Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. Both watches will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023. Forecasters say multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible into the evening hours.  Where multiple thunderstorms occur, rainfall totals of one to three inches are possible in […]

Two sessions set for public to comment on impacts of BGE’s proposed rate increase

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Public Service Commission has scheduled two initial virtual public comment hearings on the multi-year rate plan filed in February by Baltimore Gas and Electric. Utility customers and other interested parties are invited to take part in the hearings on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. The Commission will schedule […]

Baltimore County 2023 Summer Restaurant Week details announced

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Tuesday announced that the tastiest week of the season will return: Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week 2023 will be held from July 28 through August 6. During Baltimore County’s 2023 Summer Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at more than 40 participating establishments. “Restaurant Week is a time-honored Baltimore County tradition and […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Tuesday afternoon

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Watch have been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—As humid conditions return to the Baltimore area, severe storms are expected on Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service says any stronger thunderstorms that develop may be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated instances of flooding. Heat and […]

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 […]