BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of September 12

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground has daytime and nighttime testing operations scheduled for this week.  Testing and soldier training is scheduled for September 12 – 16, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons and watercraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may hear weapons […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Monday, storms expected

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from Monday afternoon into Monday night. Forecasters say rainfall rates and slow moving/training storms could drop 2-3 inches of rain in a short time period. A few storms may be severe as well, producing isolated wind damage. Residents should stay […]

Maryland ‘Move Over’ law to expand on October 1

BALTIMORE, MD—Beginning October 1, 2022, the “Move Over” law in Maryland will expand. The expanded law will require motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals. Warning signals may include hazard lights, road flares, or other caution signals (traffic cones, caution signs, or non-vehicular warning signs). The expanded […]

Gas prices drop for 12th straight week

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the twelfth consecutive week, the nation’s average gas price has fallen, declining 7.7 cents from a week ago to $3.75 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 stations nationwide. The national average is down 29.5 cents from a month ago but 57.6 cents higher than […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for this week

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground has daytime and nighttime testing operations scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Additionally, APG has testing and soldier training scheduled for September 7 – 9, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons and watercraft will be […]

Flood Watch issued for Tuesday in Baltimore area, several inches of rain expected

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Tuesday in the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 6th. Forecasters say heavy showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to drop 2–3 inches of rainfall, with up to 5 inches possible in some areas. Residents should monitor local […]

Maryland State Police to target impaired, aggressive, distracted drivers over Labor Day weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—As the unofficial end to summer approaches with the Labor Day weekend, Maryland State Police will be on the lookout for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers. In preparation for the expected high volume of traffic and the potential for many more impaired drivers than on a typical weekend, Maryland State troopers will be on alert. With an increase in […]