Maryland State Board of Education moves forward with next steps in State Superintendent search

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education has completed the development of the Leadership Profile that it will use to identify and screen potential candidates to serve as the next State Superintendent of Schools as the search process moves to the application phase. The Leadership Profile shows the key desired characteristics that students, parents, educators, community members, and stakeholders collectively […]

Dense fog possible in Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning motorists of dense fog throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday. Forecasters say locally dense fog remains over areas along the I-95 corridor between Washington DC, Baltimore, and northeast Maryland. Visibilities may be as low as half a mile in some spots. Dense fog is hazardous if driving at […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of January 22

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of January 22, 2024. APG has firing operations scheduled this week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 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 may […]

WINTER STORM WARNING: Snow totals increased, trash collection postponed, government offices closed

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Baltimore area. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. The warning will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Friday, January 19th. Expected snow totals have been bumped up to 5–8 inches for much of the region. The Snow Emergency Plan is now in effect […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools closed on Friday

UPDATE: All BCPS weekend activities have also been cancelled. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD— Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024. All BCPS evening activities are cancelled. Harford County Public Schools and offices will also be closed on Friday. All weekend HCPS activities are cancelled. Essential personnel should await […]

ROUND TWO: Next snow event to impact Baltimore area on Friday

UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Another winter weather system is expected to impact the Baltimore area this week. Snow is expected to begin falling late Thursday night and continue throughout the day on Friday. The National Weather Service says the Baltimore area can expect to see 2–4 inches of […]