Injuries reported after tractor-trailer crashes into charter bus on Route 40

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Edgewood area. The crash was reported at just before 2 p.m. in the area of westbound MD-40 (Pulaski Highway) and MD-152 (Mountain Road). The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that the crash involves a tractor-trailer and a charter bus. A second medic unit has been requested to transport injured […]

Summer-like weather to arrive in Baltimore by end of weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Fans of summer-like weather will rejoice early next week. The National Weather Service says the pattern is about to “flip,” with much warmer weather arriving in the Baltimore area by Sunday. Highs in the mid-60s are expected on Friday and Saturday, then on Sunday high temperatures should reach the mid-80s and the Baltimore area could hit 90 degrees by […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of April 22

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of April 22, 2024. APG has daytime and nighttime testing operations scheduled for April 22 – 26 between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Officials say these operations are not hazardous to residents […]

Southbound I-95 shut down due to crash near Joppa

UPDATE: The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that this crash involves an overturned van and occurred at around 11:15 a.m. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash along Interstate 95 near the Joppa area. The crash was reported at around noon on Tuesday along southbound I-95 just past the Mountain Road exit, according […]

Councilman Marks to cosponsor Adequate Public Facilities legislation

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has passed the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will cosponsor legislation that reforms the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), a statute that governs how development is approved in school districts. The bill is sponsored by Councilman Izzy Patoka, chair of the County Council. The current APFO has […]

Local community, business organizations send letter to MDOT regarding ‘unsafe’ stretch of I-95

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than a dozen local community groups and business organizations have written a letter to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld regarding what they deem to be an unsafe stretch of Interstate 95 in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The letter reads as follows: Secretary Paul Wiedefeld (MDOT), We are writing today concerning the ongoing construction […]