TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library and Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the seventh annual Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. The contest runs August 1 through September 22, 2023. Winners will be announced on October 2. The theme this year is “Petrifying Poe.” Each story should contain an element, appearance, or mention of Edgar […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library this week announced that the shelving at the Rosedale Branch will soon be updated. As a result, the branch and its Storyville will close for two weeks. The branch will be closed from Monday, August 7 to Sunday, August 20, 2023. The last day for customers will be Saturday, August 5. Summer meals will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—NASA says a Tuesday night rocket launch may be visible in Maryland, weather-permitting. The next cargo resupply mission from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, at 8:31 p.m. EDT. The Northrop Grumman Corporation Antares vehicle will deliver science and supplies to the International Space Station aboard the Cygnus spacecraft. The Cygnus spacecraft for this launch […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing scheduled for Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. each day, with nighttime training scheduled for Tuesday, August 1 – Thursday, 3 until midnight. Noise may be heard in […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two assaults and three burglaries that were reported over the past week. Sometime between 12:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, an individual broke into a residence in the 7600-block of Chapman Road in Kingsville (21087) and stole the victim’s property. At just after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, a first-degree assault […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Saturday night. Forecasters say hail, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 70 MPH are possible throughout the evening hours. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts this afternoon and evening.
BALTIMORE, MD—A hot and humid Saturday in the Baltimore area will bring a chance for more severe storms. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory (the Excessive Heat Warning has been cancelled) as dangerous heat index values of 100-110 degrees are forecast for much of the area. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially on Saturday […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 11 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023. Forecasters say damaging winds, large hail, and frequent lightning are the primary threats through this evening. Residents should monitor local forecasts throughout the evening.