Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

Heat Advisory issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Heat index values this afternoon will range from 100 to 105 degrees. Forecasters say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses to occur. If spending extended times outdoors, residents should stay […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 28

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled the week of August 28, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 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 and nighttime hours. Residents may […]

Baltimore County Police Department addresses concerns regarding unlicensed solicitors in residential neighborhoods

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has been responding to increased calls for service regarding solicitors in residential neighborhoods, officials said on Monday morning. Although some of the solicitors are licensed, some are not. The Baltimore County Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following: Solicitors in Baltimore County are required to be licensed as a peddler/huckster through […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 21

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 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 and nighttime hours. Residents may hear weapons firing […]