Brush fire reported in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon brush fire in the Glen Arm area. The fire was reported at just before 3 p.m. on November 16 in the 10900-block of Harford Road. according to the Providence Volunteer Fire Company. Recent dry weather has made conditions favorable for wildfires.  Outdoor burning is discouraged. Motorists should use caution […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests on Friday, Saturday

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this weekend. APG has firing operations scheduled for Friday, November 17 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, November 18 from approximately 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Military weapons, watercraft and/or aircraft may be visible during testing hours. Residents may hear weapons […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 13

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 13, 2023. APG has daytime and nighttime testing and training scheduled for Monday, November 13 through Friday, November 16 2023, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight).  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, […]

Historic Glen Arm Railroad Station to become coffee shop

GLEN ARM, MD—A historic local landmark will soon be getting a new look. The Glen Arm Railroad Station will be renovated and converted to a coffee shop, according to Brennan + Company Architects, a local design firm headquartered in Ellicott City. Located in the Long Green Valley National Register Historic District, the Glen Arm Railroad Station was constructed circa 1909 […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 6

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 6, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled Monday, November 6 – Thursday, November 9 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 10 from approximately 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Noise may be heard in some areas off […]

BCPS invites public to suggest names for new northeast middle school

UPDATE: The potential names have been narrowed down to two finalists. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting the public to help decide what its newest middle school will be called. Respondents will be asked to complete two surveys. For the first survey, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the public to submit names for the […]

BOOM ALERT: APG to conduct ‘large caliber’ firing tests this week

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of October 30, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be large caliber firing in both the Aberdeen and Edgewood areas this week.  With forecasted cooler weather […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of October 23

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of October 23, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled Monday, October 23 – Friday, 27 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime […]