiday campaign

BALTIMORE, MD—The holiday season is upon us, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers to plan ahead for sober rides home. The agency’s annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign kicked off today, aiming to reduce drunk and impaired driving over the holidays. “Alcohol-impaired driving remains a leading cause of fatal traffic crashes in the […]

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Dense Fog Advisory has been extended until noon on Tuesday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Dense fog is expected to develop overnight. Visibilities of less than one-quarter of a mile […]

Maryland prepares for winter weather with robust stockpile

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) this week announced that it is fully prepared for the upcoming winter season, with a comprehensive plan in place to ensure the safety of Maryland road users. The department unveiled its preparations at its annual Snow Show, held on Thursday, December 5, 2024. State Highway Administrator Will Pines says […]

Road closures announced for The Avenue parade, Angel Park 5K this weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced road closures for two big, local holiday events in and around the Nottingham area this weekend. On Saturday, December 7, portions of Honeygo Boulevard between Campbell Boulevard and Corporate Drive will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for THE AVENUE at White Marsh’s 2024 Holiday Parade. On Sunday, December 8, […]

Gas prices fall for seventh consecutive week, hit lowest levels since May 2021

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has declined for seven consecutive weeks, reaching $3 per gallon. This marks the lowest level since May 2021, according to GasBuddy, which compiled data from over 12 million individual price reports across more than 150,000 gas stations nationwide. The average price fell by 0.6 cents from last week, 7.7 cents from a month […]

I-95 shut down indefinitely in Delaware on busiest travel day of the year

DELAWARE—Those who may be traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday should be aware of major delays along Interstate 95 in Delaware. Delaware Department of Transportation officials report that a dump truck with its bed raised that was traveling southbound on I-95 struck the Route 141 overpass bridge at around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The collision caused damage to […]

Gas prices fall for sixth straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gas has fallen for the sixth straight week, reaching its lowest point since May 2021, according to GasBuddy. The average price for a gallon of gas is now $3.01, down 1.4 cents from last week and 23.7 cents lower than a year ago. This decline is largely attributed to promotions ahead of Thanksgiving, pushing […]