Annie’s Playground

Annie’s Playground closed until further notice after cracks found in structures

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FALLSTON, MD—Annie’s Playground has been closed indefinitely following a routine safety inspection. On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the popular Fallston playground would be closed until further notice after the playground’s maintenance staff found cracks in several structures. The department is working with the playground contractor repair and/or replace the affected […]

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NWS Baltimore Severe Weather Outlook 20250304

Two rounds of severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Wednesday

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BALTIMORE, MD—Wednesday could bring two rounds of severe storms in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail are possible on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. An isolated tornado or two, along with large hail, cannot be ruled out. The first round of storms is likely to […]

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Brush Fire Wildfire

Brush fire reported in Fallston

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FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a brush fire in the Fallston area. At just after noon on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company reported that units were responding to a brush fire in the 3100-block of Belair Road (21047). There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should use caution in the […]

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Brush Fire Thunderstorm

Elevated fire risk in Maryland on Tuesday, strong storms possible on Wednesday

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BALTIMORE, MD—Marylanders should keep an eye on the weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, forecasters say low humidity and gusty south to southeasterly winds will bring a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread, mostly from late Tuesday morning through late Tuesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will […]

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Construction Cone Traffic Hazard

Crews to begin pavement improvement projects in Fallston this month

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FALLSTON, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will improve sections of asphalt pavement along MD 24 (Emmorton Road) and MD 152 (Fallston Road) in Harford County over the next two weeks. Both projects are expected to be completed by early summer, weather permitting. On Monday, March 10, crews will start work on a $261,000 project to patch sections of pavement along […]

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Gas Station Pump

Gas prices fall for second week in a row

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BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the US has fallen for the second consecutive week, dropping 3.8 cents to reach $3.04 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to a decrease in oil prices, which have been hovering around $70 per barrel. The national average is currently 4.7 cents lower than last month and a significant 29.9 […]

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