Heat Advisory issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area, heat index to reach 109

UPDATE: A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has also been issued for Wednesday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 28, 2024. Forecasters say heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.  Hot […]

111,000 Baltimore County students gear up for new school year

TOWSON, MD—More than 111,000 Baltimore County students are preparing for the start of a new school on Monday morning. The students will head to 176 schools, centers, and programs across the county for the 2024-2025 academic year, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. “New school years are always filled with excitement and promise,” said Dr. Myriam Rogers, Superintendent of Baltimore […]

Amtrak to clean up graffiti, overgrowth at Middle River train bridge

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Amtrak has agreed to clean up unsightly graffiti and overgrowth from a train bridge in Middle River, according to Delegate Ryan Nawrocki. “One of my top priorities is addressing long standing issues in our communities,” said Delegate Nawrocki. “I’m happy to announce that Amtrak has agreed to a request that I spearheaded along with Delegate Szeliga, Senator Jennings, […]

U.S. Court of Appeals upholds Maryland’s Handgun Qualification License law

BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Friday upheld Maryland’s law requiring most residents to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. In a 14-2 decision, the court in Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore rejected a Second Amendment challenge to a state law requiring a Handgun Qualification License to purchase a handgun. Applicants for […]

Police seek to identify White Marsh shoplifting suspects

WHITE MARSH, MD—Police in Baltimore County are seeking to identify the female shoplifting suspects pictured above. On August 6, 2024, authorities say they stole Nike and Under Armor apparel valued at over $4,000 from the Dick’s Sporting Goods store located on Campbell Boulevard. The suspects then left the scene in a gray Honda with a “fictitious” Virginia temporary tag 748531R […]

Middle River double homicide suspect arrested

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a double homicide that occurred in Middle River last month. At just after 9:45 a.m. on July 7, 2024, officers responded to the unit block of Taos Circle (21220) for a check location call. When officers arrived on the scene, they located […]

Councilman Marks recommends downzoning in Darryl Gardens area

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will recommend downzoning large properties in the Darryl Gardens area in White Marsh to limit future development and preserve open space. The issues are 5-099, 5-100, 5-101, 5-103, 5-104, 5-105, and 5-107. The changes would lower the intensity of development on 30 acres of residentially-owned property to DR […]