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Baltimore County to develop framework for new Resilience Authority to combat ‘climate change’

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced plans to develop a framework for a Resilience Authority that will finance, and support sustainability infrastructure projects to protect Baltimore County’s shorelines, communities, and residents from “climate threats,” according to the official press release. In addition, officials on Thursday announced that Baltimore County was awarded nearly $2 million to support climate resilience efforts in […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to hold 2023 Team BCPS Day on January 12

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The start of a new year heralds the return of an annual tradition – Team BCPS Day. This year, Team BCPS Day will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023. All community members are encouraged to wear blue and post photos on social media using #BCPSblue. Awards will be presented for photo creativity. “This year’s Team BCPS Day, Thursday, […]

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Temperature swings contributing to increase in Baltimore-area water main breaks

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Officials with Baltimore’s Department of Public Works say they are experiencing an increase in water main breaks and water-related service requests due, in part, to freezing temperatures over the weekend and this week’s warmer weather. DPW is working expeditiously to make water main repairs and to respond to water-related service requests. Cold weather can harm water infrastructure, especially during […]

Baltimore County Christmas tree recycling collection to begin January 9

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 9, 2023. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 15 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—please […]

WIND CHILL ADVISORY: Negative wind chills expected overnight in Baltimore area

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect for all of central Maryland from 7 p.m. on Friday through 10 a.m. on Saturday. Forecaster say residents should prepare for a brutally cold night, with wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. The frigid wind chills […]

Wind Advisory issued for Baltimore area, frigid wind chills expected

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers the entire Baltimore metro area and will be in effect from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. Westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts of up to 50 mph. Forecasters say gusty winds could blow around […]

Flood Watch issued in Baltimore area for Thursday

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Flood Watch will now expire at 1 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from Thursday morning through late Thursday night. Forecasters say excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other […]

Baltimore County announces agency closures for Christmas, New Year’s holidays