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Gunpowder Riverkeeper reaches proposed settlement with EPA on PCBs in the Gunpowder River, Bush River

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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Early morning traffic stops on I-695 in Parkville scheduled for next week

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PARKVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration and Maryland State Police will conduct two early morning temporary traffic slow-downs with total traffic stops on all lanes of I-695 (Baltimore Beltway inner and outer loops) in Parkville. The work is planned for Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Putty Hill Road bridge in the Parkville area of Baltimore County. The two traffic […]

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Storms possible in Baltimore area on Thursday evening

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UPDATE: The National Weather Service now says the strongest storms are most likely after 2 a.m. on Friday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—After a warm & humid Thursday in the Baltimore area, the National Weather Service says the potential exists for a cluster of thunderstorms to impact the area after sunset and move eastward overnight. Forecasters say there is […]

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Baltimore County Police Department announces events for 2023 National Night Out

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UPDATE: The list of activities has been updated as of 8/1/2023. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will participate in the 40th year of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. This annual community-building event promotes police-community partnerships and allows neighbors and law enforcement members to come together. Some of the scheduled events include block parties, […]

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Robbery reported in Middle River, Fullerton home burglarized

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery, a burglary, an auto theft, and an assault that were reported this week. Sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 17, 2023, an individual entered a residence in the 4400-block of Fullerton Avenue in Nottingham/Fullerton (21236) and stole the victim’s property. At just before 11 p.m. on Monday, July 17, two […]

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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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Robbery reported in Middle River, rash of auto thefts continues in Parkville/Hillendale area

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and several auto thefts that were reported over the past week. Sometime between Tuesday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12, 2023, someone stole a 2014 silver Hyundai Elantra with MD registration “5CE4464” from the area of White Oak Avenue at Chestnut Oak Road  (21234). At around 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, an armed […]

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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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