BALTIMORE, MD—As spring officially starts in Maryland, the black bears are starting to come out of their dens. After a long winter, they are hungry and looking for food. The bears rely on their sense of smell to find food, and they are attracted to anything that sounds like food, including birdseed, chicken feed, dog food, and even trash. The […]
UPDATE: There were no reported injuries and the Office of the State Fire Marshal says the fire was caused by a discarded cigarette in a trash bin. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a building fire in the Joppa area. The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon in the 300-block of Hardwick […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Thursday afternoon could produce some interesting weather in the Baltimore area. While the likelihood of severe storms is greatly diminished compared to earlier in the week, the National Weather Service says some scattered showers and thunderstorms between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. may have the potential to produce graupel, but what is it? Graupel are soft, small pellets formed when […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect through Wednesday afternoon, April 3, 2024. Forecasters say multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday. One to two inches of rain is most likely, with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible. This may result in flooding […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The threat for severe weather will continue through Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and a brief tornado or two are possible on Wednesday. Isolated instances of flooding are also possible throughout the day on Wednesday. Isolated showers are possible on Thursday before things begin to clear out just […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Following a beautiful Easter Sunday in the Baltimore area, stormy weather will likely move through the region on Tuesday. The National Weather Service says scattered storms will likely pass through the Baltimore area on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say residents can expect damaging wind gusts, hail, and possibly even a tornado or two. Localized flooding is also possible […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the launch of BaltCo Litter Blitz 2024 and is seeking residents and organizations to team up and tackle litter in the county. The effort will run from April to May, and will involve community cleanups and a map-based record of cleanup efforts. Participating groups can register their events and indicate whether they […]
UPDATE: The next public meeting will be held in Perry Hall in May. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—BGE will hold a virtual meeting in April to discuss a large transmission upgrade project called BGE Brandon Shores Mitigation. The project will affect Middle River, White Marsh, Fallston, and other areas in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The project is […]