BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says severe storms are once again possible in the Baltimore area on Tuesday. Most of the I-95 corridor has been upgraded to a “slight risk” for severe weather from the Storm Prediction Center for thunderstorms that are expected to move through the region on Tuesday afternoon into the evening hours. Damaging wind and large hail […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day, ending by 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19th. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Following a steamy Sunday, the National Weather Service says there is a chance for severe weather in the Baltimore area to kick of the work week. Forecasters say severe storms and flash flooding are possible throughout the region on Monday. The severe storms may linger into Tuesday for areas near and east of I-95. Residents should stay tuned to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—BGE crews are working around the clock to restore power to those affected by Monday night’s severe storms. As off 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, almost 43,000 residents in BGE’s coverage area are still without power. The hardest hit areas were Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Harford County, there is widespread damage throughout the BGE service area. […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking approval from the Board of Education of Baltimore County for a new $2.66 million contract spending authority for gun detection technology, according to Board member Julie Henn. This contract will provide Omnilert Gun Detection software, monitoring, camera surveillance equipment, 24/7 support, and training for all schools. The system will be piloted at […]
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 between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours.. Residents may hear weapons […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $6.3 million in funding to protect against hate crimes and to enhance local police recruitment and retention efforts through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. “Every Marylander has a role to play in combating racism, bias and hate and in keeping our communities safe,” said Governor Moore. “Through this […]
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 […]