The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. It’s official. A new traffic roundabout is coming to Perry Hall on Honeygo Boulevard. Growth in the entire area and ensuing traffic on Honeygo Boulevard have made it dangerous for local residents to get in and out of their communities, especially during rush hour. Last month, our […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported the first cold-related illness death in Maryland for the 2023-2024 winter weather season. The deceased individual is an adult male in the 70-80 age range. The death occurred in Baltimore County. To prevent the onset of cold-related illness, including frostbite, Marylanders should avoid exposure to cold weather, both by limiting time […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. Forecasters say dense fog is now developing throughout the region. Residents should expect dense fog to become widespread overnight, with visibility at or below one-quarter of a mile expected. Motorists are advised to […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a gas leak in the Perry Hall area. At just before noon on Saturday, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company said that units were responding to an underground natural gas leak in the 9600-block of Belair Road (21236). There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller this week joined safety advocates from across the state and families who have lost loved ones in car crashes for the 20th annual Maryland Remembers ceremony in Annapolis. The ceremony traditionally honors Marylanders who were killed in impaired driving crashes. This year, the event was expanded to remember all victims, regardless […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for portions of Baltimore County. The warning will be in effect from 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening through 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Forecasters say moderate to minor flooding is expected through Tuesday evening along the Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac. Coastal flood warnings have been issued for southern […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will host a steering wheel lock pop-up event in Towson on Wednesday. Police will provide wheel locks to Baltimore County residents who own a Hyundai with a standard “turn-key-to-start” ignition (2011-2022 models). Locks will also be provided to Kia owners. The event will be held at Loch Raven Technical Academy, located at 8101 LaSalle […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—At the request of a Kingsville resident, Councilman David Marks contacted the Maryland State Highway Administration regarding safety issues at the intersection of Bradshaw Road and Philadelphia Road. The state will be replacing the existing advance intersection warning sign with a new, larger sign to enhance visibility along eastbound Philadelphia Road. Additionally, to increase sight distance, the state is […]