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Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force announces series of public meetings

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force this week announced a series of public meetings where officials will discuss efforts to address the region’s pressing water-related challenges and foster sustainable solutions to help ensure residents efficiently, equitably, and sustainably receive high-quality water and sewerage services. The full schedule of task force meetings is available below: Date: Wednesday, September 13 […]

Online petition seeks to close gates at Loch Raven Reservoir on weekends again

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

LOCH RAVEN, MD—Some Baltimore County residents would like to see a former weekend tradition restored. For decades, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works closed the gates along Loch Raven Drive between Providence Road and Morgan Mill Road to traffic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. This practice stopped during COVID-19 and has yet to return. […]

Another round of midge treatment to occur along Back River next week

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment on the upper Back River next week, Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. The application is scheduled to occur in the afternoon on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12. As is often the case, timing will […]

Baltimore County reaches agreement with DOJ to resolve ‘hostile work environment’ charges against fire department over nude photos

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Tuesday announced they had reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve charges by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging that, prior to the Olszewski administration, the Baltimore County Fire Department violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by subjecting 11 female employees to a hostile work environment. […]

Baltimore County offices closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day holiday

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, County parking meters will be free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard materials will not be […]

TSA seeks public comments on proposed regulation regarding mobile driver’s licenses, REAL ID-compliant identification

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would allow the continued use of mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) at TSA airport security checkpoints beyond the 2025 REAL ID implementation deadline. This proposed rule would allow for continued use of mDLs at participating TSA checkpoints after May 7, 2025, when passengers will be required to show REAL ID-compliant […]

National Wireless Emergency Alert System

FEMA, FCC plan nationwide Emergency Alert Test in October

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4, […]

Baltimore County accepting nominations for Commission on Disabilities awards

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is now accepting nominations for its annual awards program. Seven award categories will be considered involving activities related to education, employment, advocacy, volunteerism and accessibility. The awards program seeks to recognize individual achievements of people with disabilities and activities undertaken by individuals, groups or organizations that contribute to the well-being and independence of […]

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