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Maryland SHA Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

State Highway Administration to host public information session on Essex pedestrian safety initiative

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop this fall to provide updates and receive feedback on an initiative to improve pedestrian access and safety along a key Essex corridor as part of the agency’s ambitious Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PDF). Through the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, the State Highway Administration reviewed existing conditions across the […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Sunday

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Forecasters say damaging winds and isolated large hail will be the main threats associated with any storms that develop, along with isolated instances of flooding. A Flood Watch is also in […]

Flood Watch issued for Sunday in Baltimore area as storm chances increase

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: The Flood Watch has been issued extended until 10:00 p.m. UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Forecasters say widespread showers […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for August 16 – 23

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline Replacement and State Highway Improvements […]

Baltimore County officials unveil Small Area Plans initiative

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning on Tuesday announced the Small Area Plans initiative to better understand the needs of local communities and to help the county reach its sustainability goals. The new initiative will divide the county into 12 different geographical areas, which will then be subject to the process of community engagement and the development of their […]

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Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

Suspect arrested following Nottingham assault, three local robberies reported

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a burglary, an assault, and three local robberies that were reported over the past week. At just after 3:15 a.m. on Monday, July 22, several suspects broke into a business in the 7000-block of Belair Road in Overlea (21206) and attempted to steal property before fleeing on foot. On Tuesday, July 23, a known suspect committed […]

Winning $34K Perry Hall Keno ticket, $1M Dundalk FAST PLAY ticket remain unclaimed

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Some big winning tickets sold in eastern Baltimore County remain unclaimed, Maryland Lottery officials said on Monday. Across Maryland, the Lottery paid nearly $28.5 million in prizes during the seven-day period ending July 28, including 32 tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or redeemed during that span. Officials say a winning $1,045,589 Extreme Green FAST PLAY progressive […]

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