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Senator Jennings, Delegates Nawrocki & Szeliga send letter to Maryland Department of Environment regarding proposed White Marsh crematorium concerns

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The debate over a proposed new crematorium in White Marsh rages on. Earlier this year, Evans Funeral Chapel announced plans to construct a crematorium at 11543 Philadelphia Road.  The White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association then created an online petition opposing the plan. Residents have voiced concerns over the potential for toxic materials and smoke to be released into nearby neighborhoods.  […]

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Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

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Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Monday as heat returns

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday in Baltimore as summer heat looks to return to the region. The National Weather Service says high temperatures on Monday will be in the mid-90s. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for […]

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NOW YOU KNOW: A big task ahead for new water task force

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The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Last week, a press release was issued from Baltimore County regarding membership in the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force, created by the General Assembly earlier this year. We have been asked to share the information regarding upcoming meeting dates with our constituents so that this process […]

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Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announces key personnel appointments

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the following major personnel appointments: Horacio Tablada, former secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), has been named Director of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS), effective July 31. Tablada will succeed current Director David Lykens, who will be retiring from Baltimore County government. Marcus L. […]

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Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Maryland, bringing Code Orange conditions

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BALTIMORE, MD—After a brief respite, Canadian wildfire smoke returned to Maryland on Monday. Smoky, hazy conditions will likely persist into Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the Maryland Department of the Environment to issue a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups […]

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