Scattered storms possible on Monday afternoon, evening as humid conditions return

BALTIMORE, MD—As warm and humid conditions begin to build in the Baltimore area this week, the National Weather Service says scattered thunderstorms are possible on Monday afternoon and evening across the region. Some storms could be severe, especially northwest of I-95. Damaging wind gusts and hail will be the primary threat associated with any storms that develop. Residents should monitor […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of July 24

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime testing scheduled for Monday, July 24 – Friday, 28, 2023 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day, with nighttime testing scheduled for July 25-26 until 11 p.m. Training is scheduled during that time will end at 2 […]

Gunpowder Riverkeeper reaches proposed settlement with EPA on PCBs in the Gunpowder River, Bush River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator’s March 18, 2022, memorandum regarding “Consent Decrees and Settlement Agreements to resolve Environmental Claims Against the Agency,” a proposed settlement has been reached that would resolve Gunpowder Riverkeeper v. Regan, et al., No. 1:20–cv–02063 (D.D.C.). On July 29, 2020, Gunpowder Riverkeeper filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces events for 2023 National Night Out

UPDATE: The list of activities has been updated as of 8/1/2023. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will participate in the 40th year of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. This annual community-building event promotes police-community partnerships and allows neighbors and law enforcement members to come together. Some of the scheduled events include block parties, […]

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announces key personnel appointments

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the following major personnel appointments: Horacio Tablada, former secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), has been named Director of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS), effective July 31. Tablada will succeed current Director David Lykens, who will be retiring from Baltimore County government. Marcus L. […]

Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Maryland, bringing Code Orange conditions

BALTIMORE, MD—After a brief respite, Canadian wildfire smoke returned to Maryland on Monday. Smoky, hazy conditions will likely persist into Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the Maryland Department of the Environment to issue a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups […]