BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit this week granted Maryland’s petition for rehearing en banc in the case of Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore. The ruling means that the full appellate court will reconsider the November ruling by a three-judge panel of the court that Maryland’s law requiring most citizens to obtain a license […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced new legislation that aims to promote economic revitalization and support the creation of attainable housing by expanding opportunities to redevelop vacant or underutilized big box stores, shopping centers, or malls into modern, mixed-use developments. “To realize our fullest potential, Baltimore County must do more to reimagine and revitalize today’s aging infrastructure […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12 until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024. A period of moderate to locally heavy rain is expected ahead of a cold front, beginning late Friday afternoon and continuing through Friday evening before […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County are recovering after a major rain and wind storm moved through the area on Tuesday night. Saturated ground combined with high winds caused several trees to fall, hitting homes and blocking roadways. In the Long Green area, trees fell onto two homes causing significant structural damage (photo above and below), […]
FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Fallston. The crash was reported at around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday in the 2500-block of Baldwin Mill Road between Greene Road and Orchard Lakes Drive, according to the Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company. The motor vehicle collision involved a jack-knifed tractor-trailer car carrier. One person was […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says weather conditions will deteriorate as a strong frontal system approaches on Tuesday afternoon, then passes through the greater Baltimore/Washington region Tuesday evening. This will result high winds capable of downing trees and powerlines, tidal flooding, and the potential for flooding of small streams and creeks. This will create hazardous travel conditions late Tuesday afternoon […]
TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a virtual public hearing to seek the community’s input concerning the proposed fiscal year 2025 operating budget. The public hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Registration to participate in public comment will be through an online registration form, which is now open and will […]
TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, Baltimore County public schools and offices will dismiss three hours early on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled and there will be no P.M. Pre-K. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday will move to a virtual format and can be viewed […]